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Durham College Certificate
Program Description
Compliance with workplace health and safety standards has become more important than ever before. This program examines the fundamentals of occupational health and safety and addresses essential management practices in this area. This program is ideally suited to those who already have business experience and are interested in furthering their career in the health and safety sector.
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) offers scholarship awards that are available to students enrolled in this program. To learn more about the scholarships available and how to apply directly with the CCOHS, please visit there website CCOHS.
Certificate Requirements
Note: When you have successfully completed all courses within the program of study and apply to graduate for this certificate, you must forward a copy of your valid Standard First Aid Certificate, Basic Rescuer CPR training level A, B or C to our office.
Scan: email to ppl@durhamcollege.ca
Program Of Study
Students are required to print or save a copy of the Program of Study when beginning the program. This document contains critical details about program progression and graduation requirements specific to the academic year in which your program was started.
Click to access the Program of Study for the current academic year.
Students who began this program prior to the current academic year may contact the Centre for Professional and Part-Time Learning office at ppl@durhamcollege.ca or 905-721-3052 to obtain your Program of Study and graduation requirements.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be equipped to:
Career Options
Potential career and industry options may include:
Program Related Questions? Call 905.721.3052
If you are interested in applying for financial aid, please visit the Centre for Professional and Part-Time Learning OSAP Eligibility webpage.
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