Workplace Safety & Health - Part of Modular Certificate in Site Management (DECS1)
About This Course
The module covers the relevant legislation and standards pertaining to workplace safety & health relating to civil and building works. Students will be taught to identify the various types of industry hazards and the means of protection against these hazards. Topics include design for safety, safety as integral part of work execution, risk management and control, safety management system, accident reporting and investigation, safe use of hand and power tools, safe handling of materials and machinery, electrical safety.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
The following GCE ‘O’ Level grades and with at least 1 year of relevant work experience:
1. English Language (Grade 1-7)
2. Mathematics (Grade 1-6)
3. Science (Grade 1-6)
- OR NITEC with GPA >= 3.5
- OR NITEC with GPA >= 3.0 and with at least 1 year of relevant work experience
- OR Higher NITEC with GPA >= 2.0
- OR Higher NITEC with GPA >= 1.5 and with at least 1 year of relevant work experience
- OR NITEC in Technology or Services with GPA >= 3.5 and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience
- OR Higher NITEC in Technology or Services with GPA >=2.0 and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience
- OR relevant Advanced WSQ Certifi cate (or higher) and Level 6 WSQ Workplace Literacy SOA and Workplace Numeracy SOA and with at least 1 yearof relevant working experience
- OR applicants with at least 2 years of relevant working experience may apply for the course