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Occupational Health and Safety

SAQA ID 94957
NQF Level 5
Credit 242

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as an Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner. An Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner serves as a facilitator and advisor to employees and management regarding safety and health aspects in the workplace, including the monitoring and inspecting of the workplace and the recording and investigation of incidents and accidents.

R15000.00.

Course fees

12

Modules

1 year

Duration

Any time

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Description

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as an Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner. An Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner serves as a facilitator and advisor to employees and management regarding safety and health aspects in the workplace, including the monitoring and inspecting of the workplace and the recording and investigation of incidents and accidents.

Admission requirements

Learners who want to register for this qualification must have the following;

    • Ancillary Health Care NQF Level 1 or

    • ABET Level 4 with FLC or

    • 12 (No specific subjects are required)

Assessment and Examination

On completion of all the required modules Knowledge, Practical and workplace and the related components, the learner will be issued with a statement of results which will automatically qualify the learner for the External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA) which is monitored by the QCTO together with the HWSETA. Only learners who pass this exam will qualify for the certificate. This certificate will be issued by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO), those who fail, will be granted 1 more opportunity for reassessment

Assessment of your competency is based on the evidence you submit in conducted Portfolio of Evidence (PoE) and your written examination.

Each PoE will include theoretical tasks and evidence of practical and workplace tasks done at any registered social service provision centre and the EISA (EXTERNAL INTEGRATED SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT) exam written in November and March as will be guided by the college

On the other hand, the certification for the Level 4 qualification entirely depends on the learner POE. (Portfolio of Evidence)

Certification

Learners who have passed the External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA) will be issued with an occupational certificate. This certificate will be issued by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO), those who fail, will be granted 1 more opportunity for reassessment

Learners who have passed the External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA) will be awarded Occupational Certificate: Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner by Quality Council for Trades & Occupations

Accreditation

This qualification accreditation is provided by The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) and the following is our QCTO ACCREDITATION:

Duration

This course has a maximum duration of 18 Months with a minimum of 12 Months for both the Theory, Practical and Work Place Training components.

Career Path

With this qualification you could enter the following careers:

    Organizational Safety officer

    Safety Inspectors

Learning Material

Students will access engaging interactive lessons and self-directed learning activities, an interactive study guide and an online library on the Online Study Portal. Textbooks are for the student account and will be provided at the college.

At the end of the training, the student will be assessed externally with the External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA). The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) will conduct this assessment and successful students will receive their certificates from this quality assurance body.

Workplace Learning

This programme includes a compulsory Workplace Learning component. Workplace Learning provides important opportunities for professional and personal growth. It addresses specific competencies identified for the acquisition of the qualification, which relates to the development of skills that will make the student employable and will assist in developing his or her personal skills.

This programme includes a compulsory Workplace Learning component. Workplace Learning provides important opportunities for professional and personal growth. It addresses specific competencies identified for the acquisition of the qualification, which relates to the development of skills that will make the student employable and will assist in developing his or her personal skills

Module Outline

This course is made up of the following modules:


KM01 – Fundamentals of Occupational health and Safety

KM02 – Fundamentals of communication

KM03 – Occupational health and safety applications

KM04 – Occupational health and safety applications

KM05 – Operations management and supervision

Practical (Simulation) Modules.

This course is made up of the following modules:


PM01 – Represent the needs of employees in regards to occupational health and safety matters

PM02 – Inspect workplaces, identify hazards and risks and take immediate action to ensure safety

PM03 – consult with the employees in relation to their needs and issues

PM04 – Coordinate the work activities of the occupational health and safety representatives

PM05 – Develop a risk profile and legal register for a designated work area

PM06 – Establish, maintain and improve the health and safety reporting documentations and systems

PM07 – Advise on the establishment maintenance and improvement of emergency response and preparedness

PM08 – Manage the effectiveness of operational occupational health and safety systems

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