Workplace Safety & Prevention (WSP)
Campus
Duration
4 Semesters (2 Years)
Credential Awarded
Ontario College Diploma
School
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.
Learn more about Seneca’s program delivery options.
About the Program
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.
Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
- Develop and implement health and safety policies
- Develop and facilitate health and safety training
- Conduct accident investigations and emergency response plans
Your Career
As a graduate of this program, you may pursue future career options, such as:
- Safety inspector
- Auditor
- Risk management
- Emergency management
- Environmental management
- Human resou
