The Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health course at UCMI 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 program has been recognized by the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) on 24th June 2021. With this accreditation, 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 these advantages, students were potentially hit the industrial markets and demand.
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PEO 1 |
Apply relevant and related principles and concepts while demonstrating technical skills in OSH.
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PEO 2 |
Cooperate positively in leading, interacting and communicating with peers and stakeholders while conforming to ethical practices with an orientation towards sustainable development goals (SDGs). |
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PEO 3 |
Operate with innovation and creativity, including the use of relevant and related digital technology together with the necessary numerical techniques in OSH. |
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PEO 4 |
Respond to the need for lifelong learning and entrepreneurship skills for successful career development/ study. |
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PLO 1 |
Describe relevant and related principles, concepts and theories in OSH.
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PLO 2 |
Apply OSH knowledge to solve routine and non-routine problems in different departments/sections at the workplace.
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PLO 3 |
Perform OSH tasks/operations that are routine and non-routine at the workplace.
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PLO 4 |
Assume responsibility when interacting, communicating and collaborating, either individually or as a member of the OSH team, with internal and external stakeholders.
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PLO 5 |
Demonstrate digital skills in using a range of digital platforms/applications to support activities related to work/study.
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PLO 6 |
Apply numeracy and graphical skills related to OSH applications.
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PLO 7 |
Adopt good qualities of leadership and work autonomously to carry out responsibility for routine and non-routine OSH tasks.
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PLO 8 |
Show initiative in self-improvement for academic and career development.
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PLO 9 |
Explore and engage in activities relating to entrepreneurship.
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PLO10 |
Comply with organisational and professional ethics in the OSH work environment.
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Main Campus Batu Muda
Full Accreditation
MQA/FA 2992
Occupational Safety & Health
Full Time
Diploma
January, April and September
3 years
English
92 Hours
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.
Possess Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or equivalent with THREE CREDITS in the following subjects*:
*The requirement to obtain a CREDIT in Mathematics at SPM level for candidates under category (i) may be waived if the applicant has completed the UCMI’s Special Mathematics Remedial Course or an equivalent/higher prerequisite.
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Possess Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM)/ Sijil Vokasional Malaysia (SVM) Level 3 in the relevant field*;
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A Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in the relevant field with at least CGPA of 2.00*;
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A pass in Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) with at least Grade C (GP 2.0) in any subject*;
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A pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with at least Grade Maqbul*;
RM200
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:
