{"id":952,"date":"2024-07-22T19:16:48","date_gmt":"2024-07-22T19:16:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/tvet\/?page_id=952"},"modified":"2026-09-16T18:29:51","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T18:29:51","slug":"health-and-safety-qualifications-at-tvet-colleges","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/tvet\/health-and-safety-qualifications-at-tvet-colleges\/","title":{"rendered":"Health And Safety Qualifications At TVET Colleges"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Public TVET colleges do not generally offer a dedicated occupational health and safety officer qualification. The closest programme at a public college is the NC(V) Safety in Society. Workplace health and safety practitioner qualifications are mostly offered by accredited private skills development providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NC(V) Safety in Society<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Three years, Level 2 to Level 4, starting from a Grade 9 pass.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focuses on community safety, government and law, and the justice system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suits careers in community safety, security and public service, and can support later study in related fields.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offered at colleges including Northlink and Port Elizabeth TVET College. Read more in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/tvet\/what-is-the-safety-in-society-program\/\">what the Safety in Society programme is<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Workplace health and safety qualifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Qualification<\/th><th>Who offers it<\/th><th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Occupational Certificate: Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner (NQF Level 5)<\/td><td>QCTO-accredited providers, mostly private<\/td><td>For people who plan and monitor safety systems at work<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Short courses such as SHE representative, first aid and fire fighting<\/td><td>Private training providers<\/td><td>Often paid for by employers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>University diplomas and degrees in environmental health or safety management<\/td><td>Universities and universities of technology<\/td><td>Needs matric with the right pass<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choosing a provider<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check that the qualification is registered on the NQF.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check that the provider is accredited by the QCTO for that qualification.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask whether practical workplace learning is included.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remember that NSFAS does not fund private providers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Department of Higher Education and Training&#8217;s 2026 list of occupational qualifications at public TVET colleges does not include a health and safety practitioner qualification.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1789800000952\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I study occupational health and safety at a TVET college?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Not usually as a full qualification. Public colleges offer the NC(V) Safety in Society, while OHS practitioner qualifications are mainly offered by accredited private providers.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1789800000953\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What do I need for a health and safety officer course?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Requirements depend on the provider. The NQF Level 5 practitioner qualification typically asks for matric or an NQF Level 4 qualification.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Public TVET colleges do not generally offer a dedicated occupational health and safety officer qualification. 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