Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner: SAQA ID 99714, NQF L5
12 Months Accredited Qualification
This Qualification can be customized to fit your requirements/schedule
Platform: Face to face and Online
Our Location: Grayston Ridge Office Park, Sandton
Price: Available on Request
Course Introduction
The purpose of this Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health, and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner) qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as an Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner. An Occupational Health and Safety Practitioners serve as a facilitator and advisor to employees and management regarding safety and health aspects in the workplace including the monitoring and inspecting of the workplace and the recording and investigation of incidents and accidents. They also implement and maintain Occupational Health and Safety systems to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
Entry Requirements:
Relevant work experience or an appropriate NQF level 4 qualification with Mathematical Literacy.
* The technical work content is not covered in this qualification. Learners need to acquire the required technical skills, knowledge, and experience through gaining work experience or qualifications in related technical occupations. Each industry will prescribe the technical requirements relevant to that industry.
Learners will receive the following Certificates and benefits upon completion of this course:
First Aid Level 1
First Aid Level 2
First Aid Level 3
Basic Fire-Fighting Techniques
Occupational Health, Safety and Quality Representative
Occupational Health, Safety and Quality Assistant
Occupational Health, Safety and Quality Practitioner
The learner will also be recognized by the SACPCMP Board
Duration:
18 Months
Course Objectives
Inspect workplaces and environments to identify the occupational health and safety hazards and determine the risks associated with the work.
Facilitate and support actions to eliminate or control hazards in order to minimise risks in a designated work area.
Represent the needs of employees with regard to Occupational Health and Safety matters.
Participate in the planning and implementation of operational Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.
Monitor and continually improve the effectiveness of operational Occupational Health and Safety systems.
Who should attend?
All organisations in South Africa require the services of at least one Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner. Line managers/Foremen are trained in these processes and specialized employees has been established to develop, implement, and monitor the effective use of these global best practices.
Training Methodology
Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:
– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.
– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.
– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.
– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.
– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.
– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.
Modules Covered:
This qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skill and Workplace Learning Modules.
Knowledge Modules:
226302001-KM-01, Fundamentals of Occupational Health and Safety, Level 2, 9 Credits.
226302001-KM-02, Fundamentals of Communication, Level 3, 6 Credits.
226302001-KM-03, Occupational Health and Safety applications, Level 4, 17 Credits.
226302001-KM-04, Occupational Health and Safety Management, Level 5, 38 Credits.
226302001-KM-05, Operations Management and Supervision, Level 5, 6 Credits.
Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 76.
Practical Skill Modules:
226302001-PM-01, Represent the needs of employees with regard to Occupational Health and Safety matters, Level 3, 8 Credits.
226302001-PM-02, Inspect workplaces, identify hazards and risks and take immediate action to ensure health and safety in the workplace, Level 3, 4 Credits.
226302001-PM-03, Consult with employees and raise their needs and issues at, Level 2, 4 Credits.
226302001-PM-04, Inspect workplaces and environments to identify the occupational health and safety hazards and determine the risks associated with the work, Level 4, 16 Credits.
226302001-PM-05, Coordinate the work activities of Occupational Health and Safety representatives, Level 4, 6 Credits.
226302001-PM-06, Develop a risk profile and legal register for a designated work area, Level 5, 6 Credits.
226302001-PM-07, Establish, maintain and improve the health and safety documentation and reporting systems, controls and processes, Level 5, 4 Credits.
226302001-PM-08, Advise on the establishment maintenance and improvement of emergency response and preparedness, Level 5, 8 Credits.
226302001-PM-09, Manage the effectiveness of operational Occupational Health and Safety systems, Level 5, Credits 6.
Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 62.
Work Experience Modules:
226302001-WM-, Exposure to the workplace examination processes, Level 2, 12 Credits.
226302001-WM-02, Exposure to the processes of representing the Occupational Health and Safety needs of employees, Level 3, 4 Credits.
226302001-WM-03, Exposure to Occupational Risk Management processes, Level 4, 12 Credits.
226302001-WM-04, Exposure to the processes of selecting, appointing and managing Occupational Health and Safety representatives, Level 4, 8 Credits.
226302001-WM-05, Exposure to the processes of developing and implementing Occupational Health and Safety systems, Level 5, 48 Credits.
226302001-WM-06, Exposure to the processes of monitoring and improving Occupational Health and Safety systems, Level 5, 34 Credits.
Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 118.
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