Course Description
The programme seeks to equip students with skills to effectively manage Safety, Health Environmental and Quality Assurance programmes in the corporate setup. It equips them with practical SHEQ skills as well as providing them with a rounding in the theoretical knowledge so as to give the students exposure to the contemporary safety, health environment & quality across the globe.
Programme Details
Duration: 12 Months / 1 year
Mode of Delivery: Blended Mode of learning, Self-Paced, Online and Face to Face learning, ODL
Accreditation: Registered and accredited with the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education
Tuition Fees
Certificate – 6 Months [Level 1]: US$60 per module (*6)
Diploma -12 Months [level 2]: US$60 per module (*6)
Total Tuition fee: US$720 [excluding registration, examination fees]
NB (Modular fee is inclusive of training materials, assessments, lessons etc.)
Programme Synopsis
DOHSM 111 Corporate Communication and Public Relations
This module was designed to equip students with the requisite knowledge and expertise in multilateral business and corporate communication in different spheres. It stipulates the key nuggets of business communication as well as the different methods of communication in business, with a major focus to loss control and security risk management.
DOHSM 112 Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety Management
The module was designed to introduce the students to the occupation, health, safety and environment fraternity. It encompasses policies, procedures, and practices aimed at ensuring the safety, health, and welfare of employees while minimizing workplace hazards. The primary goal of OHS management is to prevent work-related injuries, illnesses, and fatalities by identifying potential hazards, assessing risks, implementing control measures, and promoting a culture of safety.
DOHSM 113 Cyber & Information Technology Security
This module aims to provide key understanding in the fundamentals of IT security concepts, information security cybersecurity, cybercrimes, the Data Protection Act of Zimbabwe, and cyber intelligence management. It also focuses on clarifying how security professionals can enhance cybersecurity through their loss control programmes. Students will have an appreciation of theoretical foundations, have a working knowledge of basic networking and network security.
DOHSM 114 Environmental & Waste Management
This module focuses The module discusses the inevitability of waste generation from human activities and emphasizes the need for proper waste management to protect public health and the environment. It highlights how population growth, urbanization, and industrialization contribute to increased waste production.
DOHSM 115 Industrial Safety and Loss Prevention
This module was designed to equip students with key understanding of the SHEQ management systems, industrial safety management, and also the importance of safety management in corporate profitability. It also incorporates deeper understanding of safety management as part of loss prevention.
DOHSM 116 Introduction to Research Methodology
This module was designed to elaborate the research process, problem identification, research design and methodology. It also covers the aspects of population, sampling procedures, data collection instruments as well as the presentation and analysis of research data. Identifying sources of literature and writing literature reviews.
DOHSM 121 The Practice of Occupational Safety
This module aims at delving deeper into The Practice of Occupational Safety module focuses on the fundamental principles and practices necessary to ensure a safe working environment. It emphasizes the importance of identifying, assessing, and controlling workplace hazards to prevent occupational injuries and illnesses.
DOHSM 122 Risk Management
The module aims to equip students with the hands-on understanding the process of identifying, analyzing, and responding to risk factors that can impact a business. It aims to control future outcomes proactively rather than reactively, thereby reducing the likelihood of risks occurring and minimizing their potential impacts.
DOHSM 123 Incident Investigation & Reporting
This module aims to provide key understanding on the systematic approach to investigating workplace incidents, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences. It emphasizes the importance of thorough documentation and effective communication throughout the investigation process.
DOHSM 124 Health and Safety Management Systems
This module was designed to equip students with the fundamental knowledge and expertise in detecting, preventing, accidents, hazards within different facets. (HSM) is a formal, systematic approach designed to manage health and safety risks within an organization. Its primary goal is to prevent incidents and create a culture of safety throughout the workplace.
DOHSM 125 Legal Frameworks in Occupational Health and Safety
This module aims to explain key facets of the legal framework for Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) is established primarily through legislation, regulations, and policies that aim to protect workers from workplace hazards.
DOHSM 126 Psychology
This module will cover issues like the course covers various psychological theories, key concepts, and phenomena associated with major units of study, including biological bases of behavior, cognition, development, learning, social psychology, personality, and mental and physical health.
DOHSM 127 Research Project
The research project forms an integral part of the Diploma in Occupation, Health and Safety Management programme and carries a total of 120 credits. This will enhance the student to have hands-on understanding of the facets of the corporate loss control, investigations, compliance, auditing and security and risk management. Students are guided by supervisors throughout the dissertation writing phase. Students are expected to research on real time problems and to effectively communicate their research findings. The dissertation is supervised by a member of the academic staff. The length of the dissertation should not exceed 25 000 words.
Why Choose Us?
- A renowned and experienced instructor with years of industry experience
- Customized training content tailored to your company’s needs
- Interactive training sessions that include real-world scenarios and case studies.
- Registered and accredited with the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education
- A partner of the Global Corporate Security Board
- Customer-Centric Security College of the Year 2024
