Occupational Certificate | Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner | 15 - 18 Months | Part 1
As a leading provider of corporate education and training in Southern Africa, we’ve designed our programme to meet the critical industry need for qualified Occupational Health & Safety Practitioners. Our programme is aligned with the National Development Strategy, ensuring that you gain the necessary skills & knowledge to identify & eliminate potential hazards, minimise risks and continuously improve Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems.
Course Details:
Qualification Title:
Occupational Certificate - Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner.
Curriculum Code:
226302001, SAQA ID: 99714, NQF Level 5 (256 Credits).
Duration:
15 - 18 Months
Components:
- 76 Knowledge Modules: Distance learning with contact sessions and online tests.
- 62 Practical Skills Modules: Tasks and documents to be uploaded to the instructor.
- 118 Work Experience Modules: Supervised and signed off work experience.
- Qualification for exit exam at a QCTO Assessment Centre (4 hours)
Entry Requirements:
Grade 12 Certificate or Equivalent (with Mathematical Literacy)
Professional Recognition:
- Registration with professional bodies such as SACPCMP and SaIOSH.
- International recognition through DQS and GAE.
Gain In-Demand Skills & Knowledge:
- Inspect workplaces and environments to identify occupational health and safety hazards and determine the risks associated with the work.
- Facilitate and support actions to eliminate or control hazards 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.