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Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)

JPT/BPP(U)1000-801/156 Jld.3(29) (01/24)
R/862/4/0031 MQA/FA 2992

Background of Program

The Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health course at PICOMS provides teaching covering occupational safety and health elements, basic sciences, management, environment and ethics. Students will undergo a three years program in which the teaching spans for main stream of study in occupational safety and health which related to work activities.

Upon graduation, a Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health students’ is eligible to enrol in any field related with industrial such as construction, oil and gaseous, manufacturing, fabrication, building management, trades, banking, hospitality and many more.

This Diploma program is accredited with the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) along with fulfillment of Ministry of Higher Education. (MQA/FA2992)

The Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health program has been accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) in 4th June 2020. With this huge advantage, students are able to join IOSH Student Membership for the duration of their studies and on successful completion will meet the academic requirements for Graduate (Grad IOSH) membership. Graduate membership is the gateway to Chartered status. As the only organization in the world that offers Chartered membership to health and safety practitioners, students can achieve the highest professional standards and gain international recognition.

The journey doesn’t stop. The program has been recognized by the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) on 24th June 2021. With this huge advantage,  students are eligible to become a Safety & Health Officer after the completion of their study, with an additional of three (3) years working experienced in the field. With the green book advantages, students were potentially hit the industrial markets and demand.

Vision: 

To be the nation’s top provider of OSH education with pure excellence on academic and attitude, well-presented and wanted mainly in high demands professional world by the year of 2030.

Mission:

  • To produce candidates that meets the local and worldwide standard for internationally known.
  • To instill the knowledgeable candidates that meet the current work demands.

Program Educational Objectives (PEO)

PEO     Description
PEO 1
To provide graduates who are knowledgeable in any field related to environmental, safety & health profession both national or internationally
PEO 2
To produce competent graduate who are able to uphold positions of Safety Health and Environmental Practitioner in line with current technology and demand of the Environmental, Occupational Safety & Health field.
PEO 3
To produce graduate who are able to demonstrate leadership skills across a range of context and audience (multi-disciplinary team) by using appropriate communication skill
PEO 4
To produce graduate who contribute effectively in practice professionalism, with ethics and social responsibility to society and the environment
PEO 5
To produce graduate who are able to respond and adapt on the changing situation, enhanced supervisory and managerial capabilities through life-long learning development and awareness on current environmental , occupational safety and health issues

Program Learning Objective (PLO)

PLO     Description
PLO 1
Describe, interpret and apply the knowledge and skills in occupational safety and health
PLO 2
Identify and perform various roles and responsibilities of occupational safety and health professionals in measuring safety and health of workplaces
PLO 3
Assess potential occupational safety and health problems at workplaces and the community
PLO 4
Apply knowledge and skills to ensure occupational safety and health in workplaces and the community
PLO 5
Demonstrate sensitivities and responsibilities towards the community, culture, religion and environment
PLO 6
Adhere to the legal, ethical principles and the professional code of conduct in occupational safety and health
PLO 7
Communicate in verbal and written forms with workers, other safety and health professionals, stakeholders and the community at large
PLO 8
Demonstrate leadership, interpersonal and social skills
PLO 9
Collaborate with other skills professionals
PLO10
Coordinate daily activities of occupational safety and health
PLO11
Demonstrate basic problem solving skills
PLO12
Demonstrate ICT, entrepreneurial and lifelong learning skills in their practice

Campus

UCMI Main Campus Batu Muda

Programme Status

Full Accreditation

Programme Code

MQA/FA 2992

Specialisation

Occupational Safety & Health

Study Mode

Full Time

Study Level

Diploma

Intake

January, April and September

Duration

3 years

Medium of Instructions

English

Credit Hours

-

Career Prospects

As a DOSH graduates, they may work as a Safety Officer in all of the industries since the position is stated in OSHA 1994. Mainly on high demands in oil and gas, construction sites, factories/ manufacturing, petrochemical industries, hi-rise companies as well as small companies that prioritize on safety aspects.

  • Safety and Health Manager
  • Safety and Health Officer
  • Site Safety Supervisor
  • Safety Supervisor
  • Safety Promoter
  • Safety Coordinator
  • Auditor
  • Risk Assessor (Noise, chemical, ergonomic)

Admission Requirements

Possess Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or equivalent with THREE CREDITS in the following subjects*:

  • Mathematics and ONE science subject (Biology/Physics/Chemistry/General Science); and
  • Any other ONE subjects.

OR

Possess Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM)/ Sijil Vokasional Malaysia (SVM) Level 3 in the relevant field*;

OR

A Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in the relevant field with at least CGPA of 2.00*;

OR

A pass in Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) with at least Grade C (GP 2.0) in any subject*;

OR

A pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with at least Grade Maqbul*;

Admission Fee

RM200

Opportunities For Further Studies :

  • Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health is accredited program by MQA. Students who graduates from the program able to pursue their study in various Bachelor Degree programs:

    • Bachelor (Hons) in Occupational Safety and Health Management 
    • Bachelor (Hons) in Environmental, Occupational Safety and Health
    • Bachelor (Hons) in Environmental and Occupational Health Science