Legislation, Regulations and By-laws

Legislation

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) regulates the practice of social work and social service work in Ontario in accordance with the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, 1998 and the regulations and by-laws made under that Act. The primary duty of the College is to serve and protect the public interest.

Regulations

Regulation 383/00 – Registration
Regulation 384/00 – Professional Misconduct

By-laws

OCSWSSW Consolidated By-Law No. 1

Registration Policies

Equivalency Policy – Social Worker

Equivalency Policy – Social Service Worker

Language Proficiency Policy

Registration Policy – Social Work Programs Offered in Canada Accredited by the National Indigenous Accreditation Board (NIAB)

Registration Policy – Criteria for a Program to be Approved by Council as Equivalent to a Social Service Work Program (Inside Ontario)

Registration Policy – Criteria for a Program to be Approved by Council as Equivalent to a Social Service Work Program (Outside Ontario)

Registration Policy – Vulnerable Sector Check for College Applicants

Acceptable Alternatives to Official Documents Policy