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H₂S Alive (Blended)
(The online course, hosted by ESC must be completed before attending the in-person assessment hosted by Alpha Training Solutions. The fee for the online portion is in addition to the assessment fee) A blended renewal of the Energy Safety Canada H2S Alive certification that pairs a roughly 3-hour online theory session with a short in-person practical assessment (about 3.5 hours total). It's built to renew workers with minimal time away from the job, so they can safely handle hydrogen sulfide in the workplace. Step 1: Complete the online course by clicking on the button "Complete the Online Course" Step 2: Call us to book your practical assessment and provide your ESC Student ID # Step 3: Complete your in-person assessment Step 4: Receive your H2S Alive certificate
Start with the online portion
This blended course runs through Energy Safety Canada — complete the online portion first, then attend your in-person session.
Your personal online-course link arrives in your booking confirmation email — book your seat below and you can start right away.
What you’ll learn
- Identify H₂S properties, health hazards, and likely locations
- Conduct a hazard assessment and apply controls
- Use SCBA and SABA properly
- Operate gas monitors and detector tube devices
- Apply the Seven-Step Initial Response Strategy and demonstrate rescue techniques
Who it’s for
- Workers with a current, unexpired H2S Alive certification who need to renew
What you’ll cover
- H₂S properties, health hazards & locations — why the smell can't be trusted
- Hazard assessment and control
- Respiratory protective equipment — SCBA & SABA (hands-on)
- Detection — electronic monitors & detector tube devices, bump testing
- Seven-Step Initial Response Strategy & rescue techniques (practical)
Prerequisites
Current valid unexpired H2S Alive certification · complete the online portion first · minimum age 16 · government-issued photo ID
Completion & certification
To receive your credentials you must attend and complete the entirety of the course and complete all the necessary components as required by the course provider.
- You receiveRecord of Training · Energy Safety Canada (not a certificate; the provider issues the certificate, see the FAQ)
- ValidityValid for 3 years
- DeliveryBlended · 1 day in person
- JurisdictionCanada
Upcoming dates
- Wed, Oct 21, 2026Starts 4:15 PM · in-person practicalAlpha Training Solutions, 10123 99 Avenue, Fort St. John, BCSeats openBook this date
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Common questions
Who is H₂S Alive (Blended) for?
Workers with a current, unexpired H2S Alive certification who need to renew.
How long is H2S Alive good for?
3 years from your course date. Renew before it expires to use the shorter blended renewal. Check your own dates →
How long does the H₂S Alive (Blended) course take?
The theory is online at your own pace, then up to 1 day in person.
How is the course delivered?
It's blended: the theory is completed online at your own pace, followed by a short in-person session to practise and be assessed. Less time off work, same certification.
Can H2S Alive be done online?
Partly. You complete the theory online at your own pace, then practise and are assessed in person.
Can you deliver this course on-site for our crew?
Yes. Any course in our catalogue can run at your yard, camp, or office anywhere in BC and Alberta — based in Fort St. John, we travel province-wide. Request an on-site quote for group pricing.
Are there any prerequisites?
Current valid unexpired H2S Alive certification · complete the online portion first · minimum age 16 · government-issued photo ID
How much does H₂S Alive (Blended) cost?
$149 + GST per person. Group and on-site rates are available on request.