Course Code: HFS371
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Synopsis

Students will be introduced to the tenets underlying risk assessment and management and are exposed to methods of assessing and managing risk at the workplace. In order to implement better risk management programmes, students are also taught decision-making processes and strategies and how these influence risk decisions. Social, economic, cultural and psychological factors affecting decision making will be discussed and applied to risk decision making. The implementation of OHS risk management at workplace requires the use of different type of tools and methodologies which will be discussed. Standards used to assess OHS risk management will be discussed. How risks assessed, communicated and controlled will also be covered.
Level: 3
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY REGULAR SEMESTER

Topics

  • Appraise concept of risk; Design risk management
  • Construct hazards identification and risk assessment
  • Distinguish risk perception; Formulate risk communication
  • Compose risk control measures (Planning); Implement risk control (Implementation)
  • Construct hazards identification and risk management in construction, marine and chemical industries
  • Construct hazards identification and risk management in manufacturing and service industries

Learning Outcome

  • Illustrate the concepts of risks and risk management.
  • Analyse risk perception and how this affects risk management.
  • Examine the purpose and aims of risk controls.
  • Propose methods for hazard identification and conduct risk assessments.
  • Design various safety control measures.
  • Apply hazard identification and risk management in various industries.
Part-time Programmes / CET Courses

Who Should Attend

Executive who requires knowledge on Human Factors.


Relevance of Course to employment/upskilling/reskilling

HFS371 develops competencies in risk assessment and management, including understanding risk concepts, analyzing risk perception, identifying hazards, conducting structured risk assessments, and designing effective safety control measures. These capabilities align with the SSG Workplace Safety & Health Skills Framework.


Admissions Prerequisites

  • Diploma or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

Please refer to Undergraduate CET Admission Eligibility Criteria for Undergraduate CET Modular Courses.

 

Schedule

WeekDayTimeTopic
2Thursday7pm - 10pmAppraise concept of risk; Design risk management
3Thursday7pm - 10pmConstruct hazards identification and risk assessment
4Thursday7pm - 10pmDistinguish risk perception; Formulate risk communication
7Thursday7pm - 10pmCompose risk control measures (Planning); Implement risk control (Implementation)
9Thursday7pm - 10pmConstruct hazards identification and risk management in construction, marine and chemical industries
10Thursday7pm - 10pmConstruct hazards identification and risk management in manufacturing and service industries

 

Assessments

The overall course grade is determined by

  • Assignments

 

Trainer Info

A/P Ivan Sin is a distinguished safety and emergency management expert with over 30 years of SCDF, industry and academic leadership. A Certified WSH Officer, Fire Safety Manager, Business Continuity and Crisis Management specialist, he brings deep expertise in chemical process safety, emergency preparedness, fire investigation and risk management to elevate organizational safety and resilience capabilities.

Mr Wong Kai Suan is a highly experienced Quality, Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability (QEHSS) professional with over 20 years of industry leadership. He has developed integrated management systems, achieving ISO certifications, leading risk assessments, and driving incident‑prevention initiatives. His expertise spans regulatory compliance, and sustainability programmes.

Mr Soon Boon Chew brings over 20 years of regional EHS leadership, specializing in safety‑culture transformation and behavioural risk management. As Principal Consultant at Culture Lab, he develops practical behavioural‑change tools and delivers safety programmes grounded in psychology, helping organizations strengthen hazard awareness, risk perception, and decision‑making.


Course Completion requirements

  • Participants are required to achieve at least 75% attendance and pass any prescribed examinations/assessments or submit any course/project work (if any) under the course requirement.
  • Participants are required to complete all surveys and feedbacks related to the course.
  • The course fees are reviewed annually and may be revised. The University reserves the right to adjust the course fees without prior notice.
  • Singapore University of Social Sciences reserves the right to amend and/or revise the above schedule without prior notice.

 

Course Fees, payment and refund policy

  International Participants Singapore Citizens (below 40yrs), Permanent Residents Singapore Citizens (40yrs and above) SkillsFuture Mid - Career Enhanced Subsidy1Enhanced Training Support for SMEs2 (Singaporean and PRs)
Full Course Fees (A) $1,753.00$1,461.00$1,461.00 $1,461.00
SSG Grant Rate (B) 0%70%70%70%
SSG Grant (C)- $1,022.70$1,022.70$1,022.70
Nett course fees
(A) - (C) = (D) 		$1,753.00$438.30$438.30$438.30
9% GST on Nett course fees (E)$157.77$39.45$39.45$39.45
SSG Enhanced Funding Rate (F)0%0%20%20%
SSG Enhanced Grant (G)-- $292.20$292.20
Total nett course fee payable, including GST
(D) + (E) - (G) = (H)		$1,910.77$477.75$185.55$185.55

1 Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy: Singaporeans aged 40 and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fees.
2 Enhanced Training Support for SMEs: SME-sponsored employees (Singapore citizens and PRs) aged 21 and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fees.

For the various payment modes, please refer here.

For the refund policy, please refer here. 

For clarification, please contact the SUSS Academy via the following:

Telephone: +65 6248 0263
Email: [email protected]