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Occupational Health & Safety Courses

Become a certified safety professional with our nationally recognised OHS qualifications. From entry-level safety officers to advanced practitioners, we provide the training you need for workplace compliance and career advancement.

OHS Act Compliant
SETA Accredited
Industry Recognised
High Employment Rate

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Accredited OHS Qualifications

NQF Registered

Nationally recognised qualifications that provide formal accreditation and career advancement in occupational health and safety.

OHS Practitioner (NQF Level 5)

NQF Level 5 QCTO Accredited 120 Credits
SAQA ID: 121527 | Credits: 120

Advanced practitioner qualification for experienced safety professionals seeking senior OHS management roles.

Duration: 12-18 Months
Prerequisite: NQF Level 4 OHS or 3 years experience
Career Path: OHS Manager, Safety Consultant

OHS Officer (NQF Level 4)

NQF Level 4 QCTO Accredited 120 Credits
SAQA ID: 121929 | Credits: 120

Entry-level qualification for aspiring safety officers. Covers OHS fundamentals, legal compliance, and workplace risk management.

Duration: 9-12 Months
Entry Requirement: Grade 12 or equivalent

OHS Career Pathway

Entry Level

Basic safety awareness and short courses

Safety Rep, HIRA, Basic OHS

Safety Officer

OHS Officer (NQF Level 4)

SHEMTRAC, Construction Safety

Safety Practitioner

OHS Practitioner (NQF Level 5)

Advanced Risk Management

Safety Manager

Senior OHS Management

SHEQ Management, Auditing

Short Skills & Compliance Courses

1-2 Day Courses

Essential workplace safety training for immediate compliance and skill development. All courses priced at R 1 100 (unless otherwise specified).

HIRA Training

1 Day Legal Requirement OHS Act
ZTI-HIRA-101

Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment foundation course for workplace risk management. Complies with OHS Act Section 8.

Duration: 1 Day (Classroom or Online)
Certificate: Valid for 2 Years

Incident Investigation (RCAT)

1 Day RCAT Method Essential Skill
ZTI-RCAT-102

Root Cause Analysis Techniques (RCAT) for effective workplace accident investigation and prevention.

Focus: Root Cause Analysis
Method: 5-Why, Fishbone, RCAT

OHS Legal Liability

1 Day Legal Managers & Supervisors
ZTI-LEGAL-103

Workplace legal duties and OHS Act compliance basics for managers, supervisors, and business owners.

Coverage: OHS Act & Regulations
Target: Management Level

Safety Representative Training

2 Days Legal Requirement Section 17
ZTI-SREP-104

Comprehensive training for appointed safety representatives as per OHS Act Section 17 requirements.

Role: Employee Representative
Authority: Legal Appointment

Basic Fire Fighting

1 Day SANS 10400 Emergency
ZTI-FIRE-105

Fire class identification, extinguisher use, and basic fire fighting techniques for workplace safety.

Practical: Live Fire Training
Validity: 2 Years

Emergency Evacuation Procedures

½ Day Essential Workplace
ZTI-EVAC-106

Emergency response planning, evacuation procedures, and assembly point management.

Focus: Evacuation Drills
Output: Evacuation Plans

Construction Safety Courses

CIDB Compliant

Specialized safety training for the construction industry, compliant with CIDB and Construction Regulations 2014.

Construction Safety Officer

Construction SETA Accredited 4 Weeks
ZTI-CSO-201

Comprehensive training tailored for construction safety compliance and site safety management.

Coverage: Construction Regulations 2014
Accreditation: CIDB Recognised

Working at Heights

Construction 2 Days High Risk
ZTI-WAH-202

Safe operations at elevated work levels, fall protection systems, and rescue procedures.

Risk Level: High Risk Work
Validity: 2 Years

Scaffold Safety Inspection

Construction 1 Day Inspectors
ZTI-SCAFF-203

Scaffold erection, inspection, and safety procedures for construction sites.

Focus: Inspection Checklists

Mining Safety Courses

DMR Compliant

Specialized safety training for the mining industry, compliant with Mine Health and Safety Act.

Mine Safety Officer

Mining DMR Accredited MHSA
ZTI-MSO-301

Comprehensive mining safety training compliant with Mine Health and Safety Act regulations.

Coverage: MHSA Regulations
Accreditation: DMR Recognised

Underground Safety Induction

Mining 2 Days Entry Level
ZTI-UG-302

Essential safety induction for all personnel working in underground mining operations.

Risk: High Risk Environment

Industry Recognised & Accredited

Our OHS qualifications are recognised by leading industry bodies and accreditation authorities

Specialized OHS Training

Advanced Skills

Advanced and specialized occupational health and safety training programmes for specific applications.

First Aid Levels 1-3

2-5 Days Legal Requirement Emergency
ZTI-FA-401

Emergency first response skills for workplace compliance (often bundled with OHS training).

Levels: Level 1, 2, & 3 Available
Accreditation: Department of Health

Fire Fighting & Fire Marshall

2 Days SANS 10400 Advanced
ZTI-FF-402

Fire class identification, extinguisher use, and fire marshall duties for workplace safety.

Certification: 2-Year Validity

Confined Space Safety

1 Day High Risk Specialized
ZTI-CS-403

Safety procedures for working in confined spaces and permit-to-work systems.

Risk: High Risk Environment

Electrical Safety

1 Day High Risk Technical
ZTI-ELEC-404

Basic electrical safety, lock-out tag-out procedures, and safe work practices.

Focus: Lock-out/Tag-out

HAZCOM Training

½ Day Chemical Safety Compliance
ZTI-HAZCOM-405

Hazard communication, SDS understanding, and chemical safety in the workplace.

Coverage: SDS & GHS Labels

Manual Handling & Ergonomics

½ Day Injury Prevention Workplace Health
ZTI-MH-406

Proper lifting techniques, ergonomic workstation setup, and musculoskeletal injury prevention.

Focus: Injury Prevention

Compliance & Mandatory Training

Legal Requirements

Mandatory training programs required by South African legislation for various industries and workplaces.

Asbestos Awareness

½ Day Legal Requirement Asbestos Regulations
ZTI-ASB-501

Asbestos identification, health risks, and regulatory requirements for workplaces.

Risk: Health Hazard

COVID-19 Workplace Safety

½ Day Pandemic DOH Guidelines
ZTI-COVID-502

Workplace pandemic preparedness, infection control, and business continuity planning.

Focus: Infection Control

Environmental Awareness

1 Day NEMA Environmental
ZTI-ENV-503

Basic environmental legislation, waste management, and pollution prevention.

Legislation: NEMA Act

Become a Certified Safety Professional

Join thousands of safety professionals trained through our accredited OHS programmes. Flexible learning options, payment plans, and corporate training packages available.

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