Occupational Health and Safety

Occupational Health and Safety NQF Level 4-5

Our Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) qualifications are designed to develop competent safety professionals who can support, implement, and manage workplace health and safety systems across a wide range of industries. The programmes are aligned to national occupational standards and provide a clear progression pathway from entry-level roles to practitioner-level responsibilities.

Occupational Certificate: Occupational Health and Safety Assistant (NQF Level 4)

This qualification prepares learners to support the implementation and maintenance of occupational health and safety practices in the workplace. It is suited to individuals entering the OHS field or those who assist with basic safety administration and compliance activities. Learners gain the knowledge and practical skills required to assist with workplace inspections, support hazard identification and risk assessments, maintain safety records, and promote compliance with health and safety policies and procedures. The curriculum integrates foundational OHS principles, workplace legislation, incident reporting, and effective communication to ensure learners can function effectively in a support role. On completion, graduates may find employment as occupational health and safety assistants, safety administrators, or safety representatives, and may progress to the National Occupational Certificate: Occupational Health and Safety Officer at NQF Level 4

National Occupational Certificate: Occupational Health and Safety Officer (NQF Level 4)

The Occupational Health and Safety Officer qualification equips learners with the competence to implement, monitor, and enforce occupational health and safety systems within an organisation. It is intended for individuals who carry operational responsibility for workplace health and safety compliance. Learners develop the ability to conduct risk assessments and workplace inspections, investigate incidents, implement corrective actions, and ensure alignment with occupational health and safety legislation. The curriculum focuses on applied OHS practice, safety management systems, incident investigation, and workplace health and environmental controls. Graduates may pursue roles such as occupational health and safety officers, safety coordinators, or compliance officers, and may progress to the Higher Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner qualification at NQF Level 5.

Higher Occupational Certificate: Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner (NQF Level 5)

This qualification is designed to develop skilled occupational health and safety practitioners capable of managing and improving health and safety systems at an organisational or departmental level. It prepares learners to take a strategic and advisory role in occupational health and safety management. Learners gain advanced knowledge in risk management, legal compliance, incident analysis, auditing, and the development of OHS management systems. The curriculum emphasises leadership, governance, and continuous improvement to support effective decision-making and organisational safety performance. Graduates may work as occupational health and safety practitioners, safety managers, advisors, or risk and compliance practitioners, and the qualification supports further professional development and specialisation within the occupational health and safety field.