WSQ Specialist Diploma in WSH

Course details

This course would enable the learners to gain the skills and knowledge in recognising, assessing, evaluating, control and manage WSH risks and implement WSH management systems at the workplace. It would also enable the learners to attain the qualification necessary for certification as WSH Officer under the WSH Act.

Who should Attend this course?

It is particularly relevant to those who would like to attain the qualification of Specialist Diploma in WSH, which is part of the certification requirements for registration as WSH Officer under the WSH Act.

Course Outline

Core Modules

Establish and Review WSH Policy and Objectives

• Develop WSH policy
• Implement WSH policy
• Review WSH policy and objectives

Advise on WSH Legal Compliance Measures Issues

• Inform stakeholders about WSH legal & other requirements in Singapore
• Provide advice to stakeholders on compliance with WSH legal and other requirements
• Keep stakeholders updated on new or amended legal and other requirements to maintain compliance

Establish and Review Emergency Preparedness and Response Plans

• Develop organisational emergency preparedness and response plan
• Implement organisational emergency preparedness and response plan
• Maintain emergency preparedness and response plans

Establish Measurement and Monitoring of WSH Performance

• Establish parameters for WSH performance measurements
• Develop and implement WSH inspection programme for workplace conditions and practices
• Advise stakeholders on WSH hazard sampling

Design and Implement Behavioural Safety Programme

• Develop Behavioural Safety Programme
• Implement Behavioural Safety Programme
• Maintain Behavioural Safety Programme

Identify WSH Hazards and Assess WSH Risks

• Identify WSH hazards
• Assess WSH risks
• Identify costs associated with WSH risks

Control WSH Risks

• Establish control requirements
• Recommend reasonably practicable control measures
• Implement and review risk control measures

Establish and Manage WSH Incident Investigation & Analysis Process

• Develop WSH incident investigation and analysis processes
• Implement WSH incident investigation and analysis processes
• Review WSH incident investigation and analysis processes

Manage WSH Internal Audit System

• Develop internal WSH audit system
• Conduct internal WSH audit
• Review and follow up on audit findings

Lead Workplace Communication & Engagement

• Lead workplace communications
• Develop a work team
• Lead workplace negotiations

Electives (3 electives are required. The electives are specified in the schedule for each class. Please check before registration)

Group 1

Solve Problem & Make Decisions at Managerial Level

• Anticipate and identify problems
• Generate and evaluate alternative solutions to a problem
• Make a decision and take responsibility for it

Support the Establishment of a Framework for Initiative and Enterprise

• Initiate Action for Continuous Improvement
• Practise Innovative and Enterprising Behaviours
• Identify, Evaluate and Manage Risk in the Workplace

Group 2

Manage WSH Risks in Manufacturing Industry

• Identify WSH hazards and control risks in the Manufacturing processes
• Identify WSH hazards and control risks in supporting processes of Manufacturing industry
• Control fire risks in Manufacturing industry

Group 3

Manage WSH Risks in Construction Industry

• Manage compliance issues in construction industries
• Control and manage WSH risks in construction industries

Group 4

Manage WSH Risks in Marine Industry

• Manage compliance issues in marine industries
• Control and manage WSH risks in marine industries

How will I be assessed?

• Theory – Written and Oral Questioning, Submission of Work Assignments
• Practical - Role-play, demonstration & case study
• Assessment - Participant's assessment will be conducted throughout the course

Will I recieve a certificate of completion?

Participants will recieve a full certificate (Specialist Diploma in WSH) and a transcript after completion of all modules

Graduates of the course may apply to the University of Newcastle’s Bachelor of Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (BenvOHS) delivered at PSB Academy, and enjoy a possible exemption of four modules, subjected to approval and other academic requirements.

Requirements

• A recognized Technology/ Science-related diploma/ Engineering degree;
• At least 2 years of WSH relevant working experien

OR

• Possess ES Workplace Literacy Level 6 or GCE 'O' Level English grade C6; AND
• Possess ES Workplace Numeracy Level 6 or GCE 'O' Level Maths grade C6, or Mathematics bridging course; AND
• Possess GCE 'O' Level Science (Physics) grade C6, or Physics bridging course; AND
• Possess WSH skills and knowledge equivalent to that of Advanced Certificate in WSH; AND
• At least 2 years of post-qualification working experience as WSH supervisor, coordinator or similar occupational role