Workplace Safety and Prevention Technician

Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology
Webometrics Canada National Rankings: 113

Course Info

Summary

Many industries, ranging from the resource industries such as mining and forestry, to construction, manufacturing, power generation and health care are seeking specially trained workers to support and promote healthier and safer workplaces. The Workplace Safety & Prevention Technician program is a unique program designed to assist students in understanding current occupational health and safety legislation and then identifying, assessing, and managing risk in a variety of work environments. You will also be trained in areas of workplace wellness and human resource management. Graduates will be able to conduct risk assessments and common hygiene tests to prevent hazards and harm to workers, property, the environment, and the public. Students will also develop the skills necessary to identify and report on safety and health conditions in a workplace. This program combines on-site courses and synchronous virtual learning courses throughout all semesters.

Program Highlights
2 years – 5 semesters

Professional Certification (post graduation)
Graduates from the Technician diploma meet the academic requirements set out by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP) and are qualified to write the Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) examination. Successful candidates will receive the CRST designation. Upon completion of additional relevant occupational health and safety experience, graduates will be able to apply for the Board of Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) certification.

Career Outcomes

Graduates are prepared for employment opportunities as:

Health and Safety Technicians
Safety Specialists
Occupational Health and Safety Officers
Health and Safety Team Leaders

About Course
Course Credential

Diploma

Application Deadline

Based on course availibility

Course Availibility

Open

Course specific Intake

January, May, September

Academics, GPA

Grade 12th English, Biology

English requirements

IELTS: 6.0 overall with no module less than 5.5 band in one module. TOFEL: PTE: 58

Course Duration

2 Years

Tuition Fees

CAD$ 15563.79

*Price shown is for indicative purpose, please check with institution

IMP Notes

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Location

Greater Sudbury

Scholarships

Here are some scholarship that are available at The Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology.

Combined Adrienne Marshall English Scholarship and Barry Marshall Science Scholarship

Value of scholarship

Tuition Fee Scholarship

Application details:

For further details, please contact the university website.

Eligibility requirements
  • Be students at the Beijing Huija Private School;
  • meet all entry requirements normally applied to the English Language Bridging course and the Bachelor of Science1 course;
  • not be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia; and
  • be liable for international full fees.
Who can apply:

All international

Combined Adrienne Marshall English Scholarship and Barry Marshall Science Scholarship

Value of scholarship

Tuition Fee Scholarship

Application details:

For further details, please contact the university website.

Eligibility requirements
  • Be students at the Beijing Huija Private School;
  • meet all entry requirements normally applied to the English Language Bridging course and the Bachelor of Science1 course;
  • not be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia; and
  • be liable for international full fees.
Who can apply:

All international