The program focuses on equipping students with technical and managerial skills to address occupational health & safety issues in the workplace. Also, the course helps students contribute towards developing and maintaining a healthy and safe work environment.

Graduates from this program can work as Occupational Health Practitioners, Occupational Health & Safety Inspectors, Occupational Health & Safety Specialists, Industrial Hygienists, Environmental Protection Officers, Occupational Health & Safety Administrators, Safety Officers, Managers/Supervisors in Occupational Health & Safety, Safety Auditors, Trainers in Occupational Health & Safety, and Risk Control Officers.

Total credits: 242

Level:       6

Duration:  2 Years

Entry Requirements

• Candidates must have at least four (4) credits at NCQF Level 4 or its equivalent, including Maths and English, with at least a pass in science. Or
• Candidates must have a certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (NCQF Level 5) from a BQA registered and accredited awarding body or its equivalent. Or
• Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements (academic qualification) stated above but have a minimum of two (2) relevant work experiences will be considered through RPL. Or
• NCQF level 4 for OVC applicants with a minimum Grade (D) in the above-stated subjects.

Modules

Year I

• Safety Principles & Practice I
• Occupational Health & Safety Management Practice I
• Risk Management
• Communication & Study Skills
• Information Technology
• Accident Investigation & Prevention
• Epidemiology
• Safety Principles & Practice I
• Occupational Health & Safety Management Practice II
• Biostatistics & Research
• Environmental Management

Electives (any 1)

• Building Maintenance
• Labour Law 

Year II

• Occupational Health & Safety Legislation
• Emergency and Disaster Management
• Occupational Hygiene
• Organizational Behavior & Ethics
• Toxicology
• Industrial Ergonomics
• Industrial Attachment & Report Writing