Occupational Health & Safety Academy
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A safer workplace starts with the right knowledge. IBTC’s Occupational Health and Safety Academy helps you build the practical skills and confidence to identify hazards, manage workplace risks and protect the people around you. Whether you are taking on health and safety responsibilities or developing your existing skills, our courses help you put safety principles into practice.
Why study with IBTC?
Expert Tutor Support
Get guidance from a real tutor who evaluates your work and supports you throughout your studies.
Flexible Online Learning
Fit your studies around work and other commitments, with online learning and printed textbooks.
Payment Options
Get started with no upfront registration fee and explore a Student Hero payment plan to help fund your studies.
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Frequently Asked Questions About OHS
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Who is the OHS Short Course for?
The course is designed for anyone taking on workplace health and safety responsibilities, including health and safety representatives, supervisors, HR teams and business owners. It is also suitable for people wanting to build their knowledge of occupational health and safety.
Is the course recognised, and what certificate will I receive?
The course is verified by the South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (SAIOSH) and carries 20 CPD points.
On successful completion, you will receive an IBTC Short Course Certificate.
What will I learn?
The course covers four practical areas: workplace health and safety awareness, the functions of a health and safety representative, OHS inspections, and investigating workplace safety, health and environmental incidents.
Each module carries five SAIOSH CPD points.
How will I study, and will I need to write exams?
The course involves approximately 130 hours of learning. At 10 hours per week, you can complete it in around 13 weeks, with access for eight months to give you flexibility.
You will study through distance learning with four printed textbooks and tutor support, completing one assessment per module rather than sitting a formal exam.
How much does the course cost, and are payment options available?
The OHS Short Course fee is R8,500. There is no upfront registration fee, and you can explore a Student Hero payment plan to help fund your studies.
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