Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner
Support workplace health, safety procedures and risk management.
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Turn your interest in safer, healthier workplaces into a practical career with the Higher Occupational Certificate: Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner (NQF Level 5, SAQA ID 121527). This course is designed for students who want to identify workplace hazards, support legal compliance, investigate incidents, assess risks and help organisations build a strong safety culture.
It can prepare you for opportunities across construction, mining, manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, government and consulting.
NQF Level 5, SAQA ID 121527
Completing this qualification can prepare you for occupational health and safety roles across construction, mining, manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, government and consulting. Depending on the employer’s requirements and your experience, possible career paths include:
Support workplace health, safety procedures and risk management.
Help monitor workplace safety and encourage safe working practices.
Support Safety, Health and Environment activities and procedures.
Help identify hazards, evaluate risks and record control measures.
Support incident reporting, investigation and safety administration.
Help communicate workplace safety concerns and practices.
Assist organisations with safety-related tasks, subject to experience.
The training for these programmes consists of three components, namely Knowledge Modules, Practical Skills Modules, and Work Experience Modules.
Are conducted at the college premises.
Are also delivered at the college in well-equipped practicum rooms where students apply theoretical knowledge in practical, hands-on situations. These practicum rooms simulate real-world environments to ensure that students gain relevant occupational competence.
DAM Health School has signed Memoranda of Understanding with partner companies where students complete their workplace learning. These companies are in Pretoria and Johannesburg. It is therefore the responsibility of DAM Health School to place students with these companies so that they can acquire the required workplace experience.
To qualify for the external summative assessment, learners must have a copy of a completed and signed Statement of Work Experience as well as proof of successful completion of the Knowledge Modules and Practical Skills Modules.
Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded an Occupational Certificate: Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner from the QCTO.
Graduates may pursue entry-level and developing roles such as:
Entry-level and junior roles commonly range from approximately R8,000 to R18,000 per month. With relevant experience, a Health and Safety Officer may earn around R18,000 to R38,000 per month, while senior or specialised roles can earn more.
Actual pay varies by experience, industry, location, employer, professional registration and additional certifications. Employment and salary are not guaranteed.
Duration 16 months | EISA Exams will be written in Mid July 2028
| Fee Description | Details | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee | Non-refundable | R600 |
| Admission fee | Non-refundable. Includes a pair of Uniform, Name Tag, Student card, and books for the first Semester. | R2,400 |
| Monthly Instalments | R1,350 x 16. Includes Textbooks (Modules) for the second and Third semester | R21,600 |
| Practical fee | Includes a Practical Kit | R2,000 |
| Total | R26,600 | |
| Cash Fee | R23,940 | |
| Schedule | Course Listed in Supplied Content | Braamfontein Campus | Pretoria Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation day New Students |
Higher Occupational Certificate: Auxiliary Child and Youth Care Worker (NQF Level 5) | 02/02/2027 | 03/02/2027 |
| Classes Commence Continuing Students |
Higher Occupational Certificate: Auxiliary Child and Youth Care Worker (NQF Level 5) | 01/02/2027 | 01/02/2027 |
For more information you can visit our website: www.damhealthschool.com there is a list of consultants ready to assist you
Duration 16 months
There are set dates for QCTO EISA exams per course and every student must present himself or herself to write the EISA exams. They will be written in mid July 2028.
| Fee Description | Payment Plan | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee | Non-refundable | R600 |
| Admission fee | Non – Refundable. Include, books (Modules) for the first Semester. | R1,950 |
| 16 monthly instalments | Include modules for the second and third semesters (R1,150 x 16) | R18,400 |
| Practical fee | Include a Practical KIT | R2,000 |
| Total | R20,950 | |
| Cash Fee | R18,855 | |
Enquire today about admission requirements, accredited delivery, workplace experience and enrolment dates.