This two-year diploma program is the first of its kind in the GTA. It is uniquely designed to meet the growing need for enhanced workplace health and safety in every industry. You will develop strong foundational knowledge in health and safety to identify, manage and assess risks in various workplace settings. This program will also focus on the policies and procedures in the care and prevention practice. You will apply concepts and theories with practical experience in field placements and graduate with the skills needed to identify and report on safety and health conditions in the workplace.
Ontario College Diploma
4 Semesters (2 Years)
September
This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements. For courses offered in the flexible delivery format, professors use innovative learning spaces and technology to teach students in a classroom or lab and broadcast in real time to students attending remotely. In flexible courses, students have the choice of coming on campus or learning online.
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
Students will be exposed to their professional environment by completing a 14-week mandatory field placement in semester three. The field placement is two days per week totaling 16 to 20 hours and is paid or unpaid depending on the employer. In semester two students will prepare for field placement in the Workplace Preparation course; gaining skills in resume and cover letter building, interviewing, job search and more.
Students must be in good academic standing and meet all requirements prior to participating in field placement. Successful completion of field placement is required for graduation. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee that a particular placement will be secured.
As a graduate of this program, you may pursue future career options, such as:
| Course Code | Course Name | Weekly Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| CHM170 | Introduction to Chemistry | 5 |
| COM101 | Communicating Across Contexts | 3 |
| or COM111 | Communicating Across Contexts (Enriched) | |
| COM470 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| HRA848 | Training Techniques and Practices | 3 |
| OHS106 | Occupational Health and Safety | 3 |
| plus: General Education Course (2) | 6 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| BIO210 | Anatomy and Physiology of Wellness | 4 |
| HRA855 | The Legal Environment | 3 |
| MGS521 | Business Ethics and Values | 3 |
| OHS200 | Workplace Preparation | 1 |
| OHS203 | OHS Management Systems | 3 |
| OHS304 | Health and Wellness | 3 |
| plus: General Education Course (1) | 3 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| OHS201 | Ergonomics | 3 |
| OHS202 | Risk Management | 3 |
| OHS204 | Accident Prevention and Invest | 3 |
| OHS205 | Disability Management | 3 |
| OHS501 | Field Placement | 3 |
| Semester 4 | ||
| HRA742 | Organizational Behaviour | 3 |
| OHS300 | Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology | 3 |
| OHS301 | Emergency Planning and Management | 3 |
| OHS305 | Operational Safety | 3 |
| OHS306 | Introduction to Process Safety | 3 |
| OHS400 | Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology Lab | 3 |
| OHS401 | Environmental Management | 3 |
Note: The following course will not fulfil a General Education requirement: COM470 Interpersonal Communication.
This Seneca program has been validated by the Credential Validation Service as an Ontario College Credential as required by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.
As a graduate, you will be prepared to reliably demonstrate the ability to:
Canadian citizens and permanent residents may meet English requirements for this program through successful Seneca pre-admission testing.
Recommended upgrading for applicants who do not meet academic subject requirements.
Although only one senior Biology or senior Chemistry course is required for admission, completing one of each is recommended for your success in the program.
International admissions requirements vary by program and in addition to English requirements, programs may require credits in mathematics, biology, and chemistry at a level equivalent to Ontario’s curriculum, or a postsecondary degree or diploma, equivalent to an Ontario university or college. Program-specific pre-requisite courses and credentials are listed with the admission requirements on each program page. To review the academic requirements please visit: Academic Requirements - Seneca, Toronto, Canada (senecapolytechnic.ca).
As a leader in academic pathways, we offer a range of options that will allow you to take your credential further in another Seneca program or a program at a partner institution.
To learn more about your eligibility, visit the Academic Pathways web page.
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