Advanced Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health (ACOSH)
A professionally oriented programme providing foundational knowledge and practical awareness of occupational health, hazard identification, and workplace safety practices.
Programme Overview
The Advanced Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health (ACOSH) is designed for individuals seeking practical knowledge in occupational health and workplace safety. This entry-level professional certificate responds to the growing need for safety awareness across industrial, commercial, construction, and public sectors.
The programme adopts an applied, learner-centred approach focusing on developing the ability to identify workplace hazards, conduct risk assessments, apply preventive measures, and promote a proactive safety culture without the stress of final written examinations.
What You Will Learn
Module Overview
The 3-month curriculum comprises 8 core modules totaling 48 lecture hours, focusing entirely on practical, assignment-based evaluation.
Focuses on Introduction to OSH, Importance and objectives of OSH, Principles of accident prevention, Safety culture and safety management systems, Roles and responsibilities of employers and employees.
Focuses on Safety & Health Law, Employer legal responsibilities, Employee rights and obligations, Regulatory requirements and workplace compliance.
Focuses on Risk Assessment, Hazard identification techniques, Risk evaluation and control measures, Hierarchy of controls, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Focuses on Occupational Hygiene, Chemical Safety, Biological Hazards, Occupational Diseases, Occupational Stress, Exposure monitoring and control.
Focuses on Accident Investigation, Incident reporting procedures, Machinery and Plant Safety, Equipment Demonstration, Electrical Safety.
Focuses on Fire Safety, Fire prevention methods, Emergency preparedness, First Aid fundamentals, Workplace evacuation procedures.
Focuses on Construction Safety, Food Safety, Sector-specific hazards, Practical workplace applications.
Focuses on Ergonomics principles, Workplace design, Manual handling, Human performance and wellbeing.