Contractor Orientation

What is the Contractor Orientation program?

In co-operation with Ontario mining companies, NORCAT has developed a common Contractor Orientation Program.

The four-hour program focuses on:

1) The safety rules and proper working practices for construction workers and

2) The general rules of conduct and work etiquette required of contractors
working on company properties.

NORCAT's Computer-Based Training materials ensure that the quality of the training program remains consistent. NORCAT's central database offers clients easy access to accurate training documentation.

A successfully trained participant receives a NORCAT Contractor Pass. The NORCAT security pass allows the holder access to properties of participating companies.

What advantages can sponsor companies expect?

Companies can be assured that contractors receive a standard, consistent level of training and testing.

Companies gain access to accurate, up-to-date training records and documentation.

Companies are free of the costs and liabilities associated with general orientation training.

Companies are able to identify and track workers who have completed NORCAT training.

Companies can access records to evaluate contractor training and work-safety records.

What advantages can contractors expect?

Contractors do not need to repeat general orientation training at the work sites of participating companies.

Contractors receive recognized safety training at reasonable cost.

Contractors can access readily available employee records.

Contractors are assured that their workers receive a standard, consistent level of training and testing.

Contractors have access to documented training records that meet ISO standards.

What advantages can individual workers expect?

A worker's training records are documented and maintained.

A worker's training records can be easily and quickly transferred to participating companies.

A worker does not need to repeat the general orientation program to work for participating companies.

A worker's Contractor Pass is accepted by all participating companies.