Diploma Programme

Diploma in Occupational
Safety & Health

The 2.5-year Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health at DIT prepares students for careers in Malaysia's high-risk industrial sectors. Students gain expertise in industrial hygiene, risk assessment, emergency response, and occupational safety, enabling roles as safety officers, hygienists, and coordinators.

2.5 Years (Full Time) Intake: January, May & September
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Accreditation

Course Code: DOSH MQA: FA12184 MOHE: KPT(N862/4/0063) HRDF Claimable International ✓

Why Choose DIT?

  • ✓ Full scholarship & job placements from partner hospitals
  • ✓ MOHE & MQA accredited programmes
  • ✓ 30+ years affiliated with Damai Service Hospital
  • ✓ Practical placements at approved hospitals

Advantages of Studying at DIT

MOHE & MQA Accredited — All programmes approved by Ministry of Higher Education
PTPTN Loans — Financial assistance available for eligible Malaysian students
Hostel Accommodation — Established condominiums with full facilities nearby
Guaranteed Job Placements — Scholarship partnerships with partner hospitals
Qualified Faculty — Registered lecturers and clinical instructors
30+ Years of Excellence — Affiliated with the established Damai Service Hospital

Entry Requirements

Local Students

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or equivalent with THREE (3) Credits including: Mathematics AND ONE (1) science subject (Biology / Physics / Chemistry / General Science); AND any ONE (1) other subject
OR Possess Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) / Sijil Vokasional Malaysia (SVM) Level 3 in a relevant field
OR A Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in a relevant field with at least CGPA 2.00
OR Pass in Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) with at least Grade C (GP 2.0) in any subject
OR Pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with at least Grade Maqbul
OR Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government

International Students

Achieve a minimum Band 3 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) OR equivalent to Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR High B1)

About This Programme

The 2.5-year Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health at DIT prepares students for careers in Malaysia's high-risk industrial sectors. Students gain expertise in industrial hygiene, risk assessment, emergency response, and occupational safety, enabling roles as safety officers, hygienists, and coordinators.

Course Modules

1Semester 1

  • Chemistry
  • Emergency Response and Planning
  • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations
  • Occupational Safety
  • Occupational Health
  • Occupational Safety and Health Law

2Semester 2

  • Industrial Hygiene
  • Advanced Communicative English
  • Principles of Ergonomics
  • Physics

3Semester 3

  • Microbiology
  • Fire Prevention and Protection Systems
  • Hazard Identification and Risk Management
  • Islamic Studies / Moral Education
  • OSH Law II

4Semester 4

  • Accident Investigation
  • Prevention of Injuries and Diseases
  • OSH Management System
  • Basic Psychology
  • Community Service

5Semester 5

  • Research Methodology
  • Biostatistics
  • Pesticide Application
  • Legal Procedures
  • Civil Defence Institutional Team (PISPA)

6Semester 6

  • Management Philosophy
  • Environmental Management & Sustainability
  • Transportation & Road Safety
  • Waste Management
  • Construction Safety
  • Human Resource Management

8Semesters 7 & 8

  • Practicum I and II
  • Workplace Action Research Project

Career Prospects

Safety and Health Supervisor / ExecutiveSite Safety SupervisorIndustrial HygienistRisk Assessment Specialist

Future Education Pathways

→Diploma → Bachelor of OSH (Hons)
→Bachelor of Science in Industrial Hygiene
→Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Quality, Safety & Health

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