Seneca Polytechnic - King Campus
Seneca Polytechnic - King Campus

13990 Dufferin St., King City, Ontario, Canada

College Diploma - Workplace Safety and Prevention (WSP)

2-Year Undergraduate Diploma

Program Summary

The Workplace Safety and Prevention (WSP) two-year diploma program is the first of its kind in the GTA. It is uniquely designed to meet the growing need for enhanced workplace health and safety in every industry. Students will develop strong foundational knowledge in health and safety to identify, manage and assess risks in various workplace settings. This program will also focus on the policies and procedures in the care and prevention practice. Students will apply concepts and theories with practical experience in field placements and graduate with the skills needed to identify and report on safety and health conditions in the workplace.   


Throughout this program, students will develop the following skills:
  • Develop and implement health and safety policies
  • Develop and facilitate health and safety training
  • Conduct accident investigations and emergency response plans
As a graduate of this program, students may pursue future career options, such as:
  • Safety inspector
  • Auditor
  • Risk management
  • Emergency management
  • Environmental management
  • Human resources management

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

50%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

5.5

Writing

5.5

Listening

5.5

Speaking

5.5

Reading

10

Writing

10

Listening

10

Speaking

10

Program Intakes

Open date

October 16, 2024

Submission deadline

July 1, 2025

Open date

October 16, 2025

Submission deadline

July 1, 2026

Cost and Duration

2-Year Undergraduate Diploma

Program Level

2 year college diploma including a field placement

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$90 CAD

Application fee

$16043 CAD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Health Insurance Fee: $785 per year
Academic Technology Fee: $272 per year
Athletics and Recreation Fee: $111 per year
Student Sport Build Fee: $109 per year
Student Achievement Fee: $54 (one time)