Occupational Health & Safety Practitioner Qualification
Are you ready to advance your career in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) or take the first step toward becoming an OHS professional? Our Occupational Health & Safety Practitioner Qualification (NQF Level 5) is the perfect opportunity to equip yourself with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in this dynamic field.
This accredited, comprehensive course spans four semesters and offers a deep dive into the principles, legislation, and best practices that govern workplace safety. Whether you are an experienced professional looking to obtain a formal qualification or someone starting a new career path, this program is tailored to meet your goals.
Why Choose the OHS Practitioner Program?
✅ Industry-Relevant Learning:
QCTO accredited qualification that is aligned with South African OHS legislation and industry standards
✅ Flexible Structure:
Designed to accommodate working professionals with online and practical components
✅ Career Opportunities:
Suitable for individuals who wants to enhance their careers or students who wants to pursue a career opportunity as Health & Safety Professional, Risk Manager, or OHS Consultant
✅ Comprehensive Curriculum:
Covers everything from risk management to strategic planning
Who Should Enrol?
- OHS Professionals aiming for a professional qualification to boost their career.
- Aspiring Safety Professionals looking for the perfect starting point in the health and safety field.
Entry Requirements
- NQF Level 4 (Matric Certificate)
- Mathematical Literacy and English proficiency
- Access to a PC or laptop with an internet connection
Resource Requirements:
- Access to a laptop or PC
- Reliable Internet connection
- Printer and Scanner, or a Camera for uploading documentation
Practical component:
- You will be required to do practical assignments that will require access to a work environment.
- Assignments need to be signed off by an employer
- There are mentors available who needs mentoring opportunities for CPD requirements. We will assist, as far as possible to assess you in finding a mentor.
Exams:
- Exams are written twice a year, in June and November
- Exam facilities are in Johannesburg and Cape Town
Health & Safety Representative:
- Understanding the roles and responsibilities of the Occupational Health and Safety Representative as defined by relevant legislation.
- Learning the concepts and principles of emergency preparedness and response to effectively manage workplace emergencies.
- Mastering the principles of hazard identification and risk assessment to identify potential workplace hazards and implement control measures.
- Acquiring techniques for accident and incident investigation to determine root causes and prevent future occurrences.
- Recognizing the roles and responsibilities of various workplace stakeholders regarding occupational health and safety.
Health and Safety Act & Legal Liability:
- Understanding legislative requirements related to occupational health and safety.
- Defining and differentiating between occupational health, occupational safety, and environmental management.
Behavioural Management:
- Exploring the concept of behavioural safety management and its impact on creating a safe work environment.
Principles of Safe Working Practices:
- Implementing principles of safe working practices in and around the workplace to prevent injuries and accidents.
Concepts and Theories of Coaching:
- Learning the concepts and theories of coaching to influence people assertively and handle conflicts effectively.
Principles and Ethics of Auditing:
- Understanding the principles and ethics of auditing to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment:
- Understanding the principles, concepts, and processes of hazard identification, risk assessment, and control to manage workplace risks.
Incident Investigation:
- Mastering techniques for accident and incident investigation to identify causes and implement corrective actions.
Health and Safety Management:
- Applying monitoring, evaluation, and corrective actions in occupational health and safety to maintain a safe work environment.
- Understanding the structure of regulatory requirements regarding occupational health and safety and their link to the Occupational Health and Safety Management System.
- Learning about Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and the key components of an effective system.
Construction Regulations:
- Gaining knowledge of construction safety practices and regulations to ensure safety on construction sites.
Hygiene Survey & Hazardous Chemicals:
- Interpreting and using occupational hygiene survey results to manage workplace health hazards.
- Understanding concepts and principles of corporate and organizational governance and associated regulatory requirements.
Change Management:
- Learning the concepts and principles of change management and their application in implementing new systems within an organization.
Principles of Occupational Hygiene:
- Understanding the principles of occupational hygiene measuring instruments and interpreting readings based on threshold limits.
Principles of Safe Working Practices:
- Reinforcing principles of safe working practices in and around the workplace to maintain a safe work environment.
Concepts and Principles of Cause & Effect Analysis:
- Applying concepts and principles of cause and effect analysis in occupational hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident and accident investigation.
Fundamentals of Safety Aspects:
- Understanding the fundamentals of safety aspects related to industry and operations to promote a safe working environment.
Concepts and Principles of Developing an Emergency Preparedness Plan:
- Developing an emergency preparedness plan and understanding the process of approval, rehearsal, and implementation.
Principles of Effective Auditing and Inspection Practices:
- Learning principles of effective auditing and inspection practices to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
Concept of Integrated Risk Management:
- Understanding the concept of integrated risk management and the role of the occupational health and safety function in risk management.
