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Duration

3 years

Tuition

$5,055

 

Jun 2-Jun 2

Commitment

Part-Time

Delivery

Online

Credential

Certificate

Year Founded

1960

Scholarships

no

BCIT offers students a good starting point for those interested in moving their career into occupational health and safety. Students will learn how to combine their passion for keeping workers safe along with the technical skills and valuable knowledge that  the industry requires.

Learners in BCIT’s occupational health and safety program have a passion for creating safe work environments for others, are comfortable working with others at all levels in an organization, and want to quickly start a career in construction, healthcare, manufacturing, or similar industries. Graduates have the opportunity to move into an OHS Certificate program, which offers additional perks upon completion.

Admission Requirements

  • Recommended that applicants have completed high school.
  • At least 50% in grade 12 English or equivalent.
  • Recommended at least five years of work experience.

What You’ll Learn

  • Occupational Health and Safety fundamentals, such as management systems and communication techniques.
  • How to assess and determine the cause of accidents.
  • How to identify workplace hazards.
  • Government and industry standards.

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Student Reviews (7)

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British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)

World-class facility when it comes to teaching trades and technology.

Mike B

January 30, 2024

Graduated From

Web Development and Design 1

Overall:

5 out of 5

Instructors:

5 stars

Curriculum:

5 stars

Job Assistance:

5 stars

In my opinion, it's a world-class facility when it comes to teaching trades and technology. I've taken a lot of post-secondary education at more places than I care to admit, and the courses I took at BCIT were among the best overall.

I took a va...

In my opinion, it's a world-class facility when it comes to teaching trades and technology. I've taken a lot of post-secondary education at more places than I care to admit, and the courses I took at BCIT were among the best overall.

I took a variety of classes in Business Admin and then - a few years later - in Web Design. When I left the classes, I felt as though I'd really learned something useful that I could apply right away. (Other places tend to give you a lot of theory, but you're not always confident that you could apply those skills right away.)

I worked in the Human Resources sector for a few years, and someone with a BCIT program on their resume was someone whose resume got read. If you have a chance to study there, take it.

British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)

Teachers are well rounded with knowledge from may sectors of the industry

Kevin Spivak

January 30, 2024

Graduated From

not provided

Overall:

5 out of 5

Instructors:

5 stars

Curriculum:

5 stars

Job Assistance:

na

Studied to be a heavy duty equipment technician. I took the foundations course it was a long 9 months but we'll worth it got an apprenticeship as a heavy equipment mechanic 7 months into the course teachers are well rounded with knowledge from many sec...

Studied to be a heavy duty equipment technician. I took the foundations course it was a long 9 months but we'll worth it got an apprenticeship as a heavy equipment mechanic 7 months into the course teachers are well rounded with knowledge from many sectors of the industry.

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