The Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health, and Quality Practitioner is a professional qualification designed for individuals seeking a rewarding career in ensuring safety, health, and quality standards within various industries.
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.
- NQF Level 05
- SAQA ID: 99714
- CREDITS: 256
- DURATION: 2 Years
Why Choose This Program?
The Occupational Certificate in Safety, Health, and Quality Practitioner offers a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical applications. It equips individuals with the expertise needed to promote a culture of safety, health, and quality in any organization. Participants will be well-prepared to identify potential risks, implement effective controls, and ensure compliance with regulations and best practices.
Program Overview
The Safety, Health, and Quality Practitioner program provide participants with a holistic understanding of the principles and practices required to identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks within the workplace. It encompasses various disciplines, including occupational health and safety, environmental management, and quality assurance.
Entry Requirements
- A Level 4 qualification with Mathematical Literacy.
Certification & Examination Authority
On successful completion of the programme, the student will receive a statement of result from Cape Business & Engineering College and upon meeting the EISA requirements, receive an Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner from the QCTO. All External Examinations are set and administered by QCTO and its Accrediting Partners.
EISA is a single, national assessment which leads to competent learners being awarded Occupational Certificates. It is an integral and critical component of QCTO’s quality assurance system, as it ensures that the assessment of occupational qualifications, part-qualifications and trades is standardised, consistent and credible.
Qualifying for External Assessment: To qualify for an external assessment, learners must provide proof of completion of all required knowledge and practical modules by means of statements of results and a record of completed work experience.
Key Skills and Competencies
- 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.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health, and Quality Practitioner can pursue a range of rewarding careers across diverse industries. Potential job roles include:
- Safety Officer
- Health and Safety Coordinator
- Quality Assurance Specialist
- Environmental Health Officer
- Occupational Health Specialist
- Compliance Officer