Construction Manager:
- Learning about construction safety practices and regulations to ensure safety on construction sites.
Criteria & Standards for Effective Documentation & Document Control:
- Understanding criteria and standards for effective documentation and document control.
Concepts, Principles, and Leading Practices associated with Continuous Improvement:
- Exploring concepts, principles, and leading practices associated with continuous improvement to enhance workplace safety.
Principles of Developing & Implementing Operational Controls:
- Learning principles of developing and implementing operational controls to manage workplace risks effectively.
Economics of Occupational Health and Safety:
- Understanding the economics of occupational health and safety and its impact on the value chain.
Learning and Development Process:
- Exploring the learning and development process and cycle to improve the effectiveness of occupational health and safety training.
Theories, Concepts, and Principles of Strategic Planning:
- Learning theories, concepts, and principles of strategic planning and their application to occupational health and safety management.
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Health & Safety Representative:
- Understanding the roles and responsibilities of the Occupational Health and Safety Representative as defined by relevant legislation.
- Learning the concepts and principles of emergency preparedness and response to effectively manage workplace emergencies.
- Mastering the principles of hazard identification and risk assessment to identify potential workplace hazards and implement control measures.
- Acquiring techniques for accident and incident investigation to determine root causes and prevent future occurrences.
- Recognizing the roles and responsibilities of various workplace stakeholders regarding occupational health and safety.
Health and Safety Act & Legal Liability:
- Understanding legislative requirements related to occupational health and safety.
- Defining and differentiating between occupational health, occupational safety, and environmental management.
Behavioural Management:
- Exploring the concept of behavioural safety management and its impact on creating a safe work environment.
Principles of Safe Working Practices:
- Implementing principles of safe working practices in and around the workplace to prevent injuries and accidents.
Concepts and Theories of Coaching:
- Learning the concepts and theories of coaching to influence people assertively and handle conflicts effectively.
Principles and Ethics of Auditing:
- Understanding the principles and ethics of auditing to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment:
- Understanding the principles, concepts, and processes of hazard identification, risk assessment, and control to manage workplace risks.
Incident Investigation:
- Mastering techniques for accident and incident investigation to identify causes and implement corrective actions.
Health and Safety Management:
- Applying monitoring, evaluation, and corrective actions in occupational health and safety to maintain a safe work environment.
- Understanding the structure of regulatory requirements regarding occupational health and safety and their link to the Occupational Health and Safety Management System.
- Learning about Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and the key components of an effective system.
Construction Regulations:
- Gaining knowledge of construction safety practices and regulations to ensure safety on construction sites.
Hygiene Survey & Hazardous Chemicals:
- Interpreting and using occupational hygiene survey results to manage workplace health hazards.
- Understanding concepts and principles of corporate and organizational governance and associated regulatory requirements.
Change Management:
- Learning the concepts and principles of change management and their application in implementing new systems within an organization.
Principles of Occupational Hygiene:
- Understanding the principles of occupational hygiene measuring instruments and interpreting readings based on threshold limits.
Principles of Safe Working Practices:
- Reinforcing principles of safe working practices in and around the workplace to maintain a safe work environment.
Concepts and Principles of Cause & Effect Analysis:
- Applying concepts and principles of cause and effect analysis in occupational hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident and accident investigation.
Fundamentals of Safety Aspects:
- Understanding the fundamentals of safety aspects related to industry and operations to promote a safe working environment.
Concepts and Principles of Developing an Emergency Preparedness Plan:
- Developing an emergency preparedness plan and understanding the process of approval, rehearsal, and implementation.
Principles of Effective Auditing and Inspection Practices:
- Learning principles of effective auditing and inspection practices to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
Concept of Integrated Risk Management:
- Understanding the concept of integrated risk management and the role of the occupational health and safety function in risk management.
Construction Manager:
- Learning about construction safety practices and regulations to ensure safety on construction sites.
Criteria & Standards for Effective Documentation & Document Control:
- Understanding criteria and standards for effective documentation and document control.
Concepts, Principles, and Leading Practices associated with Continuous Improvement:
- Exploring concepts, principles, and leading practices associated with continuous improvement to enhance workplace safety.
Principles of Developing & Implementing Operational Controls:
- Learning principles of developing and implementing operational controls to manage workplace risks effectively.
Economics of Occupational Health and Safety:
- Understanding the economics of occupational health and safety and its impact on the value chain.
Learning and Development Process:
- Exploring the learning and development process and cycle to improve the effectiveness of occupational health and safety training.
Theories, Concepts, and Principles of Strategic Planning:
- Learning theories, concepts, and principles of strategic planning and their application to occupational health and safety management.
* Click the underlined for more information on the course.