This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. This course (Professional Certificate in Safety Auditing) is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level 4).
Mode of Study
Part-time
Medium of Instruction
Cantonese supplemented with English terminology as appropriate.
Course materials and assessment are in English.
Total No. of Classes
35 classes & 1 day on-site visit
No. of Classes per week
2 classes per week
[Every Wed and Fri]
Normal duration for completion of programme
1 year
Fee
$13,100
Course Commencement
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Application Deadline
1 week before commencement
Enquiries
The programme is organized by LiPACE and Industrial Technology Consultants Limited (ITC) to meet the training requirement for occupational health and safety practitioners who want to register as a Registered Safety Auditor under the Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Safety Management) Regulation.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the programme, students should be able to :
Understand the legal requirements under relevant regulations on managing health and safety, safety audit and safety review;
Plan and conduct safety audit to assess the adequacy of a safety management system;
Describe the ways to develop, implement and maintain a successful safety management system;
Prepare a report to the senior management of an organization on the effectiveness of its safety management system and make recommendations for improvement;
Appraise a number of commonly used safety audit systems;
Develop a safety audit system for in-house use; and
Meet the academic requirement for registration as Registered Safety Auditors.
Programme Features
1-day on-site safety audit demonstration will be provided;
A comprehensive safety auditing programme designed to meet the educational requirements for registration as Registered Safety Auditors by the Labour Department;
Taught by experts and experienced practitioners who have a wide exposure to factories, construction sites, catering and cargo handling, offices, and other workplaces.
Target Audience
Students who have completed LiPACE's “Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety”, or equivalent. It is also suitable for those who are interested in obtaining the “Registered Safety Auditor” status.
Lecturers
Highly qualified and well experienced professionals.
Admission Qualifications
Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent; or
Professional qualifications in occupational health and safety, such as Registered Safety Officers; or
Applicants with substantial relevant working experience may also be considered.
| Course Code & Title | Lecture Hours | Exam Hours | Tuition Fee (HKD) |
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OSH4005EP Professional Certificate in Safety Auditing |
112 | 3 | $13,100 |
Major Topics
| Topic | Hours |
| Modern Safety Management | 36 |
| Effective Safety Auditing | 36 |
| Project on Auditing (including 1-day on site demonstration and presentation) | 40 |
Assessment
Students are required to pass assessment of the audit report and examination with weighting of 50% and 50% respectively. The passing mark is 60. Students are required to fulfill an attendance rate of 75% for two topics "Modern Safety Management" and "Effective Safety Auditing", and an attendance rate of 75% for the topic "Project on Auditing" the programme.
Award
A “Professional Certificate in Safety Auditing” will be jointly issued by LiPACE and ITC to those who have successfully completed the whole programme.
Related Websites
Industrial Technology Consultant Limited
itchk.webs.com
Hong Kong Labour Department
www.labour.gov.hk
F.A.Q.
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Q |
Will I be eligible to obtain the Registered Safety Auditor qualification directly after completing the programme? |
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A |
No. The programme is designed to meet the educational requirements for registration as Registered Safety Auditors by the Labour Department. However, in order to get the qualification, graduates have to meet several requirements set by the Labour Department. You may visit http://www.labour.gov.hk for more details. |
