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Diploma in Workplace Safety and Prevention Lambton College - Sarnia Campus Lambton College - Sarnia Campus, Canada

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CAD 15162

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 150 Waived

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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88

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Many industries, ranging from construction and manufacturing to energy and health care are seeking specially trained workers to support and promote healthier workplaces. The Workplace Safety & Prevention Technician program is uniquely designed to assist students in identifying, assessing, and managing risks in a variety of work environments. Graduates can expect to attain the competencies required to effectively implement and evaluate health and safety systems in occupational settings.

Program curriculum will define health and safety objectives and students will develop corresponding policies and procedures. Emphasis is placed upon the understanding of legislation and recognizing, preventing and evaluating workplace hazards. Students will also develop the skills necessary to identify and report on safety and health conditions in a workplace. 

Graduates will be able to conduct risk assessments and hygiene tests to prevent hazards and harm to workers, property, the environment, and the general public. These graduates may find employment in a variety of industry sectors as safety inspection, auditing, risk management, emergency management, environmental management, and human resource management roles.

The 280-hour field placement prepares students to work with employers to address workplace health and safety. Students will be directly exposed to people, protocols and technology with a focus on injury and disease prevention in the workplace. Program curriculum prepares students for placement in a variety of occupations including all major employment sectors and within the public sector. Students will apply skills and knowledge to anticipate, evaluate, and control a variety of health risks including chemical, biological, physical, and psycho-social related hazards.

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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 88.0  Minimum Listening - 22.0  Minimum Reading - 22.0  Minimum Writing - 22.0  Minimum Speaking - 22.0  
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 60.0  Minimum Listening - 57.0  Minimum Reading - 57.0  Minimum Writing - 60.0  Minimum Speaking - 57.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
    • Grade 12 English C or U
    • Grade 11 or 12 Chemistry C or U -or-Grade 11 or 12 Biology C or U (both recommended, only one is required)

6.5 IELTS Score
88 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

15162

Tuition Fee
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CAD 150 Waived

Application Fee
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12000 Per year

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Scholarships

Financial Support for International Students

Lambton College is a global leader in education and applied research. Each year, we're supporting the best and brightest international applicants with hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarship funding. For the September 2024 intake, top international students will be eligible to receive entrance scholarships - each valued at $3,000 CAD.


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