Safety, Health and Quality 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.
The Course
A blend of theory and practical training, the Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner is a QCTO accredited occupational qualification with the course breakdown being 30% knowledge and 70% practical skills and workplace experience. All theoretical training is via contact class sessions through our Pretoria based Academy. You will be placed within our partner organisations for your practical training.
What do Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner do?
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.
Further Career Opportunities
- Find employment.
- Hospitals and clinics
- Municipalities
- Government Departments
- Manufacturers
- Research organisations
- SA Defence Force
- Mines
- Department of Agriculture
Qualification:
Occupational Certificate:
Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner SAQA 99714 | NQF Level 5 | 256 credits
Accreditation:
QCTO Accredited
Duration:
1 year 6 Months full time study
Medium of instruction:
English
Minimum Admission Requirements:
Grade 12 or equivalent with Mathematical Literacy
FEES
Total course fees:
R30 600
Deposit:
R5 600 Tuition
Balance R25 000 is payable in monthly instalments of R1 389 over 18 months from month of commencement.
Fees include full access to the online learning platform and one uniform top.
Stationary Pack Needed
- 2 x Riems of Paper
- 1 x Lever Arch File 310mm x 280 mm
- Extra Uniform Top (Not included in Tuition Fee) (Available on order at Reception)