Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health

Overview

Is Occupational Safety and Health for You?

Our Diploma in Occupational Safety delves into the core principles of occupational safety, equipping students with a robust understanding of both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. From identifying potential safety and health hazards to implementing preventative strategies, the programme covers all aspects necessary to thrive in the OSH field. Students will explore a range of topics, including risk assessment, emergency preparedness, occupational health management, and legal compliance, ensuring they are well-prepared to tackle the challenges of today's diverse working environments. Embark on a critical and rewarding journey today with our diploma programmes at the University of Cyberjaya. 

Career Impact

Career Prospect

With an Occupational Safety Diploma, graduates can secure positions in a variety of sectors including Mining, Manufacturing, Construction, Agriculture, and more, serving roles such as:

• Safety & Health Officers
• Site Safety Supervisors
• Safety and Health Executives

Career Organisation

Graduates of our programme are also in demand across the following places:

• Heavy Industry manufacturing plants
• Oil & gas facilities
• Chemical factories
• Production plants
• Training institutes
• Construction firms

Course Structure

Course Description

This Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health programme is a 2 course that prepares students with the knowledge and skills that enable them to bring about change in the way safety and health initiatives are implemented in the workplace.

Course Training and Practical

Graduates of this programme are highly sought after to meet the talent needs in various manufacturing, construction and heavy industries.

Year 1

• Occupational Safety & Health Law 1
• Introduction to Occupational Safety
• Introduction to Occupational Health
• Emergency Response Plan
• Fire Safety
• Applied Physics
• First Aid and Emergency Planning
• Human Body Form and Function
• Introduction to Occupational Hygiene
• OSH Statistics
• Occupational Disease and Control
• Occupational Safety & Health Law 2
• Machinery and Equipment Safety
• Industrial Chemical

Year 2

• Introduction to Ergonomics
• Workplace Action Research Project 1
• OSH Management System
• Risk Identification and Assessment Control
• Emergency Response Plan
• Environmental Management System
• OSH Information and Data Systems Management
• Occupational Safety and Health Practice
• Organisation Behaviour
• Occupational Toxicology
• Accident Investigation and Prevention
• Construction Safety
• Occupational Psychology Internship (6 months)
• Workplace Action Research Project II
• Practicum