Advanced Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Compliance Ensurer
QUALIFICATION OVERVIEW
The Advanced Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Compliance Ensurer Skills Programme equips learners with
advanced knowledge and practical skills to manage occupational health and safety compliance at a strategic and
organisational level. The programme focuses on legal governance, strategic risk management, leadership accountability
and organisational compliance systems, enabling learners to support and influence workplace safety performance across
complex operational environments.
This programme is designed for Occupational Health and Safety Practitioners, Compliance Officers, Safety Managers,
Risk Managers, Supervisors, Operational Managers and individuals responsible for ensuring legal compliance and
strategic safety governance within organisations. Learners develop the ability to interpret legislation, evaluate
organisational risk exposure and implement compliance frameworks that support sustainable workplace safety.
The programme is designed to develop competencies in:
- Strategic occupational health and safety risk management
- Legal governance and compliance leadership
- Organisational safety accountability and oversight
- Evaluation of legal liabilities and compliance obligations
- Development of workplace compliance frameworks
- Monitoring and auditing OHS management systems
- Risk-based decision making for organisational leadership
- Workplace safety governance and reporting
- Leadership responsibilities under OHS legislation
- Continuous improvement of safety management systems
ACCREDITATION & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Programme Code:
SAOHSCE010
Accreditation status:
- Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO)
- Occupational Skills Programme: Advanced Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Compliance Ensurer
- Skills Programme ID: SP-250601
- Curriculum Code: 900401-000-00-00
- NQF Level 6
- 5 Credits
- Occupational Skills Programme (OSP)
Duration:
3 - 6 months
Entry requirements:
Recommended entry requirements include:
- Prior Occupational Health and Safety knowledge and experience
- Understanding of workplace compliance and risk management principles
- Supervisory, management or OHS responsibilities within an organisation
- Completion of lower-level OHS Compliance Ensurer programmes is advantageous but not compulsory
Knowledge Modules (2)
- KM-01: Strategic Risk Management in Occupational Health and Safety and the Legal Implications for Organisational Leadership
- KM-02: Legal Governance in Workplace Safety: Empowering Managers for Global Compliance
Practical Skills Modules (1)
- Advanced Occupational Health and Safety Compliance Evaluation and Governance Application Activity
Total Major Assessment Components
4 Major Assessment Components
- 2 Knowledge Assessments
- 1 Practical Skills Assessment
- 1 Integrated Assessment/FISA
Assessment activities evaluate the learner’s ability to apply advanced OHS compliance principles, assess organisational risk exposure, interpret legal obligations and support strategic safety governance.
Career Opportunities
Successful learners may perform duties associated with:
- Advanced OHS Compliance Ensurer
- Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner
- OHS Compliance Manager
- Safety Manager
- Risk Management Officer
- Compliance Officer
- SHEQ Practitioner
- OHS Governance Specialist
- Workplace Safety Consultant
- Operational Risk Advisor
This programme also provides progression opportunities into higher-level Occupational Health and Safety, Risk Management and Governance learning pathways.
Type of Certificate Awarded
Upon successful completion of the programme and all assessment requirements, learners will receive a:
Statement of Results and Skills Programme Certification for Advanced Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
Compliance Ensurer
Issued through an accredited QCTO Skills Development Provider in accordance with QCTO Skills Programme
requirements.
