Safety Representative (HW/SP/15045)

On completion of the course the successful learner will able to:

  • identify and explain the legal and organisational-specific requirements regulating the reporting and investigation of workplace incidents;
  • complete the required reports;
  • process any physical evidence that may have been collected;
  • understand the objectives and statutory requirements pertaining to health and safety in the workplace;
  • explain the rights, powers, functions and duties of the workplace health and safety representative, and how any errant health, safety and environmental issues may be handled;
  • participate in the safety, health and environmental structures and measure these activities according to health, safety and environmental requirements.

Formative assessment

  • Various activities will be completed during class, as well as for homework

Summative assessment

  • Written test
  • Workplace logbook

Course outline

At the end of the course, the learner will be able to:

  • describe:
    • requirements for workplace safety, health and environment incident investigation
    • the framework of workplace health and safety legislation pertaining to health and safety representatives
  • gather information for workplace safety, health and environment incident investigations
  • conduct post-investigation activities
  • explain the specified requirements to conduct safety, health and environmental representation activities at a working place
  • address safety, health and environment-related issues within the scope of authority
  • comply with the activities within safety, health and environmental structures.

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.
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:• 259617: Conduct an investigation into workplace safety, health and environmental incidents • 259622: Describe the functions of the workplace health and safety representative
E-Learning Price: IconE-Learning Price:Not Available as E-learning
E-Learning Duration: IconE-Learning Duration:Not Available as E-learning
Credits: IconCredits:6
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:259617 and 259622
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:Saiosh
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:5
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:2
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 1
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• Anyone required to undergo training as an HSE representative

Receive online training delivered through video conferencing learning.

Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:• 259617: Conduct an investigation into workplace safety, health and environmental incidents • 259622: Describe the functions of the workplace health and safety representative
Webinar Price: IconWebinar Price:Not Available as Webinar
Webinar Duration: IconWebinar Duration:Not Available as Webinar
Credits: IconCredits:6
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:259617 and 259622
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:Saiosh
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:5
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:2
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 1
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• Anyone required to undergo training as an HSE representative

This course is delivered in-person at selected NOSA Colleges across the country. Benefit from an interactive, classroom-based experience guided by experienced facilitators.

Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:• 259617: Conduct an investigation into workplace safety, health and environmental incidents • 259622: Describe the functions of the workplace health and safety representative
Classroom Price: IconClassroom Price:R 7 380
Classroom Duration: IconClassroom Duration:5 days plus workplace assignment
Credits: IconCredits:6
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:259617 and 259622
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:Saiosh
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:5
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:2
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 1
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• Anyone required to undergo training as an HSE representative