The learner will be able to:

• Evaluate and recommend appropriate Occupational Health and Safety risk management controls

• Conduct investigations into Occupational Health and Safety incidents and accidents

• Execute the basic administrative duties required for the management of Occupational Health and Safety

• Apply basic data analysis to compile Occupational Health and Safety reports using standard reporting formats

• Contribute to production planning by ensuring that the Occupational Health and Safety risks are managed appropriately and report on the Occupational Health and Safety compliance status for a designated area of the organisation

Purpose of the Course:

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to function as an Occupational Health and Safety Officer. To build an understanding of the key occupational health and safety issues that impact on the productivity of the employees

Content of the Course:

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 Skill Modules

• Represent the needs of Employees with regard to Occupational Health and Safety matters
• Inspect workplaces, Identify hazards and Risks and take immediate action to ensure Health and Safety in the workplace
• Conduct workplace inspections, check the application of fundamental workplace standards and report on compliance variations
• Administer Key activities of the OHS function
• Participate and contribute towards the development of hazard and risk assessments
• Supervise the smooth execution of the activities of the OHS function
• Co-ordinate the work activities of Occupational Health and Safety representatives

Work Experience Modules

• Processes of representing employees regarding their workplace OHS needs
• Processes of executing OHS Administration and document management
• Processes of managing workplace accidents, incidents  and other emergencies
• Incident investigation processes

Accreditation:

This is a QCTO accredited Qualification  :   Curriculum code : 226302-001-01-00  :  ID 121929 : 120 Credits : NQF Level 4

Entry Requirement:

• Proficiency in the English language
• Computer literate
• Minimum NQF Level 3 Qualification

Duration:

14 Months