Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner Qualification

Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner Qualification

Train as an Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner at NQF Level 4. Gain practical skills in workplace inspections, hazard and risk management, OHS administration, and incident reporting.

Course Summary

Award type:
QCTO Occupational Certificate
Accredited by:
QCTO
Duration:
18 months
Entrance Requirement:
NQF Level 3 or Grade 11 or Equivalent

Subjects

The qualification includes five knowledge modules covering Occupational Health and Safety fundamentals, employee representation, OHS communication, administration and record management, and workplace OHS applications. These theory-based modules build a strong foundation of knowledge and understanding to support safe, compliant workplace practices.

  • The qualification includes seven practical modules that build hands-on skills in representing employee OHS needs, conducting workplace inspections, identifying hazards and risks, reporting compliance variations, supporting hazard and risk assessments, and coordinating day-to-day OHS function activities. These modules focus on applying OHS knowledge in real workplace scenarios.

The qualification includes four workplace modules designed to develop on-the-job competence in representing employees on OHS needs, executing OHS administration and document management, supporting the management of workplace incidents and emergencies, and participating in incident investigation processes. These workplace-based modules ensure learners gain practical experience in a real working environment.