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Introduction
The CPE Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety programme provides the basic knowledge and skills to enable competence in this field by covering the essential elements of Occupational Health and Safety management and practices. It is delivered through four individual courses each with a requirement of 30 contact hours. It is set within a framework of emerging “safety themes” in the context of the Caribbean region and emphasizes duty of care and precision and thoroughness in safety management. Students will be guided on how to develop procedures to control risks to safety and health while raising awareness and promoting good relationships to enhance health and safety within the organization.
Who is this programme for?
This programme is suitable for individuals who wish to enter into the field of occupational health and safety as well as individuals in this field who require formal training.
Programme Structure
The programme consists of four courses. These may be taken together for the completion of the Certificate or participants may be permitted to complete any course for the award of the Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Fundamentals
- OHS Tools and Techniques
- The Occupational Environment
- Managing Safety
When will the programme start?
Contact your nearest Open Campus Country Site on the start date for the programme.
Entry Requirements
Though there are no formal requirements, applicants are expected to possess basic oral and written communication skills. A working knowledge and/or experience in health and safety will be an advantage. Kindly contact an Open Campus Site location nearest to you for further information on the application process.
Assessment Structure
A model of continuous in-course assessment will be applied to all courses within this programme. Students will be assessed at different intervals over the duration of each course which may include written examinations. Assignments may also include but are not limited to: case-based activities, practical assignments, presentations and other projects.
Course of Study
This course establishes the importance of employing appropriate control strategies towards effective safety management. The Occupational Safety and Health manual document inclusive of policy, organization and arrangements is explored so that participants can grasp the essential element of planning and implementation to ensure effective safety and health management.
This course concentrates on human health risk and psychosocial concerns and explores these in context of sectoral safety. Industrial hygiene forms the basis of this course as well as the natural environment which is introduced as important to understanding of the work environment. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and quantify common occupational health hazards.
This course equips OHS students with the practical skills necessary to be effective and efficient in the workplace. Risk assessment is given priority at both qualitative and quantitative levels, with a distinct focus on the qualitative aspect as this is more likely to be used in the field. It also considers that risk assessment is not only mandated legally but also instructive to decision making. In addition, a brief introduction to emergency and evacuation planning is covered.
This is introductory course in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) provides an overview of the importance of establishing safety management systems and safe operations at work. It establishes the historical context of OHS in alignment with the various related legislations employed in the region.
