Key Details
Program Start Dates
September 2025
Please visit Ontario College Application Service to learn more about start dates.
Credential
Ontario College Diploma
Program Duration
5 SemestersProgram Contacts
Program Coordinator / Professor
Program Overview
Be a leader in the workplace by specializing in risk control and safety improvement
Employers across many industries, including power generation, mining, forestry, construction, manufacturing, healthcare, and more are seeking trained specialists to promote healthier and safer workplaces. You’ll learn from leading industry experts from across the province to understand current occupational health and safety legislation and to identify, assess, and manage risks and hazards in a variety of work environments.
You’ll also train in areas of workplace wellness and human resource management. Learning will happen on campus, as well as virtually with several core courses delivered remotely in partnership with Lambton and Seneca Colleges. There is a mandatory full-time seven-week placement during the fifth semester in key industries. Graduates qualify to write the Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) examination.
Program Highlights
Program highlights
- Complete many theory courses virtually and learn hands-on in mandatory lab courses on campus
- Delivered in partnership with Lambton College and Seneca College
- Learn from experts around the province with expertise in a variety of industries
- Full-time placement for seven weeks in semester five
- Grads can write the Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) exam to earn the CRST designation
- Grads may continue their studies at Toronto Metropolitan University
Admissions
Admission requirements
For graduates of the new curriculum (OSS): Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent or mature student status, including:
- Any grade 12 English (U) or (C)
- Any grade 11 mathematics (U), (C) or (M)
- Any grade 11 chemistry (U) or grade 12 chemistry (U) or (C) or grade 11 biology (U) or (C) or grade 12 biology (U)
International Student Admissions
Are you an international student? Learn more about additional requirements.
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Program delivery
Program delivery
2025-2026
Fall term start
- Semester 1: Fall 2025
- Semester 2: Winter 2026
- Semester 3: Fall 2026
- Semester 4: Winter 2027
- Semester 5: Spring 2027
Program of Study
Program of study for 2025-26 Academic Year
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 1002 | College Communications | 3 |
| OHD 1000 | Occupational Health and Safety | 3 |
| TRN 1001 | Training and Development | 3 |
| CMP 1011 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| PSY 2700 | Client Comm. & Leadership Develop | 3 |
| BIO 1123 | Introduction to Biology | 3 |
| One General Education course. 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| LDC 1000 | Ethical Leadership | 3 |
| OHS 1012 | OHS Management Systems | 3 |
| IND 1062 | Indigenous Perspectives on Care | 3 |
| HEA 1051 | Health and Wellness | 3 |
| CHM 1256 | Chemistry OHS Fundamentals | 4 |
| LAW 1031 | Employment Law | 3 |
| One General Education course. 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 22 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| ENG 1754 | Technical Communication | 3 |
| BUS 2040 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| OHS 1013 | Ergonomics | 3 |
| OHS 1014 | Risk Management | 3 |
| OHS 1015 | Disability Management | 3 |
| OHS 1016 | Accident Prevention and Invest | 3 |
| One General Education course. 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| OHS 1017 | Ind. Hygiene and Toxicology | 3 |
| OHS 1018 | Ind. Hygiene and Toxico. Lab 1 | 3 |
| ENV 1120 | Environmental Management | 4 |
| OHS 1019 | Introduction to Process Safety | 3 |
| OHS 1020 | Emergency Planning and Mgmt | 3 |
| TEC 1000 | Technical Reporting | 2 |
| OHS 1022 | Operational Safety | 3 |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| FPL 1000 | Field Placement | 7 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Total Credits | 92 | |
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Course with Lab component.
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For more information regarding General Education courses, click here.
Fees
Tuition Cost
Important Notice
Fees presented are estimates based on projections for future academic year(s) of study. Actual fees charged may differ from what is published here. A full detailed listing of all fees is available in myCambrian and updated annually no later than May 1 for the following academic year. Students in Academic Upgrading are responsible for any fees listed on their invoice each term.
Tuition and ancillary fees
Please see our fees page for the breakdown of tuition and mandatory ancillary fees by program and semester for both domestic and international students.
Books and supplies
Books and supplies may be required at the course level over and above what is estimated above. Please consult your professor/instructor for further information.
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Work-integrated learning (WIL)
Take your education beyond the classroom!
Cambrian programs blend academic learning, hands-on training, and community involvement opportunities to help you achieve your ultimate goal – your dream career. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios within and outside of the classroom through work-integrated learning. Whether it be a capstone project, co-op, practicum, preceptorship component, or placement, you’ll benefit from a practical, job-related experience before you graduate.
Learn more about previous opportunities in this program and more!
NORCAT – This placement offered students the opportunity to gain practical work experience at NORCAT where they were responsible for working with cross-functional team members to plan, research, revise, and write technical reports and documentation for clients.
Technica Mining – Students gained practical, and relevant work experience during this placement with the Superintendent of Health, Safety and Training. The role of the Safety and Training Coordinator intern was to work closely with the Safety and Training Supervisor, line management, site trainers, coordinators, and the client to ensure safety and training needs were being met.
Field of Study
School of Engineering Technology
Imagine a career in a cutting-edge laboratory or inside a mine 5,000 feet below the ground or on-site constructing a skyscraper. At Cambrian, learning isn’t confined to textbooks. From chemical and civil engineering to mechatronics, mechanical, and more, at our School of Engineering Technology, you’ll gain the skills you need to bring a wide range of engineering theories to life.
Specific program pathways
College or university degree opportunities
If you are a graduate of this program, you may continue your studies at a college or university and you may receive credit(s) for your prior college education. Refer to Cambrian’s college and university agreement details for further information.
Career Outcomes
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Minimum technology requirements
Success in this program requires that you come equipped with some program-specific technology requirements.
Minimum technology requirements
- Regular access to a computer with a reliable Internet connection
- Webcam and headset
- Personal computer
- Windows 8, 8.1, or 10 operating system
- Web browser: Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer 10 or higher
- Apple Mac
- OS X operating system
- Web browser: Firefox or Safari
You’ll be accessing industry-standard software as part of your program. Your program coordinator and IT will set you up with access on your computer or within our campus labs. If you have any questions about these technology requirements, please email info@cambriancollege.ca or call (705) 566-8101, ext. 7303.
System requirements for assistive technology
To access the widest range of assistive technology (AT), a Windows-based computer is recommended.
- Recommended OS: Windows 10 or newer
- Recommended CPU: Intel or AMD multicore processor
- Recommended RAM: 8 GB
- Recommended storage for assistive technology: 8 GB of available hard drive of solid state drive space (please note this is not the total drive size and refers specifically to available space needed for assistive technology)
- Recommended audio: Speakers or headphones for text-to-speech and microphone for speech input
While Apple computers can provide many AT options, some specialized software may not be available/compatible with this platform. Please consult with the Glenn Crombie Centre for further details.
Bring your own device (BYOD)
Cambrian College has implemented a BYOD principle to both enrich the student learning experience in and out of the classroom and to ensure flexibility!
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