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Ministry-approved title: Environment Health and Safety Management
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:
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Applicants who are internationally educated in a non‐English speaking country must meet Durham College’s English Language Proficiency Policy.
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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.
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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 qualify as a Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST®) (through pathway A) or in preparing for the Registered Occupational Hygiene Technologist (ROHT®) and/or Occupational Health and Safety Certificate (OHS) examinations.
Upon receiving your Environment Health and Safety graduate certificate, you can expect to understand and be able to do the following:
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.
Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.
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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 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.
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The graduate certificate program in Environmental Health and Safety includes a 224-hour field placement, where students apply their technical knowledge of safety hazards, health risks, and dangers to prevent injuries and illness while supporting broader public safety. Hands-on laboratory activities simulate the workplace, providing students with practical experience that complements their field placement and enhances their readiness for real-world environments.
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.
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