New Zealand Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety Practice (Level 4)
Public Health
A course by
SIT
Develop the skills and knowledge needed to promote and monitor health and safety practices, procedures, and culture in your workplace. Designed for those working or seeking roles in workplace health and safety functions.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
SIT2LRN Distance Learning, Online
It will take a total of 50 weeks
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Promote workplace health and safety practices
Graduates will be able to support the development of workplace culture and practices that prioritize health and safety.
Implement and supervise health and safety requirements in teams
Ability to oversee the implementation, compliance, and ongoing monitoring of health and safety requirements and best practice in team environments.
Conduct hazard and risk management
Competence in hazard identification, risk analysis, and the development of management strategies to prevent workplace incidents.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety Practice (Level 4) provides learners with the key skills and knowledge needed to support, promote, implement and supervise robust health and safety practices in workplaces. The course is ideal for those working in, or intending to work in, a dedicated workplace health and safety role. Graduates will be able to implement health and safety plans, conduct hazard management, lead safety training, and foster a culture of safety in organizations. This distance learning programme is delivered over 50 weeks part time, and includes theory and practical coursework aligned with New Zealand's Health and Safety at Work Act requirements.
Course Content
- Requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA)
- Implementation and supervision of health and safety requirements and practices
- Leadership skills in health and safety
- Risk analysis and risk management strategies
- Implementation of workplace health and safety plans
- Development and implementation of hazard management systems
- Health and safety risk assessment for supervision of a team
- Coordination of health and safety training for teams
- Development of healthy and safe working cultures
- Monitoring health and safety performance
- Conducting occupational health and safety management systems audits
What you need to know first
School leavers: Minimum 16 years of age and attained NCEA Level 2 (60 credits at Level 2 or above, plus 20 credits from any level, Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy requirements)
Mature applicants (over 20): Evidence of ability to succeed (previous study at Level 3 or above or relevant sector work experience); subject to programme regulations
Access to a workplace or organisation with a health and safety system is beneficial for some parts of the programme.
Computer and internet access required.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health and Safety
Workplace Safety
Public Health
Future employment opportunities might be
Health and safety coordinator
Health and safety practitioner
Entry-level roles in workplace health and safety
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