Introduction

The Department is offering PGD in Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) which provides the benefits to professionals who work for the federal, state or local government as well as for industries, factories and mines etc. EHS aims to prevent and reduce accidents, emergencies, and health issues at workplace, along with any other environmental damage that could result from work practices. The novelty of EHS program is that it will train the specialists as master trainers who can protect the well-being of public and also ensure the environmental regulations that meet the employees and workplace safety standards.

Eligibility Criteria

Students having minimum of 14 years of formal education with at least 2nd division as per university rules in any field from accredited Colleges, Universities, in Pakistan or abroad are eligible to apply for admission.

Selection Process

As per AIOU policy (Open)

Duration

01 years

Medium of Instruction

English

Teaching Methodology

ODL

ASSIGNMENTS

Each course includes two assignments, which are compulsory for successful completion of the whole program. Each assignment is of 100 marks and students obtaining 50 percent marks will be declared pass.

CLASSES

Online classes will be arranged through Leaning Management System (LMS)on AIOU AAghi Portal. This will cover all the lectures given by the allocated course coordinator /resource person. At least 70% attendance is compulsory for the students.

FINAL EXAMINATION

At the end of the semester there will be a final examination; all the students will be expected to take this examination in the examination halls at AIOUexamination centers especially established for this purpose.

  1. 7439 Foundation in Occupational Health & Safety  4 (3+1)
  2. 7440 Health and Safety Management System – I (Organizing, Planning &implementation) 4(3+1)
  3. 7441 Health and Safety Management System – II (Monitoring and Auditing) 4(3+1)
  4. 7442 Electrical and Fire Hazards3 (2+1)
  1. 7443 Physical and Psychological Hazards4(3+1)
  2. 7444 Equipment and Machine Related Musculoskeletal Hazards4(3+1)
  3. 7445 Chemical and Biological Health Hazards4(3+1)
  4. 7446 Waste Management (Environmental, Health & Safety Issues) 3 (3+0)
     

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Semesters

Offering Semester: Autumn

Collaborations

The Department designed the PGD in Environment, Health and Safety in collaboration with following institutions.

  • EDCONS Institute of Business & Technology (PVT) LTD, Islamabad
  • Zain Institute of Training and Consultancy in Occupational Safety Health & Environment, Islamabad.

About

The Allama Iqbal Open University was established in May, 1974, with the main objectives of providing educational opportunities to masses and to those who cannot leave their homes and jobs. During all these past years, the University has more than fulfilled this promise.