Occupational Certificate: Safety. Health and Quality Practitioner NQF 5
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DESCRIPTION
The main focus of occupational health and safety practitioners is to serve as a coordinators and designers on the concept of working culture which is intended in the maintenance and promotion of workers’ health and working capacity, the improvement of working environment and work to become conducive to safety and health and the development of work organizations and working cultures in a direction which supports health and safety at work and in doing so also promotes a positive social climate and smooth operation and may enhance productivity.
Given the high demand in society for health and safety solutions at work based on reliable information, occupational safety and health (OSH) practitioners should find their roots in evidence-based practice. Therefore, evidence-based information must be integrated with professional expertise and must be considered related to legislation, culture, financial, and technical possibilities.
Successful candidates credited with this qualification are able to:
- Inspect workplaces 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.
COURSE DURATION: 24 Months (Theory, practical and workplace).
NQF LEVEL: 5
CREDITS: 256
Quality Assured Partner: Quality Council for Trades & Occupations (QCTO)
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Description
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.
226302001-KM-01, Fundamentals of Occupational Health and Safety, NQF Level 2, Credits 9
Purpose of the Knowledge Modules
The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the key quality and safety issues that impact on the productivity of employees. The learning includes the key issues relevant to the procedural and legal aspects required to monitor work progress and the use of equipment and instruments.
- KM-01-KT01: Roles and responsibilities of the Occupational Health and safety representative as set out in the relevant legislation (Intermediate)
- KM-01-KT02: Legislative requirements related to Occupational health and safety
- KM-01-KT03: Definitions of and difference between Occupational Health, Occupational Safety and Environmental management.
- KM-01-KT04: Concept of behavioural safety management
- KM-01-KT05: Concepts and principles of emergency preparedness and response
- KM-01-KT06: The principles of hazards identification and risks assessment
- KM-01-KT07: Principles of safe working practices in and around the place of work (Intermediate)
- KM-01-KT08: Techniques of accident and incident investigation
- KM-01-KT09: Roles and responsibilities of the various stakeholders in a workplace regarding Occupational Health and Safety (Intermediate)
226302001-KM-02, Fundamentals of Communication, NQF Level 3, Credits 6
Purpose of the Knowledge Modules
The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the theory that underpins the effective application of basic communication skills with specific relevance to the occupational health and safety environment
- KM-02-KT01: Concepts and theories of coaching, influencing people in an assertive manner and dealing with conflict. (Intermediate)
- KM-02-KT02: Principles and ethics of auditing (Advanced)
226302001-KM-03, Occupational Health and Safety applications, NQF Level 4, Credits 17
Purpose of the Knowledge Modules
The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the key theories, concepts and principles required to process the required data and provide Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene services in the capacity as a Safety and Health Officer
- KM-03-KT01: Principles, concepts and processes of hazard identification, risk assessment and control (Intermediate)
- KM-03-KT02: Techniques of accident and incident investigation
- KM-03-KT03: Principles of occupational hygiene measuring instruments and the interpretation of the readings in terms of the threshold limits of such measurements
- KM-03-KT04: Principles of safe working practices in and around the place of work (Intermediate)
- KM-03-KT05: Criteria and standards for effective documentation and document control (Advanced)
- KM-03-KT06: Concepts and principles of cause and effect analysis and how this applies to occupational hazard identification and risk assessment. and incident and accident investigation.(Advanced)
- KM-03-KT07: Principles, concepts and processes of hazard identification, risk assessment and control(Intermediate)
- KM-03-KT08: Concepts, principles and leading practices associated with continuous improvement (Intermediate)
- KM-03-KT09: Concepts and principles of change management and how to apply these principles when implementing new systems. (Intermediate
226302001-KM-04, Occupational Health and Safety Management, NQF Level 5, Credits 38
Purpose of the Knowledge Modules
The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the theories and concepts associated with the establishment and management of occupational health and safety systems and processes
- KM-04-KT01: The application of monitoring, evaluation and corrective action in occupational health and safety. (Intermediate)
- KM-04-KT02: Structure of the regulatory requirements regarding occupational health and safety and how it links to the occupational health and safety management system. (Advanced)
