Occupational Certificate:
Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner
SAQA ID: 99714 | Credits: 256 | NQF Level: 5 | Duration: 24 Months
This qualification aims to prepare learners to work as Occupational Health and Safety Practitioners.
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Occupational Health and Safety Practitioners act as facilitators and advisors to both employees and management on workplace health and safety matters. Their responsibilities include monitoring and inspecting work environments, as well as recording and investigating incidents and accidents. Additionally, they implement and maintain Occupational Health and Safety systems to ensure a safe and healthy workplace.
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Entry Requirements: Grade 12 or Relevant NQF Level 4
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THIS QUALIFICATION IS MADE UP OF THE FOLLOWING COMPULSORY KNOWLEDGE, PRACTICAL SKILL AND WORKPLACE
LEARNING MODULES:
Knowledge Modules:
· 226302001-KM-01, Fundamentals of Occupational Health and Safety, Level 2, 9 Credits.
· 226302001-KM-02, Fundamentals of Communication, Level 3, 6 Credits.
· 226302001-KM-03, Occupational Health and Safety applications, Level 4, 17 Credits.
· 226302001-KM-04, Occupational Health and Safety Management, Level 5, 38 Credits.
· 226302001-KM-05, Operations Management and Supervision, Level 5, 6 Credits.
Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 76.
Practical Skill Modules:
· 226302001-PM-01, Represent the needs of employees with regard to Occupational Health and Safety matters, Level 3, 8 Credits.
· 226302001-PM-02, Inspect work places, identify hazards and risks and take immediate action to ensure health and safety in the workplace, Level 3, 4 Credits.
· 226302001-PM-03, Consult with employees and raise their needs and issues at, Level 2, 4 Credits.
· 226302001-PM-04, Inspect work places and environments to identify the occupational health and safety hazards and determine the risks associated with the work, Level 4, 16 Credits.
· 226302001-PM-05, Coordinate the work activities of Occupational Health and Safety representatives, Level 4, 6 Credits.
· 226302001-PM-06, Develop a risk profile and legal register for a designated work area, Level 5, 6 Credits.
· 226302001-PM-07, Establish, maintain and improve the health and safety documentation and reporting systems, controls and processes, Level 5, 4 Credits.
· 226302001-PM-08, Advise on the establishment maintenance and improvement of emergency response and preparedness, Level 5, 8 Credits.
· 226302001-PM-09, Manage the effectiveness of operational Occupational Health and Safety systems, Level 5, Credits 6.
Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 62.
Work Experience Modules:
· 226302001-WM-, Exposure to the workplace examination processes, Level 2, 12 Credits.
· 226302001-WM-02, Exposure to the processes of representing the Occupational Health and Safety needs of employees, Level 3, 4 Credits.
· 226302001-WM-03, Exposure to Occupational Risk Management processes, Level 4, 12 Credits.
· 226302001-WM-04, Exposure to the processes of selecting, appointing and managing Occupational Health and Safety representatives, Level 4, 8 Credits.
· 226302001-WM-05, Exposure to the processes of developing and implementing Occupational Health and Safety systems, Level 5, 48 Credits.
· 226302001-WM-06, Exposure to the processes of monitoring and improving Occupational Health and Safety systems, Level 5, 34 Credits.
Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 118
Professional Bodies and Accreditaion
This program is accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) and verified by the South African Institute of Safety and Health (Saiosh), a professional body appointed by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) to oversee Health and Safety programs
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