The Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Management minor prepares students to assess and address a wide range of HSE challenges across various industries and organizations. From chemical production to aviation, construction to healthcare, and offshore operations to transport and logistics, this program equips students with the skills to effectively manage HSE issues in diverse settings.

The HSE Management minor begins with an introduction to HSE risk analysis and an overview of diverse roles, such as HSE Manager, HSE Officer, and Safety Advisor. The program features units on various HSE topics, some of which align with the requirements for VCA certification (a mandatory Dutch safety certification).

Each unit explores technical principles and, in some cases, legal frameworks, with a focus on applying knowledge to real-world scenarios across industries. Students benefit from guest lectures and at least four site visits to companies like DFDS (a dangerous goods logistics company), Total Lubricants, and Renewi, gaining practical insights into HSE practices.

Key topics covered include: Psychological, Social, and Organizational Safety, Fire Safety, Dangerous Goods Safety (chemical, radiological, biological), Environmental Management (with an environmental impact focus), HSE Performance Evaluation, HSE Plans, and HSE Training.  

The specific topics of guest lectures are: Incident Investigations, Environmental and social due diligence – quality check on the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment”, Career paths for HSE professionals and Digital solutions for HSE data management. 

The minor concludes with practical opportunities for students to apply their knowledge and skills. They will develop a comprehensive HSE plan for a real-life project, design and deliver an HSE training session, and have the chance to earn a VCA certification. These experiences emphasize students' readiness to provide effective HSE guidance and training to future colleagues and clients, preparing them to excel in professional environments.

1. Students can explain legal requirements on selected Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) topics based on international, regional and national regulations.
2. Students can identify best practices on selected HSE topics based on relevant literature.
3. Students can solve specific HSE problems based on legal requirements and best practices on selected topics pertaining to HSE.
4. Students can develop an HSE management plan based on a preestablished template.
5. Students can execute a self-developed training on an assigned HSE-topic based on the structure provided during workshops.
6. Students can reflect on how HSE Management concepts are applied within businesses based on a company visit.

Student should be able to speak English fluently and have some familiarity with safety and security studies. Students must apply to the minor by filling in and submitting an application form which will be assessed ( this includes assessing the level of English)  to determine if they are accepted into the minor.

Term(s): indicate: block 1 semester 1

Examination

Assessment method and weighting per learning goal  

Learning goals

Assessment method

Weighting

1. Students can explain legal requirements on selected Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) topics based on international, regional and national regulations.

Individual written exam

35 %

2. Students can identify best practices on selected HSE topics based on relevant literature.

3. Students can solve specific HSE problems based on legal requirements and best practices on selected topics pertaining to HSE

4. Students can develop an HSE management plan based on a pre-established template.

Group Professional Product

25 %

5. Students can execute a self-developed training on an assigned HSE-topic based on the structure provided during workshops.

Group  Presentation

25 %

6.Students can reflect on how HSE Management concepts are applied within businesses based on a company visit.

Individual Oral Exam

15 %

N/A

Written exam (formative assessment)

P/F

N/A

Attendance

P/F

Examination materials written exam
PowerPoint Slides, required literature, knowledge clips.

Criteria
In order to receive a passing grade for the minor you need to receive a passing grade for each component.

Assessment procedure
Additional assessment information will be provided on Brightspace

Pass mark
A grade of 5.5 or higher (scale 1-10) / Normal caesura

Deadlines and possibilities
Deadlines will be provided in the Minor manual and are strict and non-negotiable. Missed deadlines will be marked as a failed assignment.