Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health

Course ID
(R/1022/4/0048)(03/30)(MQA/FA12197)
Campus
SEGi College Sarawak
Level of Study
Diploma
Awarding Institution
SEGi College

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.

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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 or 1 science
Related SKM Level 3
Certificate related to Health Sciences with minimum CGPA 2.50
MQA-APEL T4

Programme structure and modules

Year 1

Introduction to Occupational Safety
Introduction to Occupational Health
Industrial Chemistry
OSH Program, Training and Promotion
Ergonomics & Human Factors in Safety
Applied Physics
Anatomy and Physiology
OSH Legislation
Elementary Statistics
Fire Prevention & Management Skills

Year 2

Industrial & Organisational Psychology
OSH Standards and Guidelines
First Aid
OSH Risk Management
OSH Surveillance and Monitoring
Behavioural Based Safety
Hazardous Substance
Emergency Response and Planning
OSH Management System
Machinery & Equipment Safety
OSH Communication

Year 3

Organisational Leadership / Accident Investigation
Industrial Hygiene
Industrial Training 1
Industrial Training 2

MPU

Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 / Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
Growth Mindset
Co-Curriculum: Sustainability Thinking
Integrity and Anti-Corruption

Financial Aid / Funding

PTPTN
EPF
HRDF
SEGi Monthly Installment
Low Initial Payment
B40 & RURAL OUTREACH SCHEME (BRO)

– Pay nothing until you’ve graduated! Monthly Allowance, Accommodation & Up-front cash subsidy available

EduFlex

– Designed for adult learners, enjoy education loans with interest as low as 4%!

Information on Accreditation

Career opportunities

Graduates with a 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

Full Time Mode Intakes
13/1/2026 12/5/2026 15/9/2026 
Orientation Dates
12/1/2026 11/5/2026 14/9/2026
  Weekend Mode Intakes
17/1/2026 16/5/2026 20/9/2026
Orientation Dates
17/1/2026 16/5/2026 20/9/2026