Occupational Health and Safety (Part-time studies)

School of Human Services and Community Safety Certificate

Program Overview

Employers nationwide, from natural resource companies to hospitals and schools to manufacturers and office-based businesses, must conform to occupational health and safety legislation. As legislation and standards become multifaceted, demand for qualified Occupational Health and Safety professionals grows.

This program is a great fit if you're looking to enter the Occupational Health and Safety profession, are already working in occupational health and safety and want to expand your career opportunities, and are considering or preparing to write the Canadian Registered Safety Professional exam or Canadian Registered Safety Technician exam or are looking to expand your knowledge.

Explore the career possibilities of Saskatchewan Polytechnic's Occupational Health and Safety certificate program. Our graduates work in various industries, advising employers on occupational health and safety issues.

The program provides knowledge relevant to all workplaces in:

  • auditing safety management
  • contractor safety management
  • disability management
  • emergency management
  • ergonomics
  • law and ethics
  • incident investigation
  • industrial hygiene
  • risk management
  • safety management systems

The program is offered in Saskatoon (on-campus courses are listed below in the Courses section), and online.

The Occupational Health and Safety certificate program consists of:

  • 15 theory-based courses
  • 5 "Train the Trainer" electives (students are required to complete one of five)
  • an 80-hour two-week practicum

The practicum provides a hands-on look at the day-to-day operations of a workplace, its safety management system and the role of Occupational Health and Safety professionals.

For more information, see Frequently Asked Questions.

Why Saskatchewan Polytechnic?

The Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP) recognizes Sask Polytech Occupational Health and Safety certificate as meeting the formal education requirements for certification as a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) and Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST).

Flexible Learning Options

Saskatchewan Polytechnic's Occupational Health and Safety certificate program is offered on campus in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and through distance education for students across Canada.

For current information regarding Prior Learning Assessment Recognition (PLAR) options, contact the program head, Nolan Horbach, at this time.

View Program Information

Part-time Schedule, 2023-24


Course

Distance Schedule

Summer *

Fall

Winter

Spring

Auditing Safety Management

 

X

X

X 

Contractor Safety Management

 

X

X

X

Culture and Diversity

 

X

 

X

Disability Management

X

X

X 

X

Emergency Management

 

X

X

X

Ergonomics

 

X

X

X

Fire Prevention and Protection

 X

X

X

X

Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene 1

 

X

X

X

Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene 2

X

 X 

X

X

Incident Investigation

X

X

X

X

Law and Ethics

 

X

X

X

Organizational Behaviour

X

X

X

X

Practicum (2 weeks)

 

Nov

 Mar

June

Professional Education and Career Planning

 

X

X

X

Risk Management

X

X

X

X

Safety Program Management

 

X 

X

X

Electives (must complete one)

 

Fatigue Management

 X

 

 X

X

Psychological Health and Safety

 

 X

 

X

Respiratory Fit Test Train the Trainer

 

 Nov

 

May

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Train the Trainer

 

 

 

May

WHMIS Train the Trainer

 

Nov

 

June

* Summer Term - all courses offered in a 6-week accelerated format


 

In order to graduate and receive a credential for this program, part-time students must apply and be admitted prior to taking the practicum (PRAC 189).

Courses

Incident Investigation (HLTH-190)
Professional Education and Career Planning (HUMR-102)
Law and Ethics (LAW-100)
Organizational Behaviour (MGMT-191)
Risk Management (SFTY-173)
Safety Program Management (SFTY-175)
Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene 1 (HLTH-179)
Disability Management (HLTH-187)
Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene 2 (HLTH-189)
Ergonomics (HLTH-191)
Emergency Management (SFTY-174)
Fire Prevention and Protection (SFTY-199)
Culture and Diversity (CLTR-200)
Practicum (PRAC-189)
Auditing Safety Management (SFTY-177)
Contractor Safety Systems (SFTY-198)
Fatigue Management (HLTH-105)
Psychological Health and Safety (HLTH-106)
Respiratory Fit Testing Train the Trainer (HLTH-192)
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Train the Trainer (TRAN-181)
Workplace Hazardous Information System (WHMIS) Train the Trainer (WHMS-184)