National Occupational Certificate: Health
And Safety Officer
QUALIFICATION OVERVIEW
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
- Health and Safety Officer
- OHS Officer
- Risk Assessment Officer
- Safety Coordinator
- Incident Investigation Officer
ABOUT THE QUALIFICATION
This qualification prepares learners to function effectively as Occupational Health and Safety Officers within various industries.
LEARNERS WILL GAIN THE SKILLS TO:
Monitor workplace health and safety compliance
- Identify hazards and assess risks
- Implement and manage OHS systems
- Promote workplace safety culture
- Compile OHS reports and documentation
- Communicate with stakeholders and regulatory bodies
KEY ATTRIBUTES DEVELOPED
- Monitor workplace health and safety compliance
- Identify hazards and assess risks
- Implement and manage OHS systems
- Promote workplace safety culture
- Compile OHS reports and documentation
- Communicate with stakeholders and regulatory bodies
ACCREDITATION & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Accreditation status:
- Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO)
- Health and Welfare SETA (HW SETA)
- SAQA ID: 121929
- NQF Level 4
- 120 Credits
Duration:
12 months
Entry requirements:
NQF Level 3 Qualification
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Implement Occupational Health and Safety systems
- Identify and control workplace hazards and risks
- Conduct workplace inspections and incident investigations
- Manage OHS administration and reporting
- Promote compliance with health and safety standards
- Support continuous improvement of workplace safety systems
OFFERED MODULES
KNOWLEDGE MODULES:
KM-01
Fundamentals of Occupational Health and Safety
NQF Level 3 | 4 Credits.
KM-02
Fundamentals of Representing Employees Regarding OHS Issues
NQF Level 3 | 4 Credits
KM-03
Fundamentals of Communication within the OHS Discipline
NQF Level 3 | 4 Credits.
KM-04
OHS Administration and Record Management
NQF Level 4 | 16 Credits.
KM-05
Occupational Health and Safety Applications
NQF Level 4 | 22 Credit
PRACTICAL MODULES:
PM-01
Represent the Needs of Employees with regard to Occupational Health and Safety matters
NQF Level 3 | 1 Credit.
PM-02
Inspect Workplaces, Identify Hazards and Risks and take Immediate Action to Ensure Health and Safety in the Workplace
NQF Level 3 | 1 Credit.
PM-03
Conduct Workplace Inspections, Check the Application of Fundamental Workplace Standards and Report on Compliance Variations
NQF Level 3 | 10 Credits.
PM-04
Administer the Key Activities of an OHS Function
NQF Level 4 | 16 Credits.
PM-05
Participate and Contribute Towards the Development of Hazard and Risk Assessments
NQF Level 4 | 6 Credits.
PM-05
Supervise the Smooth Execution of the Activities of an OHS Function
NQF Level 4 | 4 Credits.
PM-06
Coordinate the Work Activities of Occupational, Health and Safety Representatives
NQF Level 4 | 6 Credits.
WORK EXPERIENCE MODULES:
WM-01
Processes of Representing Employees Regarding their Workplace OHS Needs
NQF Level 3 | 4 Credits.
WM-02
Processes of Executing OHS Administration and Document Management
NQF Level 4 | 4 Credits.
WM-03
Processes of Managing Workplace Accidents, Incidents and other Emergencies
NQF Level 4 | 8 Credits.
WM-04
OHS Administration and Record Management
NQF Level 4 | 16 Credits.
WM-05
Incident Investigation Processes
NQF Level 4 | 10 Credits.
ASSESSMENTS & CERTIFICATION
Assessments
Students are required to complete the following:
- 5 Formative Assessments
- 6 Summative Assessments
- 4 Practical Skills Assessments
- 5 Workplace Assessments
- 1 External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA)
CERTIFICATE AWARDED
Upon successful completion, learners will receive a:
National Occupational Certificate: Health and Safety Officer
