Beginner’s 6-Step Guide to Becoming an Occupational Health and Safety Professional
For those who can see themselves dedicated to the health and safety of employees in the workplace, with the drive to support multi-levels of management as they navigate best practices, this is an unprecedented time to be entering this evolving field.
Whether you’re currently enrolled in occupational health and safety training courses/online safety training courses or you’re beginning to explore opportunities to study occupational health and safety and have your eye on joining the board of Canadian registered safety professionals, we’ve got insights that can assist.
Entering the workforce or looking for a workplace change to take your career to the next level? Occupational health and safety (OHS) has limitless opportunities and you undoubtedly want to understand the potential and how to navigate the steps to training and career success.
This is for you.
Your Comprehensive Guide to Becoming an OHS Professional
1. Research and Determine if This Field is for You.
What to Explore and the Resources You Need:
- Precisely what OHS is and the role you’ll play in this field. Find all those powerful details in our popular blog post. Your Role in Protecting Employee Well-Being – Explore a Career in OHS.
- Why this career choice is of benefit to your future and the future of business. 5 Reasons to Choose an Occupational Health and Safety Career.
- What skills you need to succeed. Top Skills for Success as an Occupational Health and Safety Professional.
2. Train and Receive the Qualifications You Require.
Choose a College and a Program with a Track Record for Graduate Success.
- Our College – Anderson College has trained over 100,000 students over its 137+ year history. We’re dedicated to educational excellence and student-centred support. Our class size is small to allow direct access to industry-expert instructors and we understand the power of blending theoretical and practical learning to ensure comprehension and confidence. Career services are available to our graduates for life because we truly feel your success is our success.
- Our OHS Program – Anderson’s OHS program is 47 weeks and is in line with the highest industry standards and is approved by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP).
3. Boost Your Credibility and Get Certified.
Enrol in a Program That Prepares You for BCRSP Certification.
- As Anderson College’s program is approved by the BCRSP, your curriculum and program delivery are aligned with these professional standards.
- Upon graduation you’ll be prepared to explore the Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (CRSP) designation.
- Here’s precisely why receiving CRSP designation gives you the competitive advantage. 5 Reasons to Obtain a BCRSP Certification.
4. Know the Opportunities Ahead.
Get a Clear Picture of Your Future.
5. Prep for Success.
Learn How to Present and Prepare for Landing Your Dream Job.
- Tips for Writing a Winning Resume
- Get Noticed! Cover Letter Writing Tips to Land That Interview
- 5 Tips to Score Your First Job After Graduation
- Understand the career services support you receive as an Anderson College graduate. Your Career Services.
6. Perpetually Improve.
How to Solidify Your Success in the Workplace.
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Now you know precisely what it takes to embark on this OHS profession; within one year you could transform your vision for a new career path and life into a reality. There’s never been a better time to support employees, as workplaces are rapidly evolving and need trained and passionate professionals, just like you, to navigate the future.
If you’re still determining if a workplace health and safety course/occupational health safety course are for you, take our Career Discovery Quiz and see how your interests match this training.
If you’re ready to leap and launch your Occupational Health & Safety career, book a virtual appointment with an Admissions Advisor today and we’ll help you navigate this guide with ease. We can’t wait to see where you soar next.
Quick Links to Fuel Your Success!
We want to make sure you have what you need to succeed! Check out these reference links:
- Occupation Health & Safety program – Anderson College
- Highlighting Occupational Health & Safety – Anderson Blog
- Your Role in Protecting Employee Well-Being – Explore a Career in OHS
- 5 Reasons to Choose an Occupational Health and Safety Career
- Top Skills for Success as an Occupational Health and Safety Professional
- Professional Opportunities Await … for Occupational Health and Safety Graduates!
- What You Need to Know to Thrive as a New Occupational Health and Safety Professional!
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