Occupational Qualification · SAQA ID 121929
National Occupational Certificate: OHS Officer
Prepare for a career supporting workplace health and safety systems, risk controls, incident investigations, administration and compliance reporting.
Course overview
Build confident, workplace-ready skills
This registered occupational qualification prepares learners to function as Occupational Health and Safety Officers. Learning combines occupational health and safety knowledge, practical skills and workplace experience so that learners can monitor compliance, identify hazards, assess risk and support effective controls across different industries.
Interactive, facilitator-led training
Learning outcomes
What you will be able to do
Support and conduct incident and accident investigations
Coordinate OHS administration, records and meetings
Compile clear reports using workplace health and safety data
Contribute OHS requirements to operational and production planning
Programme structure
How the course is organised
| Module | Credits | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Knowledge modules | 50 | OHS fundamentals, employee representation, communication, administration, record management and workplace applications. |
| Practical skill modules | 44 | Workplace inspections, hazard and risk assessment, OHS administration, supervision and coordination of safety representatives. |
| Work experience modules | 26 | Applied experience in employee representation, OHS document management, emergency processes and incident investigation. |
Entry requirements
Before you apply
NQF Level 3 or an equivalent General Education Certificate. Learners must be able to complete the required workplace experience; industry-specific access, health or fitness requirements may apply.
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