Health, Safety and Environmental Management

Module Description

This module delves into the management of health and safety on construction sites, as well as the management of waste generated during construction from the site manager’s point of view.

In Malta, these two issues have not only become socially sensitive but are now regulated by law. Construction site managers need to be fully aware of these requirements and must be able to manage situations that are likely to occur every day on any construction site.

This module will equip you with the knowledge to effectively manage health, safety and the environment in construction projects.

Entry Requirements

Candidates who apply for this module must possess the following:

• a qualification at MQF Level 4 (one A-level or equivalent in any subject);
• a pass in English Language and Mathematics at MQF Level 3 (O-Level or equivalent);
• 2 years of working experience related to the industry.

Target Audience

This course is targeted at:

• professionals within the construction industry and other individuals aspiring for professional and academic advancement in site management;
• mid-career break professionals looking for opportunities to return to or change their career.

Career Paths

The course is suitable for students who are new to the industry, as well as those who wish to obtain a Level 5 qualification and possibly pursue further academic pathways for experienced professionals in the field.  

The possible positions for which this programme aims to prepare you for include:   

• site manager 
• site management executive 
• site health and safety officer 
• site project manager 
• site project assistant 
• site supervisor 

How you’ll be assessed

The course comprises:

• Evening classes for part-time courses.
• Classes held throughout the day for full-time courses.
• Guided learning, presentations, comprising synchronous online discussions, tutorials and/or videos.
• Self-study hours comprising research, reading and assignment work.

Assessment

Assessment is carried out via two mandatory components:

• Assessment 1
• Assessment 2

The programme includes different forms of assessment which allow for and promote students’ critical engagement. The formative and summative assessment tasks may include an in-class assignment and/or a home-based written assignment using diverse assessment tools which may take the form of online and in-class discussions, examinations, case studies, reports, proposals, essays, and presentations, etc., as applicable to the diverse modules.