COURSE OVERVIEW:

Purpose:

Learners will be equipped to work in the construction industry with a broad understanding and knowledge of Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation and controls. They will be able to deal with health and safety problems and issues on construction sites.

Qualifying learners will be able to responsibly, independently and effectively manage themselves on construction sites regarding generic health and safety issues. Learners will be able to identify and evaluate occupational safety, hygiene and environmental factors in occupational environments which may have a detrimental effect on the health and safety of people in such environments. Learners credited with this Qualification will be able to perform essential functions that promote a culture of health and safety on construction sites.

TYPE OF PROGRAMME

• Part-time
• Full time

DURATION

12 months

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The learner is required to have a minimum of Grade 12. Must able to speak and write in English.

LEARNER MATERIAL

All learning material included in tuition fees.

PRICING

Registration Fee: R1 750.00

Course Fee: R

ASSESSMENT

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

1.1 Information from texts, reports and standard operating procedures is practically applied in the workplace in specific health, safety, and environmental contexts.
1.2 All communications are addressed and responded to in accordance with the relevant workplace requirements.
1.3 Numerical conversions, calculations, and measurements are performed as required in the workplace in specific health, safety, and environmental contexts.
1.4 Health and safety signs, policies, standards, and legislation are interpreted and explained as required by specific worksites.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

2.1 Relevant health and safety regulations are explained according to the requirements of the current applicable legislation.
2.2 The health and safety environment is defined with reference to specific construction workplace principles and situations.
2.3 The concept of promoting health, safety, and environmental issues is explained indicating the roles played by all stakeholders.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

3.1 The consequences of poor adherence to health and safety requirements, with subsequent exposure to hazards are described in terms of the impact on people and the organisation.
3.2 Corrective and/or mitigative measures are taken to deal with construction hazards and risks in accordance with workplace specific health and safety requirements.
3.3 All identified hazards and the subsequent mitigative actions taken are recorded and reported to the relevant line manager(s).

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:

4.1 All health and safety functions are planned to meet specified requirements for the relevant specific workplace.
4.2 Administrative functions are performed in accordance with workplace specific health and safety requirements.
4.3 Primary emergency care requirements are met in accordance with workplace specific health and safety requirements.
4.4 Workers are observed to ensure compliance with health and safety matters during all work-related activities.
4.5 Information regarding safe and correct work methods is regularly explained to on-site workers.
4.6 Various reports of activities and findings are compiled and submitted to the relevant company divisions for actioning.

CERTIFICATION

On successful completion, of course, the learner will receive a certificate.