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Programme Code: CP0106

Professional Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health
職業安全及健康專業文憑 CEF course code
25F02416-5

External Advisor:Mr. James Cheung, James Safety Consultants Ltd
Senior Programme Administrator:Ms. Carey Ho
Programme Administrator:Ms. Manyi Lee
Enquiries:3411 4369
Email:gpspdosh@hkbu.edu.hk

With the introduction of the 'Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance and Regulations', the need for training Safety Officers for workplaces has become more obvious than ever. The programme is designed to provide students with adequate qualification to register as Safety Officers with the Labour Department HKSAR and is suitable for all professionals, engineers, foremen and management staff of organizations.

Objectives

The programme offers a unique opportunity for learners to study Occupational Safety and Health in a systematic and interactive approach. It aims to provide students with an all-round education on the theory while offering them in-depth knowledge on the strategies to deal with practitioners at various levels, appreciation of science and engineering, occupational safety and health legislation, safety technology, safety management principles and applications, skills of inspection, accident investigation and training.

Professional Recognition

Registered Safety Officer

The programme has been recognized by the Labour Department HKSAR as a Scheduled Qualification for registration as Safety Officer under the Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Safety Officers and Safety Supervisors) Regulations. Graduates of this programme with relevant work experience are eligible to apply for registration as 'Registered Safety Officer' in Hong Kong.

Technician Member of IOSH (Tech IOSH)

Upon successful completion of this programme, students will meet the academic requirements for Tech IOSH.

Graduate Member of IOSH (Grad IOSH) & Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH)

With further completion of 3 IOSH accredited courses offered by the School, students will be eligible to apply for the membership of Grad IOSH and proceed to CMIOSH. For details about the IOSH accredited courses and the IOSH memberships, please visit the following websites:

Programme Structure

The programme consists of 6 courses totalling 180 hours. Students will be studying 2 courses in each term. The programme structure is summarized as follows:

TermCourse CodeCourse TitleHours
1.OSH1100Occupational Safety and Health Legislation 30
OSH1100

Occupational Safety and Health Legislation

The course covers an introduction of the legal system of Hong Kong , and in-depth details of the major occupational safety and health legislation and their subsidiary legislation. Upon completion of the course, students will have an understanding of the legislation and will be able to identify safety related offences in their workplaces.

Course Content :

  1. Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance;
  2. Occupational Safety and Health Regulation;
  3. Factories and Industrial Undertakings Ordinance;
  4. Factories and Industrial Undertakings Regulations; and
  5. Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Lifting Appliances and Lifting Gear) Regulations, etc.
OSH1200Occupational Safety I 30
OSH1200 & OSH1300

Occupational Safety I & Occupational Safety II

These two courses aim to equip students with the knowledge of common hazards and the relevant control measures. Students will learn in-depth knowledge of common safety problems, the legislation governing these safety problems and the relevant control measures for handling these problems. Upon completion of these courses, students will be able to identify the occupational hazards in their workplaces and to make recommendation to eliminate the hazards or reduce the risk.

Course Content :

  1. Working at height;
  2. Electricity;
  3. Fire;
  4. Confined space; and
  5. Lifting, etc.
2.OSH1300Occupational Safety II 30
OSH1200 & OSH1300

Occupational Safety I & Occupational Safety II

These two courses aim to equip students with the knowledge of common hazards and the relevant control measures. Students will learn in-depth knowledge of common safety problems, the legislation governing these safety problems and the relevant control measures for handling these problems. Upon completion of these courses, students will be able to identify the occupational hazards in their workplaces and to make recommendation to eliminate the hazards or reduce the risk.

Course Content :

  1. Working at height;
  2. Electricity;
  3. Fire;
  4. Confined space; and
  5. Lifting, etc.
OSH1400Safety Management30
OSH1400

Safety Management

The course aims at providing students an understanding of the principles of safety management, the legal framework governing the safety management system of workplaces and the common occupational safety management systems adopted in Hong Kong . The safety management system as stipulated in the Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Safety Management) Regulation will be discussed in detail. Upon completion of this course, students will have a general understanding of the principles of safety management and will be able to assist the proprietor to implement the safety management system in their workplaces.

Course Content :

  1. Legal framework on safety and health management system;
  2. Principles of safety management;
  3. Concept of risk management;
  4. Occupational safety and health management systems; and
  5. Key elements in a safety management system, etc.
3.OSH1500Occupational Health30
OSH1500

Occupational Health

The course aims at providing students with the knowledge of occupational health and hygiene. It covers physical, chemical and biological hazards, general knowledge in occupational diseases, basic occupational health control measures, and the use of personal protective equipment, etc. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to identify the common occupational health hazards in their workplaces, and to design control measures to eliminate the hazards or reduce the risk.

Course Content :

  1. Occupational health services in Hong Kong;
  2. Occupational diseases;
  3. Physical hazard;
  4. Chemical hazard; and
  5. Biology hazard, etc.
OSH1600Practical Knowledge for Safety Officer30
OSH1600

Practical Knowledge for Safety Officer

The course aims at providing students with the necessary knowledge and skills to discharge their duties as a Safety Officer. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to conduct safety inspection of their workplaces, investigate occupational accidents, and organize and conduct safety training.

Course Content :

  1. Safety inspection technique and reporting;
  2. Accident investigation and reporting;
  3. Safety training;
  4. Court attendance; and
  5. Safety audit, etc.
180

Medium of Instruction

The programme will be delivered in Cantonese supplemented with English while the learning material and examination will be in English.

Duration and Mode of Study

9 months part-time

Teaching and Learning

The programme is conducted through face-to-face teaching by a team of well-qualified and experienced practicing professionals from the industries. Interactive activities such as focused discussion, sharing session and site visit are very much emphasized for effective learning in this programme. Comprehensive learning material will be provided to students in each course to enhance effective learning. Besides, students are also provided with access to the SCE Resource Library.

Attendance Requirement

An attendance of 75% is required for each course.

Assessment Method

Students are required to sit for a written examination at the end of each course.

Award

Students who have obtained a passing grade and satisfied the attendance requirement in each course will be awarded the Professional Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health issued by the School of Continuing Education , Hong Kong Baptist University.

Fees

Application Fee: HK$120
Tuition Fee: $18,000 to be paid in three equal instalments.

Programme Commencement

July 2012

Course Schedule and Venue

Classes will be held on Monday and Wednesday (for July 2012 Intake), from 6:45 pm to 9:45 pm, at Hong Kong Baptist University Kowloon Tong campus.

Minimum Entry Requirements

  1. A Certificate in science related discipline or equivalent; OR
  2. Completion of Form 7; OR
  3. Aged 23 or above, preferably with 5 years' relevant work experience.

Continuing Education Fund

This programme has been included in the list of reimbursable courses for Continuing Education Fund (CEF) purposes. The CEF course code of this programme is 25F02416-5. Eligible applicant will be reimbursed 80% of the paid tuition fee, up to a maximum sum of $10,000 (http://www.sfaa.gov.hk/cef).

PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH is recognized under the QF
QF Level: 4 QR Registration no.: 07/000891/4 Registration Validity Period: 05/05/2008 to 31/12/2015
The above information is for reference only. The School reserves the right to make alterations without prior notice.
Students are advised to follow the requirements listed in the course information distributed on admission.
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