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:

• 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).

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: $15,161 (CAD)

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)

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