Occupational Health and Safety
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Will you get in?
You will need better than the minimum pass grades for this level. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at Public Nursing Training Colleges you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyOccupational Health and Safety focuses on protecting workers from hazards and promoting wellbeing in the workplace. This diploma programme at Public Nursing Training Colleges builds practical skills in risk assessment and safety management.
What an occupational health and safety programme covers
Programmes of this kind usually cover workplace hazard identification, risk assessment, accident prevention, and health and safety law. You will learn how to inspect workplaces, investigate incidents, and develop safety policies that keep employees safe. The field draws on science, psychology, and management, so you build a broad set of skills for protecting people at work.
How hard it is to get a place
Admission to this diploma is competitive. You will need three electives in Science or relevant disciplines, and your grades in those subjects will matter. Because places are limited, applicants with stronger results are more likely to be offered admission. Check your WASSCE results against the requirements to see if you qualify.
Where a diploma in occupational health and safety can take you
Graduates of occupational health and safety programmes typically work in industries like construction, mining, manufacturing, healthcare, and oil and gas. You could work as a safety officer in a company, help inspect workplaces for the government, or specialise in areas like industrial hygiene or fire safety. Many employers look for people who can help them reduce accidents and comply with safety regulations.
Entry requirements
Subject requirements
Three electives in Science or relevant disciplines.
SHS backgrounds accepted
Every SHS course of study may apply to this college.
Aggregate needed
Public Nursing Training Colleges publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
Where graduates work
- Safety Officer
- Health and Safety Inspector
- Industrial Hygienist
- Safety Consultant
- Risk Manager