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Occupational Health and Safety

Overview

 Welcome to the Occupational Health and Safety Program at AIES. This structured program spans four progressive levels—Foundation Diploma, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, and Professional Diploma—each designed to build on the last. The curriculum explores key topics such as workplace safety principles, hazard recognition, risk management frameworks, and emergency preparedness. Students will examine practical tools and regulatory standards that contribute to safe and healthy work environments across various industries.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the Occupational Health and Safety Professional Diploma Program, students will be able to:

  • Understand Occupational Health and Safety Standards: Demonstrate familiarity with key workplace safety regulations and guidelines at national and international levels.
  • Identify and Assess Workplace Hazards: Recognize common workplace hazards and apply basic techniques to evaluate related risks.
  • Explore Risk Management Approaches: Examine strategies for minimizing risks and promoting accident prevention.
  • Design Basic Safety Education Materials: Develop and present safety-related information to raise awareness of workplace best practices.
  • Support Emergency Preparedness Efforts: Understand the principles of emergency planning and the importance of incident response protocols.

This program supports students in developing a practical understanding of workplace health and safety practices, emphasizing preventive strategies and regulatory awareness in a variety of organizational contexts.

Program Structure

The program is structured into four levels, each offering a carefully curated set of courses that progressively build on the knowledge and skills developed in the preceding level.

Foundation Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

Optional General Education - For Academic Support

Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

All courses in this level are mandatory and must be completed to progress to the next level.

Advanced Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

All courses in this level are mandatory and must be completed to progress to the next level.

Professional Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

All courses in this level are mandatory and must be completed to successfully complete the program.

Application of Skills

 Students who complete the Professional Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety gain applied knowledge in workplace hazard identification, safety documentation, regulatory awareness, and emergency planning. These skills may be applied in settings that support health and safety practices across various organizational environments.

Examples of settings where these skills may be applied include:

  • Workplace safety monitoring and compliance support
  • Risk assessment and documentation roles
  • Health and safety training coordination
  • Safety awareness and communication initiatives
  • Administrative roles within safety and compliance teams

Pathway to Continued Learning

Completion of the Professional Diploma provides access to AIES’s Mini Master’s programs, designed to support further study and focused exploration in occupational health and safety and related areas. Please note: This is a non-degree program.

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