Accredited OHS Qualifications

Prospen offers OHS qualifications including the Occupational Health and Safety Officer at NQF Level 4 and the Higher Occupational Certificate: Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner at NQF Level 5.

The OHS Officer qualification focuses on workplace inspections, hazard identification, risk assessment, OHS administration and incident support, while the OHS Practitioner qualification develops higher-level skills in OHS management systems, risk mitigation and safety performance.

The Occupational Health and Safety Officer is SAQA ID 121929 at NQF Level 4 with 120 credits. The Higher Occupational Certificate: Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner is SAQA ID 121527 at NQF Level 5 with 120 credits.

Entry requirements depend on the specific qualification. The Occupational Health and Safety Officer qualification requires Grade 12 (Matric) or an equivalent qualification.

The listed accredited OHS qualifications have a duration of 12 months and include knowledge, practical skills and workplace experience components.

Yes. The qualifications combine knowledge modules, practical skills modules and workplace experience. Learners also complete assessments and prepare for the External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA).