An upgraded occupational safety and health diploma will be offered at the New Amsterdam Technical Institute from September, expanding advanced training for Guyanese seeking workplace safety leadership roles.
Enrollment is now open for the redeveloped Caribbean Vocational Qualification Level 3 Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health. Classes will begin on September 7, 2026, at the institute’s new Occupational Safety and Health Centre of Excellence.
The program has been revised to combine online study, practical training, workplace experience, and project-based assessment. It is being delivered under the Step Change in Safety campaign as Guyana’s expanding industrial economy creates greater demand for qualified safety personnel.
Learners will complete self-paced online modules that can be accessed from any location. They will also participate in practical exposure sessions at the center on the New Amsterdam Technical Institute campus.
The practical sessions will provide hands-on training and assessment. Participants must also complete a major project and a workplace assignment to apply their learning in a working environment.
The diploma can be completed in approximately four months through full-time study. Learners will have up to one year to complete the requirements at their own pace.
The program is aimed at candidates preparing to lead occupational safety and health functions within workplaces, emphasizing practical application.
The Greater Guyana Initiative and LearnCorp International supported the establishment of the center. The Ministry of Education and the Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training are also supporting the program.
