National Certificate: Occupational Health, Safety and Environment: Environment
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About this qualification
This is a 120-credit, NQF Level 2 learning programme in the Occupational Health, Safety and Environment field, with an environmental focus. It is intended to provide foundational exposure to the relationship between environmental considerations and workplace health and safety.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in developing an introductory foundation in environmental aspects of occupational health, safety and workplace practice may consider this learning programme. It may also be relevant to learners exploring entry-level pathways connected with environmental health, safety and SHE&Q work, subject to the requirements of specific employers or further qualifications.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for or relate to roles such as Mine Health and Safety Inspector and Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHE&Q) Practitioner, which are identified as direct pathways. It may also provide relevant foundational exposure for someone considering a Health and Safety Manager career, although that role is related to the qualification rather than a direct pathway. The qualification does not guarantee employment, appointment or eligibility for any of these roles.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational occupational health, safety and environmental awareness
- Awareness of the relationship between environmental considerations and workplace health and safety
- Introductory SHE&Q-related workplace awareness
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- National Certificate: Occupational Health, Safety and Environment: Environment
- SAQA ID
- 74291
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 2
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Preventive Health
- Originator
- Generic Provider - Field 09
- Registration end in source dataset
- Not specified in source
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA status and whether new enrolment is available.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or appropriately accredited to offer the learning programme.
- Ask the provider for the applicable admission requirements before applying.
- Confirm how learning and assessment are conducted, including whether any workplace participation or practical assessment is required.
- Check whether employers or any intended further study pathway require additional qualifications, experience or role-specific requirements.