Occupational Health and Safety Courses

Fall in love with our Occupational Health and Safety Courses. Put your keen eye and analytical skills to the test while you gain world-class knowledge.

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Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator Certificate

The 12-month Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator Certificate is for students who want to create systems and plans to ensure everyone's safety in the workplace.
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Occupational Health and Safety Representative Certificate

If you are an aspiring Supervisor or Manager, then our Occupational Health and Safety Representative Certificate shows your employer that you want to and can take on more responsibility and you care for the safety ...
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Did you know, the most common work injuries are slipping and falling? While it is unavoidable, certain measures can be set in place to prevent them. Think OHS is the career for you? Then our Occupational Health and Safety Courses will get you all clued up on these practices.

Reasons to Study our Occupational Health and Safety Courses

Occupational health and safety (OHS) makes the workplace safer by preventing risks and hazards. This is a great benefit to the company and staff. But studying these courses offer many benefits to you too. Some of them include:

Gain Skills fit for Your Career

Want to start a successful career in OHS? Then our courses are what you need. Learn a variety of skills, from first aid to safety practices in the workplace. 

Wide Range of Fields to Work in

OHS professionals are needed in every workplace. But there are industries which are more dangerous than others like construction. Our courses allow you to choose any of these sectors.

Your Skills Will be In-demand

Covid-19 has affected our lives, with the safety and health of all workers at risk. OHS professionals are in-demand, these courses will help you secure a job with your new skills.

Prove you can Take on More Responsibilities

If you don’t want to make a career out of OHS, that’s okay. Every workplace needs a designated OHS professional. Study with us and prove that you can take on more responsibilities aside from your duties.  

Earn a Handsome Salary

These jobs are so important and at times dangerous. It’s no surprise that OHS professionals earn a handsome salary. Our OHS courses could help you start a career with great earning potential. 

Slippery when wet yellow caution sign. Learn all about health and safety in our Occupational Health and Safety Courses.

Skills You’ll Gain in Our Occupational Health and Safety Courses

Since this is such a significant job, you may be wondering what skills you’ll learn. Each course provides their own set of expertise and knowledge. Below are some of the skills you can gain.

Improve your communication skills – Communication is crucial in every workplace. Improve your verbal and non-verbal communication with our Business English module.

First Aid concepts – Gain insight on this basic yet fundamental skill. Our courses will help you take control of emergencies until medical personnel arrive.

Conduct inspections – Spot hazards before they happen. Our OHS coordinator certificate course will teach you how to conduct inspections in the workplace.

Investigating accidents – When an accident has occurred, you need to know how to investigate the case. Learn about the procedures in our OHS representative certificate course.

Safety awareness – Safety is one of the main areas in your course. Gain the skills and knowledge on the safety measures in the workplace and how to adhere to them.

Our Occupational Health and Safety Courses

We offer two great Occupational Health and Safety Courses for you. Each course is 12-months long. In this time, you learn practical skills you need to start your career. OHS courses we provide are: 

Entry Requirements

Our Occupational Health and Safety Courses are skills-based programmes. This means you can study without matric. To get started with us, all you need is the ability to read, write and understand English.

Two women wearing hard hats and reflective vests standing outside and using the skills gained in our Occupational Health and Safety Courses to complete tasks.

Is This the Right Course for me?

Whether you want to start a career in OHS or learn new skills, this is a great course. But before you take the leap, make sure that this is the right course for you. Study our Occupational Health and Safety Courses if you want to:

  • Pursue a career in OHS
  • Learn about safety practices in the workplace
  • Gain versatile skills like first aid
  • Become the designed safety volunteer in your workplace

Soft Skills you Need in This Field

Soft skills are more than just character traits. These skills help you perform various day-to-day duties. Below are some of the soft skills OHS professional need in this field:

  • Communication skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Attention to detail and keen eye
  • Responsible
  • Critical thinking skills

Career Opportunities Available to you

Get your foot in the door with our Occupational Health and Safety Courses. You need a degree and years of experience to get a higher position. But these courses are a great way to score entry-level jobs like OHS:

  • Representative
  • Officer
  • Coordinator
  • Supervisor
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Prevent dangers and put the health and safety of employees first. Our courses are a great way to learn industry-related skills and knowledge. Contact our friendly course advisors on getting started with us. You can:

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