SHE Representative Course

Upon completion of the course, the learner will have a better understanding of the functions and responsibility of an HSE Representative. The learner will be able to carry out basic inspections and participate in HSE committee procedures.

Summative Assessment

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

Course outline

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

  • explain:
    • the general purpose and broad content of the OHS Act
    • the election/nomination process
    • the functions and responsibilities of HSE representatives
    • the purpose, structure and responsibilities of an HSE committee
    • the common causes of incidents in the workplace
    • the basic principles of incident prevention
  • participate effectively in HSE committee procedures
  • carry out a basic inspection of their work area
  • identify areas where information is required from the employer to support specific workplace inspection needs
  • identify additional training needs.

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:R879,75 (incl. VAT)
E-Learning Duration: IconE-Learning Duration:1 day
Credits: IconCredits:None
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:None
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:Saiosh
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:2
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:• HSE unions, employee representatives, practitioners and committee members • Management, supervisors, employees involved with HSE representatives or their functions
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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:R1 012,00 (incl. VAT)
Webinar Duration: IconWebinar Duration:1 day
Credits: IconCredits:None
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:None
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:Saiosh
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:2
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:• HSE unions, employee representatives, practitioners and committee members • Management, supervisors, employees involved with HSE representatives or their functions
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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:R1 150,00 (incl. VAT)
Classroom Duration: IconClassroom Duration:1 day
Credits: IconCredits:None
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:None
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:Saiosh
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:2
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:• HSE unions, employee representatives, practitioners and committee members • Management, supervisors, employees involved with HSE representatives or their functions
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