Mode of Study
Part-time
Medium of Instruction
Lectures will be conducted in Cantonese supplemented with English terminology as appropriate.
Course materials and assessment are in English.
Duration
PDPOHS – 169 hours / 12
months (A total of 6
courses)*
PPDOHS - 338 hours / 20
months (A total of 10
courses), direct entry (159
hours)
* For the details please refer to "Admission Requirements"
Total No. of Classes
10-13 classes per course
No. of Classes per week
2 classes per week
Fee
PDPOHS : $23,000
PPDOHS : $37,000 (Direct Entry: $18,500)
(For the details please refer to "Programme Structure and Fee")
Course Commencement
Application Deadline
1 week before commencement
Qualifications Framework
[PDPOHS]
QF Level: Level 4
QF Number:21/001030/L4
Valid Period:1/9/2021 - On-going
[PPDOHS]
QF Level: Level 5
QF Number:21/001048/L5
Valid Period:1/9/2021 - On-going
Enquiries
The “Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance and Regulations” enacted in 1997 emphasizes the share of responsibilities between employers and employees in achieving occupational health and safety in the workplace. The Professional Diploma programme (PPDOHS) aims to develop professional knowledge in occupational health and safety related to daily working environments. The Diploma programme (PDPOHS) is an intermediate award particularly designed for those who are interested in knowing more about the field of occupational health and safety.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of PDPOHS Diploma in OHS, students should be able to :
Identify general health and safety problems within their workplace;
Evaluate the degree of complexity of health and safety problems;
Formulate abatement programmes to tackle health and safety problems;
Assist senior management in the establishment of a health and safety policy; and
Design, implement and evaluate a health and safety management system.
Upon completion of PPDOHS Professional Diploma in OHS, in addition to the outcomes above, students should be able to :
Develop professional knowledge and maintain competence in occupational health and safety related to daily working environments; and
Enhance their personal and professional development in Occupational Health and Safety.
Programme Features
The first and largest OHS diploma programme in Hong Kong;
Graduates of PPDOHS Professional Diploma in OHS and PDPOHS Diploma in OHS with relevant working experience are eligible to apply for registration as a “Registered Safety Officer” in Hong Kong;
Graduates of PPDOHS Professional Diploma in OHS are eligible to apply for Technical Member (TechIOSH) or Associate Member (AIOSH) of IOSH, UK;
Individual courses are also suitable for experienced staff for satisfying the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements under the Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Safety Officers and Safety Supervisors) Regulations.
Target Audience
Those who have responsibilities to implement occupational health and safety in an organization, or have personal interest in occupational health and safety;
Those who are interested in obtaining the “Registered Safety Officer” status and further study opportunities in occupational health and safety;
Those Registered Safety Officers who need to meet the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements.
Professional Recognition
RSO : Upon completion of the programmes, graduates with relevant working experience are eligible to apply for registration as Registered Safety Officers (RSO) in Hong Kong.
TechIOSH : PPDOHS Professional Diploma in OHS graduates with at least 5 years of health and safety experience are eligible to apply for the membership of TechIOSH, UK*.
AIOSH : PPDOHS Professional Diploma in OHS graduates are eligible to apply for the membership of AIOSH, UK*.
Student Member of IOSH: PPDOHS Professional Diploma in OHS and PDPOHS Diploma in OHS students are eligible to apply for Student Member of IOSH*.
CNE : Graduates will be awarded up to 90 CNE points under the Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) system of the Hong Kong Nursing Council.
CPD: Individual courses are suitable for experienced individuals in satisfaction of CPD requirements under the Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Safety Officers and Safety Supervisors) Regulations.
* IOSH is a leading European body for health and safety professionals with more than 40,000 members worldwide, including more than 13,000 Chartered Safety and Health Practitioners. The Institution was founded in 1945 and received Royal Chartered Status in 2003. The professional qualifications of the IOSH members are recognized worldwide.
Study Path
Graduates of PPDOHS Professional Diploma in OHS / PDPOHS Diploma in OHS may proceed to study PUGOSH BSc (Hons) in Occupational Safety and Health Management (top-up) programme offered by Middlesex University UK (with exemption from English language requirement).
For details please click here.
Graduates of PPDOHS Professional Diploma in OHS/PDPOHS Diploma in OHS may proceed to study PPCSAFE Professional Certificate in Safety Auditing.
Lecturers
Highly qualified and well experienced professionals.
