The Occupational Health and Safety Management (Co-op) postgraduate certificate at Fanshawe College is designed for individuals committed to creating safer and healthier work environments. In today's complex industrial landscape, professionals are urgently needed to identify, assess, and mitigate workplace hazards, ensuring both employee well-being and regulatory compliance. This program equips you with specialised knowledge in health and safety management, hazard and risk assessment, and relevant legislation, preparing you for supervisory and management roles within the Canadian context. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of OHS program design and workplace health promotion.
You will study this program on campus full-time over 45 weeks, encompassing three academic semesters and a crucial co-operative education employment preparation semester. This hands-on approach allows you to apply theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios, developing expertise in areas like OHS program design and workplace health. You will work alongside experienced faculty and gain invaluable real-world experience through your co-op placement. Upon graduation, you will be well-prepared for entry-level supervisory positions in occupational health and safety across diverse industries, equipped with the skills and practical experience employers seek.