Health and Safety Officer (OHS)- L4

Occupational Certificate: Health and Safety Officer (OHS) L4

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A senior certificate with an introductory certificate: N3 – An appropriate National Certificate: N3 or, National Senior Certificate or, an equivalent qualification.

Classes Start: February & July

Course Details

This qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge Modules, Practical Skills Modules and Work Experience, Totaling 131 Credits:

Knowledge Modules

  • 226302-001-01-KM-01,Fundamentals of Occupational Health and Safety, NQF Level 3,Credits
  • 226302-001-01-KM-02, Fundamentals of representing employees regarding OHS issues, NQF Level 3, Credits
  • 226302-001-01-KM-03,Fundamentals of Communication within the OHS discipline, NQF Level 3, Credits
  • 226302-001-01-KM-04, OHS Administration and Record Management, NQF Level 4, Credits
  • 226302-001-01-KM-05, Occupational Health and Safety applications, NQFLevel 4, Credits 22.

Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules:50

Practical Modules

  • 226302-001-01-PM-01, Represent the needs of employees with regard to Occupational Health and Safety matters, NQF Level 3, Credits 1
  • 226302-001-01-PM-02,Inspect work places, identifyhazards and risks and take immediate actionto ensure health and safetyin the workplace,NQF Level 3,Credits 1.
  • 226302-001-01-PM-03, Conduct workplace Inspections, Check the applicationof fundamental workplace standards and report on compliance variations, NQF Level 3, Credits 10.
  • 226302-001-01-PM-04, Administerthe key activities of an OHS Function, NQF Level 4, Credits 16.
  • 226302-001-01-PM-05, Participate and contribute towards the development of hazard and risk assessments, NQF Level 4, Credits 6.
  • 226302-001-01-PM-06, Supervisethe smooth executionof the activities of an OHS function, NQF Level 4, Credits
  • 226302-001-01-PM-07, Coordinate the work activities of occupational, health and safety representatives, NQF Level 4,Credits 6.
  • Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 44

Workplace Modules

  • 226302-001-01-WM-01, Processes of representing employees regarding their workplace OHS needs, NQF Level 3, Credits 4.
  • 226302-001-01-WM-02, Processes of executing OHS administration and document management,NQF Level 4,Credits
  • 226302-001-01-WM-03, Processes of managing workplace accidents, incidents and other emergencies,NQF Level 4, Credits
  • 226302-001-01-WM-04, Incident Investigation processes, NQF Level 4, Credits 1

Total numberof credits for Work Experience Modules: 26

Fees Per Level (Semester)

Duration

One (1) YEAR

Registration

R 1500-00

Deposit

R 1200-00

Instalment

R 1200-00 x 11

Total Cost

R 15900-00

Career Prospects

Health and Safety Officer

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