Description

Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health

Professional Qualification for Workplace Safety Leaders

1. Programme Overview

The Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health is a comprehensive professional programme designed to equip learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to manage workplace safety, reduce risk, ensure legal compliance, and promote a strong organisational safety culture.

This qualification prepares participants for supervisory, managerial, and specialist safety roles across industries such as manufacturing, construction, oil & gas, transportation, health care, government, and corporate environments.

2. Programme Purpose

The diploma aims to:

• Build competent safety practitioners capable of identifying, assessing, and controlling workplace hazards.
• Strengthen organisational compliance with occupational safety and health regulations.
• Enhance practical skills for accident prevention, incident investigation, and emergency preparedness.
• Prepare learners for leadership roles in workplace health and safety.

3. Target Participants

Ideal for:

• Safety officers and safety supervisors
• Occupational health workers
• Risk managers and compliance officers
• Construction site supervisors
• Environmental, health, and safety (EHS) professionals
• HR managers with safety responsibilities
• Anyone seeking a career in Occupational Safety & Health

4. Entry Requirements

Providers may adapt these, but the standard entry pathway includes one of the following:

Academic Pathway

• A high school qualification (or equivalent)
• OR a relevant certificate in safety, engineering, or industrial operations

Experience-Based Pathway

• 2–5 years of work experience in a safety, technical, or supervisory role
• Experience in industries such as construction, manufacturing, energy, or logistics is highly valued

Additional Requirements for Experience-Based Pathway

• Ability to read and interpret safety regulations
• Basic computer literacy
• Completed application form + CV

5. Learning Outcomes

By the end of the programme, graduates will be able to:

• Conduct workplace hazard identification and risk assessments
• Implement safety management systems (SMS) based on global standards (e.g., ISO 45001)
• Apply legal, regulatory, and ethical principles in occupational safety
• Lead safety committees, toolbox talks, and staff training
• Investigate workplace accidents and develop corrective actions
• Promote a proactive organisational safety culture
• Prepare emergency response and disaster management plans
• Monitor environmental, health, and welfare conditions in the workplace

6. Core Courses

Course 1 — Principles of Occupational Safety & Health

• Introduction to OSH concepts
• Hazard awareness and prevention
• Safety culture and human factors

Course 2 — Workplace Hazard Identification & Risk Control

• Risk assessment techniques
• Hierarchy of controls
• Job safety analysis (JSA)

Course 3 — Occupational Health & Industrial Hygiene

• Chemical, biological, and physical hazards
• Exposure controls
• Ergonomics and welfare

Course 4 — Safety Legislation, Compliance & Standards

• National OSH laws and regulations
• International standards (ISO 45001, ILO guidelines)
• Employer/employee responsibilities

Course 5 — Fire Safety & Emergency Preparedness

• Fire risk management
• Alarm systems and evacuation planning
• Crisis response frameworks

Course 6 — Accident Investigation & Reporting

• Root cause analysis
• Incident reporting systems
• Corrective and preventive actions

Course 7 — Safety Management Systems (SMS)

• Policy, planning, implementation
• Performance monitoring
• Audit and continuous improvement

Course 8 — Leadership & Communication in Safety

• Safety leadership strategies
• Training, coaching, and behavioural safety
• Managing teams and influencing culture

7. Assessment Methods

• Written assignments and research tasks
• Risk assessment Project and Scenario-Based Assessment
• Workplace safety audit
• Accident investigation report
• Final examination or capstone project

8. Programme Duration

Programme Schedule include:

• 6–12 months — Part-time
• 3–6 months — Intensive/fast-track
• 12- Months — Self-paced online

9. Certification

Upon successful completion, learners receive a:

Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health

certifying professional competence in:

• Workplace safety management
• Hazard and risk control
• Compliance and regulatory frameworks
• Effective safety leadership and communication

10. Career Opportunities

Graduates may work as:

• Occupational Safety & Health Officer
• Safety Supervisor / Coordinator
• EHS Specialist
• Risk & Compliance Officer
• Industrial Hygienist Assistant
• Safety Trainer
• Emergency Response Coordinator

11. Why This Diploma Matters

• Occupational safety roles are in high demand across industries
• Employers increasingly require formal safety qualifications
• Builds technical knowledge + managerial competence
• Enhances employability and supports career advancement
• Supports organisational compliance and reduces operational losses