Graduate Certificate – Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness (1395)

The Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness (OHSW) post-graduate certificate program provides specialized training to evaluate workplace hazards, monitor employee safety, and implement health and wellness initiatives across various sectors. Beyond foundational principles, the curriculum covers organizational leadership, project management, disability management, and consulting skills. The program fulfills the academic requirements for the Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) certification administered by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP). Graduates are equipped for safety specialist, coordinator, and wellness management roles in private, public, and non-profit sectors.

Academic Qualification: Undergraduate Diploma completion.

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.5

• TOEFL: 88.0

• PTE: 58.0

• Duolingo: 120

Value: $1,500 – $2,500 CAD (automatically applied after Day 10 of the term).

Award Breakdown:

70% – 79% average: $1,500 CAD

80% – 89% average: $2,000 CAD

90% – 100% average: $2,500 CAD

Eligibility Criteria:

Open to all nationalities.

Must be enrolled in Year 1 of an eligible degree program across any Conestoga campus (Fall, Winter, or Spring terms).

Minimum 70% admission average required.

Exclusion: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) students are ineligible.

Maintenance Requirement: Continuing students must maintain a minimum 70% Program Weighted Average to retain funding.