SAQA ID: 99714
OC: Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner
Title of Qualification:
SAQA ID: 99714 OC: Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner
Duration of Qualification:
This programme consists of Core; Fundamental and Elective Unit Standards as follows and will be covered over a period of two years.
Total Number of Credits: 256
Entry Requirements
A Level 4 qualification with Mathematical Literacy.
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 Knowledge Modules: 62.
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 Knowledge Modules: 118.
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as an Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner.
An Occupational Health and Safety Practitioners serve 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. They also implement and maintain Occupational Health and Safety systems in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
A qualified learner will be able to:
- Inspect work places and environments to identify the occupational health and safety hazards and determine the risks associated with the work.
- Facilitate and support actions to eliminate or control hazards in order to minimise risks in a designated work area.
- Represent the needs of employees with regard to Occupational Health and Safety matters.
- Participate in the planning and implementation of operational Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.
- Monitor and continually improve the effectiveness of operational Occupational Health and Safety systems.
