Halifax,
NS,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety in Halifax Canada | Nova Scotia Community College
Nova Scotia Community College
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Halifax Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
11,690
(c. USD8,407.58)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The occupational health and safety (OH&S) sector offers expanding career prospects. You might thrive in this field if you enjoy activities such as: Solving real-world problems through hands-on approaches, including training and collaborating with others
Gathering, organizing and analyzing workplace data to spot patterns and concerns
Advocating for safety regulations, guidelines and industry best practices
This program teaches you to examine worker behaviors, understand their motivations, and implement evidence-based solutions to enhance workplace conditions. Upon completion, you'll have the skills to actively participate in and oversee the creation of safer, healthier work environments.
Career paths
Graduates secure roles in various safety monitoring positions. Job titles range from safety supervisors to safety consultants, with opportunities available from beginner to mid-level management depending on your background.
NSCC's OHS diploma meets the academic prerequisites for both the Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) and Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) certifications. Additional information is available through the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
High School Graduation Diploma plus 3 years' work experience after high school graduation in a related field such as industry, trades, health or human resources, or a diploma or undergraduate degree.
You're required to submit a post-secondary transcript or a high school transcript and r'sum, as supporting documents accompanying your application.
International students High school diploma equivalency and English language requirements vary by country
Copy of board-attested or direct-issued Certificate issued by All India Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), All India Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), or State Boards of Higher Secondary Education.
Copy of Statement of Marks/Mark Sheet for Grade 12. School-issued transcripts/records with marks are not acceptable.
Official transcripts You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission.
International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS Academic Test) minimum score of 6.0 on each test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum test scores of 80 on the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT), 60 on the Paper-Delivered Test, or 550 on the Paper-Based Test.
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) average score of 4.5.
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) minimum Level 8 on each test. Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT) is not accepted.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) minimum Band 60.
Michigan English Test (MET) minimum score 59.
You're required to submit a post-secondary transcript or a high school transcript and r'sum, as supporting documents accompanying your application.
International students High school diploma equivalency and English language requirements vary by country
Copy of board-attested or direct-issued Certificate issued by All India Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), All India Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), or State Boards of Higher Secondary Education.
Copy of Statement of Marks/Mark Sheet for Grade 12. School-issued transcripts/records with marks are not acceptable.
Official transcripts You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission.
International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS Academic Test) minimum score of 6.0 on each test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum test scores of 80 on the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT), 60 on the Paper-Delivered Test, or 550 on the Paper-Based Test.
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) average score of 4.5.
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) minimum Level 8 on each test. Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT) is not accepted.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) minimum Band 60.
Michigan English Test (MET) minimum score 59.
Tuition
CAD
11,690