Profile
This subject aims to equip students with the basic knowledge and skills to:
Recognize the various occupational health and diseases and understand the control of hazards.
Understand the legislation in occupational safety and health at the workplace and its implications.
What You'll Learn
This subject covers issues concerning occupational health. Various terms (Permissible Exposure Limit, Lethal Dose 50, Permissible Exposure Time, etc.) that are commonly used in occupational health and diseases will be covered to facilitate hazards recognition, evaluation and controls. Topics taught include heat stress, noise, ventilation, ergonomics and industrial lighting. Important legislations governing workplace safety as well as their avenue for grievance in the event of injuries will also be covered.
Minimum Entry Requirement
O' Levels at least 3 'O' Level passes and 1 year of relevant working experience OR
Higher Nitec GPA ≥ 2.0 OR GPA ≥ 1.5 and 1 year of relevant working experience OR
Nitec GPA ≥ 3.5 OR GPA ≥ 3.0 and 1 year of relevant working experience OR
Higher Nitec in Technology/Services GPA ≥ 2.0 and 1 year of relevant working experience OR
Nitec in Technology/Services GPA ≥ 3.5 and 1 year of relevant working experience OR
WSQ Qualification Relevant WSQ Qualification with 1 year of relevant working experience and WSQ Workplace Literacy Statement of Attainment (SOA)(Level 6) AND Workplace Numeracy Statement of Attainment (SOA)(Level 6)
Without relevant academic qualifications at least 2 years of relevant working experience