As of November 1, 2007 all workers in Ontario who perform Type 3 Asbestos Abatement work and their Supervisors must be certified as per O.Reg. 278/05 under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

For information on the required in-school components, the option to challenge the test, and the full and refresher courses provided by Pinchin Environmental, please see our PEN 31, "Training Programs for Workers and Supervisors of Type 3 Asbestos Operations".

The following PDFs will answer many of your questions and aid you in locating Apprenticeship Fields Offices:

1. Memo to Major Stakeholders involved in Type 3 Asbestos Abatement Work, Sarah VanDuzer, February 19, 2007.
2. A list of Local Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) Apprenticeship Field Offices.
3. Questions and Answers for the Asbestos Abatement Worker (AAW) and Asbestos Abatement Supervisor (AAS) Programs, February 9, 2007
   (Note – read this document before proceeding – it is very useful).