Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health, and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)

Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health, and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)

 

SAQA ID: 99714
NQF Level: 5
Total Credits: 256

 

Purpose: This qualification prepares learners to identify, mitigate, and manage workplace hazards and risks. It equips them to support and implement occupational health and safety systems, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement in workplace safety.

 

Key Outcomes:

1. Facilitate actions to control hazards and minimize risks.

2. Participate in planning and implementing operational health and safety management systems.

3. Monitor and improve the effectiveness of safety systems in the workplace.

 

Target Audience:

• Individuals seeking careers in workplace safety.

• Those tasked with health, safety, and quality management roles in their organizations.

 

Entry Requirements:

• NQF Level 4 qualification, with Mathematical Literacy.

 

Qualification Modules:

1. Knowledge Modules:

   • Fundamentals of Occupational Health and Safety (NQF Level 2, 9 credits).

   • Occupational Health and Safety Management (NQF Level 5, 38 credits).

   • Operations Management and Supervision (NQF Level 5, 6 credits).

2. Practical Skill Modules:

   • Inspect workplaces and identify hazards.

   • Coordinate work activities of safety representatives.

   • Establish and improve safety documentation and emergency preparedness.

3. Work Experience Modules:

   • Exposure to workplace examination and risk management processes.

   • Developing and implementing health and safety systems.

   • Monitoring and improving safety systems in real-world settings.

Assessment:

• Internal Assessments: Practical demonstrations, role-playing, and written tests.

• Workplace Evidence: Documented proof of real-world application, verified by supervisors.

• Final Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA): Comprehensive evaluation of the learner's knowledge and skills.

 

Certification:

• Certificate of Competence issued by QCTO upon successful completion.