IBTC OHS
Short Course
Build practical workplace safety skills
Whether you’re stepping into a health and safety representative role or taking on more responsibility at work, IBTC’s OHS Short Course teaches you how to spot hazards, carry out workplace inspections and investigate incidents.
20 SAIOSH CPD points on completion · 130 hours course content · Online with tutor support & 13 week study plan
IBTC Occupational Health & Safety
Short Course
Build practical workplace safety skills
Whether you’re stepping into a health and safety representative role or taking on more responsibility at work, IBTC’s OHS Short Course teaches you how to spot hazards, carry out workplace inspections and investigate incidents.
20 SAIOSH CPD points on completion · 130 hours course content · Online with tutor support & 13 week study plan
Who is this course for?
Under South Africa’s Occupational Health and Safety Act, employers must designate health and safety representatives at workplaces with more than 20 employees.
Whether you’re stepping into that role or supporting workplace safety as part of your job, this course helps you understand your responsibilities and build skills you can use at work.
Who is this course for?
Under South Africa’s Occupational Health and Safety Act, employers must designate health and safety representatives at workplaces with more than 20 employees.
Whether you’re stepping into that role or supporting workplace safety as part of your job, this course helps you understand your responsibilities and build skills you can use at work.
Health & Safety Representatives
Understand what your role involves, what to look for during inspections and how to raise safety concerns.
HR & Operations
Teams
Build the knowledge to support workplace safety procedures, follow up on hazards and assist when an incident occurs.
Business Owners & Managers
Learn how to spot risks in your workplace and decide what needs to be addressed
Study online with support when you need it
Study online with
support when you need it
OHS Short Course Overview
Work through the course online with printed textbooks you can refer to as you study. If you get stuck or need help with the course material, you can reach out to your tutor.
Duration: 130 hours over 13 weeks. 10 hours per week
Access: 8 months
Study format: Online, with printed textbooks and tutor support
CPD: 20 SAIOSH CPD points on completion
Course fee: R7,500
OHS Short Course
Overview
Work through the course online with printed textbooks you can refer to as you study. If you get stuck or need help with the course material, you can reach out to your tutor.
Duration: 130 hours over 13 weeks. 10 hours per week
Access: 8 months
Study format: Online, with printed textbooks and tutor support
CPD: 20 SAIOSH CPD points on completion
Course fee: R7,500
Find out more about the OHS Short Course
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Do I need to be a health and safety representative to take this course?
The course is designed for people who want to build practical workplace safety skills, including health and safety representatives, HR and operations staff, and business owners and managers.
How do I study?
You study online using the course materials and printed textbooks. Tutor support is available if you have questions as you work through the modules.
How much time should I set aside each week?
Plan for around 10 hours a week over 13 weeks. The course takes approximately 130 hours in total.
How long will I have access to the course?
You’ll have 8 months of access, giving you extra time to work through or revisit the material.
How many SAIOSH CPD points does the course carry?
You earn 20 SAIOSH CPD points on completion, with five points per module.
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