Legal Liability (2 days)

The course, divided into six parts, will provide learners with a better understanding of the concept of legal liability and how legislation regulates and enforces it.

Course outline

    • Part A: Covers principles in liability, including legal terminology and the different types of liability. There are a variety of case studies included to provide leaners with a better understanding of these concepts.
    • Part B: Covers the OHS Act and legislative criminal liability. This section includes the duties of employers and employees, while providing additional case studies for further understanding.
    • Part C: Provides an overview, as well as commentary, of the OHS Act Regulations, and extracts from key Regulations.
    • Part D: Introduces environmental law, including an overview of emission standards, offences and penalties (in terms of water management strategies, the Waste Act, etc.).
    • Part E: Focuses on corporate governance and the application of King IV.
    • Part F: Provides insight into legal compliance strategy.

Formative assessment

Various activities will be completed during class as well as for homework.

Summative assessment

Written assessment to be done at the end of the course.

Course information

Study in your own time, at your own pace via our E-Learning offering. Selected NOSA Colleges also offer fully equipped computer and internet facilities so that you can start a career in health and safety. A free service accessible to registered students.
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Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• Supervisors • All levels of management • Contractors
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This course is delivered in-person at selected NOSA Colleges across the country. Benefit from an interactive, classroom-based experience guided by experienced facilitators.

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Classroom Price: IconClassroom Price:R3 795,00 (incl. VAT)
Classroom Duration: IconClassroom Duration:2 days
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Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:Saiosh
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:5
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:None
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:None
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• Supervisors • All levels of management • Contractors
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