National Safety Code Overview

Get informed about the National Safety Code’s 16 standards

NATIONAL SAFETY CODE OVERVIEW ONLINE COURSE

The National Safety Code (NSC) was created by the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators in an effort to increase the uniformity of each Canadian province and territory’s regulations as they apply to motor carriers and drivers. This course is intended as an overview to cover the basics of the NSC and its 16 standards.

NATIONAL SAFETY CODE OVERVIEW ONLINE COURSE TOPICS

  • The roles and responsibilities of the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators as they relate to the NSC
  • The definitions of carriers and commercial vehicles
  • The basic information contained in each of the NSC’s 16 standards

Universally Compatible

This course was created using standards that will allow playback on most internet capable devices with standard web browsing capabilities including Apple’s iTouch, iPad, and iPhone, as well as most other smart phones and tablets including those with Android and Windows operating systems.

Duration

Average Completion Time

Completion times vary depending on the number of times the information is viewed prior to finishing the course. The average completion time is 30 minutes.

Testing

Knowledge Assessment

Testing is conducted in this online course to reinforce the information presented. You are provided three opportunities to achieve a passing mark of 80% or greater.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of this course, a certificate will be available to download and print. You can access your certificate through your online account.