National Certificate: Occupational Health, Safety and Environment: Mining And Minerals
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About this qualification
This 120-credit, NQF level 2 learning programme relates to foundational occupational health, safety and environmental work in the mining and minerals sector. It may help learners build a basic understanding of safety-focused work in this industry, but its current SAQA status should be verified before enrolment.
Who might consider this qualification?
It may suit people interested in entry-level occupational health, safety and environmental work connected with mining and minerals, including those exploring workplace safety, health and environmental responsibilities. This is general guidance rather than an admission rule.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support or relate to work as a Mine Health and Safety Inspector or Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHE&Q) Practitioner, based on the identified direct-pathway relationships. It is also related to the work of a Health and Safety Manager, although that relationship is not identified as a direct pathway. The qualification does not guarantee employment, appointment or progression into any of these careers.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational awareness of occupational health and safety in mining and minerals environments
- Awareness of environmental considerations in workplace settings
- Recognition of the importance of safe work practices and hazard-focused responsibilities
- Basic communication and reporting related to health, safety and environmental matters
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- National Certificate: Occupational Health, Safety and Environment: Mining And Minerals
- SAQA ID
- 74292
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 2
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Preventive Health
- Originator
- Generic Provider - Field 06
- Registration end in source dataset
- Not specified in source
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification's current SAQA status, since its current registration information requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or appropriately accredited to offer the learning programme.
- Check the provider's admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider what assessment arrangements apply.
- Confirm whether any workplace-based learning, practical participation or other work-related requirements apply.
- Request the official qualification and programme information so that the scope of learning is clear before enrolling.