Environment Health and Safety Management (graduate certificate)

Program Overview

Enter the field of environmental health and safety management and launch a career where no two days are ever the same. As a graduate of this program, you will apply technical knowledge of safety hazards, health risks and dangers to prevent injuries and illness while supporting broader public safety. Become a highly skilled professional with the expertise to manage the social, health, environmental and legal issues associated with the built and natural environment. With the implementation of new legislated requirements in Canada regarding workplace safety and environmental protection standards, job prospects in this field are continuing to grow. 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. You will also be well-positioned to pursue the Certified Health and Safety Consultant designation upon graduation.

Admission Requirements

Degree in Environmental Science or Construction Management
OR
Diploma in Environmental Technology/Technician; Chemical Laboratory Technician; Chemical Engineering Technology; Water Quality Technician; Fire and Life Safety Systems Technician; Mechanical Engineering Technician/Technology; Electronics Engineering Technician/Technology; Electromechanical Engineering Technician/Technology
Proof of English language proficiency required

View All Requirements

Tuition

Year one domestic: $2,999 (CAD)
Year one international: $13,599 (CAD)

View Full Costs

Semester 1 Courses

View All Courses

Safety

Experiential Learning

Policy

Technology recommendations

To help students succeed in programs with remote learning requirements, Durham College’s IT Services department has identified minimum technology recommendations. While these are not program requirements, these suggestions will help ensure students have the right tools to support a quality remote learning experience.

View All Recommendations

Intakes and Availability

Date	Domestic Availability	International Availability
September 2021	Open	Open

Career Options

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 officer
Environmental attendant

View all Career Options

Program Details

As an Environment Health and Safety Management graduate, you will be able to:

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

Admission Requirements

Degree in Environmental Science or Construction Management
OR
Diploma in Environmental Technology/Technician; Chemical Laboratory Technician; Chemical Engineering Technology; Water Quality Technician; Fire and Life Safety Systems Technician; Mechanical Engineering Technician/Technology; Electronics Engineering Technician/Technology; Electromechanical Engineering Technician/Technology
Proof of English language proficiency required

Courses

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Field Placement (EHSM 3001)

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change. Please note that as a result of COVID-19 the 2020-21 program of study may be modified to accommodate program delivery changes. Students should refer to their timetable for the most up-to-date course information.

Costs

Career Options

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 officer
Environmental attendant

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

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

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

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

Technology Recommendations

To help students have the best remote learning experience possible, Durham College’s IT Services department has identified technology recommendations for each program based on course needs and software requirements. 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 or the school office.

COVID-19 Information

Environment Health and Safety Management (graduate certificate)

Program Overview

Admission Requirements

Tuition

Semester 1 Courses

Technology recommendations

Intakes and Availability

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Program Details

Admission Requirements

Courses

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Costs

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Technology Recommendations

Helpful Resources

College guide September 2020 [PDF]

College guide September 2020 [Interactive]

Graduate Employment Report [PDF]