National Certificate: Occupational Health, Safety and Environment: Safety
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About this qualification
This is a 120-credit, NQF Level 2 learning programme in the Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework focused on foundational safety within occupational health, safety and environmental practice. It may help learners develop an introductory understanding of safety-related work in organisational settings.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in building an introductory foundation in workplace safety, occupational health and safety, or environmental safety practices may consider this programme. Prospective learners should confirm that the programme matches their prior learning, goals and the provider’s admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support a pathway towards work related to occupational safety and may be relevant to the roles of Health and Safety Manager and Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHE&Q) Practitioner according to the supplied career relationships. These relationships do not guarantee employment, appointment or eligibility for a particular role, and the qualification alone should not be assumed to establish management-level competence.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational occupational safety awareness
- Awareness of health, safety and environmental considerations in the workplace
- Basic safety-focused communication and responsible workplace practice
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- National Certificate: Occupational Health, Safety and Environment: Safety
- SAQA ID
- 74290
- 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 registration or enrolment status before committing to study, as current status has not been confirmed.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or appropriately accredited to offer this specific learning programme.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements and whether your prior learning is suitable.
- Ask the provider how learning and assessment are conducted, including whether any workplace-based activities or evidence are required.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 74290, NQF level and credit value on the provider’s documentation.
- Ask how the programme relates to your intended role, especially if you are considering a practitioner or management position.