Operational Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Risk Assessor

QUALIFICATION OVERVIEW


The Operational Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Risk Assessor Skills Programme equips learners with the

foundational knowledge and practical skills required to identify workplace hazards, conduct operational risk assessments and recommend appropriate control measures. The programme focuses on applying risk assessment methodologies within day-to-day workplace operations to reduce incidents, injuries and occupational illnesses while promoting legal compliance and safer working environments. The programme is registered as SP-250603 at NQF Level 3 and carries 2 Credits.


This programme is ideal for supervisors, team leaders, safety representatives, compliance officers, operational personnel

and employees who are responsible for identifying workplace hazards and participating in occupational health and

safety risk management activities. Learners develop practical skills that enable them to contribute effectively to

workplace safety and risk reduction initiatives.


The programme is designed to develop competencies in:

  • Understanding workplace hazard identification principles
  • Differentiating between hazards and risks
  • Conducting operational risk assessments
  • Applying risk assessment methodologies and tools
  • Evaluating the likelihood and consequences of hazards
  • Identifying existing control measures and their effectiveness
  • Recommending additional risk controls
  • Recording and reporting risk assessment findings
  • Supporting workplace compliance with OHS legislation
  • Contributing to organisational risk management processes

Duration of Study

3 -6 Months

Fact Sheet

ACCREDITATION & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Programme Code:

SOWOHSRA010


Accreditation status:

  • Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO)
  • Occupational Skills Programme: Operational Occupational Health and Safety Risk Assessor
  • Skills Programme ID: SP-250603
  • NQF Level 3
  • 2 Credits
  • Occupational Skills Programme (OSP)


Duration:

3 - 6 months


Entry requirements:

   Recommended entry requirements include:

  • Basic literacy and numeracy skills
  • Employment within, or access to, a workplace environment
  • Basic Occupational Health and Safety awareness
  • An interest in workplace safety, hazard identification and risk management.

Knowledge Modules (2)

  • Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Principles Assessment
  • Operational Workplace Risk Assessment Methodology Assessment


Practical Skills Modules (1)

  • Conduct and Document an Operational Workplace Risk Assessment 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 identify hazards, assess risks, determine risk levels and recommend appropriate control measures within an operational workplace environment.


Career Opportunities

Successful learners may perform duties associated with:

  • Operational OHS Risk Assessor
  • Safety Representative
  • Workplace Safety Coordinator
  • OHS Compliance Support Officer
  • Risk Assessment Assistant
  • Safety Committee Member
  • Operational Safety Monitor
  • Health and Safety Administrator

This programme also serves as a progression pathway towards the Workplace Occupational Health and Safety Risk Assessment Specialist (SP-250602) and other Occupational Health and Safety qualifications and skills programmes.


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 Operational Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Risk Assessor (SP-250603)

Issued through an accredited QCTO Skills Development Provider in accordance with QCTO Skills Programme requirements.