Sunday July 31, 2005
UKM offers programmes in safety management
STEPS taken to reduce problems in occupational safety and health are usually reactive, that is, they are taken following an accident.
Ideally, these steps should be taken proactively, before accidents happen.
To enhance awareness on the need to manage industrial safety, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia’s Pusat Kembangan Pendidikan (PKP UKM) or Centre for Educational Advancement is offering 17 programmes including Occupational Health and Industrial Safety Management. Other courses offered are Counselling, Applied Finance and Investment, Manufacturing Systems and Intellectual Property.
PKP UKM is committed to ensuring that the quality of programmes conducted is of equal standard to those run directly by the university.
To this end, entry requirements outlined by the faculties involved are strictly observed, and teaching and supervision standards as well as examination procedures are followed.
The postgraduate diploma in Industrial Safety Management, first offered by PKP UKM in 1995, aims to produce managers who have the knowledge and capability to manage safety and health issues at the workplace.
Classes are conducted on Sundays. Participants will only be conferred the diploma if they have a minimum 70% attendance and complete all required assessment.
To date, a total of 71 people have graduated from the programme, with at least 10 more expected to graduate this year.
Currently, there are 26 students in the 2004/2005 academic session. Many of those enrolled in the programme have an average of eight years’ working experience at managerial level.
Fees, inclusive of textbooks, is RM11,900 for programmes of one and a half years’ duration and may be paid on an instalment basis. Students may withdraw their money from the relevant EPF account.
Entry requirements are either a bachelor’s degree from UKM, or from any university recognised by the Senate of UKM, or a diploma from public institutes of higher learning or private institutes of higher learning accredited by the National Accreditation Board, plus at least five years’ working experience in the field of industrial safety or occupational health.
High achievers from this programme may be considered for credit exemptions and fee reduction when they sign up for UKM’s master’s degree in Industrial Safety Management.