Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner (Applied Certificate)

Location(s): Saskatoon Distance Learning Option

The Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner applied certificate program is the first level of training for an emerging career pathway in occupational health and safety.

You should apply for the program if you:

want to improve your skills and knowledge of occupational health and safety

are a member of an occupational health and safety committee or are working in occupational health and safety (full-time or part-time) but do not have post-secondary occupational health and safety education or credentials

want to enter this emerging career pathway

The full-time program is offered at Kelsey Campus (Saskatoon).

Distance Options

All theory courses are available through online or print-based home study, with intakes in September and January. Train the Trainer courses are available on campus. Refer to the Continuing Education Calendar for details.

Our Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner certificate program provides you with a second level of training.

Length: Equivalent to 13 weeks (292 hours)

Program includes a 36 hour practicum.

Program Details

Start Date(s): October

For more information, contact the program at ohspractitioner@siast.sk.ca.

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Admission Requirements

Grade 12

English Language Requirement

Note

You must apply to and be accepted into the Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner applied certificate program before you can register for a course. We recommend that you apply to the program at least one month prior to the start date of any course you wish to register in, to allow enough time for processing and acceptance before the course begins.

Applicants with one year post-secondary education from a recognized educational institution and applicants with journeyperson certification in any trade will be considered to have met the admission requirements.

Current Standard First Aid, CPR HeartSaver "A" AED, WHMIS and Transportation of Dangerous Goods certificates are required prior to starting your practicum.

Applicants who do not possess the academic qualifications for a program may be admitted if evidence of probable success can be established through a special admission assessment. Interested individuals should still apply. Applicants are automatically considered for special admission. However, some specific admission requirements may still need to be met. You must review the details and program specific documentation concerning Special Admission.

The majority of SIAST programs have established ACCUPLACER^© cut scores and Post-Secondary Success Requirements. Depending on the program, additional specific admission requirements may still need to be met.

ACCUPLACER ^©

ACCUPLACER^© Cut Scores
for this program

80	Arithmetic
80	Reading
75	Sentence

Post-Secondary Success

Post-Secondary Success Requirements
for this program

One year post-secondary studies

Admission Method

First Qualified/First Admitted

The First Qualified/First Admitted (FQFA) process is used for the majority of SIAST programs. When we determine that you meet the program's admission requirements, you will be offered admission based on the date you fully qualify for the program. The earlier you provide the appropriate documents and information that qualify you for admission to the next intake, the earlier you might begin your studies. Your application, once qualified, is always considered for the next intake.

Applicants to programs with multiple intakes in an academic year remain in the application pool until the last intake for that academic year has begun. Programs using the FQFA process receive applications year round and maintain an application pool for each academic year. Qualified applicants who are not offered a seat must reapply for the next academic year.

Sponsored programs or programs targeted to specific groups do not accept applications year round or maintain an application pool.

Tuition and Fees

For complete details on tuition and fees for this program, click here to access the SIAST campus Tuition and Fee Schedules.

Learning Method(s)

SIAST offers a variety of learning methods for course delivery. The following learning methods are available for some of the courses in this program.

Classroom

Clinical/Practicum

Online

Please refer to the course descriptions for course specific learning methods.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) Availability

SIAST recognizes that adults learn in many different ways and through many different means. This includes acquiring knowledge and skills through life and work experience or non-formal training.

Frequently asked questions regarding PLAR for this program are answered in the Fact Sheet. A detailed Candidate Guide, which includes a self-audit for all PLAR-ready courses, has been developed for this program. This information guides a candidate through all steps in the PLAR process.

Transfer Credit and Future Study Options

The University of Alberta and Ryerson University recognize SIAST courses in this applied certificate program.

The Board of Certified Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP) recognizes our applied certificate program as equivalent to one year post-secondary education, meeting one of their exam eligibility criteria.

More about Transfer Credit

Courses
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EDUC 182 Principles and Practices of Adult Learning

Using the principles of adult learning, your studies will focus on the characteristics of adult learners and approaches to use while educating them in occupational health and safety concepts. Developing a professional portfolio will support you in creating a personal continuing education plan for occupational health and safety.

3.0 Credit Units
52.0 Lecture hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Prior Learning, Online/Blackboard

Equivalent Course(s): NEPS 218

Prerequisites:
HLTH 180 Minimum Grade of 60

HLTH 180 Risk Analysis and Hazard Control

Organizational culture and behaviour directly impact the effectiveness of an occupational health and safety system. Your studies will focus on corporate culture, organization behaviour, risk analysis and hazard identification. Critical thinking skills, problem solving abilities, monitoring strategies and control recommendations will be emphasized.

3.0 Credit Units
52.0 Lecture hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Prior Learning, Online/Blackboard

Prerequisites:
PCOM 180 Minimum Grade of 60 and SFTY 191 Minimum Grade of 60

HLTH 181 Occupational Health and Safety Programming

You will learn to develop an organizational health and safety program and manual. Opportunity to practice evaluating, revising and implementing guidelines and programs will enhance your ability to determine prevention strategies and corrective action plans.

3.0 Credit Units
52.0 Lecture hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Prior Learning, Online/Blackboard

Prerequisites:
HLTH 180 Minimum Grade of 60

PCOM 180 Communication Strategies

You will examine interpersonal communication theory and its application in the workplace including conflict resolution, teamwork and positive political skills. You will develop research and report-writing skills as well as practice conducting a meeting and resolving conflict.

3.0 Credit Units
48.0 Lecture hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Prior Learning, Online/Blackboard

Equivalent Course(s): COMM 107 COMM 127 COMM 289 COMM 291 NEPS 114

PRAC 189 Practicum

You will preceptor with an occupational health and safety professional. This experience will allow you to apply the theory and skills you learned in previous courses in a work environment.

2.0 Credit Units
36.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Clinical/Practicum, Prior Learning, Clinical/Practicum-Individual

Prerequisites:
EDUC 182 Minimum Grade of 60 and HLTH 181 Minimum Grade of 60

SFTY 191 Safety Systems

Your studies will focus on an overview of occupational health and safety systems. You will examine societal and organizational aspects, core principles, essential elements and a variety of legislation.

3.0 Credit Units
52.0 Lecture hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Prior Learning, Online/Blackboard

Prerequisites:
PCOM 180 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)

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