Intermediate Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Compliance Ensurer
QUALIFICATION OVERVIEW
The Intermediate Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Compliance Ensurer Skills Programme equips learners with the
knowledge and practical skills required to support and monitor workplace compliance with Occupational Health and
Safety legislation. The programme builds on foundational OHS knowledge and focuses on identifying legal liabilities,
applying compliance requirements, promoting safe work practices and assisting organisations in maintaining legally
compliant workplaces. It is designed for employees, supervisors and safety personnel who play an active role in workplace health and safety management.
This programme is ideal for supervisors, team leaders, OHS representatives, compliance coordinators and employees
who are responsible for implementing and monitoring workplace health and safety requirements. Learners develop a
practical understanding of legal obligations and compliance processes that contribute to safer and more productive
working environments.
The programme is designed to develop competencies in:
- Understanding Occupational Health and Safety legislation and compliance requirements
- Identifying workplace legal liabilities and compliance risks
- Applying OHS legal requirements in operational environments
- Monitoring compliance with workplace safety procedures
- Supporting hazard identification and risk management activities
- Promoting employee awareness of OHS responsibilities
- Assisting with compliance audits and inspections
- Maintaining workplace safety documentation and records
- Contributing to organisational safety culture initiatives
- Supporting continuous improvement of workplace safety performance.
ACCREDITATION & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Programme Code:
SIOHSCE010
Accreditation status:
- Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO)
- Occupational Skills Programme: Intermediate Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Compliance Ensurer
- Skills Programme ID: SP-250605
- NQF Level 5
- 3 Credits
- Occupational Skills Programme (OSP)
Duration:
3 - 6 months
Entry requirements:
Recommended entry requirements include:
- Foundational Occupational Health and Safety knowledge
- Basic understanding of workplace health and safety practices
- Employment within, or access to, a workplace environment
- Completion of the Essential OHS Compliance Ensurer programme is advantageous but not compulsory.
Knowledge Modules (1)
- OHS Legal Compliance and Workplace Liability Assessment
Practical Skills Modules (1)
- Identify and Evaluate Job-Specific Occupational Health and Safety Legal Liabilities
Integrated Modules (1)
- Final Integrated Occupational Health and Safety Compliance Activity
Total Major Assessment Components
3 Major Assessment Components
- 1 Knowledge Assessment
- 1 Practical Skills Assessment
- 1 Integrated Assessment/FISA
Assessment activities evaluate the learner’s ability to identify legal obligations, recognise workplace compliance risks and apply Occupational Health and Safety compliance principles within a workplace environment.
Career Opportunities
Successful learners may perform duties associated with:
- Occupational Health and Safety Compliance Ensurer
- OHS Compliance Coordinator
- Safety Representative Support Practitioner
- Compliance Monitoring Officer
- Workplace Safety Coordinator
- OHS Administrative Officer
- Health and Safety Committee Member
- Safety Compliance Champion
This programme also provides progression opportunities into advanced Occupational Health and Safety skills programmes and occupational qualifications.
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 Intermediate Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Compliance Ensurer
Issued through an accredited QCTO Skills Development Provider in accordance with QCTO Skills Programme requirements.
