Duration
1 Year
Certificate
Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
The Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is a one-year full-time programme combining intensive coursework with a 12-week industrial attachment, providing students with foundational knowledge and practical workplace experience in occupational health and safety.
At a glance
Course Overview
The Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety programme is a one year full time course running over two semesters. The programme comprise of twenty eight (28) intensive lecture series and twelve (12) weeks of industrial attachment to relevant prospective workplaces in both public and private sector.
Level
Certificate
Admission
A minimum of 30 BGCSE points with at least grade D in Sciences and at least gra...
Career Opportunities
Where this programme can take you
Graduates can work in mining, construction, manufacturing and retail, supporting safe work practices at entry level, or progress into diploma-level study in occupational health and safety.
Safety Assistant
Supports safety officers with inspections, record keeping and compliance checks.
Health and Safety Representative
Promotes safe work practices and acts as a link between workers and management.
Workplace First Aider
Provides first aid and emergency response on site.
Safety Awareness Facilitator
Delivers toolbox talks and induction sessions on basic safe work practices.
Site Safety Monitor
Checks that workers use protective equipment and follow site safety rules.
Industry Placements
Learning connected to practice
Placement and workplace exposure details can be managed here as programme information is confirmed.
Applied learningExperience beyond the classroom
Workplace Exposure
Apply classroom learning in supervised practical contexts.
Professional Readiness
Build habits expected in healthcare environments.
Supportive Guidance
Receive guidance before, during and after practical learning.
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