Training

Access to Innovative and Engaging Training. Anytime. Anywhere

Merit Ontario for Training focuses on future-ready education in the trades. We offer e-learning and custom training programs for the construction industry.

The market is changing every day. Catering to employers of all sizes, Merit’s innovative solutions are designed to meet the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s markets. Our training and employment strategies are not only flexible but practical.

Duration: 40 mins
Hand and Power Tool Safety

Learn hand and power tool safety in construction, prevent injuries, and stay OHSA-compliant with our eLearning course.

Duration: 40 mins
Ladder Safety Basics

Master ladder safety with our eLearning course: prevent accidents, use ladders correctly, and stay OHSA-compliant.

Duration: 30 mins
Workplace Respect

Build a safer, inclusive workplace in 30 minutes. Learn to prevent harassment, manage conflict, and promote respect under Ontario’s OHSA.

Duration: 30 mins
Fit for Duty

Learn to identify and manage workplace fitness issues in this 30-minute online course on fit for duty standards and safety.

Duration: 30 mins
Preventing Violence and Harassment in the Workplace

Prevent workplace violence and harassment with this 30-minute online course covering OHSA laws, responsibilities, and prevention strategies.

Duration: 30 mins
Working Together

Learn how Ontario’s Human Rights Code and AODA work together to create inclusive, accessible workplaces in this short course.

Duration: 60 mins
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) – Basic

Learn AODA standards, accessibility principles, and inclusion practices in this 60-min training for Ontario employees.

Duration: 60 mins
Conflict Resolution and Negotiation (Supervisors)

Learn conflict resolution and negotiation skills in this 60-min course for supervisors. Build trust, defuse tension, and lead effectively.

Duration: 60 mins
Effective Communication (Supervisors)

Boost leadership skills with this 60-minute course on effective workplace communication, trust-building, and team collaboration. Learn to overcome barriers and lead with clarity and confidence.

Duration: 30 mins
Heat Stress and Illness Prevention

This course teaches how to prevent and respond to heat stress, recognizing symptoms, and applying first aid in hot work environments.

Duration: 30 mins
Slips, Trips and Falls

This course covers identifying, preventing, and mitigating slips, trips, and falls, focusing on safety practices and personal responsibility.

Duration: 30 mins
Working Alone Safety

Safety training for workers in isolation, covering high-risk activities, hazards, and OHSA responsibilities to ensure workplace safety.

Duration: 20 Hours
The Construction Edge: Building Your Leadership Skills for Success

The Construction Edge program supports new and emerging leaders in construction, focusing on personal and professional leadership skills, helping you transition and thrive in dynamic project environments.

Duration: 30 Mins
Stress Management Course

Learn to manage stress with this course on coping techniques for better well-being and productivity in the workplace.

Duration: 60 Mins
Noise Exposure Awareness Course

Noise Safety Course: Learn to protect against noise-induced hearing loss in construction.

Duration: 60 Mins
Cold Stress Awareness

Cold Stress Safety Course: Equip outdoor workers with strategies to mitigate cold weather effects

Duration: 60 Mins
Work Ergonomics and Injury Prevention Course

Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention Course: Gain insights to address and prevent common workplace injuries

Duration: 60 Mins
Spill Awareness Course

Spill Cleanup Course: Learn WHMIS 2015-based safe methods for handling and disposing of hazardous chemical spills.

Duration: 60 Mins
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Safety Awareness Course

LOTO Safety Course: Learn critical lockout/tagout procedures to protect against hazardous energy in the workplace

Duration: 60 Mins
Health and Safety at Work

"Health & Safety at Work II" course: Understand worker rights and duties under OHSA, ensuring a safe Ontario workplace daily.

Duration: 120 Mins
WHMIS Course

WHMIS 2015 training course: Master hazardous materials handling, classification, and communication protocols.

Duration: 60 Mins
Naloxone on Construction Site

Naloxone kit training for construction roles: Learn legal storage/use requirements to comply with OHSA and prevent opioid overdoses.

Duration: 60 Mins
Occupational Health and Safety Act

Internal Responsibility System (IRS) training under OHSA: Empowers employers, supervisors, and workers with knowledge to ensure workplace safety

Duration: 15 Mins
VR Orientation

VR device training: Learn usage, best practices, and safety for immersive, simulated real-world experiences.

Duration: 60 Mins
Fire Prevention

Online Fire Safety course for Ontario worksites: Covers OHSA, Reg 213/91, and Fire Code compliance.

Duration: 60 Mins
Communication Tools for the Construction Industry

Construction communication course: Equip workers with tools for effective collaboration with stakeholders on-site.

Duration: 60 Mins
Conflict Resolution Tools for the Construction Industry

Workplace Conflict Management course: Learn to identify, understand, and resolve conflicts effectively.

Duration: 60 Mins
How to Read a Measuring Tape and Units of Measurement

Master Measuring Tape & Units in Construction: Essential skills to prevent costly errors, for all skill levels.

Duration: 15 Mins
Construction Industry Overview

Explore Construction Careers: A course on industry sectors, roles, and vast career opportunities.

Duration: 30 Mins
Pre-Apprenticeship Employment Training Pathway (PAETP)

Facilitated by Skilled Trades Ontario: Introduction to trades, certifications, and apprenticeships in Ontario's construction industry.