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PVSC Icon Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)

Updated: May 27, 2025

All Education students must submit a clear (search results "negative") Level 3: Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) each year. Each PVSC is valid for one year only.

Key Requirements:

  • Your PVSC must be dated June 1, 2025 or later to be valid for the 2025–26 academic year

  • Upload your PVSC document to Sonia 

  • If your results are password-protected, download and save the document before uploading to Sonia. Keep the original copy in a secure location

Deadline:

  • Friday, August 29, 2025 -- 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

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 or in-person (Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM)

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

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

TB icon Tuberculin (TB) Test

Updated: June 17, 2025

Education students are no longer required to provide proof of a negative TB test before entering a school. We apologize for any inconvenience to those who have already completed the test for the 2025–26 academic year. Please do not schedule and proceed with a TB test (if you have not done so already).

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Health and safety icon Health and Safety Training 

Updated: May 27, 2025

All Education students must complete the required Health and Safety training each year —no exceptions. Training is valid for one year only.

Why This Is Required:

The Occupational Health and Safety Act classifies post-secondary students on placement as “workers,” requiring training before entering schools. School boards mandate this training for all teacher candidates and school volunteers. 

Submission Details:

  • Upload your Certificate of Completion to Sonia

  • Verify completion of all health & safety training within Sonia 

Required Training Modules:

 Modules 2. - 8. are currently unavailable. Please check back in August (2025) for updates.

  1. Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps training video. You will receive a "Proof of Completion" certificate once you complete the video. You must save and/or print the certificate before exiting the module. The Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development will not store your certificate, or keep a record of training.

  2. Health and Safety Baseline Orientation

  3. WHIMIS Training

  4. Workplace Harassment Training

  5. Workplace Violence Prevention

  6. AODA (Accessibility) Training

  7. Fire Safety Plan Training

  8. Job-Specific Training

    • Elementary: P/J Hazards & Prevention

    • Secondary: I/S Hazards & Prevention

Deadline:

  • Friday, August 29, 2025 —no exceptions
    No practicum/volunteer placement without proof of training completion
    Late submissions may result in program removal

Additional Info for Year 2 Consecutive & Year 5 Concurrent:

If you have an external placement, you may need additional school board-specific training. The Field Experience Office will contact you if required.