NQF Level: 5
Credits: 256
Duration: 2 Year
Entry requirements: NQF Level 4 or Experience in related field
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as an Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner. An Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner serves as a facilitator and advisor to employees and management regarding safety and health aspects in the workplace including the monitoring and inspecting of the workplace and the recording and investigation of incidents and accidents. They also implement and maintain Occupational Health and Safety systems in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
Career path and job opportunities
❖OHS Officer
❖Ergonomist
❖SHE Coordinator
❖OHS Consultant
❖Employee wellness officer
Module Title
Module Code
Credits
KNOWLEDGE MODULES
Fundamentals of Occupational Health and Safety
226302001-KM-01
9
Fundamentals of Communication
226302001-KM-02
6
Occupational Health and Safety applications
226302001-KM-03
17
Occupational Health and Safety Management
226302001-KM-04
38
Operations Management and Supervision
226302001-KM-05
6
PRACTICAL SKILLS MODULE
Represent the needs of employees with regard to Occupational Health and Safety
226302001-PM-01
8
Inspect work places, identify hazards and risks and take immediate action to ensure health and safety in the workplace
226302001-PM-02
4
Consult with employees and raise their needs and issues at
226302001-PM-03
4
Inspect work places and environments to identify the occupational health and safety hazards and determine the risks associated with the
226302001-PM-04
16
Coordinate the work activities of occupational, health and safety representatives
226302001-PM-05
6
Develop a risk profile and legal register for a designated work area
226302001-PM-06
6
Establish, maintain and improve the health and safety documentation and reporting systems, controls and processes
226302001-PM-07
4
Advise on the establishment maintenance and improvement of emergency response and preparedness
226302001-PM-08
8
Manage the effectiveness of operational Occupational Health and Safety systems
226302001-PM-09
6
WORK EXPERIENCE MODULES
Exposure to the workplace examination processes
226302001-WM-01
12
Exposure to the processes of representing the occupational health and safety needs of employees
226302001-WM-02
4
Exposure to occupational risk management processes
226302001-WM-03
12
Exposure to the processes of selecting, appointing and managing occupational health and safety representatives
226302001-WM-04
8
Exposure to the processes of developing and implementing occupational health and safety systems
226302001-WM-05
48
Exposure to the processes of monitoring and improving occupational health and safety systems
226302001-WM-05
34