Health & Safety Auditor’s Course

Course Overview

Previously known as NOSA Auditor’s Course, learners will gain practical auditing skills grounded in international best practices and standards. The course uses the NOSA Five Star System, which is Annex XL-aligned, following the structure of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001. The principles learned can be applied to any HSE management system — not only to NOSA frameworks.

While no real audit is conducted, learners complete a comprehensive case study, simulating an audit process in a practical, hands-on format.

Formative assessment

  • Various activities will be completed during class as well as for homework
  • Learner needs to complete a POE

Summative assessment

Written assessment and practical exercise to be completed at the end of the course.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

  • plan and prepare for the audit process
  • produce an audit plan
  • inform affected stakeholders of audit plan
  • collect and record audit data
  • evaluate findings for conformance/non-conformance to legislation, company policy and procedures
  • compile, process and circulate the audit findings report to affected parties
  • discuss audit findings and make suitable recommendations with affected parties
  • evaluate, record and process the corrective action(s)/improvements made
  • communicate the audit plan to affected parties
  • conduct the audit process
  • collect on-site data of compliance and non-compliance
  • interpret and evaluate findings
  • determine conformance and non-conformance
  • follow up and evaluate corrective action(s)/improvements made
  • discuss and explain auditing process and the purpose of auditing.

What Makes This Course Different?

  • Broader Applicability: While built on NOSA’s proven Five Star system, the audit methodology is transferable to any HSE framework, including ISO-aligned systems.
  • Comprehensive Coverage: Goes beyond traditional health and safety — touches on environmental and broader operational compliance aspects.
  • Career Development: Designed for professionals seeking to deepen their audit knowledge and expand career opportunities in occupational health and safety.

Course information

This course is delivered in-person at selected NOSA Colleges across the country. Benefit from an interactive, classroom-based experience guided by experienced facilitators.
Classroom Price: IconClassroom Price:R10 470,75 (incl. VAT)
Classroom Duration: IconClassroom Duration:5 days
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:SAIOSH
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:5
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:Health and Safety Management Systems Implementation
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• HSE Officers • Safety Representatives & Practitioners • Site Supervisors & Departmental Managers • Quality Practitioners Health & Safety Committee Members • Internal Audit Team Members
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E-Learning Price: IconE-Learning Price:Not Available as E-learning
E-Learning Duration: IconE-Learning Duration:Not Available as E-learning
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:SAIOSH
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:5
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:Health and Safety Management Systems Implementation
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• HSE Officers • Safety Representatives & Practitioners • Site Supervisors & Departmental Managers • Quality Practitioners Health & Safety Committee Members • Internal Audit Team Members

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Webinar Price: IconWebinar Price:R7 837,25 (incl. VAT)
Webinar Duration: IconWebinar Duration:5 days
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:SAIOSH
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:5
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:Health and Safety Management Systems Implementation
Webinar HUB Availability: IconWebinar HUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• HSE Officers • Safety Representatives & Practitioners • Site Supervisors & Departmental Managers • Quality Practitioners Health & Safety Committee Members • Internal Audit Team Members
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