Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety

About this program:

This program aims to equip trainees with the skills and knowledge needed to practice in the field of occupational health and safety by training them to identify and control hazards and respond to emergencies, with an emphasis on hands-on practical application linked to theory, studying the effects of chemical substances, and introducing the most significant hazards in industry and construction sites and the administrative systems available for occupational health and safety at the facility level, and earning Level 5 of the National Qualifications Framework.

Admission requirements:

• High-school certificate or higher (foreign certificates must be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs).
• Age 18 years or older.
• Valid residency permit (for non-Saudi applicants).

Program features:

• Expert trainers and certified practitioners.
• Flexible study schedules.
• A tablet or laptop provided to the student (depending on the specialization).
• Free access to the academy's facilities.
• A strong foundation toward advanced professional certifications.

Program outcomes:

• Knows the relevant local, regional and international regulations and legislation in occupational health and safety by reviewing them for application in areas related to their work.
• Classifies the hazards of chemical substances and biological agents appropriately to understand their potential effects.
• Designs awareness programs using suitable means to communicate their risks at the organization level.
• Determines the causes of accidents by reviewing and monitoring the environment, equipment, tools and technical reports to develop preventive measures.
• Verifies that workers are free of obvious symptoms of illness through observation to keep an injured worker from working.
• Knows the administrative systems for occupational health and safety by reviewing them to benefit from each system according to the facility's needs.
• Fights fires of various types using suitable tools and equipment to reduce losses in human and material resources.
• Monitors workplace safety by reviewing the governing systems and procedures to identify sources of internal workplace pollution and prepare a safe, pollution-free work environment.
• Knows the roles and responsibilities of the entities concerned with occupational health and safety locally, regionally and globally by reviewing the governing legislation to highlight each entity's role and define its responsibilities precisely.
• Implements emergency plans on sites using suitable methods and tools to define roles and responsibilities and how to handle them before, during and after accidents.
• Participates in evacuation and first-aid plans according to established procedures to help deliver emergency and evacuation services correctly and preserve the lives of the injured.
• Investigates various accidents according to the assigned competencies, responsibilities and tasks, using written procedures and trained specialists, to reach the causes of the accident and prevent recurrence.
• Prepares the work area correctly to suit the worker's capabilities to reduce the risk of performance- or strain-related injuries.
• Inspects work environments and workers through visits and close follow-up of reports to preserve the safety of the workplace and workers.
• Prepares workers and equipment at excavation sites and applies occupational health and safety procedures.

Career roles for graduates:

• Occupational Health & Safety Consultant
• Occupational Health & Safety Specialist
• Vice President for Occupational Health & Safety Affairs
• Occupational Health & Safety Technician
• Occupational Health & Safety Officer
• Assistant Occupational Health & Safety Inspector
• Occupational Health & Safety Inspector
• Practicing Occupational Health & Safety Technician
• Safety and Loss-Prevention Expert
• Assistant Occupational Health & Safety Officer