Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health
(N/1022/4/0043)(07/29)(MQA/PA 17453)
- Full-time
- 2 years + 6 months training
- Part-time
- 4 years + 6 months training
The Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health program at LSBF equips students with the knowledge and skills to promote workplace safety and prevent occupational hazards. The comprehensive curriculum covers occupational health and safety regulations, risk assessment methodologies, emergency response procedures, and workplace management practices.
Taught by experienced faculty with expertise in occupational safety and health, the program combines theoretical learning with practical applications. Students develop practical solutions to workplace challenges and benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, including simulation labs and industry-standard equipment.
Full Time: 2 years + 6 months training
Part Time: 4 years + 6 months training
Intake: January, May & September
Programme Structure
Year 1
- General Language Training
- Chemistry
- Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety
- Applied Digital Skills
- Microbiology
- Philosophy and Current Issues / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1
- Physics
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Ergonomics and Human Factors in Safety
- Health Promotion and Education
- Occupational Toxicology
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A / Entrepreneurship Skills
- Fire Skills
- Organization Behaviour
- Occupational Safety and Health Legislation
Year 2
- Occupational Disease and Control
- Risk Identification and Control
- Industrial Hygiene
- Emergency Response and Planning
- OSH Management System
- Privatisation in Malaysia
- Machinery and Equipment Safety
- Hazardous Substance
- OSH Surveillance and Monitoring
- Organisational Leadership
- Investigation of Incidents
- Integrity and Anti-Corruption
- Industrial Training
Entry Requirements
SPM/O-Levels
Pass SPM or equivalent with a pass in English and any three credits in the following subjects:
- Mathematics and one Science subject (Biology/Physics/Chemistry/General Science)
- Any other one subject
STPM/A-Levels
A pass in STPM with at least Grade C (GP 2.0) in any subject
STAM
Pass STAM with at least Grade Maqbul (Pass)
Certificate
A Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in the relevant field with at least a CGPA of 2.00
SKM
Possess (SKM) Level 3/ (SVM) in the relevant field
(Note: Higher Education Providers (HEPs) need to conduct specific screening and provide guidance related to the field of the program for the students)
Others
Other relevant equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government
English Requirements
International Students
CEFR High B1
- IELTS: 5.0
- TOEFL iBT: 40
- Pearson (PTE): 47
- MUET: Band 3.5
No faculty data available.
Career Opportunities
- Safety Officer
- Health and Safety Advisor
- Environmental Health Officer
- Risk Manager
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
- Construction Safety Manager
- Industrial Hygienist
- Fire Safety Officer
- Safety Trainer
- Safety Compliance Officer
- Safety Officer
- Health and Safety Advisor
- Environmental Health Officer
- Risk Manager
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
- Construction Safety Manager
- Industrial Hygienist
- Fire Safety Officer
- Safety Trainer
- Safety Compliance Officer
