Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance

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Credential
Post-Degree Diploma
Duration (Minimum)
2 years
Delivery
Full-time
Start Date
September
Study Type
Continuing Studies
Contact
hsec@langara.ca

Application for September 2025 intake is open to International and Domestic applicants. 

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Most industries require health and safety programs to prioritize the well-being and protection of their employees. Such programs are crucial for maintaining a safe and secure working environment, minimizing accidents, injuries, and occupational illnesses.  Additionally, health and safety programs help industries comply with legal regulations and standards, mitigating the risk of costly fines, and legal actions. By investing in a robust health and safety program, industries not only safeguard their employees but also promote a culture of responsibility, care, and well-being that benefits the entire organization.

The Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance program provides a comprehensive and intense learning experience covering different aspects of the profession. Instructors are professionals in the field who will provide real life examples and give insight into the role of a Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance specialist.

This program is recognized by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP), a highly sought after certification in the health, safety, and environmental compliance industries. 

This program is eligible for Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) for International Students. For more information about the Post-Graduate Work Program, visit the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website.

*Please note: students in this program are not part of the LSU so are not entitled to a UPASS.

Scheduling

  • Full-time and two years long
  • Total of six terms, including one-term break on term 4
  • Courses are scheduled on weekdays, Tue-Fri (3:00 - 9:30 pm)

Areas of study include:

  • Environmental, Procedural, and Occupational Health and Safety laws
  • Industrial processes
  • Occupational First Aid training
  • Business Communication and report writing
  • Conflict resolution
  • Contaminated worksites + WHMIS
  • Investigation and inspection techniques
  • Risk Assessment
  • Emergency Management
  • Occupational Hygiene
  • Program Design and Presentation
  • Career and Work Search

Applied Project

The final term is self-directed and will consist of the development of a group applied project for oral presentation.  

This project will have student groups choosing and researching an industry workplace for operating procedures, processes, accident statistics, and more. The group will conduct a risk assessment, then design and develop a training program that will explain how an Occupational Health and Safety program may be developed and maintained.  

Students will be working with mentors throughout the duration of the last term as they develop their project.