About the course
What this course covers.
Pipelines move oil and natural gas to market, and building one puts crews around heavy equipment, chemical hazards, deep trenches, and changing ground for the length of a project. PCST gives both entry-level and experienced pipeline workers an in-depth picture of the hazards in every phase of pipeline construction so they recognise them and go home at the end of the shift.
The course is built from scenarios and activities inspired by real-world events and runs through ten chapters: a general overview, general hazards, chemical hazards, personal protective equipment, working environments, general rights and responsibilities, right-of-way preparation, pipe assembly, pipe installation and cleanup, and incident and emergency response.
PCST is recognised by the Canadian Construction Association for Gold Seal Certification credits and is used across the pipeline sector to train and document crews. Companies use it to qualify pipeline construction workers and to give a documented training record an auditor or contractor pre-qualification platform looks for.
Pass mark 80%
Score the pass mark to earn the certificate.
Course outline
4 modules, start to finish
Each module ends with a short knowledge check before you move on.
Overview and general hazards
A general overview of pipeline construction, the general hazards across the work, and the chemical hazards a pipeline worker faces.
PPE, environments, and responsibilities
Personal protective equipment for pipeline work, the range of working environments, and the general rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
Building the pipeline
Right-of-way preparation, pipe assembly, and pipe installation and cleanup - the construction phases and the hazards in each.
Incident and emergency response
Recognising and responding to incidents and emergencies on a pipeline construction site.
Developed to meet Canadian and provincial standards
What every course includes
Printable and mailed certificates
Digital wallet and wall-sized certificates print the moment the course is passed.
Standards compliant
Built on Canadian federal and provincial legislation, safety standards, and industry best practice.
Self-paced
Unlimited access to the training material. Pause and resume the course any time.
Live student support
Real support is available seven days a week if a learner gets stuck.
Unlimited exam attempts
The exam can be retaken until the learner reaches a passing grade.
Record of training
Training records are stored securely for three years and pulled on demand from the account.
What learners say
Trusted by Canadian crews
The ten chapters cover the job the way it actually runs - right of way through to cleanup. New hands show up understanding the phases instead of learning them the hard way.
Garrett L.
Pipeline Construction Supervisor
Gold Seal recognised and accepted on every project we have bid. The chemical hazard and emergency response chapters are strong.
Monique B.
Safety Advisor
Long but worth it. The real-world scenarios are the parts that stick when you are out on the right of way.
Shane R.
Pipeline Worker
Who it is for
Built for the people running the work
- Entry-level and experienced pipeline construction workers
- Oil and gas crews working on pipeline projects
- Right-of-way, assembly, and installation crews
- Supervisors and safety staff on pipeline construction sites
- Any company that needs a documented PCST training record
What you walk away with
Able to do the job, not just describe it
- Describe the phases and processes of pipeline construction
- Recognise the general and chemical hazards of pipeline work
- Apply the correct PPE for a pipeline construction site
- Understand the hazards of right-of-way preparation, assembly, and installation
- Respond correctly to an incident or emergency on site
Pricing
One seat or the whole crew, priced fairly.
A single seat is $98.99 CAD. Buying one at a time, code ONTRACK10 takes 10 percent off at checkout. Training more than two or three people is cheaper through a free On-Track Safety corporate account, which also tracks every certificate and renewal date for you. Move the slider to see the difference.
- Free corporate account, no setup fee
- 20 percent off every course for the first three months
- Automatic certificate and expiry tracking for your whole team
Team pricing
What it costs to train your crew
Individual purchases
One seat at a time, list price
$494.95
Individually with code ONTRACK10
10% off, applied at checkout
$445.46
Through a free corporate account
20% off every course, first three months
$395.96
A corporate account saves you
$98.99
on 5 seats of Pipeline Construction Safety Training (PCST)
No setup fee. The account also tracks every certificate and expiry date for you.
Certificate and format
How the course runs
Your certificate
A mark of 80 percent or higher earns the certificate of completion. The course is recognised by the Canadian Construction Association for two Gold Seal Certification credits. On completion the worker downloads and prints a certificate of completion valid for five years from the completion date.
- Fully online and self-paced - about 6 hours of content
- Videos, activities, and real-world scenarios across ten chapters
- Recognised for two Gold Seal Certification credits by the CCA
- Mobile-friendly - start on a laptop, finish on a phone, Google Chrome recommended
- Pass mark is 80 percent
Why it matters for compliance
Occupational health and safety legislation requires that workers are trained for the hazards of their work. On a pipeline construction project those hazards span every phase of the build, and PCST provides the documented training record - and the Gold Seal credits - a COR auditor, a general contractor, or a contractor pre-qualification platform looks for.
Common questions
Questions buyers ask
How much does the PCST course cost?
- The course is 98.99 CAD per seat. Use code ONTRACK10 at checkout for 10 percent off an individual purchase, or set up a free On-Track Safety corporate account for 20 percent off every course for the first three months when training a crew.
How long does the PCST course take?
- The course is about 6 hours of content across ten chapters and is fully self-paced, so a worker can complete it across several sessions without losing their place.
Does the PCST certificate expire?
- Yes. The certificate of completion is valid for five years from the completion date shown on it, after which the worker retakes the course to stay current.
Is PCST recognised for Gold Seal credits?
- Yes. The course is recognised by the Canadian Construction Association for two Gold Seal Certification credits. The CCA website carries the current details of its accreditation program.
Who is the PCST course for?
- It is built for both entry-level and experienced pipeline construction workers, and for the supervisors and safety staff on pipeline projects who need a documented training record for their crews.
Get your team trained, on the record.
Enrol one person now, or set up a free corporate account and train the whole crew at 20 percent off with every certificate tracked for you.