Workplace Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Risk Assessment Specialist
QUALIFICATION OVERVIEW
The Workplace Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Risk Assessment Specialist Skills Programme equips learners
with advanced knowledge and practical skills to conduct comprehensive workplace risk assessments, evaluate complex
hazards and develop effective risk control strategies. The programme focuses on systematic risk management, legal
compliance, workplace safety governance and the implementation of risk assessment methodologies that support safer
and healthier working environments. The programme is registered as SP-250602, carries 6 Credits and is positioned at
NQF Level 5.
This programme is designed for Occupational Health and Safety Practitioners, Safety Officers, Risk Coordinators,
Supervisors, Managers, SHEQ personnel and individuals responsible for conducting workplace risk assessments and
managing occupational health and safety risks. Learners develop specialist-level competence in identifying, evaluating
and controlling workplace hazards across a variety of operational environments.
The programme is designed to develop competencies in:
- Conducting comprehensive workplace risk assessments
- Applying advanced hazard identification techniques
- Evaluating occupational health and safety risks
- Implementing structured risk assessment methodologies
- Developing workplace risk control strategies
- Applying legal and regulatory requirements relating to OHS risk management
- Evaluating the effectiveness of existing control measures
- Preparing professional risk assessment reports
- Supporting organisational risk management systems
- Promoting continuous improvement in workplace safety performance
ACCREDITATION & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Programme Code:
SWOHSRAS010
Accreditation status:
- Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO)\
- Occupational Skills Programme: Workplace Occupational Health and Safety Risk Assessment Specialist
- Skills Programme ID: SP-250602
- NQF Level 5
- 6 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 hazard identification and risk assessment principles
- Employment within, or access to, a workplace environment
- Previous exposure to OHS compliance or risk management activities is advantageous
- Completion of Operational OHS Risk Assessor (SP-250603) is beneficial but not mandatory
Knowledge Modules (2)
- Advanced Hazard Identification and Workplace Risk Assessment Assessment
- Workplace Risk Control and Risk Management Systems Assessment
Practical Skills Modules (1)
- Conduct and Document a Comprehensive Workplace Occupational Health and Safety Risk Assessment
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 workplace risks, recommend controls and compile comprehensive risk assessment documentation that supports organisational compliance and safety performance.
Career Opportunities
- Workplace OHS Risk Assessment Specialist
- Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner
- Risk Assessment Coordinator
- Safety Officer
- SHEQ Officer
- Compliance Officer
- Risk Management Officer
- Occupational Health and Safety Advisor
- Workplace Safety Consultant
- OHS Compliance Specialist
This programme provides a progression pathway into higher-level Occupational Health and Safety, Risk Management and Safety Governance qualifications and learning 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 Workplace Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Risk Assessment Specialist (SP-250602)
Issued through an accredited QCTO Skills Development Provider in accordance with QCTO Skills Programme requirements.
