Program Overview
Graduates of the Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health program are highly sought after to meet the talent needs in various manufacturing, construction, and heavy industries. This program is designed for those who are working or planning to work in the field of occupational safety and health (OSH). It will provide students with fundamental & comprehensive professional training in dealing with effectively resolving OSH problems in both the public and private sectors.
Entry Requirement
NORMAL ENTRY
- Possess Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or equivalent with a pass in English at the SPM level and THREE CREDITS in the following subjects*:
- Mathematics and ONE Science subject (Biology/Physics/Chemistry/General Science); and
- Any other ONE subjects. OR
3.Possess Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) Level 3/Sijil Vokasional Malaysia (SVM) in the relevant field (Note: The HEPs need to conduct specific screening and guidance related to the field of the program for the students);
4. A Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in the relevant field with at least CGPA of 2.00*; OR
5. A pass in Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with at least Grade C (GP 2.0) in any subject*; OR
6. A pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with at least Grade Maqbul*; OR
7. Other relevant equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.
Additional requirement for iii –
8. A pass in English AND credit in Mathematics and ONE Science subject (Biology/Physics/Chemistry/ General Science) at SPM level or equivalent
qualifications
English Competency Requirement (International Student)
Achieve a minimum Band 3 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) OR equivalent to Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) (High B1)***
APEL.A ENTRY
- Possess an APEL A certification from MQA for admission into Diploma programs OR
- Malaysian; AND
- 20 years old and above in the year of application; AND
- Possess relevant previous working experience/ learning
List of Courses
- Basic Mathematics
- Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health
- Microbiology
- Organizational Behaviour
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Occupational and Environmental Health
- Human Resource Management
- OSH Legislation
- Occupational Health Services
- Occupational Hygiene
- Environmental Management and Technology
- OSH Risk Management
- Emergency Response Management
- Occupational Safety
- Chemical Safety
- Occupational Ergonomics
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Accident Investigation
- Fire Safety
- Hazardous Waste Management
- OSH Management System
- Project Management
- Plant and Construction Safety
- Environmental and Occupational Toxicology
- Industrial Safety
Career Prospect
- Safety & health officer
- Supervisor / Executive
- Site safety supervisor
Market Sector
- Construction Industries
- Oil & Gas industries
- Management & Consulting firms
- Safety & Health Department
- Agencies (Government & Private)
