National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (Coordination) (Level 4)

This programme focuses on the practical management of occupational health and safety in the workplace and allows candidates to select skills and knowledge relevant to their sector of industry. The content assumes the candidate is a holder of the National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety - Workplace Safety (Level 3) or has equivalent experience, and as such has a good grounding in safety specific practices within industry.

It is targeted at those currently working in industry that hold positions as first line managers, safety supervisors/representatives, co-ordinators or team leaders and are actively involved in the practical management of OSH and wish to gain further skills and knowledge in this area. This qualification will be awarded to people who have gained a minimum total of 65 credits at level 4 or above, and who have met the requirements of the compulsory and elective sections.

Content

• Hazard identification and control for OSH practice

• Evaluating OSH standards and practice

• Incident investigation in the workplace

• Implementing a health and safety plan for a workplace

• Applying knowledge of both general and industry specific methods for managing hazards in industry environments.

OPTIONS - LEVEL 4

COMPULSORY

• Manage hazard identification and control for occupational health and safety practice, Unit 5616, Level 4, Credits 10

• Assist in evaluating occupational health and safety standards and practice, Unit 5619, Level 4, Credits 15

• Outline an incident investigation in the workplace, Unit 17601, Level 4, Credits 6

ELECTIVE A

Implement a health and safety plan for a workplace, Unit 15189, Level 4, Credits 4

The units below to be selected as per industry requirements to a maximum of 30 credits:

ELECTIVE B

• Demonstrate knowledge of hazard identification and control on plant and machinery, Unit 18410, Level 4, Credits 4

• Explain health and safety management requirements for contractors working on site, Unit 17595, Level 4, Credits 8

• Monitor, control and audit work permit systems, Unit 17589, Level 4, Credits 5

• Identify the roles and responsibilities of the health and safety representative in the workplace, Unit 20198, Level 4, Credits 8

• Explain the establishment and operation of a workplace health and safety committee, Unit 19340, Level 4, Credits 5

• Explain organisational injury management procedures, Unit 18411, Level 4, Credits 6

Career Options

• Safer worker

Admission Information
Applicants must be 16 years of age or older on the 1st of January in the year that the student enrols, unless approved otherwise by the Programme Leader.

Students must be able to demonstrate evidence of suitability based on interview and/or portfolio.

Applicants for whom English is not their first language require a minimum IELTS score of 5.5.

Qualifications Gained
National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (Coordination) (Level 4)