OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICER
Course: National Occupational Certificate
Mode: Distance
Study Period: up to 24 months
NQF LEVEL: 4
Course Code: OHO100
Credits: 120
Price before bursary:
R36,400
Price after bursary:
R26,000
Monthly
Payment Plan
R1,085
per month
[over 24 months]
Registration fee:
R1,560
Once off payment
R24,700
Course Overview
National Occupational Certificate: Occupational Health and Safety Officer (SAQA ID No 121929, NQF 4, 120 credits)
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Officers monitor compliance with health and safety systems and processes in an organisation. They identify hazards and assess risks to health and safety and recommend the implementation of appropriate health and safety controls where required. This programme provides students with the critical skills and knowledge necessary for success in health and safety roles. The combination of theory, practical application and work experience ensures students can effectively manage health and safety issues across various industries. Possible career pathways include Health and Safety Officer, Safety Coordinator, Risk Manager, Environmental Health and Safety Specialist, Safety Consultant or Emergency Response Coordinator.
This qualification includes the following 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
- Inspect Workplaces, Identify Hazards and Risks
- Conduct Workplace Inspections
- Hazard and Risk Assessments
- Executing OHS Administration and Document Management
Study period: up to 24 months
Work Experience
The completion of work experience is a compulsory part of the programme. Students are required to spend time in an approved workplace (approximately 36 days) completing the tasks prescribed in the Statement of Work Experience. Such work may be undertaken on a part-time/ informal basis.
Course Materials
This course includes a comprehensive set of learning materials.
Assessment and Award
Students will complete an assignment for each of the knowledge and practical modules. For work experience modules students are required to submit the completed Statement of Work Experience with any additional evidence required. Students who have successfully completed the knowledge, practical and work experience requirement of the qualification will be issued with a statement of results which provides entry to the final examination. The final examination or External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA) is conducted at an approved assessment centre (please note that an additional examination fee of R1 000 is payable).
Students who have successfully completed the EISA will be awarded the National Occupational Certificate: Occupational Health and Safety Officer (SAQA ID No 121929, NQF 4, 120 credits), issued by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO).
Entry Requirements
An appropriate NQF Level 3 qualification (Grade 11)
Accreditation
Academy of York is accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) as a Skills Development Provider (SDP). Accreditation No SDP210125120400.
What our past students said
“Online studying with A.O.Y has been an excellent experience for me. The student advisors are excellent and on point with their advice and assistance. So I’ll definitely recommend A.O.Y to friends and family and I am planning to continue studying at the institute.”
Solly Ramatlakala Malete
“It was very informative, A.O.Y made it possible with facilitators available to assist whenever you needed and I could do it in my own time and pace. I’ve been working as a HS officer for almost 3 years with no certificate, with this certificate I can now be more confident in my position.”
Lillian Duvenage