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Required Program Documents

Required Program Documents:

Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)

 

Level 3: Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)                      

 

Health and Safety Training

 

    Health and Safety Training      

 

Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)

Updated: May 26, 2026

All Education students are required to submit a clear (negative) Level 3: Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC).   Police Vulnerable Sector Checks (PVSC) are valid for 6 months.

Key Requirements:

1. Application Timelines

  • Fall Practicum - You must apply for your PVSC between June 1 and July 15, 2026
  • Winter Practicum - You must apply for your PVSC between November 15 and December 15, 2026
  • Ensure your applications are submitted to your local police service within these timeframes

2. Document Date Requirement

  • Fall Practicum - Your PVSC must not be dated earlier than June 1, 2026 to be valid for the Fall 2026 Practicum
  • Winter Practicum - Your PVSC must not be dated earlier than November 15, 2026 to be valid for the Winter 2027 Practicum

3. Submission Process

  • Upload your PVSC document to Sonia Online

4. Password-Protected Files

  • If your PVSC results document is password-protected, you must first download and save the document to your computer or device
  • Upload the saved (unlocked) version to Sonia
  • The Faculty cannot accept password-protected files

5. Record Keeping

  • Keep the original copy of your PVSC in a secure location for your records

6. Submission (Upload) Deadlines

  • Fall Practicum - Monday, August 31, 2026 -- no exceptions
  • Winter Practicum - Friday, January 15, 2027 -- no exceptions
  • No practicum/volunteer placement without clear ("negative") search results
  • Late submissions may result in program removal

Important Notes:

  • Keep a copy with you while in schools — principals may request to see it
  • CRC checks and OESC clearances are not accepted
  • All fees/associated costs are the student’s responsibility
  • If you are under 18 and ineligible, submit your PVSC as soon as you become eligible

Information icon Questions?

Contact the Faculty of Education Office:
519-253-3000 ext. 3869
educfieldexperience@uwindsor.ca

Police Service Agencies

PVSC Application Instructions:

  • Apply through the police agency in your current place of residence

  • Start early — processing may take 2 weeks to 3 months

  • If required, include the appropriate Faculty of Education Police Agency Letter with your application

  • All fees/associated costs are the student’s responsibility

Resources:

Instructions, agency letters, and links for commonly used police services are provided below. If your local police service is not listed, contact them directly for guidance.

To apply for a Level 3 PVSC through Aylmer Police, you must reside in Aylmer, ON. See: Aylmer Police Vulnerable Sector Check 

  • 2 pieces of government ID are required
  • Apply online or in-person

For details, contact Aylmer Police:
519-773-3146
aylmer@policesolutions.ca

Download the Brantford Police Agency Letter

  • Must include your name, signature, and date before submission

To apply for a Level 3 PVSC through Brantford Police, you must reside in Brantford, ON. See:  Brantford Police Vulnerable Sector Check 

  • 2 pieces of government ID are required
  • Apply online or in person

For details, contact Brantford Police:
519-756-0113 ext. 3336
brantford@policesolutions.ca

Download the Chatham-Kent Police Agency Letter 

To apply for a Level 3 PVSC through the Chatham-Kent Police Service, you must reside in Chatham or surrounding areas.* See: Chatham Police Vulnerable Sector Check

*surrounding areas include: Blenheim, Bothwell, Chatham, Lachlan, Coatsworth, Dover Centre, Dresden, Erie Bach, Erieau, Grande Pointe, Highgate, Kent Bridge, Merlin, Mitchell’s Bay, Morpeth, North Buxton, Pain Court, Ridgetown, Shrewsbury, South Buxton, Thamesville, Tilbury, and Wheatley.

  • 2 pieces of government ID are required
  • Apply online

For details, contact Chatham-Kent Police:
519-436-6600
chatham-kent@policesolutions.ca

Download the Durham Regional Police Agency Letter

To apply for a Level 3 PVSC through the Durham Regional Police, you must reside in the Durham, ON region. See: Durham Regional Police Vulnerable Sector Check

  • 2 pieces of government ID are required
  • Apply online

For details, contact Durham Reigional Police:
905-579-1520 or 1-888-579-1520 (Toll Free)
webmaster@drps.ca

To apply for a Level 3 PVSC through the Hamilton Police, you must reside in Hamilton, ON. See: Hamilton Police Vulnerable Sector Check

  • 2 pieces of government ID are required
  • Apply online or in-person

For details, contact Hamilton Police:
905-546-4772 (Central Station) / 905-546-2929 (East End Station) / 905-546-4930 (Mountain Station)
info@hamiltonpolice.on.ca

Download the LaSalle Police Agency Letter

To apply for a Level 3 PVSC through the LaSalle Police, you must reside in LaSalle, ON. See: LaSalle Police Vulnerable Sector Check

