Safety for Supervisors Training

This course is designed to provide a broad outline of some of the main areas that fall under the large umbrella of occupational safety, health and environmental management. The information included in this course is therefore of a general nature to provide persons with insight into the general principles used to establish a sound SHE programme framework.

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 outline

By the end of the course, the successful learner will understand:

  • the role and function of a supervisor
  • the basic principles of effective communication
  • the theories underlying the NOSA Five Star System
  • the main components of the NOSA Five Star System
  • common causes of incidents and basic prevention techniques
  • the legal requirements concerning the employer’s basic duties and responsibilities
  • hazards and risks associated with a workplace
  • general principles of occupational health in the workplace, including the functions of OHS personnel
  • environmental awareness and waste management
  • basic understanding of fire management in the workplace
  • an overview of management responsibility.

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.
Accredited: IconAccredited:No
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:None
E-Learning Price: IconE-Learning Price:Not Available as E-learning
E-Learning Duration: IconE-Learning Duration:Not Available as E-learning
Credits: IconCredits:None
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:None
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:Saiosh
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:5
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:2
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:None
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• Supervisors
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Receive online training delivered through video conferencing learning.

Accredited: IconAccredited:No
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:None
Webinar Price: IconWebinar Price:R2 944,00 (incl. VAT)
Webinar Duration: IconWebinar Duration:2 days
Credits: IconCredits:None
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:None
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:Saiosh
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:5
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:2
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:None
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• Supervisors
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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.

Accredited: IconAccredited:No
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:None
Classroom Price: IconClassroom Price:R3 921, 50 (incl. VAT)
Classroom Duration: IconClassroom Duration:2 days
Credits: IconCredits:None
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:None
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:Saiosh
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:5
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:2
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:None
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• Supervisors
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