Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health

Step into a rewarding and essential field with SEGi’s Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health—a comprehensive programme designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to ensure safe, healthy, and compliant workplaces. Over three dynamic years, you’ll explore key areas such as workplace hazard identification, risk management, accident investigation, occupational hygiene, environmental protection, and industrial safety practices.

Learning is brought to life through hands-on training, real-world case studies, and site visits—ensuring you’re ready to apply theory in practical settings. You’ll also develop strong communication and team leadership abilities, as you study regulatory frameworks, safety audits, and emergency response planning. Our supportive faculty and collaborative classroom environment are all dedicated to helping you succeed.

Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared for roles such as Safety Officer, Risk Manager, Occupational Health Practitioner, or Environment & Safety Coordinator across industries like manufacturing, construction, oil & gas, and more. SEGi’s Diploma is fully accredited and recognised by Malaysia’s Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), ensuring your qualification is respected and valuable nationwide.

Programme Modules

Year 1

• General Language Training 

• Applied Digital Skills 

• Professional Development 

• Industrial Chemistry

• Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 / Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban

• General Language Training 

• Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health 

• Ergonomics & Human Factors in Safety

• Applied Physics

• Anatomy and Physiology

• Industrial & Organisational Psychology

• OSH Programme, Training and Promotion

• Elementary Statistics

• Fire Prevention & Management Skills

• Growth Mindset

Year 2

• OSH Legislation

• First Aid

• Co-Curriculum: Sustainability Thinking

• OSH Risk Management

• OSH Surveillance and Monitoring

• Behavioural Based Safety

• Organisational Leadership

• Investigation of Incidents

• Emergency Response and Planning

• OSH Management System

• Machinery & Equipment Safety

• Hazardous Substance

• OSH Communication

Year 3

• Industrial Hygiene

• Integrity and Anti-Corruption

• Industrial Training 1

• Industrial Training 2

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.