Academy Canada - St. John's

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Occupational Health and Safety

Academy Canada - St. John's

Faculty:Faculty of Construction, Trades, and Mining
Degree:Diploma; Co-op
Field of Study:Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
Length:3 Year(s)
Careers:Health Inspectors

Description:

Academy Canada’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) program responds to the growing demand for employees in the area of health and safety. Graduates will be able to: interpret OHS legislation, develop OHS/Loss-Control Programs, conduct audits and inspections of existing OHS and environmental programs, and design and deliver effective OHS training programs for workers.

The OHS Program meets the formal education requirements for certification with the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP). There are other criteria graduates must meet to become eligible to register for BCRSP certification; your admissions officer can provide more information on this topic. OHS graduates will also complete training that meets the requirements of the Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Safety Association (NLCSA) for auditor certification training.

Prerequisites:

Additional Admission Requirements:
    A Conduct Certificate is required.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on September 10, 2019