Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health
Course ID : (R2/1022/4/0033)(06/28) (FA1779)
Campus: SEGi College Kuala Lumpur
Levels of Study: Diploma
Course Overview
Managing and improving employee’s health and wellness across workplace and industry is important for improving legislative compliance, productivity, efficiency and morale of an organisation. The world is growing progressively more complex as we encounter new health risks with a growing list of occupational pollutants, toxicants and occupational injuries. Occupational safety and health is an area concerned with protecting the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in work or employment. The aims of occupational safety and health programs include fostering a safe and healthy work environment. Occupational safety and health may also protect co-workers, family members, employers, customers, and many others who might be affected by the workplace environment.
Occupational safety and health is the branches of public health that is concerned with the effects of occupational exposure factors on the health and well-being of people in workplace. There is a strong demand by the global health care world for a new breed of contemporary occupational safety and health practitioners. The Occupational Safety & Health Act 1994 requires industries to employ a competent safety and health officer to resolve matters related to workplace safety and health. The dedicated group of safety and health officers are responsible for administering and enforcing statutory requirements, making available technical advice plus providing safety and health education.
Entry requirements
SPM with pass in Bahasa Malaysia and English, with minimum 3 credits including Mathematics and any Science subjects
O-Level / UEC with pass in Bahasa Malaysia or English and 3 credits including Mathematics and Science
Related SKM Level 3
Certificate related to Health Sciences with minimum CGPA 2.50
MQA-APEL T4
Programme structure and modules
Year 1
General English
Chemistry
Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health
Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (International students)
Malaysia Studies 2 (Local students)
Microbiology
Physics
Anatomy and Physiology
Ergonomics & Human Factors in Safety
Health Promotion and Education
Occupational Toxicology
Fire Skills
Growth Mindset / Bahasa Kebangsaan A*
Year 2
Occupational Safety and Health Legislation
Occupational Disease and Control
Risk Identification and Control
Industrial Revolution 4.0 in Malaysia
OSH Surveillance and Monitoring
Organisational Leadership
Investigation of Incidents
Industrial Safety
Emergency Response and Planning
OSH Management System
Machinery & Equipment Safety
Hazardous Substance
Year 3
Industrial Hygiene
Co-curriculum Management
Industrial Training 1
Industrial Training 2
Financial Aid / Funding
PTPTN
EPF
HRDF
SEGi Monthly Installment
Low Initial Payment
Career opportunities
Graduates from Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health are qualified to work as a Safety and Health representative (site safety supervisor, assistant safety manager) at various agencies either from the government or private sector, or as an Occupational Health Control / Research Officer.
Intakes & Orientation Dates
Intakes
14/1/2025 20/5/2025 9/9/2025
Orientation Dates
13/1/2025 19/5/2025 8/9/2025
Intakes
18/1/2025 24/5/2025 13/9/2025
Orientation Dates
18/1/2025 24/5/2025 13/9/2025
Healthcare Professionals with a Heart
The 3-H approach—Head, Heart, and Hands—is at the core of our education philosophy. By integrating knowledge (Head), compassion & values (Heart), and practical skills (Hands), we produce healthcare professionals that are well-rounded, capable of delivering high-quality care and ready to make a positive impact in their patients’ lives.