This course leads to the Higher Occupational Certificate: Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner at NQF Level 5. It is designed for qualified OHS Officers seeking to advance their career to practitioner level. The curriculum covers OHS management systems, governance and sustainability, operations management, advanced practical skills including risk profiling, documentation systems, emergency preparedness, and managing OHS system effectiveness. This qualification is accredited by the Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority (HWSETA).
This session covers key terminologies, concepts, principles, requirements and models related to OHS management systems including environmental management systems.
This session covers the implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of OHS management systems in line with OHSAS 18001 and ISO standards.
This session covers how OHS management fits within various levels of organisational management and the role of governance in OHS.
This session covers corporate governance principles, organisational sustainability, integrated risk management and management information systems in the OHS context.
This session covers the theories, concepts and principles of strategic planning and how they apply to OHS management at a practitioner level.
This session covers the learning and development process and cycle, change management principles, and continuous improvement practices in the OHS context.
This practical session covers how to develop comprehensive risk profiles and legal registers for designated work areas at NQF Level 5.
This practical session covers how to establish, maintain and improve health and safety documentation and reporting systems, controls and processes at NQF Level 5.
This practical session covers how to advise on the establishment, maintenance and improvement of emergency response and preparedness at NQF Level 5.
This practical session covers how to manage the effectiveness of operational OHS systems including developing reports and making presentations to decision makers at NQF Level 5.
This work experience session covers gaining practical exposure to operational planning and review processes in an OHS management context at NQF Level 5.
This work experience session covers gaining practical exposure to management and supervision processes in an OHS practitioner context at NQF Level 5.
Welcome to the Higher Occupational Certificate: Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner programme. This is a full qualification at NQF Level 5 accredited by HWSETA. You must have completed the National OHS Officer Certificate at NQF Level 4 before enrolling. Please complete all Knowledge Modules, Practical Skill Modules and Work Experience Modules in order. A qualified workplace mentor at NQF Level 6 is required for the work experience components. For any queries contact us at info@ziyakhaengineering.co.za
National Occupational Certificate: Occupational Health and Safety Officer at NQF Level 4 or equivalent qualification recognised by HWSETA.
