{"id":1387,"date":"2025-09-03T17:35:32","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T17:35:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ekurhulenicitycollege.co.za\/?page_id=1387"},"modified":"2026-08-27T13:26:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T13:26:14","slug":"social-auxilliary-worker-nqf-n5","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ekurhulenicitycollege.co.za\/?page_id=1387","title":{"rendered":"Health and Safety Practitioner NQF L5"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Purpose of the qualification:
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to function as an Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner.<\/p>

Occupational Health and Safety Practitioners, serve as facilitators and advisors to employees and management regarding health and safety aspects in the workplace, including the monitoring and inspection of the workplace, the recording and investigation of incidents and accidents as well as implementation and maintenance of Occupational Health and Safety management systems to ensure a healthy and safe work environment.<\/p>

A qualified learner will be able to:<\/p>

Plan the implementation of operational occupational health and safety management systems.<\/p>

Facilitate and support actions to eliminate or control hazards to mitigate risks in a designated work area.<\/p>

Monitor and, continually improve, the effectiveness of operational Occupational Health and Safety management systems.<\/p>

Promote a culture of Occupational Health and Safety within the organisation.<\/p>

Facilitate the integration of Occupational Health and Safety reporting into the overall organisational reporting systems and processes.<\/p>

Duration:<\/p>

12 Months<\/p>

Entry Requirements:
National Occupational Certificate: Occupational Health and Safety Officer
NQF Level 4 or
Grade 12.<\/p>

Articulation Options:\u00a0
This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.<\/p>

Horizontal Articulation:
National Diploma Occupational Safety, NQF Level 5.<\/p>

Vertical Articulation:
Diploma in Safety Management, NQF Level 6.\u00a0<\/p>

MODULES TO BE COMPLETED<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

SEMESTER 1 (Jan-Jun)<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

SEMESTER 2 (Jul-Dec)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

KM-01<\/strong>, Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, NQF Level 5, Credits 11.<\/p><\/td>

KM-03<\/strong>, Fundamentals of Operations Management for OHS Practitioners, NQF Level 5, Credits 12.<\/p><\/td>

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KM-02<\/strong>, Governance and Sustainability within the OHS Context, NQF Level 5, Credits 11.<\/p><\/td>

PM-03<\/strong>, Advise on the establishment maintenance and improvement of emergency response and preparedness, NQF Level 5, Credits 12.<\/p><\/td>

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PM-01<\/strong>, Develop a risk profile and legal register for a designated work area, NQF Level 5, Credits 12.<\/p><\/td>

PM-04<\/strong>, Manage the effectiveness of operational Occupational Health and Safety systems, NQF Level 5, Credits 12.<\/p><\/td>

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WM-01<\/strong>, Operational planning and review processes, NQF Level 5, Credits 19.
(1 Month) <\/strong><\/p><\/td>

WM-02<\/strong>, Management and Supervision Processes, NQF Level 5, Credits 19.
(1 Month)<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

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PM-02<\/strong>, Establish, maintain and improve the health and safety documentation and reporting systems, controls and processes, NQF Level 5, Credits 12.<\/p><\/td>

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INTERNAL ASSESSMENTS<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

EXTERNAL INTEGRATED SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENTS<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

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FEES PER SEMESTER<\/strong><\/p>

Application:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0R500
Registration:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 R2 500
Textbooks:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 R600
Deposit:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 R3 600
Monthly Fee:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0R800 X 5
Cash:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 R7 600<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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FEES PER SEMESTER<\/strong><\/p>

Application: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 R500
Registration:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 R2 500
Textbooks:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0R600
Deposit:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 R3 600
Exam Fee:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0R1 000 (EISA)
Monthly Fee:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 R800 X 5
Total Fees:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0R8 600
Cash:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0R8 450<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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