Occupational Health and Safety Diploma
Develop OHS expertise in hazard prevention, risk management, ergonomics, and industrial safety, and prepare for certification-ready career pathways.
Your Future as an Occupational Health and Safety Professional
As an OHS professional, you play a vital role in protecting the well-being of employees, ensuring organizations operate in safe, compliant environments. You identify hazards, implement safety systems, and lead initiatives that prevent accidents, injuries, and on-the-job risks across industries. From healthcare and manufacturing to government and education, your expertise drives healthier, more productive workplaces.
What You Need to Know in 30 Seconds
The Occupational Health and Safety Diploma at Anderson College is a 47-week, fully online program with scheduled instructor-led classes and expert support. Students build the expertise to identify hazards, implement safety systems, and lead initiatives that prevent accidents, injuries, and on-the-job risks across industries — from healthcare and manufacturing to government and education.
The curriculum is aligned with BCRSP standards and covers OHS principles, laws, and ethics, CPR/First Aid essentials, hazard recognition and control strategies, fire protection systems and safety planning, accident prevention and investigation, workplace health and wellness, fundamentals of ergonomics, occupational hygiene and exposure controls, OHS management systems and industrial safety, risk and emergency response planning, safety audits, analysis, and continuous improvement.
Graduates are eligible to pursue the Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) certification within 12 months and the Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) certification upon four years of industry experience. Backed by Anderson's 140+ year commitment to student success, career services — resume building, interview preparation, and job-fair access — are available for life. Financial Assistance may be available to those who qualify; our Admissions team is happy to walk through the options.
- Program Length
- 47 Weeks
- Delivery
- 100% Online, Live Instructor-Led
- Approval
- Approved by BCRSP; CRST + CRSP Pathway
- Funding
- Financial Assistance may be available to those who qualify
- Career Services
- Lifetime, for all alumni
Why This Program Stands Out
100% Online:
Study anywhere, balance school, work, family – engaging virtual format and expert instructor support.
Real-World Skills:
Master hazard control, emergency response, ergonomics, occupational hygiene, and industrial safety management.
Fast-Track Path:
Graduate in just 47 weeks, eligible to pursue your CRST* and CRSP* certifications.
Leading-Edge Support:
Industry-expert instructors, a committed team with a 140+ year track record of student support.
Career Services – for Life:
Resume building, interview prep, job fairs – all you need to land your first, or next, career.
What To Expect
- 01
47-week fully online diploma with engaging virtual format, expert instructor support, and a flexible schedule that fits around work and family.
- 02
Master hazard control, emergency response, ergonomics, occupational hygiene, and industrial safety management aligned with BCRSP standards.
- 03
Graduate eligible to pursue the *Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) certification within 12 months, and the *Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) certification upon four years of industry experience.
What You'll Learn
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Ask Your Admissions Advisor About Financial Aid
Financial Assistance may be available to those who qualify
Admissions Readiness Hub
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or the equivalent, or if 18 years of age or over, you may apply as a mature student and write an entrance exam (Wonderlic).
Career Outlook
Graduates are qualified to work in roles such as:
- Health and Safety Coordinator
- Risk Management Specialist
- Accident Prevention and Investigation Officer
- Safety Compliance Auditor
- Environmental Health and Safety Advisor
- Workplace Wellness Specialist
- Industrial Safety Inspector
- Emergency Management Officer
- Safety Training Consultant
- Occupational Health Officer
The demand for occupational health and safety professionals in Canada continues to grow, driven by stricter regulations, increased focus on workplace well-being, and the need to reduce injuries and costs across industries.
Workplace settings occupational health and safety graduates can apply their skillset:
- Private and Government Organizations
- Hospitals and Healthcare Organizations
- Schools and Public Facilities
- Manufacturing Plants and Factories
- Restaurants and Hotels
- Insurance Companies and Consulting Firms
- Construction and Industrial Sites
- Retail
Career pathway & pay (Ontario)
This program prepares graduates for roles classified under NOC 22232 (Occupational health and safety specialists). Median wage: $38.00/hour — Job Bank (Ontario), 2025.
How We Prepare You for Success
Program is delivered by instructors with occupational health and safety expertise, offering real-world insight into your career ahead.
Anderson community dedicated to your career and life success; we are student-centred and have been a partner to over 150,000 students, over 140 years.
Career services team empowers you to stand out to employers, from resume positioning to interviews and networking at job fairs, post-graduation – for life!
Access to our alumni network – potential job leads as you launch and grow your career, networking opportunities with hundreds of Anderson graduates and leading professionals.
Is a career in this program right for you?
This three-minute online quiz reveals your strengths, communication style, and ideal career paths. Get your personalized results now and discover whether this program is the best fit for you.
Take the Career Discovery QuizFunding your Occupational Health & Safety Program
Multiple financial-aid pathways — from government loans and bursaries to interest-free college financing. Pick the path that matches how you'd like to fund your studies.
Tuition Fees: For the most current and detailed information on program-specific fees, please contact our Admissions team directly; we'll be happy to discuss the details with you.
What's Included: Your tuition covers all course materials, access to the online learning platform, and comprehensive career services support.
Financial Aid: We aim to make the financial part of this process as easy to navigate as possible. We're here to help and are happy to support as you survey your options.
Please Note: Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify.
For detailed information or to discuss your eligibility for financial support, please reach out to our Admissions team.
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Faculty
Experienced, industry-expert instructors who bring real-world experience to the classroom.
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