Certificate in Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Systems

The Certificate in Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Systems (COHSES) is a fully online credential from Great Plains College built around a systems- and process-based approach to workplace health and safety. Delivered through 13 mandatory courses totalling 450 contact hours in 8-week terms with faculty guidance, the program can be completed full-time in 11 months or part-time over 22 months, with monthly enrolment. Coursework spans organizational development, leadership and communication, incident investigation, safety management systems, hazard identification and risk assessment, industrial hygiene, fire and environmental management, auditing, and a guided practicum. Content is mapped to frameworks from bodies including INSHPO, NEBOSH, BCRSP, BCSP, and AISH, and the program supports progression toward Canada's Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation. Admission is open to applicants with an interest in or experience with occupational health and safety, reliable computer and internet access, and a strong command of English and business writing. The program suits current or aspiring OHS practitioners seeking a flexible, self-paced route into the field.