Course Description

Purpose:
The purpose of this part qualification is to prepare a learner to function as an Occupational Health and Safety Assistant.
An Occupational Health and Safety Assistant performs basic administration, coordination and compliance monitoring within the Occupational Health and Safety function. A qualified learner will exhibit the following key attributes: attention to detail, sense of urgency, time management, assertive and compassionate, communication, pro-active and diligent application of administrative practices, honesty and appreciation of ethical values.

Key Features

• SAQA ID 121930 | NQF Level 4 | 44 Credits
• QCTO-accredited national qualification
• Focus on workplace health and safety compliance
• Short, practical, and job-ready
• Teaches risk assessment, hazard control & incident response
• Applicable across all industries
• Pathway to Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner (NQF 5)

What You'll Learn

• 226302-001-01-KM-03, Fundamentals of Communication within the OHS Discipline, NQF Level 3, 4 Credits.
• 226302-001-01-KM-04, OHS Administration and Record Management, NQF Level 4, 16 Credits.
• 226302-001-01-PM-04, Administer the Key Activities of an OHS Function, NQF Level 4, 16 Credits.
• 226302-001-01-WM-02, Processes of Executing OHS Administration and Document Management, NQF Level 4, 8 Credits.