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Environment Health and Safety Management (graduate certificate)

Ministry-approved title: Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance


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Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Location
Oshawa
OCAS Code
EHSM
Next Intake
September 2025
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Faculty
Faculty of Science and Engineering Technology (SET)
Length
Three semesters
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Environment Health and Safety Management Program Overview

Enter the growing field of environmental health and safety management and launch a career where no two days are ever the same! Job prospects in this field continue to increase with the implementation of new legislated requirements in Canada regarding workplace safety. Opportunities are expected to grow in this exciting area. You can get a jump on the competition by applying for the environment health and safety management graduate certificate at Durham College today.

Students in the Environment Health and Safety Management certificate program will:

  • Learn to apply technical knowledge of safety hazards, health risks and dangers to prevent injuries and illness while supporting broader public safety.
  • Gain the expertise to manage the social, health, environmental and legal issues associated with the built and natural environment through the lens of environmental health and safety.
  • Participate in a 224-hour field placement to gain hands-on learning experience.
  • Be prepared to pursue the Certified Health and Safety Consultant designation upon graduation.
  • Have a head start on occupational health and safety courses and environmental safety courses, as well as take first steps toward acquiring other designations such as an occupational health and safety certificate (OHS certificate).

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Admission Requirements

Admission to Durham College’s Environment Health and Safety certificate program requires:

  • An earned diploma in one of the following:
    • Environmental
    • Chemical Laboratory
    • Chemical Engineering
    • Pharmaceutical and Food Science
    • Water Quality
    • Fire and Life Safety Systems
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Electronics Engineering
    • Electromechanical Engineering

OR

  • A science or engineering degree or diploma with at least one course in environmental regulations.
  • Proof of English language proficiency required.

Applicants who are internationally educated in a non‐English speaking country must meet Durham College’s English Language Proficiency Policy.

Contact our admissions office if you need clarification on the admissions requirements for our certificate program in environment health and safety management.  

 


Tuition

  • Year one domestic: $2,999 (CAD)
  • Year one international: $15,586 (CAD)

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Semester 1 Courses

Upon graduating from this program, you will be very well-positioned to step into a number of roles in a wide variety of industries. In addition to environmental safety, you could work in occupational health and safety without taking any additional occupational health and safety courses.

  • Environmental and Occupational Management Systems (EHSM 1001)
  • Industrial Process Safety Management (EHSM 1003)
  • Hazard and Risk Management (EHSM 1005)
  • Occupational Health and Safety Legislation (LAWW 1002)
  • Statistics for Environmental Management (MATH 1002)

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Career Options

Upon graduating from this program, you will be very well-positioned to step into a number of roles in a wide variety of industries. In addition to environmental safety, you could work in occupational health and safety without taking any additional occupational health and safety courses.

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

  • Occupational Health and Safety Associate/Specialist/
  • Coordinator/Manager
  • Environmental Health and Safety Consultant/Advisor
  • Environmental Health and Safety Trainer/Technician
  • Safety, Security and Environmental Health Officer
  • Environmental Attendant
  • Environmental Compliance Specialist
  • Industrial Hygienist
  • Risk Management Specialist
  • Environmental Protection Officer
  • Health And Safety Inspector
  • Emergency Response Coordinator
  • Hazardous Materials Manager

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    Environment Health And Safety Certificate Program Details

    In this program, you will learn to combine strategic problem-solving with strong interpersonal skills as you perform environmental audits, deliver training, implement safety controls, conduct incident investigations, develop controls and contingency planning and prepare technical documentation and records in a quality-controlled environment.

    After completing the requirements for the Environment Health and Safety certificate, you will be well-positioned to pursue the Certified Health and Safety Consultant designation upon graduation, as well as other designations such as an occupational health and safety certificate (OHS certificate).

    Program Learning Outcomes

    Upon receiving your Environment Health and Safety graduate certificate, you can expect to understand and be able to do the following:

    1. Perform work audits in environmental and occupational health and safety in compliance with legislation to prevent workplace risk exposure.
    2. Evaluate technical, environmental, and industrial hygiene procedures and systems in their alignment to legislation, regulatory standards, and guidelines.
    3. Design evidence-based training programs that use industry best practices for evaluating the health and safety of built and natural environments.
    4. Conduct material testing in the laboratory and on site using qualitative sampling methods and statistical data analysis to determine contaminants and hazards.
    5. Propose health and safety recommendations that respond to concerns arising from audit findings, risk and life cycle assessments, and the review of report documentation.
    6. Prepare health and safety technical documentation to record the results of investigations of the built and natural environment.
    7. Manage project communication with partners to ensure consistency and maintain quality.
    8. Develop emergency responses to industrial and natural disasters by assessing and minimizing environmental and labour impact.

    Environment Health And Safety Management Certificate Program Admission Requirements

    Admission to Durham College’s Environment Health and Safety certificate program requires:

    • An earned diploma in one of the following:
      • Environmental
      • Chemical Laboratory
      • Chemical Engineering
      • Pharmaceutical and Food Science
      • Water Quality
      • Fire and Life Safety Systems
      • Mechanical Engineering
      • Electronics Engineering
      • Electromechanical Engineering

    OR

    • A science or engineering degree or diploma with at least one course in environmental regulations.
    • Proof of English language proficiency required.

    Applicants who are internationally educated in a non‐English speaking country must meet Durham College’s English Language Proficiency Policy.

    Contact our admissions office if you need clarification on the admissions requirements for our certificate program in environment health and safety management.  

     

    Courses In The Environment Health And Safety Management Certificate Program

    The courses listed below are for incoming students. If you are a current student, please refer to your program of study for the year you began your program. Your program of study can be found on MyDC.

    Semester 1

    • Environmental and Occupational Management Systems (EHSM 1001)
    • Industrial Process Safety Management (EHSM 1003)
    • Hazard and Risk Management (EHSM 1005)
    • Occupational Health and Safety Legislation (LAWW 1002)
    • Statistics for Environmental Management (MATH 1002)

    Semester 2

    • Industrial Occupational Hygiene and Toxicology (EHSM 2001)
    • Program Implementation and EValuation (EHSM 2003)
    • Sampling and Testing Analysis (EHSM 2005)
    • Emergency Planning and Management (EHSM 2007)
    • Environmental Construction Safety (EHSM 2008)
    • Appl Of Environ Epidemiology (EHSM 2009)

    Semester 3

    • Field Placement (EHSM 3001)

    Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.

    Course delivery

    In person

    Students will come to campus to complete in-person learning requirements. Detailed schedules, with course-specific delivery information, will be available after registration. Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.

    In person:
    Course is delivered in person, on campus within a classroom, lab, shop or studio.
    Hybrid:
    Part of the course is delivered online, remotely, and part is in-person on campus within a classroom, lab, shop or studio.
    Online:
    Fully remote course delivery.

    Costs For The Environment Health And Safety Management (Graduate Certificate) Program

    Career Options for Environment Health and Safety Management Certificate graduates

    In this rapidly growing field, certificate holders will be in demand. Below are some of the rules you could take on and some of the contexts you might find yourself working in.

    WHAT YOU COULD BE:

    • Occupational Health and Safety Associate/Specialist/
    • Coordinator/Manager
    • Environmental Health and Safety Consultant/Advisor
    • Environmental Health and Safety Trainer/Technician
    • Safety, Security and Environmental Health Officer
    • Environmental Attendant
    • Environmental Compliance Specialist
    • Industrial Hygienist
    • Risk Management Specialist
    • Environmental Protection Officer
    • Health And Safety Inspector
    • Emergency Response Coordinator
    • Hazardous Materials Manager

      WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

      • Regulatory agencies
      • Post-secondary education
      • Design and manufacturing organizations
      • Construction industry
      • Food and beverage industry
      • Healthcare industry
      • Pharmaceutical industry

      Experiential Learning

      The graduate certificate program in environment health and safety includes a 224-hour field placement, where students will apply technical knowledge of safety hazards, health risks and dangers to prevent injuries and illness while supporting broader public safety.

      Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

      You may be able to use your credits earned in the Environment Health and Safety Management Graduate Certificate program toward additional accreditation, programs, or degrees. Please visit our pathways page to learn more

      Please visit our pathways page to learn more about how you can transfer your credits towards a degree.

      Looking for more pathway opportunities or to transfer to Durham College? Click here for more information.

      Tech Requirements for Environment Safety Courses

      To help students have the best learning experience possible, Durham College’s IT Services department has identified technology recommendations for courses in the Environment Health and Safety certificate program.  While not required, students may want to consider these suggestions if they are purchasing a computer or laptop for the upcoming academic year.

      Processor: i3
      RAM: 4GB
      Storage: 256GB SSD
      Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Professional or Education x64 SP1
      Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 11 or Google Chrome (newest version) or Firefox (newest version)
      Network Adapter: 802.11ac 2.4/5 GHz wireless adapter
      Camera: Webcam/built-in camera
      Internet connection

      Questions regarding technology recommendations can be directed to the IT Service Desk.

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