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Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health

Be a Safety and Health Officer

Intake starts in March, July, October

Duration

2 years full time

Programme Level

Diploma

Awarding Institution

University of Cyberjaya Main Campus

Intakes

March, July, October
Academic Calendar
Available to International and Domestic students.
(R2/1022/4/0023)05/25(A10326)

Overview

Is Occupational Safety and Health for You?

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.

Career Impact

Career Prospect

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

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

The Experience

Who is teaching?

Students are taught by experienced OSH practitioners, lecturers and researchers employed by UoC, employing the following methodologies:

  • Lectures and tutorials
  • Written assessments
  • Laboratory experiment sessions
  • Industrial training

On Campus Learning

Classes are held at Cyberjaya Campus with our state of the art facilities.
Virtual Tour of University Cyberjaya Campus

Off Campus Learning

Learning will also take place in real-world scenario where students are posted at relevant industries.

Solve World Challenges

The issue of safety and health is paramount in today’s environment. Never before have the role services of health and safety officers been more than what it is now, and the demand for good practitioners will continue in the years to come. At University of Cyberjaya, we believe that the care and dedication we have placed in our students will ensure that those demands are not only met, but exceed the expectations of employers.

Entry Requirement

Qualification

Requirement

SPM
SPM

Pass SPM or Equivalent with 3 credits in the following subjects*:

  • Pass in English and Credits in Mathematics and ONE Science subject (Biology/Chemistry/ Physics/General Science)

AND

  • Any other 1 subject
STPM
STPM

Pass with Grade C (GPA 2.00) in one subject*

Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM)
STAM

Pass with at least Maqbul grade*

 

UEC
Certificate

Pass English or Bahasa Malaysia at SPM/equivalent and obtain minimum Grade B in 3 UEC subjects as below:

  • Mathematics or ONE Science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, General Science); AND
  • Any other TWO subjects (including English and/or
    Bahasa Malaysia)
IGCSE
O-level

Pass with credits (Grade C) in the following subjects*:

  • Mathematics or ONE Science subject (Biology/Chemistry/ Physics/General Science)

AND

  • Any other 1 subject
Other certificate (Level 3, MQF)
Certificate

Minimum CGPA 2.00*

 

Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia Tahap 3 (SKM Level 3) / Sivil Vokasional Malaysia in the relevant field
Certificate
  • 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
For International Students Only

MUET Band 3 or CEFR (High Bl)

Prerequisites

Requirement

Other

*A pass in English and a credit in Mathematics or ONE Science subject at SPM level or equivalent can be waived should any other higher qualifications contain those subjects with an equivalent or higher achievement.

How to Apply

Applications can be made using our Online Registration System.
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