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The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) qualification is intended to produce individuals with competence to identify workplace hazards and implement appropriate mitigation and preventive strategies to achieve a compliant and sustainable OHS system within the context of established codes of practice and relevant legislative framework. The qualification will render the beneficiaries eligible for registration and accreditation with relevant national, regional, and international professional bodies.

What we Offer

Candidates who enroll into this programme can benefit from:

  • A competency-based curriculum that places emphasis on the holistic acquisition of essential hands-on operations and management skills.
  • State of the art training labs equipped with contemporary reservations systems for the travel industry
  • Qualified and BQA certified lecturers with vast experience
  • Qualified and BQA certified lecturers with vast experience

Skills you will need

  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Energetic and an intense desire to learn
  • Passion for OHS
  • Highly organised and effective decision making
  • Communication and networking expertise
  • Attention to Detail and ability to listen
  • Internet skills
  • Language proficiency and cultural sensitivity
  • Enthusiasm and dedication

Career Prospects

  • Risk Control Officer
  • Loss Control Officer
  • Safety Officer
  • Safety Auditor

With time and experience, graduates will have the foundation necessary to work themselves into a manager or junior manager positions within the OHS industry, including:

    • Occupational Health and Safety Management Consultant
    • Safety, Health and Environment Officer

*Graduates can start their own enterprises, such as OHS preventative firms

*They can also work in government or in private in OHS industry health-related marketing organizations.

 

* Important note: The programmes offered in this website/advert are accredited by BQA and offered at Botho University at the time of publication. Please refer to your offer letter from our Admissions Department for any changes in programme name or duration that may be effected due to regulatory requirements.

Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) qualification is intended to produce individuals with competence to identify workplace hazards and implement appropriate mitigation and preventive strategies to achieve a compliant and sustainable OHS system within the context of established codes of practice and relevant legislative framework. The qualification will render the beneficiaries eligible for registration and […]

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