Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety Course at Boitekanelo College

What is Occupational Health and Safety?

Occupational safety and health, also commonly referred to as occupational health and safety, occupational health, or occupational safety, is a multidisciplinary field concerned with the safety, health, and welfare of people at work.

Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety

The basic principles of Occupational Health and Safety are to ensure that the workplace is safe for the employee. Occupational Health is the specialised practice in public health, specifically in the work place. The programme aims to promote health and prevent or treat work-related diseases, injuries and impairments arising from the workplace.

Admission Requirements

BGCSE or equivalent with a minimum of 30 points with at least D/E in Mathematics, English and DD/EE in Science Double Award.

OR 2 years relevant, current health work experience or a recommendation letter.

Modules

Year 1

Introduction to Health Sciences
Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety
Disability and Injury Prevention
Basic Computer Skills
Occupational Diseases,
Principles of Occupational Health and Safety Manage
Industrial Attachment

Employment Opportunities

Mining
Textile
Manufacturing
Construction

Corporate sectors
Tourism and conversation
Government ministries