Course Code: HFSY215
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Synopsis

Behaviour based safety is now commonly employed as part of the safety management programme in many different industries. This course not only teaches students how to employ behavioural psychology to promote safety at the workplace but also the principles underlying behaviour based safety. Topics covered include how to combat human nature and interpersonal factors and the impact of stress at work. In the later part of the course, students are taught how to develop, implement and evaluate behavioural based safety programme. Topics will also include the importance of engaging employees in a team effort towards removing work hazards and to identify and reward positive behaviours.
Level: 2
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JULY

Topics

  • Principles underlying Behaviour Based Safety
  • Basic Principles of Behaviour and its Barrier to Safety
  • Critical Behaviours and Their Intervention with Different Factors
  • Implementation and Evaluation of Behaviour Based Safety Process
  • Obtaining and Maintaining Involvement. Improving the Process by Introducing ABC Analysis
  • Improving the Process by Introducing Gauge R&R and the Case Studies

Learning Outcome

  • Discuss the concepts of safety culture and principles underlying behavioural based safety.
  • Explain the basic principles of behaviour and its barrier to safety.
  • Describe how BBS principles and tools can be applied in industries to enhance workplace safety.
  • Examine critical behaviour and their interactions with different factors which have an impact on safety.
  • Apply the use of tools such as ABC Analysis and Gauge R&R and surveys in BBSP.
  • Evaluate and implement the whole behavioural based safety process.
Part-time Programmes / CET Courses

Who Should Attend

Executive who requires knowledge on Human Factors.


Relevance of Course to employment/upskilling/reskilling

HFSY215 Behavioural Based Safety equips learners with practical skills to enhance workplace safety through behavioural principles and interventions. Learners develop capabilities to identify critical behaviours, address barriers to safety, engage employees, and implement and evaluate behavioural safety programmes. These competencies support upskilling and reskilling for roles involving workplace safety, risk management and safety culture improvement.


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

WeekTimeTopic
17pm - 10pm
  • Implementation and Evaluation of Behaviour Based Safety Process
27pm - 10pm
  • Obtaining and Maintaining Involvement. Improving the Process by Introducing ABC Analysis
37pm - 10pm
  • Improving the Process by Introducing Gauge R&R and the Case Studies
47pm - 10pm
  • Critical Behaviours and Their Intervention with Different Factors
57pm - 10pm
  • Basic Principles of Behaviour and its Barrier to Safety
67pm - 10pm
  • Principles Underlying Behaviour Based Safety

 

Assessments

The overall course grade is determined by

  • Assignments 

 

Trainer Info

Mr Edwin Yap brings academic and industry expertise to HFSY215 Behavioural Based Safety at SUSS. He holds two Master’s degrees from the National University of Singapore in Safety, Health and Environmental Technology and Industrial Systems Engineering, and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. As Vice President of Chubb Risk Consulting, he has developed and implemented behavioural safety programmes for organisations including the Singapore Armed Forces, RSAF, Singapore aerospace industries and Seagate’s manufacturing sites worldwide. His experience in safety culture assessment, risk management, ergonomics, auditing and adult education equips him to connect behavioural principles, workplace interventions and programme evaluation with industry applications.



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]