Professional Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety Management

Professional Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety Management

The Professional Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety Management
is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and practical skills required to create,
maintain, and promote safe and healthy workplaces across various industries. The programme
provides a comprehensive understanding of occupational health and safety principles, workplace
risk management, legal compliance, and modern safety management practices.

Whether you are working in mining, construction, manufacturing, oil & gas, healthcare,
or any other sector, this programme prepares you to identify workplace hazards, implement
effective control measures, and build a strong culture of safety within your organization.

What You Will Learn

• Occupational Health & Safety Principles


• Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment


• Safety Management Systems


• Fire Safety & Emergency Response


• Environmental Management


• Ghana Occupational Health & Safety Laws and Regulations


• Digital Occupational Health & Safety Tools


• Professional Reporting & Documentation

Programme Features

• Institution: University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa Campus


• Certificate: Professional Certificate


• Delivery Mode: 100% Online


• Course Fee: GHS 6,500

Who Should Enrol?

• Safety Officers


• Mining Professionals


• Engineers


• Construction Professionals


• Environmental Officers


• Supervisors and Team Leaders


• Operations Managers


• Human Resource Professionals


• Quality Assurance Personnel


• Graduates seeking careers in Occupational Health & Safety


• Anyone interested in workplace health and safety management

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this programme will be well-positioned for roles such as:

• Occupational Health & Safety Officer


• HSE Coordinator


• Safety Supervisor


• Risk Management Officer


• Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Officer


• Compliance Officer


• Safety Consultant

Why Choose This Programme?

• Industry-relevant curriculum aligned with current workplace safety practices.


• Practical knowledge that can be applied immediately in the workplace.


• Flexible 100% online learning.


• Delivered under the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa Campus.


• Suitable for both working professionals and recent graduates.

Certification

Participants who successfully complete all course requirements will receive a
Professional Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety Management,
demonstrating their competence in occupational health, workplace safety, hazard management,
and regulatory compliance.