Course Description

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION
Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to function as an Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner.

Occupational Health and Safety Practitioners, serve as facilitators and advisors to employees and management regarding health and safety aspects in the workplace, including the monitoring and inspection of the workplace, the recording and investigation of incidents and accidents as well as implementation and maintenance of Occupational Health and Safety management systems to ensure a healthy and safe work environment.

A qualified learner will demonstrate the following key attributes: critical thinking, confidence, assertiveness, ethical conduct, compassion, insightfulness, assertive communication, innovative decision making and high levels of analytical ability.

What You'll Learn

• Knowledge Modules:
• 226302-000-01-KM-01, Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, NQF Level 5, 11 Credits.
• 226302-000-01-KM-02, Governance and Sustainability within the OHS Context, NQF Level 5, 11 Credits.
• 226302-000-01-KM-03, Fundamentals of Operations Management for OHS Practitioners, NQF Level 5, 12 Credits.
• Practical Skill Modules:
• 226302-000-01-PM-01, Develop a Risk Profile and Legal Register for a Designated Work Area, NQF Level 5, 12 Credits.
• 226302-000-01-PM-02, Establish, Maintain and Improve the Health and Safety Documentation and Reporting Systems, Controls and Processes, NQF Level 5, 12 Credits.
• 226302-000-01-PM-03, Advise on the Establishment Maintenance and Improvement of Emergency Response and preparedness, NQF Level 5, 12 Credits.
• 226302-000-01-PM-04, Manage the Effectiveness of Operational Occupational Health and Safety Systems, NQF Level 5 ,12 Credits.
• Work Experience Modules:
• 226302-000-01-WM-01, Operational Planning and Review Processes, NQF Level 5, 19 Credits.
• 226302-000-01-WM-02, Management and Supervision Processes, NQF Level 5, 19 Credits.