OHS 5063 - Effective Workplace Training (Formerly COHS 4141)

Delivery Options Online: Self-Paced

Course Description

This course examines how training, education and competency assessment needs are determined and what a competency development program looks like. The course also reviews the roles and responsibilities of human resources, operations management, safety professionals, employers and employees as far as OHS is concerned. Other topics covered in the course are based on principles of adult education.

Access the course syllabus for more information.

The completion of this course qualifies IPMA-Canada members to receive ten (10) recertification points.

Course Outline

This course includes 7 modules and requires approximately 52 hours of student engagement. For module details, access the course syllabus.

Learner Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Understand the requirements for training, education, and competency assessments.
Apply adult learning principles to health and safety training and communications, and use coaching as a training method.
Evaluate competency development programs and feedback methods.

For more detailed learner outcomes, access the course syllabus.

Notes

The University of New Brunswick (UNB) has joined forces with over 40 global organizations to sign the Singapore Accord, led by the International Network of Safety and Health Practitioner Organizations (INSHPO). This agreement introduces a comprehensive framework for occupational health and safety (OHS) professionals, designed to enhance their effectiveness across various industries.

Prerequisites

If you have not been accepted into the Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety program, you must get approval before you can enrol in this course. Contact customerservice@unb.ca for more information.