  • 2 pieces of government ID are required
  • Apply online

For details, contact Rachelle Wengrzynski of LaSalle Police:
519-969-5210 ext. 2062

Download the London Police Agency Letter

To apply for a Level 3 PVSC through the London Police, you must reside in London, ON. See: London Police Vulnerable Sector Check

  • 2 pieces of government ID are required
  • Apply online or in-person. If in-person, The Records Check Office is available by appointment only

For details, contact London Police:
519-661-5515 ext. 4788

Download the OPP Agency Letter

  • name, date, and signature are required prior to submission

To apply for a Level 3 PVSC through the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), you must reside in an area served by the OPP. See: OPP Police Vulnerable Sector Online Application. Find your local OPP detachment here. 

  • 2 pieces of government ID are required
  • Apply online

To apply for a Level 3 PVSC in the Peel Reigion, you must reside in Mississauga or Brampton, ON. See: Peel Regional Vulnerable Sector Check

  • 2 pieces of government ID are required
  • Apply online or in-person at Sir Robert Peel Centre (Brampton) or 11 Division (Mississauga)

For details, contact Peel Police:
905-453-2121 ext. 4390 (Brampton) / 905-453-2121 ext. 2635 (Mississauga)

Download the RCMP Agency Letter

To apply for a Level 3 PVSC through the Sarnia Police Service, you must reside in Sarnia, ON. See: Sarnia Police Vulnerable Sector Check

  • 2 forms of Government Identification are required
  • Apply online

For details, contact Sarnia Police:
519-344-8861 ext. 5265

Download the St. Thomas Police Agency Letter

To apply for a Level 3 PVSC through the St. Thomas Police Service, you must reside in St. Thomas, ON. See: St. Thomas Police Vulnerable Sector Check

  • 2 forms of Government Identification are required
  • Apply online only (in-person application is not available)

For details, contact St. Thomas Police:
519-631-1224
stthomas@policesolutions.ca

To apply for a Level 3 PVSC through the Toronto Police Service, you must reside in Toronto, ON. See: Toronto Police Vulnerable Sector Check

For details, contact Toronto Police, Records Management Unit:
416-808-8244
toronto@policesolutions.ca

Download the Windsor Police Agency Letter

To apply for a Level 3 PVSC through the Windsor Police Service, you must reside in Windsor or Amherstburg, ON. See: Windsor Police Vulnerable Sector Check

  • 2 forms of Government Identification are required
  • Apply online. Official PVSC results will be uploaded to your online account. It is your responsibility to download results and upload a copy to Sonia

For details, contact Windsor Police:
519-255-6700 ext. 4129

Download Woodstock Police Agency Letter

To apply for a Level 3 PVSC through the Woodstock Police Service, you must reside in Woodstock, ON. See: Woodstock Police Vulnerable Sector Check

  • Apply online or in-person (Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM). Processing takes approximately 5 business days
  • One piece of government-issued photo ID required
  • Proof of residency in Woodstock required

For details, contact Woodstock Police:
recordchecks@woodstockpolice.ca

Download the York Regional Police Agency Letter

  • name, date, and signature are required prior to submission

To apply for a Level 3 PVSC through the York Regional Police Service, you must reside in the York, ON region. See: York Regional Vulnerable Sector Check

  • 2 forms of Government Identification are required
  • Apply online or in-person

For details, contact York Regional Police:
1-866-823-3334 ext. 7655

 Health and Safety Training 

Updated: September 15, 2026

All University of Windsor Faculty of Education students enrolled in teacher education programs are required to complete the Faculty of Education/school board-provided Health & Safety Training once each academic year while they are in the program.   

Please read and follow the instructions carefully.

After reading the instructions and completing all required modules, teacher candidates must log into their student file in the Sonia Portal and confirm that the training has been completed by changing the value to “Yes”.  In addition, they must upload and submit a copy of their Ministry of Labour Certificate of Completion (for the “Worker & Safety Awareness in 4 Steps training video). 

Requirements:

  1. Access Sonia Online:
  • Go to: https://soniaonline.eduspace.uwindsor.ca/  Bookmark this URL for future access.
  • Select ‘Faculty of Education.’
  • Choose ‘Student’ as your ‘Role’ from the drop-down menu.
  • Click ‘University Sign In.’
  • Enter your UWindsor username and password.
  1. Select the “Checks” tab:
  • 2026 – Health & Safety Training Verification (change value to “yes” to verify completion).
  • 2026 – Worker Health & Safety Awareness Training Video – Certificate of Completion (upload Certificate of Completion).

The deadline to complete the training is Friday, September 25, 2026.