- KM-04-KT03: Occupational health and safety management systems and the key components of an effective system. (Advanced)
- KM-04-KT04: Fundamentals of Safety aspects related to industry and operations
- KM-04-KT05: Concepts and principles of interpreting and using occupational hygiene survey results. (Intermediate)
- KM-04-KT06: Concepts and principles of corporate and organisational governance and the regulatory requirements associated with governance. (Intermediate)
- KM-04-KT07: Concepts and principles of developing an emergency preparedness plan and process for different organisations and key approval, rehearsal and implementation steps. (Advanced)
- KM-04-KT08: Principles of developing and implementing operational controls.(Advanced)
- KM-04-KT09: Principles of effective auditing and inspection practices
- KM-04-KT10: Concept of integrated risk management and the role of the occupational health and safety function in risk management. (Intermediate)
- KM-04-KT11: Economics of occupational health and safety and how this impacts on the value chain (Intermediate)
226302001-KM-05, Operations Management and Supervision, NQF Level 5, Credits 6
Purpose of the Knowledge Modules
The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of providing learners an opportunity to build their understanding of the key concepts and principles that underpin operations management
- KM-05-KT01: Theories, concepts and principles of strategic planning and how this applies to occupational health and safety management. (Intermediate)
- KM-05-KT02: Learning and development process and cycle and how this is used to improve the effectiveness of occupational health and safety (Intermediate)
- KM-05-KT03: Concepts and principles of change management and how to apply these principles when implementing new systems. (Intermediate)
- KM-05-KT04: Concepts, principles and leading practices associated with continuous improvement (Intermediate)
Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 76.
226302001-PM-01, Represent the needs of employees with regard to Occupational Health and Safety matters NQF Level 3, Credits 8
Purpose of the Practical Skill Modules
The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to practice the skills required to represent the occupational health and safety needs of employees in a work place
- PM-01-PS01: Conduct a workplace health and safety meeting with team members, make inputs at meetings and record the results of meetings.
- PM-01-PS02: Remove employees from unsafe or unhealthy workplaces
226302001-PM-02, Inspect work places, identify hazards and risks and take immediate action to ensure health and safety in the workplace, NQF Level 3, Credits 4
Purpose of the Practical Skill Modules
The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to Practice the skills required to eliminate and/or control hazards in a designated work area.
- PM-02-PS01: Inspect a range of work places, identify the hazards and determine the associated risks, indicating what actions must be taken to eliminate, mitigate and control the risks. (Includes reporting and record keeping)
226302001-PM-03, Consult with employees and raise their needs and issues at, NQF Level 2, Credits 4
Purpose of the Practical Skill Modules
The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to practice the skills required to consult with and represent the needs of employees relating to OHS issues
- PM-03-PS01: Give feedback on Occupational Health and Safety issues to employees
226302001-PM-04, Inspect work places and environments to identify the occupational health and safety hazards and determine the risks associated with the work , NQF Level 4, Credits 16
Purpose of the Practical Skill Modules
The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to practice the skills required to determine hazards and conduct appropriate risk assessments
- PM-04-PS01: Inspect a range of work places, identify the hazards and determine the associated risks, indicating what actions must be taken to eliminate, mitigate and control the risks. (Includes reporting and record keeping)
- PM-04-PS02: Facilitate a process using a range of incident investigation techniques to determine the root causes or failures of controls and recommend corrective actions to prevent future incidents and complete the reports.
226302001-PM-05, Coordinate the work activities of occupational, health and safety representatives, NQF Level 4, Credits 6
Purpose of the Practical Skill Modules
The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to practice the skills required to coordinate the work activities of subordinates
- PM-05-PS01: Conduct performance improvement discussions with peers and subordinates
- PM-05-PS02: Plan, schedule and review the work of Occupational Health and Safety Representatives
226302001-PM-06, Develop a risk profile and legal register for a designated work area , NQF Level 5, Credits 6
Purpose of the Practical Skill Modules
The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to practice the skills required to develop risk profiles and legal registers for a range of work places
- PM-06-PS01: Analyse a specific work area/section, develop a risk profile, legal register and plan the implementation of an appropriate occupational health and safety management system.
