Health, Safety, And Environmental Compliance

Start a Career in Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental Management

The Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance (HSE) program at Langara College is designed for individuals seeking to build a career in workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental protection. This industry-focused program prepares students to manage health and safety risks, interpret environmental regulations, and ensure legal compliance in a variety of work environments.

Whether you are a recent graduate or a working professional looking to upskill, this program provides the knowledge and credentials needed to succeed in safety and compliance roles across industries.

Program Overview

This full-time certificate or diploma program combines theoretical learning with practical training in health, safety, and environmental management. Students gain a strong understanding of Canadian safety standards, environmental regulations, risk management practices, and incident prevention strategies.

The curriculum follows best practices set by regulatory bodies such as WorkSafeBC, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards, and Environmental Management Acts, preparing graduates for certification and employment.

What You Will Learn

Students will develop skills to identify workplace hazards, implement safety programs, manage compliance reporting, and support sustainable workplace practices.

Core Learning Areas:

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the HSE Compliance program are qualified for a range of roles in both the private and public sectors, including industries such as construction, oil and gas, healthcare, manufacturing, and government.

Career Options Include:

Program Requirements
  • Academic Requirement: Successful completion of UG degree with minimum aggregate of 50% with maximum 10 backlogs acceptable.
  • ELP Requirement: IELTS- Minimum overall score of 6.5 and minimum 6 in each module. Duolingo English Test- Min. Overall score of 110. TOEFL IBT: Minimum overall score of 90,and min 21 in W, 22 in R, 22 in L, 21 in S.
Refund Policy

International Student Deposit
Starting Spring 2025, new international students must pay a $6,000 deposit. This deposit is non-refundable unless your initial Canadian study permit is refused by IRCC (refusal letter must be dated on or after your application). To request a refund, complete the International Student Deposit Approval Refund Request form:

Paying on Time
You must register and pay all fees and deposits by the published deadlines. If you miss the Phase I payment deadline, you will be dropped from your classes.

Phase II Registration
Any fees owed for Phase II (Late Registration) are due immediately. Late payments will incur penalties and interest.

Non-Payment Doesn’t Mean Withdrawal
Not paying or not attending doesn’t automatically drop your courses. You remain responsible for all fees until you officially withdraw.

Access & Collections
All outstanding fees and fines must be cleared before you can use College services. Unpaid accounts go to a collection agency.

Dropping Courses & Refunds
You may get full or partial refunds if you officially drop courses by the posted deadlines.

Appeals
If you have extenuating circumstances, submit an appeal with documentation to the Registrar’s Office.

Late Fees & NSF Cheques
Overdue accounts incur interest (1.8% per month) and a $10/month late fee. NSF (bounced) cheques carry a $25 charge. Future payments must be by cash, money order, or certified cheque.

Holds for Unpaid Balances
If you owe money (tuition, library fines, equipment fees, etc.), you cannot register for new courses or receive transcripts, diplomas, or letters until your account is paid in full.

Summer Semester 2025 (May–August)

Withdrawal Deadlines

  • May 31 – Last day (before 21:00) to withdraw from May–Jun half-semester courses.

  • June 28 – Last day (before 21:00) to withdraw from regular-semester courses.

  • July 19 – Last day to withdraw from Jun–Aug half-semester courses (email registration@langara.ca before 21:00).

Refund Deadlines

  • May 4 – Last day to drop regular and May–Jun half-semester courses (before 21:00) for a 100% tuition refund (less any non-refundable fees).

  • May 7 – Last day to drop May–Jun half-semester courses (before 21:00) for a 70% tuition refund (less any non-refundable fees).

  • [Date as published] – Last day to drop regular-semester courses (before 21:00) for a 70% tuition refund (less any non-refundable fees).

Fall Semester 2025 (September–December)

Withdrawal Deadlines

  • September 27 – Last day (before 21:00) to withdraw from Sep–Oct half-semester courses.

  • October 25 – Last day (before 21:00) to withdraw from regular-semester courses.

  • November 15 – Last day to withdraw from Oct–Dec half-semester courses (email registration@langara.ca before 21:00).

Refund Deadlines

  • [Date as published] – Last day to drop regular and Sep–Oct half-semester courses (before 21:00) for a 100% tuition refund (less any non-refundable fees).

  • September 4 – Last day to drop Sep–Oct half-semester courses (before 21:00) for a 70% tuition refund (less any non-refundable fees).

  • [Date as published] – Last day to drop regular-semester courses (before 21:00) for a 70% tuition refund (less any non-refundable fees).

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Key Facts
  • Application Fee: $155
  • LOA Deposit: $6,000
  • Annual Tuition Fee: $15,532.50
  • Total Tuition Fee: $31,065
  • Course Duration: 2 years
  • Credentials: Post-degree Diploma
  • Intake: September
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  • CV/Resume (Dates of education and experience must be mentioned in MM-YYYY format)

Example: Job from MM-YYYY --- to MM-YYYY

  • Valid passport copy
  • Academic documents (Bachelor transcripts and certificate + Senior secondary certificate/WAEC/12th)
  • Medium of instructions letter

    IF ONSHORE STUDENT

  • Stamped copy of visa
  • LOI
  • Study permit
  • Canadian Address:
  • Canadian Contact No:
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