Admission Requirements
Applicants are normally required to meet either one of the following requirements:
Level 2 in 5 HKDSE subjects, (including English Language and Chinese Language); or
Satisfactory completion of Diploma Yi Jin; or
Satisfactory completion of a QF Level 3 Diploma or an equivalent programme, for example, Diploma of Foundation Studies awarded by Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (IVE), or by a post-secondary institution in Hong Kong; or
by a post-secondary institution in Hong Kong; or
Other acceptable equivalent qualifications (including non-local qualifications obtained in or outside HK, or other qualifications/experience deemed to be equivalent) or
Mature applicants aged 21 or
above with 3 years of
relevant working experience.
Direct Entry for PPDOHS Professional Diploma in OHS : Holders of a QF Level 4 recognized Diplomas in Occupational Health and Safety by Labour Department which fulfilled the Academic Qualifications required for the Registration as Safety Officers (RSO) under the Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Safety Officers and Safety Supervisors) Regulations of the Factories and Industrial Undertakings Ordinance are eligible for direct admission to PPDOHS Professional Diploma in OHS with a block exemption of 5 courses.
Programme Structure
|
Course Code & Course Title |
Lecture
Hours |
Exam
Hours |
PDPOHS |
PPDOHS |
Direct
Entry of
PPDOHS* |
|
OSH5001EP
Introduction
to
Occupational
Health
and
Safety* |
30 |
2 |
ü |
ü |
Exempted |
|
OSH5002EP
Legislative
Context
in
Occupational
Health
and
Safety* |
39 |
2 |
ü |
ü |
Exempted |
|
OSH5003EP
Health
and
Safety
Management* |
30 |
2 |
ü |
ü |
Exempted |
|
OSH5004EP
Hazard
Identification
and Risk
Management* |
30 |
2 |
ü |
ü |
ü |
|
OSH5006EP
Engineering,
Construction
and
Contractor
Safety* |
30 |
2 |
ü |
ü |
Exempted |
|
OSH5011EP
Accident
Theories
and
Accident
Investigations* |
30 |
2 |
ü |
ü |
Exempted |
|
OSH5005EP
Audit
and
Inspection |
30 |
2 |
- |
ü |
ü |
|
OSH5008EP
Ergonomics
and
Office
Health
and
Safety |
30 |
2 |
- |
ü |
ü |
|
OSH5010EP
Road
Transport
Safety
Management |
30 |
2 |
- |
ü |
ü |
|
OSH5013EP
Occupational
Health,
Hygiene
and
System
Safety |
39 |
2 |
- |
ü |
ü |
|
Total |
318 |
20 |
- |
- |
- |
* Completion of these courses will lead to the intermediate award 'Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety'.
Tuition Fee
PDPOHS : $23,000
PPDOHS : $37,000 (*Direct Entry: $18,500)
*Direct Entry of PPDOHS: Holders of a QF Level 4 recognized Diplomas in Occupational Health and Safety by Labour Department which fulfilled the Academic Qualifications required for the Registration as Safety Officers (RSO) under the Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Safety Officers and Safety Supervisors) Regulations of the Factories and Industrial Undertakings Ordinance.
2025 Mar Intake (PDPOHS):
|
Course
Code and
Title |
2025/Mar |
|
OSH5001EP |
Start:
17 Mar
2025
(Mon) |
|
OSH5002EP
|
Start:
19 Mar
2025
(Wed) |
|
OSH5003EP
|
Start:
15 Jul
2025
(Tue) |
|
OSH5004EP
|
Start:
17 Jul
2025
(Thu) |
|
OSH5006EP
|
Start:
13 Nov
2025
(Thu) |
|
OSH5011EP
|
Start:
12 Nov
2025
(Wed) |
|
Course
Code and
Title |
2025/Jul |
|
OSH5001EP |
Start:
14 Jul
2025
(Mon) |
|
OSH5002EP
|
Start:
16 Jul
2025
(Wed) |
|
OSH5003EP
|
Start:
11 Nov
2025
(Tue) |
|
OSH5004EP
|
Start:
21 Nov
2025
(Thu) |
|
OSH5006EP
|
Start:
13 Mar
2026
(Thu) |
|
OSH5011EP
|
Start:
12 Mar
2026
(Wed) |
Exam: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Teaching Venue: HKMU-CITA (LAI KING Campus)
The lessons dates are subject to change.
Assessment
To obtain an award, students are required to pass both Continuous Assessment (in the form of assignments, case study and presentation, test etc.) and Examination in each course. The passing mark is 50%. Students are required to fulfill an attendance rate of 70%.