226302001-PM-07, Establish, maintain and improve the health and safety documentation and reporting systems, controls and processes , NQF Level 5, Credits 4
Purpose of the Practical Skill Modules
The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to practice the skills required to execute the required administration and improve the documents and systems.
- PM-07-PS01: Use computer based packages to develop presentations, create and analyse spreadsheets, produce memorandums, reports and use electronic mail systems
226302001-PM-08, Advise on the establishment maintenance and improvement of emergency response and preparedness , NQF Level 5, Credits 8
Purpose of the Practical Skill Modules
The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to practice the skills required to establish, maintain and improve emergency preparedness in organisations
- PM-08-PS01: Analyse the needs of an organisation and develop a training matrix for all the required occupational health and safety learning. Evaluate current learning programmes to determine the relevance and sufficiency of the learning provided to meet occupational health and safety needs.
- PM-08-PS02: Develop an emergency preparedness plan and process for different organisations and define the key approval, rehearsal and implementation steps
226302001-PM-09, Manage the effectiveness of operational Occupational Health and Safety systems, NQF Level 5, Credits 6
Purpose of the Practical Skill Modules
The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to practice the skills required to manage the effectiveness of an operational OHS system
- PM-09-PS01: Develop reports and make presentations of occupational health and safety issues to diverse groups of decision makers.
Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 62.
226302001-WM-, Exposure to the workplace examination processes, NQF Level 2, Credits 12
Purpose of the Work Experience Modules
The focus of the work experience is on providing the learner an opportunity to:gain experience in the activities required to inspect work places and identify workplace hazards and risks
- WM–WE01: Inspect work places and identify hazards and risks over a period of three months
226302001-WM-02, Exposure to the processes of representing the occupational health and safety needs of employees, NQF Level 3, Credits 4
Purpose of the Work Experience Modules
The focus of the work experience is on providing the learner an opportunity to: gain experience in the activities required to identify and represent the OHS needs of employees in a specific work area
- WM-02-WE01: Participate in Occupational Health and Safety meetings
226302001-WM-03, Exposure to occupational risk management processes, NQF Level 4, Credits 12
Purpose of the Work Experience Modules
The focus of the work experience is on providing the learner an opportunity to: gain experience in executing the key activities required to manage and mitigate risks for a designated area in a work environment
- WM-03-WE01: Over a period of three months inspect work places, identify hazards and risks and recommend corrective actions
- WM-03-WE02: Participate in accident/incident investigations
226302001-WM-04, Exposure to the processes of selecting, appointing and managing occupational health and safety representatives, NQF Level 4, Credits 8
Purpose of the Work Experience Modules
The focus of the work experience is on providing the learner an opportunity to: gain experience in the activities associated with the appointment and management of OHS representatives
- WM-04-WE01: Discuss the nomination of Occupational Health and Safety representatives with constituency groups
- WM-04-WE02: Coach newly appointed and practicing Occupational Health and Safety representatives and/or employees in the duties required from them
226302001-WM-05, Exposure to the processes of developing and implementing occupational health and safety systems, NQF Level 5, Credits 48
Purpose of the Work Experience Modules
The focus of the work experience is on providing the learner an opportunity to: gain experience in the processes of developing and implementing OHS systems
- WM-05-WE01: Participate in the planning of at least one operational occupational health and safety management system
- WM-05-WE02: Participate in the implementation of systems for a period of six months
226302001-WM-06, Exposure to the processes of monitoring and improving occupational health and safety systems, NQF Level 5, Credits 34
Purpose of the Work Experience Modules
The focus of the work experience is on providing the learner an opportunity to: gain experience in managing the effective operation of OHS systems
- WM-06-WE01: Monitor and manage an OHS management system for a period of one year.
Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 118.
Students are required to complete the following:
- 5 Theoretical assignments
- 9 Practical assignments
- 6 Workplace assignments
Eligibility requirements for the external summative assessment:
In order to qualify for the external summative assessment, learners must have a copy of a completed and signed Statement of Work Experience as well as proof of successful completion of the Knowledge Modules and Practical Skills Modules.
Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded an Occupational Certificate: Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner from the QCTO.
Entry Level Requirements Into This Programme
- Certified copy of your ID document.
- School certificate Grade 12
- Candidates must be aged 19 or over.
Learning Assumed to Be in Place and Recognition of Prior Learning
- Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4
Target Audience
Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner| Safety Coordinator| Safety and Health Advisor| Occupational Safety and Health assistant.
Qualification Delivery Method
Correspondence eLearning| Online support Tutor available for advice and guidance
When all internal assessments is complete you will conduct a final assessment at approved assessment centre and QCTO will issue a occupational certificate on successful completion of the course
Internal assessment: Portfolio of evidence will be submitted within two months after the training of each module. Assessment activities include evaluating all documentation produced during the process and questioning to test knowledge and ability to apply. This assessment leads to entrance into the integrated external summative assessment.
External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA): The External integrated summative assessment conducted through the relevant QCTO Assessment Quality partner is required for the issuing of this qualification. The external integrated summative assessment will focus on the exit level outcomes and associated assessment criteria. The external assessment will be conducted through a theoretical assessment by an assessor registered by the AQP at approved assessment centres.
Eligibility requirements for the external summative assessment:
In order to qualify for the external summative assessment, learners must have a copy of a completed and signed Statement of Work Experience as well as proof of successful completion of the Knowledge Modules and Practical Skills Modules.
Certification: The QCTO will issue the certificate to successful candidates after completion of the EISA.
INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY
The Occupational Health and Safety discipline is built on global standards and practices. In all countries there is legislation that requires the appointment of Occupational Health and Safety Practitioners. Because of this there are qualifications in most countries. The content of these qualifications covers mostly the same material.
United Kingdom (UK)
The Level 5 National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice is a vocational qualification designed specifically for safety professionals who want to attain a chartered status of Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH) through a practical, evidence-based route as opposed to an academic course.
It is a qualification for those who wish to forge a career in health and safety as advisors, managers or consultants. There are no entry requirements, but candidates must be aged 19 or over. Learners who are carrying out the activities stated in the unit standards will be requested to produce evidence to show their competence in these areas.
The qualification meets the academic requirements for Graduate Membership of IOSH. With additional experience and further professional development, those who obtain get the Diploma can also attain Chartered Safety Practitioner status.
The duration of this course is 15 to 18 months and the content covers all the aspects that are covered in the South African Occupational Certificate.
Australia:
A similar situation to those found in the UK and Canada exists in Australia, where the Vocational Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety can be earned within a period of 15 to 18 months. This qualification enables learners to use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of contexts. They will also be able to apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. This qualification would suit an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Officer in a full-time dedicated role who works under the supervision of an OHS Coordinator or OHS Manager, and will enable people to fulfil Job Roles such as:
- Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator.
- Occupational Health and Safety Officer.
Conclusion:
The Occupational Certificate: OHS Practitioner compares favourably with the qualifications and courses reviewed in the two countries in terms of content, level and duration.
ARTICULATION OPTIONS
Horizontal Articulation:
- National Diploma: Occupational Safety, Level 5 (ID 79808).
Vertical Articulation:
- This is a new qualification. There are no cognate qualifications developed at Level 6 at present on the OQSF.
QCTO LINKS OF INTEREST
QCTO Implementation of RPL Policy
Online Technical Requirements
The system requirements for the Moodle user are modest. All you really need is a solid, reliable internet connection and a modern web browser which can be downloaded within our eLearning platform.
Operating System
- Windows: Windows vista or higher.
- Macintosh: Mac OS X or higher.
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