Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health
MQF Level 4 qualification covering OSH legislation, hazard identification and risk management for aspiring safety practitioners.
- Duration
- 6 months
- Delivery
- Hybrid
- Category
- Safety and Health
The Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health prepares you for a career as a competent safety practitioner in Malaysia. The programme covers the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA 1994) and its 2022 amendments, hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control (HIRARC), incident investigation, occupational health, and safety management systems.
Delivered in a blended format, the qualification combines online live classes with practical workshops. Experienced practitioners may apply through the RPEL (APEL) pathway to have prior work experience recognised toward entry or credit.
Graduates are prepared for roles such as Safety and Health Officer support roles, HSE coordinator and compliance executive across construction, manufacturing, oil and gas, and services sectors.
Modules
- 1
OSH Legislation and Compliance
OSHA 1994, 2022 amendments, regulations and codes of practice.
- 2
Hazard Identification and Risk Management
HIRARC methodology, workplace inspections and audit basics.
- 3
Occupational Health and Hygiene
Health surveillance, chemical management and ergonomics.
- 4
Incident Investigation and Reporting
Root cause analysis, NADOPOD reporting and corrective action.
- 5
Safety Management Systems
ISO 45001 fundamentals and safety culture programmes.
The certificate you'll receive
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MSDI
Malaysia Strategic Development Institute
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- Serial number
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- Issued by
- MSDI
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Entry requirements
- SPM with 3 credits including Bahasa Melayu and Mathematics, or
- Relevant certificate (MQF Level 3) in a related field, or
- APEL A access for candidates aged 21 and above with relevant work experience
Experienced but missing the paper requirements? Apply through RPEL (APEL A and APEL C).
HRD Corp claimable
Registered employers can claim this programme under SBL-Khas (course code 10001234). MSDI handles the grant application and claim paperwork for corporate cohorts.
Corporate training and claims handling