Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health
(R2/1022/4/0023)05/25(A10326)
INTAKES : March, July, October
DURATION : Full- time 2.5 years
PROGRAMME LEVEL : Diploma
INTRODUCTION PROGRAM :
This programme 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. Students gain a better understanding on the potential safety and health hazards while broadening their skills set to meet the increasing demands of the OSH industry.
SUMMARISED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS :
▶️ SPM
Pass English and Bahasa Malaysia, and obtain 3 credits in the following subjects;
• Mathematics or 1 Science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, General Science, Applied Science); AND
• Any other 2 subjects (including English and/or Bahasa Malaysia)
▶️STPM
Pass with Grade C (GPA 2.00) in one subject, either Mathematics or any Science subjects.
▶️Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM)
-Pass with at least Maqbul grade.
▶️Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia Tahap 3 (SKM Level 3) / Sivil Vokasional Malaysia in the relevant field
-Programme is fully accredited by MQA/recognised by the Malaysian government.
-Progression into a related field of study.
-Undergoes a relevant bridging programme provided by the University.
or any other relevant qualification recognised by the Malaysian Government acceptable to the University.
CAREER IMPACT
Career Prospects
Graduates will find employment in industries such as Mining and quarrying, Manufacturing, Construction, Agriculture, Utilities, Storage, Transportation, Hotels, Finance and Public Services as:
• Safety & Health Officers
• Site Safety Supervisors
• Safety and Health Executives
Career Organisation
• Heavy Industry manufacturing plants
• Oil & gas facilities
• Chemical factories
• Production plants
• Training institutes
• Construction firms
Key Courses
YEAR 1
• Occupational Safety & Health Law 1
• Introduction to Occupational Safety
• Introduction to Occupational Health
• Information And Reports Presentation
• Fire Skills
• Introductory Chemistry
• First Aid and Emergency Planning
• Human Body Form and Function
• Introduction to Occupational Hygiene
• Fundamental of Microbiology
• OSH Statistics
• Occupational Disease and Control
• Occupational Safety & Health Law 2
YEAR 2
• Introduction to Ergonomics
• Workplace Action Research Project 1
• OSH Management System
• Risk Identification And Assessment
Control
• Machinery And Equipment Safety
• Emergency Response Plan
• Environmental Management System
• Physics
• OSH Information and Data Systems Management
• Occupational Safety and Health Practice
• Mathematics
• Business Organisation and
Management
• Organisation Behavior
• Occupational Toxicology
YEAR 3
• Workplace Action Research Project 2
• Practicum