College Diploma - Occupational Health and Safety

Start your career in Occupational Health and Safety at BCIT! Gain essential skills and knowledge for diverse industries. Apply now for international student support!

BCIT's Occupational Health and Safety Diploma program is the most comprehensive training of its kind in Canada. Students learn the skills they need to start a great career in health and safety, in any industry and workplace. Grads learn the operations of health and safety and the business side, including human resources, communication, decision-making, and leadership. This is what sets it apart from the Certificate program, which is geared to experienced individuals looking to move into health and safety roles within their existing industry. The science-oriented diploma program combines studies in safety, health, engineering and business. This ideal combination prepares the student to understand the potential safety and health hazards of the work environment, as well as the human relations involved in improving the workplace environment.