Exemption Policy
An applicant who has successfully completed a course of comparable content and standard at a recognized tertiary institution or through a professional examination, e.g. holder of ASO Certificate / CSO Certificate issued by Construction Industry Council Training Academy (CICTA) may be considered for exemption from taking “OSH 5001EP Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety”.
F.A.Q
|
Q |
Will I be eligible to obtain the Registered Safety Officer (RSO) qualification directly after completing the programme? |
|
A |
No. The programme is designed to meet the educational requirements for registration as Registered Safety Officer (RSO) of Labour Department. However, in order to get the qualification, graudates have to meet several requirements set by the Labour Department. You may visit https://www.labour.gov.hk/tc/osh/content14.htm (E: erquiry@labour.gov.hk T:1823) for more details. |
|
|
|
|
Q |
Will I be eligible to apply for membership of professional bodies upon completion of the programme? |
|
A |
Graduates of Professional Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety are eligible to apply for Technical member (Tech IOSH) or Associate Member (AIOSH) Please visit http://www.iosh.co.uk for more information. |
|
|
|
|
Q |
Can I get certain subjects exempted if I have studied similar subjects in my previous studies? |
|
A |
Yes. Exemption may be granted for individual courses if an applicant has successfully completed a course of comparable content and standard at a recognized tertiary institution or through a professional examination, e.g.: ASO Certificate / CSO Certificate issued by Construction Industry Council Training Academy (CICTA) may be considered for exemption from taking “OSH 5001EP Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety”. |
| Q | How to apply for registration as a Safety Officers? |
| A |
Please visit Labour Department website for details. |
This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund
This course / The mother course (Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety) of this module is recognized under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level 4)
This course / The mother course (Professional Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety) of this module is recognized under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level 5)
|
Course
Title |
CEF
Code |
|
INTRODUCTION
TO
OCCUPATIONAL
HEALTH
AND
SAFETY
(MODULE
FROM
PROFESSIONAL
DIPLOMA
IN
OCCUPATIONAL
HEALTH
AND
SAFETY) |
41Z12449 |
|
LEGISLATIVE
CONTEXT
IN
OCCUPATIONAL
HEALTH
AND
SAFETY
(MODULE
FROM
PROFESSIONAL
DIPLOMA
IN
OCCUPATIONAL
HEALTH
AND
SAFETY) |
41Z124505 |
|
HEALTH
AND
SAFETY
MANAGEMENT
(MODULE
FROM
PROFESSIONAL
DIPLOMA
IN
OCCUPATIONAL
HEALTH
AND
SAFETY) |
41Z124513 |
|
HAZARD
IDENTIFICATION
AND
RISK
MANAGEMENT
(MODULE
FROM
PROFESSIONAL
DIPLOMA
IN
OCCUPATIONAL
HEALTH
AND
SAFETY) |
41Z124521 |
|
ENGINEERING,
CONSTRUCTION
AND
CONTRACTOR
SAFETY
(MODULE
FROM
PROFESSIONAL
DIPLOMA
IN
OCCUPATIONAL
HEALTH
AND
SAFETY) |
41Z124556 |
|
ACCIDENT
THEORIES
AND
ACCIDENT
INVESTIGATIONS
(MODULE
FROM
PROFESSIONAL
DIPLOMA
IN
OCCUPATIONAL
HEALTH
AND
SAFETY) |
41Z124548 |
|
AUDIT
AND
INSPECTION
(MODULE
FROM
PROFESSIONAL
DIPLOMA
IN
OCCUPATIONAL
HEALTH
AND
SAFETY) |
41Z12453A |
|
ERGONOMICS
AND
OFFICE
HEALTH
AND
SAFETY
(MODULE
FROM
PROFESSIONAL
DIPLOMA
IN
OCCUPATIONAL
HEALTH
AND
SAFETY) |
41Z124564 |
|
ROAD
TRANSPORT
SAFETY
MANAGEMENT
(MODULE
FROM
PROFESSIONAL
DIPLOMA
IN
OCCUPATIONAL
HEALTH
AND
SAFETY) |
41Z124602 |
|
OCCUPATIONAL
HEALTH,
HYGIENE
AND
SYSTEM
SAFETY
(MODULE
FROM
PROFESSIONAL
DIPLOMA
IN
OCCUPATIONAL
HEALTH
AND
SAFETY) |
41Z124572 |
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