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Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health(N/1022/4/0054) (07/30) (MQA/PA18332)

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The Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health provides a strong foundation in Safety, Health, Legislation, Management and Basic Sciences, fully aligned with MQA Program Standards and the Occupational Safety & Health Act 1994. Designed to meet industry needs, the program equips graduates with the skills to manage workplace risks, ensure compliance and lead safety initiatives that protect lives across diverse industries.

The Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

  • Discuss relevant and related principles and concepts while demonstrating technical skills in OSH.
  • Cooperate positively in leading, interacting and communicating with peers and stakeholders while conforming to ethical practices with an orientation towards sustainable development goals (SDGs).
  • Operate with innovation and creativity, including the use of relevant and related digital technology together with the necessary numerical techniques in OSH..
  • Respond to the need for lifelong learning and entrepreneurship skills for successful career development/ study.
The Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

  • Describe relevant and related principles, concepts and theories in OSH.
  • Apply OSH knowledge to solve routine and non-routine problems in different
    departments/sections at the workplace.
  • Perform OSH tasks/operations that are routine and non-routine at the workplace.
  • Assume responsibility when interacting, communicating and collaborating, either individually or as a member of the OSH team, with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Demonstrate digital skills in using a range of digital platforms/applications to support activities related to work/study.
  • Apply numeracy and graphical skills related to OSH applications.
  • Adopt good qualities of leadership and work autonomously to carry out responsibility for routine and non-routine OSH tasks.
  • Show initiative in self-improvement for academic and career development.
  • Explore and engage in activities relating to entrepreneurship.
  • Comply with organizational and professional ethics in the OSH work environment.
Programme StructureMinimum Entry RequirementsCareer OpportunityKey Highlights

Programme Structure

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Emergency Preparedness & Response Industrial Training (6 months)
Introduction to Occupational Safety Fire Safety
Introduction to Occupational Health Construction Safety
OSH Legislation I OSH Risk Assessment
Industrial Chemistry OSH Management System
Human Anatomy and Physiology OSH Professional Ethics
OSH Legislation II Organisational Behaviour
Introduction to Ergonomics Elementary Statistics
Industrial Hygiene Workplace Action Research Project
Industrial Toxicology Waste Management
Accident Investigation Occupational Economics
Applied Physics Industrial Psychology
Machine Safety
Work Related Road Safety

Minimum Entry Requirements

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
  1. Possess Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or equivalent with pass in English at SPM level with THREE CREDITS in the following subjects:
    • Mathematics and ONE Science subject (Biology/Physics/Chemistry/General Science) and
    • Any other ONE subject

    OR

  2. Posses Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) / Sijil Vokasional Malaysia (SVM) Level 3 in the relevant field

    3. Note: AIMST will conduct specific screening and guidance related to the field of the program for the students

    OR

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

    4. OR

  4. A Pass in Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with at least grade C (GP 2.0) in any subject

    5. OR

  5. A pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with at least Grade Maqbul

    6. OR

  6. Other relevant equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government

Career Opportunities

  • Safety Health Officer
  • Safety Site Supervisor
  • OSH Coordinator
  • OSH Auditor
  • Industrial Hygienist Technician
  • Ergonomic Trained Person
  • Scaffolder
  • Competent noise Exposure
  • Authorized Gas Tester and Entrance Supervisor (AGTES)
  • CIMAH Assessor
  • Chemical Helath Risk Assessor
  • Academic Member

Key Highlights

  • Hands-one learning: Practical training with fully equipped OSH laboratory and real-world simulations.
  • Industry-experienced lecturers: Learn from certified OSH professionals with years of industrial safety expertise.
  • Career-focused curriculum: Structured to meet current and emerging OSH industry demands.
  • Strategic northern region location: Close to industrial hubs in Penang, Kedah and Perlis for internships & job opportunities.
  • Strong Industry Linkages: Site visit, internship placements and networking with leading OSH organizations.