National Occupational Certificate: Occupational Health and Safety Officer

The programme

Programme overview

The National Occupational Certificate: Occupational Health and Safety Officer programme is designed to equip learners with the knowledge, practical skills, and workplace experience required to perform the duties of an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Officer within an organisation. Occupational Health and Safety Officers play a critical role in ensuring that workplaces comply with health and safety regulations, identifying hazards, assessing risks, and recommending appropriate control measures to prevent accidents, injuries, and occupational diseases.

This National Occupational Certificate: Occupational Health and Safety Officer qualification prepares learners to support organisations in implementing and maintaining effective health and safety systems and processes. Learners will develop the ability to conduct workplace inspections, participate in hazard and risk assessments, investigate incidents and accidents, coordinate Occupational Health and Safety administration, and compile reports that assist management in maintaining compliance with health and safety standards. Through this training, learners will contribute to creating safer workplaces, improving compliance with occupational health and safety legislation, and supporting the overall wellbeing of employees

Who should attend

Who is this programme for?

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Learning outcomes

What you will learn

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Detailed programme outline

• Knowledge Modules
• Fundamentals of Occupational Health and Safety
• Fundamentals of Representing Employees Regarding OHS Issues
• Fundamentals of Communication within the OHS Discipline
• OHS Administration and Record Management
• Occupational Health and Safety Applications
• Practical Skills Modules
• Represent the Needs of Employees with Regard to Occupational Health and Safety Matters
• Inspect Workplaces, Identify Hazards and Risks, and Take Immediate Action
• Conduct Workplace Inspections, Check Compliance, and Report Variations
• Administer the Key Activities of an OHS Function
• Participate and Contribute to Hazard and Risk Assessments
• Supervise the Smooth Execution of OHS Activities
• Coordinate the Work Activities of Occupational Health and Safety Representatives
• Work Experience Modules
• Representing Employees Regarding their Workplace OHS Needs
• Executing OHS Administration and Document Management
• Managing Workplace Accidents, Incidents, and Other Emergencies
• Incident Investigation Processes

After completing all the required Knowledge, Practical Skills, and Work Experience Modules, learners will be required to complete the External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA) conducted by HWSETA. The EISA evaluates whether learners have achieved the competencies required to perform the role of an Occupational Health and Safety Officer effectively in the workplace.

Successful completion of the programme and the EISA will result in the awarding of the National Occupational Certificate: Occupational Health and Safety Officer, enabling learners to pursue employment opportunities in Occupational Health and Safety across various sectors or to progress to higher qualifications within the Occupational Health and Safety career pathway.

Before you book

Entry requirements

To enrol in the National Occupational Certificate: Occupational Health and Safety Officer, learners must meet the following minimum entry requirement:

• Grade 12(matric) or an equivalent qualification.

Your learning pathway

Programme structure

The National Occupational Certificate: Occupational Health and Safety Officer programme is divided into three learning components:

• Knowledge Modules (50 Credits) – Theory and conceptual understanding
• Practical Skills Modules (44 Credits) – Applied OHS competencies
• Work Experience Modules (26 Credits) – Workplace implementation and experience

The programme also includes formative assessments, workplace activities, projects, and preparation for the External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA).

Upon completion learners will be able to:

• Identify workplace hazards
• Assess risks, recommend appropriate control measures,
• Conduct workplace inspections and assist in the investigation of incidents and accidents.
• Coordinate occupational health and safety administration
• Maintain safety records and documentation
• Facilitate safety meetings and compile basic occupational health and safety reports using standard reporting formats.

Learning approach

How you will learn

Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:

– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.

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Dates, duration & arrangements

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