Occupational Health and Safety Management Certificate
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Description
The Occupational Health and Safety Management Certificate equips learners with advanced skills to manage health and safety systems, enforce compliance, and reduce workplace risks. With industries facing increasing pressure to maintain global safety standards, organisations need skilled OHS professionals to protect employees, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote a culture of workplace well-being.
The curriculum covers hazard identification, safety policy development, compliance with South African legislation, international frameworks, and advanced safety auditing. Learners will gain practical expertise in fire incident readiness, hazardous substance control, ergonomic practices, and the supervision of industrial equipment. Applied exercises and case studies ensure immediate workplace application.
Graduates will be prepared to implement safety management systems, conduct site inspections, manage risk assessments, and lead compliance initiatives. Accredited by the QCTO and endorsed by QLS in the UK, this certificate ensures both national recognition and international credibility.
What You’ll Gain
- Conduct workplace hazard identification and apply advanced risk assessment techniques.
- Implement South African OHS legislation and align with global frameworks.
- Develop and enforce workplace safety policies that improve resilience.
- Manage audits, compliance checks, and structured reporting systems.
- Apply ergonomic strategies and stress management frameworks to support employee well-being.
- Lead fire safety, hazardous substance management, and construction-specific OHS processes.
Included in the Course
- Dedicated learner support during office hours (via WhatsApp, email, phone, or live chat).
- Fully online delivery with no offline study option.
- Immediate access to compliance-focused modules and real-world case studies.
- Certification awarded in both digital and physical formats upon successful completion.
- Access to supplementary toolkits, glossaries, and OHS reporting templates.
Apply advanced techniques to identify hazards and evaluate risks across workplaces.
Implement South African OHS legislation and align with international frameworks and conventions.
Embed safety culture, training, and ergonomic practices that support employee wellness.
Lead fire readiness, hazardous substance control, and construction‑specific safety practices.
Manage audits and structured reporting systems to sustain compliance and improvement.
Occupational Health and Safety Management Certificate
Entry Requirements
- Matric or Grade 12 qualification.
- Mature age exemption for learners 23 years or older.
- Proficient English literacy.
- Reliable internet access.
- Suitable mobile or desktop device.
Course Introduction
What you can expect to learn
Learners can expect a flexible, self-paced online experience that blends safety theory with real-world applications. Modules include practical assignments, compliance-based exercises, and workplace scenarios to build confidence in managing OHS challenges.
Support is available during office hours to guide learners through enrolment, coursework, and assessments. Graduates receive both digital and physical certificates accredited by QCTO and endorsed internationally by QLS. Learners also have 24-month access to all course materials, ensuring flexibility in completion.
Course Structure
Explore international and South African OHS frameworks, including ILO conventions and employer responsibilities.
- Apply global OHS strategies.
- Analyse employer and employee responsibilities.
- Understand regulatory authority roles.
Design and implement safety policies that align with compliance frameworks.
- Develop OHS policy statements.
- Manage reporting structures.
- Implement organisational safety responsibilities.
Develop a safety culture through training, induction, and performance measurement.
- Embed health and safety culture.
- Evaluate human factors in safety.
- Conduct performance monitoring.
Learn core risk assessment methods and accident analysis principles.
- Apply accident prevention strategies.
- Use risk evaluation techniques.
- Implement hierarchy of controls.
Understand hazard identification and ergonomic management in workplace contexts.
- Identify hazards.
- Mitigate ergonomic and mechanical risks.
- Apply hazard management interventions.
Develop safe practices for machinery use, inspection, and maintenance.
- Apply equipment safety checks.
- Manage energy and mechanical risks.
- Train employees on machinery safety.
Manage the safe use, disposal, and monitoring of hazardous substances.
- Apply hazardous substance controls.
- Monitor hazardous material handling.
- Implement pollution prevention.
Support employee well-being and manage occupational stress.
- Apply ergonomic practices.
- Design workplace wellness strategies.
- Prevent occupational disorders.
Explore construction-specific health and safety strategies.
- Identify risks in construction projects.
- Apply mitigation techniques.
- Conduct incident reporting and investigation.
Learn fire science principles, prevention strategies, and emergency planning.
- Create fire emergency plans.
- Develop evacuation procedures.
- Manage high-risk fire environments.
Monitor and evaluate health and safety practices in line with legislation.
- Apply South African frameworks.
- Conduct enforcement strategies.
- Ensure continuous improvement.
Develop conflict management skills for workplace safety contexts.
- Identify conflict sources.
- Apply conflict resolution strategies.
- Use emotional intelligence in leadership.
Frequently Asked Questions
A: Yes. Learners receive structured course modules, assessments, and resources. Content remains accessible for at least 24 months after enrolment for ongoing reference.
A: Yes. All courses are accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO, SA) and endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme (QLS, UK), ensuring both national and international recognition.
A: Yes. Every programme combines theory with practical assignments, case studies, and applied assessments to ensure real-world learning.
A: Yes. Real human support is available via WhatsApp, live chat, phone, and email in multiple languages. Response times are SLA-driven, with live channels responding within minutes.
A: Yes. Courses are designed for both entry-level learners and working professionals. An orientation module and self-paced structure support learners at all levels.
A: All courses are fully accredited by QCTO (SAQA) and internationally endorsed by QLS (UK). Certificates are co-branded with Accelerate Management School and, where relevant, partner branding.
A: A Matric/Grade 12 (or equivalent), reliable internet access, and English proficiency are required. Some specialised courses may recommend prior work experience.
A: The platform is mobile-first and works on smartphones, tablets, or desktops. Courses are optimised for low-data use and include offline-ready options for rural or low-bandwidth areas.
A: Yes. On successful completion, learners receive an accredited certificate in both digital and physical formats, recognised locally and internationally
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