Start your journey to occupational safety certification
The Certificate in Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Systems (COHSES), offered fully online at UFred, can be earned on its own to acquire essential professional safety knowledge – or as part of a pathway to becoming an established occupational health and safety (OHS) professional.
Developed for learners from mid-level managers to front-line workers in every industry and sector, the COHSES program will equip you with the skills to communicate the importance of occupational safety to both managers and employees.
Help protect both employees and organizations: lead the way towards a healthier Canadian job market.
Program overview
Courses
13 total
Duration
11-20 months
Tuition
$7,695
(paid all at once or one course at a time)
Format
Fully online
Application deadlines
January 24, 2025
February 21, 2025
March 21, 2025
*You'll need to apply at least 2 weeks before the start date.
Course start dates
February 3, 2025
March 3, 2025
March 31, 2025
COHSES Course Structure & Details
All courses in the COHSES program focus on a process-based approach to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS). The curriculum is not limited to a jurisdiction’s legislative framework; rather, it is a far-reaching collection of best practices as identified by OHS professionals from a wide range of jurisdictions and legislative backgrounds.
The course content is mapped to various frameworks, blueprints, and body of knowledge documents, using the International Network of Safety & Health Professional Organisations Global Framework as the foundation piece. The curriculum will help you gain the knowledge required to work towards an OHS certification from external designation bodies, such as the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health, the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP), the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), and the Australian Institute of Safety and Health (AISH).
Your road to CRST/CRSP certification
If you’re looking to become a certified Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) or Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), this program offers a pathway to fulfilling the requirements set by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals:
Complete the Certificate in Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental Systems (COHSES) program, and gain one year of professional OHS experience to be eligible for the CRST certification.
For more details, get in touch with our Program Advisors.
US$5,490
In Total
*
Paying by course: $384.75 – $769.50 per course
Need Assistance?
Our Program Advisors are happy to help with any questions about your degree, diploma or certificate, whether it’s admissions requirements, the application process, or tuition fees.
Service Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30am to 3:30pm ET
Entry requirements
We’ll guide you every step of the way—and help you navigate our entry requirements—to make applying simple.
Our online model
Fair pricing
Thanks to our fully online teaching environment, we can charge less for our programs while still offering you a high-value educational experience.
Freedom to learn
Online learning means having more freedom: no need to travel, no need to attend multiple classes during business hours.
Online campus
Our online campus goes beyond traditional on-campus programs, offering opportunities to network with peers from across the country and diverse industries.
Resources
All of our services are available to you digitally: a library, a bookstore, support from advisors and peers, and instructor office hours.
