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Applied Science Discipline

Higher Diploma in Occupational Safety and Emergency Operations

Programme code AS114111

The following section presents the programme information offered in September 2024. Programme information for AY 2025/26 will be announced in early November 2024.
Curriculum
Semester 1:
  • Essential Chemistry & Applications
  • Safety Technology
  • Life Science for Occupational Safety and Health
  • Health Promotion & Safety Training
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
  • IT Essentials - Health and Life Sciences
  • Whole Person Development - MindShift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
Semester 2:
  • Ergonomics
  • Safety and Health Legislation
  • Workplace Safety I
  • Risk Assessment and Inspection
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
  • Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part A) 
Semester 3:
  • Statistics and Social Survey Techniques for Safety and Health
  • Computer Aided Drawing
  • Industrial Attachment
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
  • Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part B)
  • Enrichment Module B
Semester 4:
  • Fundamental of Occupational Hygiene
  • Workplace Safety II
  • Occupational Health & Toxicology
  • Safety and Health Management
  • Project
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
  • Enrichment Module A
Semester 5:
  • Quality & System Reliability
  • Occupational Hygiene Assessment
  • Risk Management & Modelling
  • Audit & Accident Investigation
  • Project
  • Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace