The Diploma for working safety practitioners
The occupational health and safety job market in Canada is becoming more competitive each year, as awareness of the importance of safety practices becomes more widespread.
If you’re currently emplyoed as a safety practioner, and you’re looking for ways to help secure your professional future and stand out in a crowded job market, our online Diploma in Safety, Health and Environmental Management (SHEM) is designed especially for you.
Add new critical thinking skills to your toolkit, and a broader professional perspective to your daily practice. Hone your abilities when it comes to developing, implementing and evaluating workplace occupational health and safety programs and systems – and establish yourself as an in-demand safety expert.
Program overview
Courses
8 total
Duration
16 months
Tuition
$5,258.90
(paid all at once or one course at a time)
Format
Fully online
Application deadlines
December 6, 2024
January 31, 2025
*You'll need to apply at least 1 month before the start date.
Course start dates
January 6, 2025
March 3, 2025
Course structure & details
The courses offered in this program are based on independent learning – you decide when to study during the week, and there are no classes to attend. However, you will be required to meet assignment deadlines and finish your courses on time.
Your road to CRSP certification
if you’re looking to become a certified Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) this program offers a pathway to fulfilling the requirements set by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professional:
Start by enrolling in and completing the Certificate in Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental Systems (COHSES) program, then proceed to study the Diploma in Safety, Health, and Environmental Management (SHEM) program. This combination will cover the educational hours required for an OHS certification from BCRSP.
For more details, get in touch with our Program Advisors.
US$3,775
in total
*
Paying by course: $620 – $770 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 advise you every step of the way – and help you understand our undergraduate, master’s and MBA entry requirements – to make applying easy.
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
You'll get the same education, networking and collaboration opportunities on-campus programs offer - through our online campus.
Resources
All of our services are available to you digitally: a library, a bookstore, support from advisors and peers, and instructor office hours.
