Graduate Certificate – Occupational Health and Safety Management (2897)

Occupational Health and Safety Management is an Ontario College Graduate Certificate program designed to prepare students for entry-level supervisory and consulting roles in occupational health and safety (OHS). The curriculum combines theory with hands-on practice, ending in a work-integrated learning component.

Key highlights of the program include:

• Professional Alignment: The curriculum aligns directly with the competency domains of the Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST®) designation set by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP).

• Delivery Model: Full-time, blended delivery combining online and in-person theory with practical training.

• Career Readiness: Prepares graduates for internal OHS specialist or external consulting positions across diverse sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, and agriculture.

Academic Qualification: Undergraduate Diploma or Degree (minimum completion required).

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.5

• TOEFL: 81.0

• PTE: 60.0

• Duolingo: 125

Conditional Admission: Direct admission applicants who are awaiting valid language test results can apply and receive a conditional offer, provided qualifying passing scores are submitted before a final offer letter is issued.

1. Entrance Scholarships (Centennial College - All campuses)
Value: $2,000 – $5,000 CAD (automatically applied for eligible international students).

Award Breakdown:

1-year program: $2,000 CAD (Year 1)

2-year program: $3,000 CAD ($2,000 in Year 1, $1,000 in Year 2)

3-year program: $4,000 CAD ($2,000 in Year 1, $1,000 in Years 2 & 3)

4-year program: $5,000 CAD ($2,000 in Year 1, $1,000 in Years 2, 3 & 4)

Eligibility Criteria:

Open to all nationalities.

Must be an international student starting their first main academic program at Centennial College (May 2026, September 2026, or January 2027 intake).

Exclusion: Second-program students, existing scholarship recipients, new ELL-only students, tuition-exempt students, and deferred applicants without study permits are ineligible.

2. International Mobility Scholarship (Centennial College - All campuses)
Value: $3,000 – $7,000 CAD (Total $3,000 awarded over 3 years; reaches up to $7,000 CAD when combined with the Entrance Scholarship).

Award Breakdown:

$1,000 CAD per year for 3 years.

A total of 90 scholarships available for Winter 2027 intake.

Eligibility Criteria:

Open to non-resident, non-citizen international students.

Fully accepted into Year 1 of a 3-Year Advanced Diploma program.

Minimum OSSD 70% or equivalent required.

Application deadline: October 30, 2026 (Requires a 100–200 word essay and CAD 2,000 tuition deposit paid).