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OHSOCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETHY

Occupational health and safety (OHS) officers are responsible for puttinghealth and safety systems in place in a work environment. This programme

is suitable for those who would like to take on the role of an occupational health and safety officer in the workplace, and for those who want to learn

how to create a proper healthy and safe environment for workers and prevent serious injuries in the workplace.

Why study at College SA?

Why study non-accredited courses?

Student Support

OHS (Coordinator in the Workplace): Proficiency Course

OHS (Representative in the Workplace): Proficiency Course

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WHY STUDY AT COLLEGE SA?

We are a private distance learning college, registered with the Department of Higher

Education and Training (DHET) and accredited by a number of regulatory bodies.

You can choose from a wide range of accredited and non-accredited courses.

With us, you can further your education even if you don’t have a Matric certificate.

You can enrol for a course at any time of the year.

We are a distance learning college, meaning you can study from home.

Our Educational Planners will support you throughout your studies.

You can pay for your studies in easy-to-pay monthly instalments.

You save when you choose our monthlyinstalment option; our instalments are

interest free.

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They are moreaffordable than

accredited courses.

College SA is a registered corporate member with SAIOSH (The South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health), membership number 43703465. SAIOSH is recognised by the

South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) as a professional body for Occupational Health and Safety Practitioners in South Africa. When you study and successfully complete one of College SA’s

occupational health and safety courses, you qualify to apply for Technical Membership with SAIOSH, on condition that you have 2 years’ occupational health and safety experience. SAIOSH offers

members the opportunity to attain SAQA Professional Registration designations as well the following:

• Free e-Learning • Free Legal Updates •Free subscription to the SHEQ Management Magazine • Online Networking, CPD and Profile Updates • Free CPD OHS Workshops

• OHS Seminars and Conferences • OHS Updates and Newsletters • Career Portal

They give you the opportunity to up

your skills in a short period of time

(accredited courses can take years to

complete).

They are still valuable to employers as theycan refine your skills.

The assessment level is lower as

there are no exams.

WHY STUDYNON-ACCREDITED COURSES?

WHY CHOOSE AN OHS:OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

COURSE WITH COLLEGE SA?

Optimi College (Pty) Ltd T/A College SA. Reg no: 2007/017012/07. Optimi College Pty (Ltd) (previously known as SA College of Home Study) is a member of the Optimi Group and is provisionally registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), Reg no: 2009/ FE07/099. 4

Our study material has been designed specifically for students who study via distance learning. It is comprehensive and easy to understand. We give you all the material that you need to study a course. Therefore, you will never have to buy additional study material since it is always included in the cost. What’s more, we even courier it to you!

STUDY MATERIAL EDUCATIONAL PLANNERS

We have a brand-new online classroomwhere our students are automaticallyenrolled once they have registered fora course. The Online Classroom is a space to ask questions and discuss course work with fellow students and tutors. This online community makes passing your course so much easier and gives you the academic and emotional support you will need to complete your studies.

TUTORS ONLINE CLASSROOM

We want you to pass, get a better job, and further your career. That is why we have dedicated Educational Planners who will help you in making an informed study choice and guide you through the application process. They assist you withany administrative queries or direct youto the relevant person, should you havespecific study queries.

We have full-time tutors who are available to help you understand the study material. Our tutors are trained and many are part-time students themselves. Since these tutors have also studied via distance learning, they know what you are going through and can provide you with the help and support you need to pass.

5College SA reserves the right to change pricing and course content without prior notice. The latest information will always be available on our website collegesa.edu.za.

Please confirm the course costs and content with our Educational Planners prior to registration.

OHS COORDINATOR

IN THE WORKPLACEPROVIDER PROGRAMME

PROFICIENCY COURSE

COURSE OVERVIEWMany businesses employ safety coordinators to manage the regulations put in place to reduce the risk of accidents in the workplace. As an occupational health and safety co-ordinator, you will be responsible for managing safety and security systems, keeping yourself and your co-workers safe and clear of any dangers. This Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) (Coordinator in the Workplace): Proficiency Course will equip you with the skills needed to put safety systems in place, perform first aid, identify potential dangers, and visually display safety and health guidelines in and around the workplace. We also offer an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Representative in the Workplace Proficiency Certificate, which offers you the opportunity to become a legally compliant OHS representative and conduct post-event investigations.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?This course explains the purpose of occupational health and safety, and the rules andregulations involved. You will learn general health and safety rules, what to do in case ofemergency situations, and how to administer first aid in case of injury or trauma.

ACCREDITATION & AWARD• Status: Non-accredited course• Type & reward: College SA Provider Programme - certificate confirming course completion• Provided by: College SA Registered Corporate Member with SAIOSH • Minimum credits: N/A

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS• Grade 10• Learners must be at least 16 years of age• The ability to read and write in English

6Optimi College (Pty) Ltd T/A College SA. Reg no: 2007/017012/07. Optimi College Pty (Ltd) (previously known as SA College of Home Study)

is a member of the Optimi Group and is provisionally registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), Reg no: 2009/ FE07/099.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE COURSE FEES?• Textbooks and study material.• Courier fee.

COURSE STARTING DATESWith College SA, you can start studying whenever you want: there are no specificcourse starting dates since we offer distance learning. Please speak to our EducationalPlanners about your enrolment and study options.

ASSESSMENT INFORMATIONYou will need to submit a Portfolio of Evidence or completed assignments which will be used to determine your competency. Once you have successfully completed the Portfolio ofEvidence or assignments, you will receive a certificate confirming completion of the course.

WHAT ARE SUBJECTS?Subjects are the particular fields of study that are covered in a course. The subjects on the next page make up this course and will need to be completed in order for you to complete this course.

