SAQA Qualification 99714 – Occupational Certificate: Safety Health and Quality Practitioner

Description

This qualification qualifies you for registration with the SACPCMP it is registered and accredited by QCTO – see our accreditation letter.

Duration: 24 Months – if you are already working in this role you may qualify for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) thus reducing the time required.

NQF Level 5

Credits 256

Practical and Workplace Experience: You will be required to do practicals and obtain workplace experience. If you are employed in a Safety Role, you can complete this in your current position. If you are not employed in a safety position, we will place you at a workplace to complete it. Your years of experience in this role may contribute to recognition of prior learning upon assessment and approval by our Assessor and Moderator.

What this qualification covers

This qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skill and Workplace Learning Modules:
Knowledge Modules:

• 226302001-KM-01, Fundamentals of Occupational Health and Safety, Level 2, 9 Credits.
• 226302001-KM-02, Fundamentals of Communication, Level 3, 6 Credits.
• 226302001-KM-03, Occupational Health and Safety applications, Level 4, 17 Credits.
• 226302001-KM-04, Occupational Health and Safety Management, Level 5, 38 Credits.
• 226302001-KM-05, Operations Management and Supervision, Level 5, 6 Credits.
  Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 76.

  Practical Skill Modules:

• 226302001-PM-01, Represent the needs of employees with regard to Occupational Health and Safety matters, Level 3, 8 Credits.
• 226302001-PM-02, Inspect work places, identify hazards and risks and take immediate action to ensure health and safety in the workplace, Level 3, 4 Credits.
• 226302001-PM-03, Consult with employees and raise their needs and issues at, Level 2, 4 Credits.
• 226302001-PM-04, Inspect work places and environments to identify the occupational health and safety hazards and determine the risks associated with the work, Level 4, 16 Credits.
• 226302001-PM-05, Coordinate the work activities of Occupational Health and Safety representatives, Level 4, 6 Credits.
• 226302001-PM-06, Develop a risk profile and legal register for a designated work area, Level 5, 6 Credits.
• 226302001-PM-07, Establish, maintain and improve the health and safety documentation and reporting systems, controls and processes, Level 5, 4 Credits.
• 226302001-PM-08, Advise on the establishment maintenance and improvement of emergency response and preparedness, Level 5, 8 Credits.
• 226302001-PM-09, Manage the effectiveness of operational Occupational Health and Safety systems, Level 5, Credits 6.
  Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 62.

  Work Experience Modules:

• 226302001-WM-, Exposure to the workplace examination processes, Level 2, 12 Credits.
• 226302001-WM-02, Exposure to the processes of representing the Occupational Health and Safety needs of employees, Level 3, 4 Credits.
• 226302001-WM-03, Exposure to Occupational Risk Management processes, Level 4, 12 Credits.
• 226302001-WM-04, Exposure to the processes of selecting, appointing and managing Occupational Health and Safety representatives, Level 4, 8 Credits.
• 226302001-WM-05, Exposure to the processes of developing and implementing Occupational Health and Safety systems, Level 5, 48 Credits.
• 226302001-WM-06, Exposure to the processes of monitoring and improving Occupational Health and Safety systems, Level 5, 34 Credits.
  Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 118.