SIAST
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Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner (Applied Certificate)
Location(s): Saskatoon Distance Learning Option
Occupational health and safety (OH&S) practitioner is an exciting career pathway, with demand for qualified practitioners growing in every sector of the economy. Every employer operating in Saskatchewan must meet the Saskatchewan Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations. Failure to do so can result in fines.
Graduates of SIAST’s Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner programs have the specialized knowledge necessary to provide advice to employers and make recommendations on critical OH&S issues.
Entry level of OH&S education
SIAST’s Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner applied certificate is the entry level of OH&S education. It is ideally suited to individuals who:
want to enter a dynamic and exciting career path
are members of OH&S committees and want to improve their knowledge
are supervisors who want to improve their OH&S knowledge
have three or more years’ experience working in OH&S and want to get one year of post-secondary education to qualify to write the Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) exam (currently this still applies in 2011 but in less than a year students will be required to complete the certificate to meet the one-year post-secondary education required to write the CRSP exam)
The program offers a hands-on approach to learning and a well-rounded course of study, resulting in relevant knowledge and skills including:
communication strategies
occupational health and safety programming
principles and practices of adult learning
risk analysis and hazard control
safety systems
Note: SIAST’s more advanced Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner Certificate program offers more advanced OH&S education.
Flexible Learning Options
The Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner applied certificate program is offered both full-time and part-time. The full-time program is 13 weeks, including a one-week practicum, and is offered at SIAST Kelsey Campus in Saskatoon. The part-time program is offered online and can be completed within two or three years.
Did you know?
SIAST’s Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner programs are the only OH&S education programs in Saskatchewan, and the only OH&S training in Canada that offers Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR).
How does it fit?
If you are a self-directed individual with strong communication and change management skills, and enjoy working as part of a team with team-building skills, OH&S could be a good career fit. OH&S practitioners also need strong organizational capabilities, keen observational skills, a knack for multi-tasking and the ability to routinely handle large volumes of information.
Refer to Frequently Asked Questions for additional information.
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Length: 13 weeks (on-campus); 1.5 to 3 years (online)
The program must be completed within 5 years. Students must take at least one course per academic year to be considered ongoing in the program. The program also includes a 36-hour practicum.
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Career Opportunities
OH&S is a career path with remarkable possibilities. As a SIAST Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner applied certificate program graduate, you will have the OH&S skills you need for an entry level position in many industries including federal, provincial and municipal governments; mining and milling companies; oil and gas companies; health care facilities; educational institutions; and trades, construction and safety associations.
Occupational health and safety practitioners are frequently part of teams working on environmental and wellness initiatives and disability management, and can explore career opportunities with regulatory agencies and consulting companies in Saskatchewan, across Canada and around the world.
For more information about career opportunities related to this program, contact Student Employment Services at the campus nearest you.
Program Details
Start Date(s): October (full-time on-campus); September and January (online and print)
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 highly recommend that you apply to the program at least two months 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. Refer to the ACCUPLACER© cut scores and Post Secondary Success Requirements for this program below, and review additional details concerning Special Admission.
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.
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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.
Fact Sheet
Candidate Guide – Individual Courses
Candidate Guide – Whole Program
More about PLAR
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Transfer Credit
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.
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Courses
expand/contract allEDUC 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
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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
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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
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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 289 NEPS 114
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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
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SFTY 191 Safety Systems
Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner (Certificate)
Location(s): Distance Learning Option
Occupational health and safety (OH&S) practitioner is an exciting career path, with demand for qualified practitioners growing in just about every sector of the economy. Every employer operating in Saskatchewan must meet the Saskatchewan Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations. Failure to do so could result in injury to workers and fines.
Graduates of SIAST’s Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner programs have the specialized knowledge necessary to provide advice to employers and make recommendations on critical OH&S issues.
Advanced level of OH&S education
SIAST’s Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner certificate program is an advanced level of OH&S education. It is ideally suited to individuals who:
are already working in OH&S and want to expand their career opportunities and/or management credentials
are already trained with experience in another field and want to add to their employability skill set and portfolio
are graduates of the SIAST Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner applied certificate program and want to further their knowledge
want to prepare to write the Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) exam
The certificate program includes all of the SIAST Occupational Health and Safety applied certificate program courses and more. It offers a hands-on approach to learning and a well-rounded course of study, resulting in workplace-relevant knowledge and skills including:
analysis and investigation of accident causation
auditing safety management systems
communication strategies
assessment of safety systems including contractor safety systems
disability management
fire prevention and protection
fundamentals of industrial hygiene 1 & 2
occupational health and safety programming
organizational behaviour, leadership and safety culture
principles and practices of adult learning
risk analysis and hazard control
leading and communicating for effective teams
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) and Workplace Hazardous Information System (WHMIS) “Train the Trainer” training
Respiratory Fit Testing Train the Trainer and Industrial Audiometric Testing Technician courses available in 2011-2012
Additional Courses available in 2012: OHC Training, Supervisor Safety, Law and Ethics, Radiation Safety, Ergonomics and Workplace Assessment and Safety Performance.
Note: SIAST’s Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner Applied Certificate program offers entry-level OH&S education.
Flexible Learning Options
Theory courses are available through a combination of online and print-based study, with intakes in September and January. Two face-to-face “Train-the-Trainer” courses will be held at SIAST Kelsey Campus in Saskatoon. (Watch for additional offerings with adequate requests from students).
Did you know?
SIAST’s Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner programs are the only OH&S education programs in Saskatchewan, and the only OH&S education programs in Canada that offer Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR).
How does it fit?
If you are a self-directed individual with strong communication, enjoy being part of a team and team-building skills, OH&S could be a good career fit. OH&S practitioners also need strong organizational capabilities, change management specialists, keen observational skills, a knack for multi-tasking and the ability to routinely handle large volumes of information.
Refer to Frequently Asked Questions for additional information.
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Length: 1.5 to 3 years to complete
The program must be completed within 5 years. Students must take at least one course per academic year to be considered ongoing in the program. The program also includes a 36-hour practicum.
What's the Work Like
Academic Readiness
Personal Readiness
Employment Stats
Student Employment Services
Ask A Question
Email A Friend
Glossary
Return to main page
Division Website
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Career Opportunities
OH&S is an exciting career path with remarkable possibilities. As a SIAST Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner certificate program graduate, you will have the OH&S skills you need to apply to the following positions: a health and safety officer, environmental health and safety coordinator, safety supervisor and safety manager with career opportunities in every sector including federal, provincial and municipal governments; mining and milling companies; oil and gas companies; health care facilities; educational institutions; and trades, construction and safety associations. You will acquire the knowledge with relevant safety experience in a full-time safety position needed to write the CRSP exam and receive your professional designation.
OH&S practitioners frequently are part of teams working on environmental and wellness initiatives and disability management, and can explore career opportunities with regulatory agencies and consulting companies in Saskatchewan, across Canada and around the world.
For more information about career opportunities related to this program, contact Student Employment Services at the campus nearest you.