YOU CAN CHOOSE HOW MANY SUBJECTS YOU WANT TO STUDY

Most students do not have the finances or the time to study all the required subjects at once. College SA offers you the ability to choose how many subjects you can study comfortably at once. We also offer the option to pay for your subjects in instalments. Please contact our Educational Planners for more information.

COURSE COST

At College SA, we offer you 3 different payment options to suit your financial needs:

Course fee: R7 160Non-refundable registration fee: R950

Upfront payment option:If you pay upfront for the entire course you will receive a 10% discount on the course fee.

Instalment payment option:Pay the entire course off in instalments. Speak to our Educational Planners for more information.

Subject payment option:Only choose the subjects that you want to study at this moment in time and pay for those in monthly instalments. Speak to our Educational Planners for more information.



This module covers the basics of CPR, medical emergencies, and bodily injuries. You will learn the basic principles of first aid, how to do CPR, and what to do in case of a medical emergency or injury.

This module introduces you to the basics of communication, barriers to communication, and verbal and non-verbal communication. You will learn about different leadership styles, and how to deal with stress and conflict within the workplace. This module also covers diversity and politics within the workplace.

FIRSTAID

ORGANISATIONALCOMMUNICATION

This module will show you how todisplay safety and health guidelines inand around your workplace, increase the skills and knowledge required to maintain a safe workplace, and act in accordance with relevant legislation.

In this module, you will learn how toconduct inspections, initiate remedialaction; and follow up on pre-use, safety and/or audit inspections. At the end of the module, you will be able to conduct inspections, initiate action, and explain the legal and specified requirements of OHS.

SHEAWARENESS

SAFETY AND AUDIT INSPECTION

This module focuses on the legalrequirements for conducting hazardinsepctions and their associated risk assessments in a workplace. It will equip you with the skills and knowledge required to prepare and conduct continuous risk assessments, and you will learn how to initiate and follow-up on remedial action.

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION& RISK ASSESSMENT



COURSE OVERVIEWAn occupational health and safety representative not only puts health and safety systems in place, but they also give advice to the employer about health and safety issues, and investigate accidents that occur in the workplace. If you would like to act as the health and safety representative in your workplace, enroll for our Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) (Representative in the Workplace): Proficiency Course. You will learn how to identify health and danger hazards, how to improve health and safety, conduct inspections, give advice to your employer, and also act as the legally compliant OHS representative of your workplace. You can also look at our Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) (Coordinator in the Workplace): Proficiency Course, where you will learn how to manage health and safety issues and perform first aid.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?As an occupational health and safety representative, you have to address health and safety related issues within the work environment. This course will equip you with the skill needed to perform all the functions of an OHS representative at the workplace and help organisations create a healthy and safe environment for their employees.

ACCREDITATION & AWARD• Status: Non-accredited course• Type & reward: College SA Provider Programme - certificate confirming course completion• Provided by: College SA Registered Corporate Member with SAIOSH • Minimum credits: N/A

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS• Grade 10 • Read and write in English• At least 16 years old

OHS REPRESENTATIVE

IN THE WORKPLACEPROVIDER PROGRAMME

PROFICIENCY COURSE



WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE COURSE FEES?• Textbooks and study material.• Courier fee.

COURSE STARTING DATESWith College SA, you can start studying whenever you want: there are no specificcourse starting dates since we offer distance learning. Please speak to our EducationalPlanners about your enrolment and study options.

ASSESSMENT INFORMATIONYou will need to submit a Portfolio of Evidence or completed assignments which will be used to determine your competency. Once you have successfully completed the Portfolio ofEvidence or assignments, you will receive a certificate confirming completion of the course.

WHAT ARE SUBJECTS?Subjects are the particular fields of study that are covered in a course. The subjects on the next page make up this course and will need to be completed in order for you to complete this course.

YOU CAN CHOOSE HOW MANY SUBJECTS YOU WANT TO STUDY

Most students do not have the finances or the time to study all the required subjects at once. College SA offers you the ability to choose how many subjects you can study comfortably at once. We also offer the option to pay for your subjects in instalments. Please contact our Educational Planners for more information.

COURSE COST

At College SA, we offer you 3 different payment options to suit your financial needs:

Course fee: R6 150Non-refundable registration fee: R950

Upfront payment option:If you pay upfront for the entire course you will receive a 10% discount on the course fee.

Instalment payment option:Pay the entire course off in instalments. Speak to our Educational Planners for more information.

Subject payment option:Only choose the subjects that you want to study at this moment in time and pay for those in monthly instalments. Speak to our Educational Planners for more information.



SHEAWARENESS

SAFETY ANDAUDIT INSPECTION

This module will help you understand the legal requirements of health and safety investigations, as well as the impact of non-compliance. It will equip you with the skills and knowledge required to gather information and conduct post-investigation activities.

SHE INCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS

In this module, you will learn about the rights, powers, functions and duties of a health and safety representative in and around your workplace. It will equip you with the skill and knowledge needed to be a legally complaint OHS representative.

SHEQ REPRESENTATIVE

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION& RISK ASSESSMENT

This module will show you how todisplay safety and health guidelines inand around your workplace, increase the skills and knowledge required to maintain a safe workplace, and act in accordance with relevant legislation.

In this module, you will learn how toconduct inspections, initiate remedialaction; and follow up on pre-use, safety and/or audit inspections. At the end of the module, you will be able to conduct inspections, initiate action, and explain the legal and specified requirements of OHS.

This module focuses on the legalrequirements for conducting hazardinsepctions and their associated risk assessments in a workplace. It will equip you with the skills and knowledge required to prepare and conduct continuous risk assessments, and you will learn how to initiate and follow-up on remedial action.



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