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postgraduate

Degree

Graduate Certificate in Advanced Ergonomic Studies

Course code: #ADE1

postgraduate

Degree

Graduate Certificate in Advanced Ergonomic Studies

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $23,962 CAD

  • Application fee

    $100 CAD

  • Duration

    1 year

  • PGWP

    1 year

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

Highlights
Field-Placement

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 01-February-2023 2023-02-01
Fall-September Ongoing Ongoing

Overview

Graduate Certificate in Advanced Ergonomic Studies

Fanshawe College’s advanced ergonomics training focuses on the concepts of human-centered design and the optimization of the workplace to prevent injuries. 

The program is led by seasoned professional ergonomists and classroom learning is reinforced with hands-on labs that utilize the diversity of workplaces at the Fanshawe campus and field placements that will put your analytical tools to the test. 

You’ll provide injury prevention and universal design recommendations using a variety of technologies and techniques including exoskeletons, wearables and virtual reality to evaluate and optimize worker and workspace interactions.

Upon completion of the program, graduates may apply to the Canadian College for the Certification of Professional Ergonomists (CCCPE) for the designation of Associate Ergonomist. 

CCCPE is an international certification and has been recognized by the International Ergonomics Association. Students will also have the opportunity to attend the Applied Ergonomics Conference.

Hours of study required for designation

Students who intend to pursue the Associate Ergonomist designation from the (CCCPE) are encouraged to complete the following hours of study in the disciplines listed below at a post-secondary institution:

  • Anatomy (45 hours)
  • Physiology (45 hours)
  • Biomechanics (45 hours)
  • Qualitative and Quantitative Design and Analysis (45 hours)

Program timetable: The timetable includes afternoon and evening classes.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$31,362

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,164
Accommodation 1 bed room $7,400
Tuition 1 person $23,962

Hourly wage

Min wage

17.20 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Official translations of documents in a language other than English

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

88
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

PTE

59
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Fanshawe's 10-level EAP program is certified by Languages Canada and meets the language requirements for admission to Western University, Fanshawe, and many other Ontario colleges. 

The EAP program and full-time professors will help you to gain confidence and fluency in using English as well as help you prepare for your next steps using the latest methods and technology.

Start Dates 

2023: January 9, March 6, May 8, July 3, Sept. 5, Oct. 30  

Tuition Fees 

Number of weeks for each level: 8 

Tuition Fees: CAD 2,924.00 

Ancillary fees: CAD 264.43 

Total Fees: CAD 3,188.43 

Deposit: CAD 100.00 non-refundable fee at the time of application.

Fanshawe College EAP standardized test conversion chart 

While we recommend that new students undergo the custom placement testing on campus, applicants with a recent score from other recognized English proficiency tests (IELTS, TOEFL, or Cambridge English Scale) may place directly into a Fanshawe EAP level as shown below.

EAPDUOLINGOIELTSTOEFL
110-401.5-2.50
245-5032-9
355-603.59-19
465-70420-31
575-804.532-43
685-90544-55
795-1005.556-67
8105-110668-79
9115-1206.580-91
10125+7+92+

Academic background and requirement

A Degree in Kinesiology or Human Kinetics
OR
A Degree in Engineering, Health Sciences, Nursing (or equivalent) or in a related discipline (as determined by the College)
AND
Successful completion of the following university or college courses (as determined by the College): 
    - Anatomy
    - Physiology
    - Biomechanics
    - Qualitative and Quantitative Design and Analysis
 

Note:
- Applicants who lack the required Anatomy and Physiology may still gain eligibility for admission by completing appropriate prior upgrading.

Career opportunities

  • Ergonomist
  • Environmental, Health and Safety Coordinator

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