This course leads to the National Occupational Certificate: Occupational Health and Safety Officer at NQF Level 4, accredited by the Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority (HWSETA). It is designed for individuals seeking to qualify as OHS Officers in the health, welfare and related sectors. The curriculum covers OHS fundamentals, representing employees, communication skills, OHS administration, record management, hazard identification, risk assessment, accident investigation, occupational hygiene, and practical workplace skills including monitoring, inspecting, administering and supervising OHS functions.
This session covers the fundamental concepts and principles of OHS, legislative requirements, roles and responsibilities of OHS stakeholders, and basic hazard identification principles.
This session covers the fundamental principles and practical implications of representing employees in OHS matters including consulting, raising needs and issues, and participating in OHS meetings.
This session covers fundamental communication skills required within the OHS discipline including coaching, influencing, conflict management and assertiveness.
This session covers criteria and standards for effective OHS documentation, document control, record keeping, archiving, backup and retention, and document security.
This session covers OHS reporting systems, compliance documentation, developing and managing OHS reports, and using computer based packages for OHS administration.
This session covers the process of hazard identification and risk assessment, the interrelationship between hazards and risks, control measures, and legal requirements at NQF Level 4.
This session covers the difference between accidents and incidents, the statistical model of how incidents lead to accidents, legal requirements for investigation, and criteria for effective investigation.
This session covers occupational hygiene measuring instruments, threshold limits, safe working practices, emergency preparedness, cause and effect analysis, and continuous improvement.
This practical session covers how to represent the needs of employees in OHS matters, conduct and chair safety meetings, take minutes, and make presentations.
This practical session covers how to inspect workplaces, identify hazards and risks, and take immediate action to ensure health and safety at NQF Level 3.
This practical session covers how to monitor fundamental workplace standards and report on compliance variations within the OHS function at NQF Level 3.
This practical session covers how to administer the key activities of an OHS function including documentation, reporting, and record management at NQF Level 4.
This practical session covers how to conduct comprehensive workplace inspections and risk assessments at NQF Level 4.
This practical session covers how to supervise the smooth execution of OHS function activities and coordinate the work of OHS representatives at NQF Level 4.
This work experience session covers gaining practical exposure to the processes of representing OHS needs of employees at NQF Level 3.
This work experience session covers gaining practical exposure to OHS risk management processes at NQF Level 4.
This work experience session covers gaining practical exposure to emergency management processes and incident investigation at NQF Level 4.
Welcome to the National Occupational Certificate: Occupational Health and Safety Officer programme. This is a full qualification at NQF Level 4 accredited by HWSETA. Please ensure you complete all Knowledge Modules, Practical Skill Modules and Work Experience Modules in order. A qualified workplace mentor is required for the work experience components. For any queries contact us at info@ziyakhaengineering.co.za
An appropriate NQF Level 3 qualification or relevant work experience in an OHS related field.
