Course Details

Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Practitioner

Total Duration:

100–130 hours / 10–12 weeks

Full Qualification Duration:

12 months

Delivery Mode:

In-person / Online

Description

Curriculum

Course Purpose & Overview

Equip learners to identify, assess, and manage workplace hazards, ensuring compliance and promoting a safe working environment.

Detailed Overview

Covers OHS principles, hazard identification, risk assessment, safety management systems, legal compliance, incident investigation, emergency preparedness, and continuous improvement. Learners apply skills through a capstone project, implementing safety systems in practical scenarios.

Target Audience

Safety Officers and OHS Practitioners
Supervisors and Team Leaders
Organisations enhancing workplace safety

Key Benefits

Practical skills for hazard management and OHS compliance
Develop workplace safety culture and emergency readiness
Capstone ensures full application of OHS principles

Jobs Learners Will Qualify For

OHS Practitioner
Safety Officer
Workplace Safety Coordinator
Risk Manager

Full Module Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety – Principles, legislation, practitioner roles – 12 hours
Module 2: Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment – Recognise hazards, evaluate risks effectively – 12 hours
Module 3: Safety Management Systems – Design and implement OHS frameworks – 12 hours
Module 4: Legal Compliance & Regulatory Requirements – OHS legislation, codes of practice, compliance – 12 hours
Module 5: Incident Investigation & Reporting – Conduct investigations, recommend corrective actions – 12 hours
Module 6: Workplace Safety Culture & Training – Promote awareness, deliver OHS training – 12 hours
Module 7: Emergency Preparedness & Response – Plan, drill, manage workplace incidents – 12 hours
Module 8: Monitoring, Evaluation & Continuous Improvement – Assess performance, implement improvements – 12 hours
Capstone Project: Apply OHS knowledge in practical workplace scenario – 16 hours