Higher Occupational Certificate: Health And Safety Practitioner
QUALIFICATION OVERVIEW
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
- Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner
- OHS Supervisor
- Safety Officer
- SHEQ Officer
- Risk and Compliance Officer
ABOUT THE QUALIFICATION:
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare learners to function as Occupational Health and Safety Practitioners.
Occupational Health and Safety Practitioners serve as facilitators and advisors to employees and management regarding workplace health and safety.
Their responsibilities include:
- Monitoring and inspecting workplaces
- Recording and investigating incidents and accidents
- Implementing Occupational Health and Safety systems
- Maintaining safe and healthy work environments
- Risk and Compliance Officer
ACCREDITATION & COURSE INFORMATION
Accreditation status:
- Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO)
- Development Partner: Health and Welfare SETA (HWSETA)
- SAQA ID: 121527
- NQF Level 5
- 120 credits
Duration:
12 months
Entry requirements:
National Occupational Certificate: Occupational Health and Safety Officer (NQF Level 4)
OFFERED MODULES
KNOWLEDGE MODULES:
KM-01
Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
NQF Level 5 | 11 Credits
KM-02
Governance and Sustainability within the OHS Context
NQF Level 5 | 11 Credits
KM-03
Fundamentals of Operations Management for OHS Practitioners
NQF Level 5 | 12 Credits
PRACTICAL MODULES:
PM-01
Develop a Risk Profile and Legal Register for a Designated Work Area
NQF Level 5 | 12 Credits
PM-02
Establish, Maintain and Improve Health and Safety Documentation and Reporting systems
NQF Level 5 | 12 Credits
PM-03
Advise on Emergency Response and Preparedness
NQF Level 5 | 12 Credits
PM-04
Manage the Effectiveness of Operational Occupational Health and Safety Systems
NQF Level 5 | 12 Credits
WORK EXPERIENCE MODULES:
WM-01
Operational Planning and Review Processes
NQF Level 5 | 19 Credits
WM-02
Management and Supervision Processes
NQF Level 5 | 19 Credits
WORKPLACE EXPOSURE
Learners gain practical workplace experience through:
- Operational planning
- Team supervision
- Workplace inspections
- Safety process implementation
ASSESSMENTS
Assessment Structure
Students are required to complete:
- 5 Formative Assessments per Knowledge Module
- 5 Controlled Summative Assessments per Knowledge Module
- 4 Practical Skills Assessments per Practical Module
- 4 Workplace Assessments per Work Experience Module
- 1 External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA)
EISA REQUIREMENTS
External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA)
The EISA is administered by the QCTO.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the EISA, learners must submit:
- A completed and signed Statement of Work Experience
- Proof of successful completion of:
◦ Knowledge Modules
◦ Practical Skill Modules
Purpose of EISA
The EISA ensures learners demonstrate:
- Workplace competence
- Practical application skills
- Industry readiness
CERTIFICATION & CONCLUSION
Purpose of EISA
Upon successful completion, learners will receive:
Higher Occupational Certificate: Health and Safety Practitioner
WHY CHOOSE THIS QUALIFICATION?
- Industry-relevant curriculum
- Practical workplace exposure
- Nationally recognised qualification
- Strong career opportunities
- Accredited by QCTO
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Plan the implementation of operational occupational health and safety management systems.
- Facilitate and support actions to eliminate or control hazards to mitigate risks in a designated work area.
- Monitor and continually improve, the effectiveness of operational Occupational Health and Safety management systems.
- Promote a culture of Occupational Health and Safety within the organisation.
- Facilitate the integration of Occupational Health and Safety reporting into the overall organisational reporting systems and processes.
- Communicate with external stakeholders and regulators relevant to the management of Occupational Health and Safety
