Graduate Certificate in Waste Resource Management - Environmental and Graduate Certificate in Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance (Co-op Optional) (Bundle Program)

Fleming College - Frost Campus (Lindsay)

Canada,Ontario

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 21,077/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 100

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Canada, Ontario

Type: College

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1967

Total Students: 16,000 +

Int. Students: 400 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

200 Albert St S, Lindsay, ON K9V 5E6, Canada

Graduate Certificate in Waste Resource Management - Environmental and Graduate Certificate in Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance (Co-op Optional) (Bundle Program)

Program Overview

Waste Resource Management - Environmental
Are you passionate about the environment, with a strong belief in sustainable practices? In this unique, post-graduate program you will learn to develop and implement innovative waste management plans and strategies based on new and emerging technologies and concepts.

Program Highlights
Waste is one of the leading problems of our time – increasing waste volumes, increasing severity of impact and costs of waste management and the challenge of managing waste in developing countries and emerging markets are causing a dramatic shift in waste management practices within Ontario and world-wide. Countries around the globe are moving towards a circular economy and waste has to be dealt with in new, innovative ways rather than simply sending it to landfill. The new Waste-Free Ontario Act makes producers responsible for their waste management. Failure to take action in managing waste has economic, environmental, social as well as health and safety implications, including toxic discharge leading to pollution, increased greenhouse gas emissions, increased frequency of illnesses, and the loss of valuable resources.

The Sustainable Waste Management program is being offered exclusively at the School of Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences - it is the only college program in Ontario that is focused on building advanced knowledge and skills in sustainable waste management.

  • The training will lead graduates to meaningful careers. You will be well-versed in the relevant legislation and existing as well as emerging technologies, with the skills to effect changes in how business and industry manage their waste and how to move them beyond the three R’s of waste management.
  • The program focusses on solid waste management, but does include courses that address hazardous waste management.

Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance
Prepare to become a compliance specialist in worker health and safety, as well as environmental protection. Employment opportunities exist in both the public and private sectors.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
The new Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance program focuses on workplace compliance, including labour, inspection and auditing, public and worker safety, and environmental protection. The program provides a unique, comprehensive combination of training in all aspects of health and safety as well as environmental compliance - a definite hiring asset.

  • Acquire knowledge, expertise and professional skills in inspection and investigation relating to occupational health and safety legislation and environmental law
  • Develop the ability to plan and implement training to create a safe work environment
  • Learn the legal aspects and procedures of inspection, monitoring, investigation and enforcement across a wide range of industries
  • Put your new skills into practice through applied learning
  • Graduate job-ready

In Ontario, the Ministry of Labour sets, communicates and enforces workplace standards regarding worker protection. Additionally, the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change protects and improves the quality of the environment to keep it healthy and protect human health and safety. Private industry and municipal governments also employ compliance specialists.
Graduates will be prepared to find employment in a wide range of jobs, within provincial and federal enforcement, or the private sector, ensuring that legislative obligations in occupational safety and environmental protection are met.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Upon successful completion of this certificate, graduates will be able to:
    • Plan and perform workplace inspections and audits for compliance with occupational health and safety and environmental legislation.
    • Develop and evaluate health and safety programs for a variety of industries to promote the health and safety of workers.
    • Facilitate legal compliance, reduce accidents and train and lead others in creating a safe work environment through the application of health, safety, and environmental policies and practices.
    • Conduct investigations of workplace injuries, fatalities, work refusals, occupational illness or complaints related to unsafe work conditions and hazards.
    • Develop and propose recommendations to address audit findings and verify compliance.
    • Prepare investigative briefs and other documents for the prosecution of infractions of occupational safety and environmental legislation.
    • Inspect facilities for possible contraventions of health, safety and environmental legislation and prepare control documents to resolve identified issues.
    • Investigate environmental incidents, spills or complaints and determine remediation for health and safety of the surrounding environment and persons.
    • Manage and/or defuse potentially difficult situations by applying conflict management skills and strategies.

Optional Co-op
Students entering the program in September may apply to participate in an optional paid co-op. The deadline to apply is at the end of November, where students must submit an Application Form (including a resume) to the Co-op Office. Students must achieve a 70% (2.5 GPA) average, and pass all courses in Semester 1 in order to be enrolled in the Co-op Option. All students in the program participate in a Career Preparation course. Students who are accepted into the Co-op Option must complete 450 hours of co-op, following semester 2. Generally this takes place between May and August, but start dates and total number of weeks may vary according to the employer. The Co-op Option provides the opportunity to:

  • Integrate classroom learning with work-based learning
  • Explore the variety of careers available in the field
  • Network for future job opportunities

The Co-op Option is not available for students who begin the program in January, as they attend classes over the summer.