Develop specialist OHS risk assessment capability
The Workplace OHS Risk Assessment Specialist skills programme (SP-250602) is a QCTO-registered programme at NQF Level 5 designed for professionals who conduct comprehensive occupational health and safety risk assessments. This advanced programme equips learners with the methodologies and tools needed to identify, evaluate and control workplace hazards systematically.
Accredited through HWSETA, this programme addresses the growing demand for specialist risk assessment skills across all industries. Effective risk assessment is the cornerstone of any safety management system, and organisations need professionals who can go beyond basic checklists to deliver thorough, legally compliant assessments that drive real improvements in workplace safety.
What You’ll Learn
- Advanced risk assessment methodologies – both qualitative and quantitative approaches
- Conducting baseline, issue-based and continuous risk assessments
- Developing risk profiles for workplaces and departments
- Selecting and recommending appropriate control measures using the hierarchy of controls
- Integrating risk assessment findings into safety management systems
- Legal framework for risk assessment under the OHS Act
- Risk communication and stakeholder engagement
- Monitoring and reviewing risk assessment effectiveness
Entry Requirements
- NQF Level 4 qualification or equivalent
- Prior OHS experience recommended
Course Details
- Programme Code: SP-250602
- Duration: 5–6 days
- Credits: 6
- NQF Level: 5
- Certification: QCTO Skills Programme Certificate
- SETA: HWSETA
- Assessment: Formative and summative assessment with portfolio of evidence
Who Should Enrol?
- OHS Practitioners & Officers: Professionals responsible for identifying and managing workplace hazards who want to deepen their risk assessment expertise.
- Safety Managers: Those overseeing safety programmes who need advanced skills to ensure comprehensive risk coverage across their organisations.
- Risk Management Professionals: Individuals working in risk management who want to specialise in occupational health and safety risk assessment.
- Compliance Managers: Professionals ensuring regulatory compliance who need to understand and apply risk assessment requirements under the OHS Act.
- Employers: Organisations seeking specialist risk assessment capability to strengthen their safety management systems and protect their workforce.