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Occupational Certificate: Occupational Health and Safety Assistant

NQF Level 4SAQA ID 12193044 credits6 MonthsFull-time

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Occupational Certificate: Occupational Health and Safety Assistant

Programme Overview

Entry-level OHS qualification for workplace safety.

SAQA & Registration

SAQA Qualification ID121930

NQF LevelNQF Level 4

Total Credits44

Qualification TypePart-Qualification (Part-Qualification)

Quality CouncilQCTO - Quality Council for Trades and Occupations

Accreditation / Quality AssuranceSACPCMP — Registered

QCTO Accreditation — 1 record

Accreditation No. 07-QCTO/SDP100626103033Active

SAQA 121930 · NQF Level 4 · 44 credits

Valid 29 May 2026 – 28 May 2031

Accredited site: 378 Pretorius Street, Pretoria, Gauteng 0001

Certification for this occupational qualification is issued by the QCTO — Highbury College is the accredited skills development provider and is not the awarding body.

This qualification is registered on the National Qualifications Framework. Highbury programme availability and intake status are confirmed by Admissions. Detailed regulatory evidence is published on the Accreditation page.

Frame of Learning

Knowledge Modules

20credits

2 modules

Theory and subject knowledge that underpins the occupation.

Practical Skills Modules

16credits

1 module

Hands-on skills developed in simulated and supervised settings.

Workplace Experience Modules

8credits

1 module

Structured experience completed in an approved workplace.

Admission Requirements

Official Minimum Entry Requirement (SAQA)

NQF Level 3 Qualification (as stated on the SAQA record).

Highbury Application Documents

Certified copy of ID or passport
Certified copies of highest school results
Proof of residential address

Curriculum

Fundamentals of Communication within the OHS Discipline226302-001-01-KM-034 cr
OHS Administration and Record Management226302-001-01-KM-0416 cr

Assessment Criteria

Internal Assessment

Continuous formative assessment and practical tasks are conducted throughout the programme, supported by a portfolio of workplace evidence and a logbook completed under supervision. Internal assessment follows the criteria and weighting stipulated in the official curriculum.

External Assessment

The qualification concludes with an External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA) conducted through the relevant assessment quality partner. Learners must complete all modules and internal assessment requirements before admission to the final external assessment.

Delivery Mode and Duration

Highbury Delivery Arrangement

Study ModeFull-time

Highbury Duration6 Months

CampusPretoria Campus, 378 Pretorius Street, Pretoria, Gauteng

Learning PlatformHighbury Digital Campus

Learning ArrangementClassroom + practical + workplace

IntakesConfirmed by Admissions

Delivery combines structured classes and practical sessions with a compulsory workplace component arranged with approved employers, supported online through the Highbury Digital Campus. The duration above is Highbury’s delivery schedule and is separate from the official SAQA credit value.

Articulation and RPL

Articulation

Horizontal: There are no registered articulation options within the sub-framework. Vertical: Occupational Health and Safety Officer; NQF Level 4.

Recognition of Prior Learning

RPL may be used for access to the programme and, where applicable, for credits or exemption against completed modules, in line with official RPL policy. Contact Admissions for an RPL evaluation.

Career Pathways

OHS AssistantSafety Representative

Workplace Experience

Workplace experience is compulsory: 1 module totalling 8 credits, completed in an approved workplace under supervision with a logbook and portfolio of evidence. Highbury supports learners with placement arrangements through its employer partnerships.

Processes of Executing OHS Administration and Document Management

Certification

Highbury College may issue permissible institutional records, statements and completion documents. The official occupational qualification certificate is issued by the responsible quality council or certification authority after all prescribed requirements have been met.

Certification follows successful completion of all modules and the final external integrated summative assessment.

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Official qualification information sourced from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Highbury-specific delivery, fees, intake and campus arrangements are maintained separately by Highbury College.

Programme availability and intake dates are confirmed by Highbury Admissions.

View official SAQA record Last verified: 2026-07-12Factsheet v1.0