Advanced Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

About this programme

The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Advanced Certificate provides further training and professional development to those who support mid-level and technical tasks within the OHS skill set. Practitioners in these roles may work in non-profit, government/public and corporate industries including energy, ITS, grocery, mining, and retail. Building on the foundational knowledge of basic occupational health and safety process and theories, this program explores the application and analysis of specific strategies for safety issues, workplace hazards and risks, mitigation plans, and environmental and safety audits. You will explore and create health and safety prevention strategies, impairment management programs, and assess employee optimal health and performance standards. The full 800-hour Occupational Health and Safety program consists of two certificates and a diploma. This is the second certificate in the program. After completing the Occupational Health and Safety Advanced Certificate, you have the education requirements and are preparing yourself to take the Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) examination . You can also move on to the Occupational Health and Safety Diploma . Courses in this program are delivered online . Courses are scheduled at convenient times, allowing you to complete the program at a pace that fits your life. You should plan on studying and working approximately 6 hours per week per course . Online learning fits into busy schedules by taking the learning experience out of the traditional classroom. Students have online access to inst