Canadian Career Education College (CCEC)
“Registered as a career college under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005”
Occupational Health and Safety Administration & Management Diploma
A full-time diploma that combines business management skills with specialized occupational health and safety (OHS) training, with a focus on systems thinking. Canadian Career Education College (CCEC) delivers the program in English.
Program Overview
Employers need health and safety practitioners, supervisors, and managers who can plan and carry out strategies to control workplace hazards and meet health and safety legislation.
Subjects Taught
- Introduction to Environmental Management
- Occupational Health and Safety Legislation
- Health and Safety Management Systems
- Introduction to Research Methods
- Ergonomics of the Workplace
- Occupational Hygiene
- Introduction to the Human Body and Toxicological Principles
- Organizational Behaviour
- Workplace Health Promotion, Wellness, and Rehabilitation
- Accident Theory
- Communication in Occupational Health and Safety
- Emergency Management
Skills and Outcomes
Learning Objectives
- Canadian OHS legislation and best practices, with a focus on Ontario
- Creating occupational health programs and policies that meet legislation and standards
- The roles of WSIB, public health, unions, managers, and employees
- Occupational hygiene, ergonomics, and workplace mental health
- Recognizing, assessing, controlling, and eliminating workplace hazards
- Inspections, safety audits, and environmental risk strategies
Typical Duties
- Promote health and safety and a safety-first culture
- Inspect workplaces for compliance with laws and employer policies
- Analyze the effectiveness of health and safety programs
- Support the Joint Health and Safety Committee
- Identify non-compliance and recommend corrective actions
- Assist with emergency response, fire prevention, and detection plans
Duration and Tuition
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Program length | 41 weeks, 815 hours |
| Study option | Full time, 100% course load |
| Tuition, in class or online | CAD $9,595 |
| Not included in tuition | International student fee (CAD $2,500) |
| Learning materials | All required learning materials are provided by the College. Textbooks are suggested but not required. |
Tuition may be paid in instalments. See Student Loans and Financial Aid. Online access to course notes is provided where available. Refunds follow the Refund Policy for Vocational Programs.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirement
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or Mature Student Status. See Domestic Admission Requirements and International Admission Requirements.
Mature Student Status
An applicant who does not have an OSSD or equivalent may be admitted as a mature student if the applicant is 18 years of age or older and passes a qualifying test approved by the Superintendent of Career Colleges (Ontario Regulation 415/06, section 19). See Mature Student Status.
- Domestic applicants may apply up to 15 days before the start date.
- After you apply, review the Admission Offer and Acceptance process.
Delivery and Enrolment
Domestic Students
Canadian citizens and permanent residents may study in class at the Vaughan campus or online through distance education. No internship or placement is required.
International Students
Under current IRCC regulations, CCEC accepts international students in vocational diploma programs in the online distance education format only, unless the applicant holds a valid study permit when applying.
See the Enrolment Schedule for start dates. Online students must meet the College System Requirements.
Important Information
- This program has been “Approved as a vocational program under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.”
- CCEC does not guarantee employment, job placement, or salary. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission.
- Read the College Policies before you enrol.
Ready to Apply?
For questions about eligibility, call an Admissions Advisor at 1-905-499-3631, ext. 102 or 103, or email Administration. The admission application takes 15 to 20 minutes; please use a computer or laptop.
Canadian Career Education College (CCEC)
Registered career college in Ontario.
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Phone: 1-905-499-3631, ext. 102 or 103
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