This course leads to the National Occupational Certificate: Occupational Health and Safety Officer at NQF Level 4. It covers the fundamental knowledge, practical skills and work experience required to function effectively as an OHS Officer in industry. The curriculum includes OHS fundamentals, communication, administration, hazard identification, risk assessment, accident investigation, occupational hygiene, and practical workplace skills. This qualification is accredited by the Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority (HWSETA).
This session covers the fundamental concepts, principles and legislative requirements of Occupational Health and Safety relevant to the workplace.
This session covers the fundamental principles of representing employees in OHS matters, including consulting with employees, raising needs and issues, and participating in OHS meetings.
This session covers the fundamental communication skills required within the OHS discipline including coaching, influencing, conflict management and assertiveness.
This session covers the criteria and standards for effective OHS documentation, document control, record keeping, archiving, backup and retention, document security and quality of OHS documentation.
This session covers the process of hazard identification and risk assessment, the difference between hazards and risks, control measures, and legal requirements.
This session covers the difference between accidents and incidents, investigation processes, legal requirements for reporting, and criteria for effective investigation.
This session covers occupational hygiene measuring instruments, threshold limits, safe working practices, and emergency preparedness relevant to work areas.
This session covers criteria for effective documentation, cause and effect analysis, continuous improvement principles, and change management in the OHS context.
This practical session covers how to represent employees in OHS matters including conducting safety meetings, taking minutes, and making presentations.
This practical session covers how to inspect workplaces, identify hazards and risks, and take immediate action to ensure health and safety.
This practical session covers how to monitor fundamental workplace standards and report on compliance variations within the OHS function.
This practical session covers how to administer the key activities of an OHS function including documentation, reporting, and record management.
This practical session covers how to conduct workplace inspections and risk assessments at NQF Level 4.
This practical session covers how to supervise the smooth execution of OHS function activities at NQF Level 4.
This practical session covers how to coordinate the work activities 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 at NQF Level 4.
This work experience session covers gaining practical exposure to incident investigation processes 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 workplace mentor will be 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.
