Occupational Health & Safety

Academic Requirements

To apply for the Occupational Health & Safety Certificate program, applicants must meet the following academic requirements:

Regular Admission Requirements:

1. Grade 12
   • Submit proof of graduation from or enrolment in Grade 12, including one credit in each of the following:
   • Grade 12 English (40S)
   • Grade 12 Applied Math (40S)
   • Grade 12 Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics 40S)
   • If you provide proof of enrolment, your official final grades indicating successful completion must be submitted by July 15 for fall enrolment or by the deadline specified in your admission letter.
   • If you completed your education outside of Canada or the United States, do not submit your international academic credentials until requested to do so. See English Language Requirements (ELRs) for more information.
2. English Language Requirements (ELRs)
   • Answer this question to determine if you meet this program’s ELRs: Have I successfully completed 3 years of full-time high school (secondary) education in Canada, the United States, or an ELR exempt country where English was the language of instruction?
   • If YES, you meet English language requirements. Apply and then submit your transcripts* for review.
   • If NO, submit proof of meeting an ELRs option. If you choose the English language assessment option, review this program's approved assessments and required levels.
   • If you completed all of your education in Canada, the United States, or an ELR exempt country in English but you did not graduate high school, submit your transcripts* for review.
   • * If your transcripts are from the USA or an ELR exempt country, we will assess an International Credentials Assessment Fee to be paid before your transcripts will be reviewed.

Mature Student Admission Requirements:

If you are 19 years of age or older and have been out of high school for a minimum of one year at the time of application, and you do not meet the regular admission requirements, you may apply under the Mature Student admission requirements.

1. Academic Requirement
   • High school graduation is not required, but you must have successfully completed or be enrolled in:
   • one credit in each of the following courses:
   • Grade 12 English (40S)
   • Grade 12 Applied Math (40S)
   • If you provide proof of enrolment, your official final grades indicating successful completion must be submitted by July 15 for fall enrolment or by the deadline specified in your admission letter.
   • If you completed your education outside of Canada or the United States, do not submit your international academic credentials until requested to do so. See English Language Requirements (ELRs) for more information.
2. Meet Regular Admission Requirement 2

Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases. For any clarification and support regarding the application process, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

For the Occupational Health & Safety Certificate program at Red River College Polytechnic, the following English language assessments are accepted:

• CAEL Online or In-Person - Overall band score of 60
• IELTS Academic Level - Overall 6.0 and No band below 5.5
• Password Skills - Overall 6.0 and No band below 5.5
• Password Skills Plus - Overall 6.0 and No band below 5.5
• LINC Certificate - 7
• Duolingo Language Test - 115 and above with a minimum of 95 in each section
• PTE - 54 overall, Minimum 50 in each skill
• TOEFL-ibt Academic Level - 80 (20L, 20S, 19R, 21W)
• TOEFL MYBest Score - 4 of 6 (4.5L, 4S, 4R, 4.5W)
• Academic English Program for University and College Entrance Program (AEPUCE) - Successful Completion

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.