Level S:
Surveyor Safety
The WorkSafeBC certification for asbestos surveyors performing surveys, identification, sampling, and documentation of asbestos-containing materials. Complete training directly with a WorkSafeBC registered training provider, then 1 Asbestos Academy administers your certification exam.
Four steps from training to certified.
You complete training directly with a registered provider. We administer your certification exam once training is complete.
1 Asbestos Academy administers your WorkSafeBC certification exam. The training course itself is completed directly with a separate WorkSafeBC registered training provider, including a $50 course registration fee paid to their registration portal at time of registration. 1 Asbestos Academy does not deliver the training content and is not responsible for its availability or scheduling.
Register and complete training with a registered provider
Register directly with a WorkSafeBC registered Level S training provider and pay their $50 course registration fee at time of registration. Complete the self-paced online training program at your own pace.
Email us your certificates
Send your proof of Level 1 Foundational Awareness course completion and your Level S training provider's certificate of completion to [email protected]. This confirms your eligibility and gets your exam scheduled.
We book your certification exam
Once we receive your proof of Level 1 course completion and your Level S training completion certificate, we schedule your WorkSafeBC Level S certification exam, delivered through the WorkSafeBC approved LMS with Zoom invigilation. Exams are administered 7 days a week. The exam is 1 hour, open book, with a passing grade of 80%.
Write your WorkSafeBC exam and receive your certificate
The exam is delivered through the WorkSafeBC approved LMS. 1 Asbestos Academy provides invigilation via Zoom under WorkSafeBC authorized requirements. Results are submitted to WorkSafeBC. Temporary digital certificates are typically available within 48 hours (2 business days). Physical certificates are mailed within 30 days.
Level S is for those who assess and document asbestos before the work begins.
Level S: Surveyor Safety is designed for asbestos surveyors who perform surveys, identify asbestos-containing materials, collect samples, and produce documentation required before abatement work can begin.
Level S is required if you
- Perform asbestos surveys of buildings prior to renovation or demolition
- Identify, sample, and document asbestos-containing materials
- Produce asbestos survey reports required before abatement work begins
- Work as an occupational hygienist, environmental consultant, or building assessor involved in asbestos identification
- Are required by your employer or a project to hold a Level S certificate
Level S is not required if you
- Only perform hands-on asbestos removal or abatement work
- Supervise abatement workers (Level 3 applies instead)
- Transport or dispose of asbestos-containing waste only
- Work near asbestos-containing materials but do not perform surveys or assessments
What to expect on exam day.
The Level S WorkSafeBC certification exam is delivered through the WorkSafeBC approved LMS, with invigilation by 1 Asbestos Academy via Zoom. Exams are administered 7 days a week, so you're not waiting on a weekday time slot once your training is complete. Here is everything you need to know before your scheduled exam session.
Permitted during exam
- Your approved 1 Asbestos Academy Level S training materials
- WorkSafeBC publications approved for this exam
- Any materials approved by 1 Asbestos Academy in advance
Not permitted
- Internet searching of any kind
- AI tools or chatbots
- Messaging apps or communication with others
- Unauthorized devices or materials
- Recording or photographing exam content
Everything covered in your $149.99.
Your $149.99 fee covers exam administration by 1 Asbestos Academy. Training with a WorkSafeBC registered provider is a separate cost, paid directly to them.
| Component | What it covers | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Training program registration | Paid directly to your WorkSafeBC registered training provider's registration portal at time of registration. Not collected or included by 1 Asbestos Academy. | $50, paid to provider |
| WorkSafeBC Level S certification exam | 1-hour online exam delivered through the WorkSafeBC approved LMS, invigilated by 1 Asbestos Academy via Zoom. WorkSafeBC authorized invigilation. Results submitted directly to WorkSafeBC. | Included |
| 1 Asbestos Academy total | Exam administration fee, paid to 1 Asbestos Academy | $149.99 + GST |
Note: Training is completed directly with a WorkSafeBC registered training provider, independent of 1 Asbestos Academy. The $50 course registration fee is paid directly to their registration portal at time of registration and is not included in the 1 Asbestos Academy exam fee above.
Coordinate both pathways together.
If you hold the prerequisites for both Level S and Level 3, pursuing them together means one coordinated process, one point of contact, and exams scheduled back to back. Contact us and we will handle the logistics for both pathways.
Level 3: Asbestos Safety Leader
Certification pathway for asbestos abatement supervisors. Prerequisite is a valid Level 2 certificate. Same process as Level S. We administer your WorkSafeBC exam once you've completed training with a registered provider.
Important before you begin.
Please read the following before submitting payment. By paying you agree to these terms.
No refund policy
All pathway fees and examination bookings are non-refundable once payment has been received, including where training has not yet commenced or the exam has not yet been scheduled.
Rescheduling
At our sole discretion, exam sessions may be rescheduled where operationally possible. Rescheduling is subject to availability and must be requested in advance. Credits hold no cash value.
Prerequisite responsibility
It is the participant's responsibility to hold and provide valid proof of their prerequisite certificate before the pathway begins. Fees are not refundable where a participant is found to be ineligible.
Exam integrity
Any breach of exam integrity may result in termination of the session and reporting to WorkSafeBC Certification Services. No refund will be issued in these circumstances.
Common questions about Level S.
Can't find what you're looking for? Call us at 250-589-7233.
Ready to start your Level S pathway?
Email us your proof of Level 1 course completion and we will take it from there.