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 Officer.

Occupational Health and Safety Officers monitor compliance with health and safety systems and processes in an organisation. They identify hazards and assess risks to health and safety and recommend the implementation of appropriate health and safety controls where required. A qualified learner will demonstrate the following key attributes: teamwork, results oriented, tenacity, self-motivation, effective communication, fairness and consistency.

A qualified learner will be able to:
Evaluate and recommend appropriate Occupational Health and Safety risk management controls.
> Conduct investigations into Occupational Health and Safety incidents and accidents.
Co-ordinate the control of overall Occupational Health and Safety administration.
Execute the basic administrative duties required for the management of Occupational Health and Safety.
Apply basic data analysis to compile Occupational Health and Safety reports using standard reporting formats.
Contribute to production planning by ensuring that the Occupational Health and Safety risks are managed appropriately and report on the Occupational Health and Safety compliance status for a designated area of the organisation.

What You'll Learn

• Knowledge Modules
• 226302-001-01-KM-01, Fundamentals of Occupational Health and Safety, NQF Level 3, 4 Credits.
• 226302-001-01-KM-02, Fundamentals of Representing Employees Regarding OHS Issues, NQF Level 3, 4 Credits.
• 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-KM-05, Occupational Health and Safety Applications, NQF Level 4, 22 Credits.
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• Practical Skill Modules
• 226302-001-01-PM-01, Represent the Needs of Employees with regard to Occupational Health and Safety matters, NQF Level 3, 1 Credit.
• 226302-001-01-PM-02, Inspect Workplaces, Identify Hazards and Risks and take Immediate Action to Ensure Health and Safety in the Workplace, NQF Level 3, 1 Credit.
• 226302-001-01-PM-03, Conduct Workplace Inspections, Check the Application of Fundamental Workplace Standards and Report on Compliance Variations, NQF Level 3, 10 Credits.
• 226302-001-01-PM-04, Administer the Key Activities of an OHS Function, NQF Level 4, 16 Credits.
• 226302-001-01-PM-05, Participate and Contribute Towards the Development of Hazard and Risk Assessments, NQF Level 4, 6 Credits.
• 226302-001-01-PM-06, Supervise the Smooth Execution of the Activities of an OHS Function, NQF Level 4, 4 Credits.
• 226302-001-01-PM-07, Coordinate the Work Activities of Occupational, Health and Safety Representatives, NQF Level 4, 6 Credits.
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• Work Experience Modules
• 226302-001-01-WM-01, Processes of Representing Employees Regarding their Workplace OHS Needs, NQF Level 3, 4 Credits.
• 226302-001-01-WM-02, Processes of Executing OHS Administration and Document Management, NQF Level 4, 4 Credits.
• 226302-001-01-WM-03, Processes of Managing Workplace Accidents, Incidents and other Emergencies, NQF Level 4, 8 Credits.
• 226302-001-01-WM-04, Incident Investigation Processes, NQF Level 4, 10 Credits.