Purpose

The main focus of the learning in this module is to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of the regulated responsibilities of an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Representative. This includes an in-depth exploration of the legal and procedural obligations that OHS representatives must fulfil within their roles, such as identifying and reporting hazards, participating in safety inspections and incident investigations, and advocating for worker safety. The module aims to equip learners with the necessary knowledge to effectively uphold OHS standards and contribute to a safer workplace.

Entry Requirements

NQF level 3 Qualification and specific workplace experience within the designated work area for a period of one year.

Assessments

Integrated Formative Assessment: Formative assessments are conducted throughout the training of learners. A range of formal, non-formal, and informal ongoing assessment activities are used to focus on teaching and learning outcomes to improve learner attainment. Formative assessments are conducted continuously by the facilitator to feed into further learning, to identify strengths and weakness, and to ensure the learner’s ability to apply knowledge, skills and workplace experience gained. Formative Assessments are conducted by the accredited Skills Development Provider (SDP), and a variety of ongoing assessment methods may be used, for example, quizzes, assignments, tests, scenarios, role play, interviews. Continuous feedback must be provided.

Integrated Summative Assessment: Integrated Assessment involves all the different types of assessment tasks required for a particular qualification, part-qualification, or occupational skills programme, such as written assessment of theory and practical demonstration of competence. To achieve this, the Internal Assessment Criteria (IAC) for all modules as found in the QCTO curriculum document must be followed.

An accredited SDP should implement a well-designed, formal, relevant, final internal Summative Assessment strategy for all modules to prepare learners for the EISA. These assessments evaluate learning achievements relating to the achievement of each module of the relevant components of the qualification, part-qualification, or skills programme. Internal Summative Assessments are developed, moderated, and conducted by the SDP at the end of each module or after integration of relevant modules, e.g. applied knowledge, tests, workplace tasks, practical demonstrations, simulated tasks/demonstrations, projects, case studies, etc.