National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (Workplace Safety) (Level 3)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 3 |
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About the course
This qualification is designed to accommodate the needs of a wide cross section of industry personnel. The qualification provides evidence of the attainment of an intermediate level of workplace health and safety knowledge as well as recognising competencies associated with a range of workplace safety and health issues from specific industries.
This qualification has been designed to enable it to be used by a number of different industries. The compulsory section covers the common health and safety skills and knowledge required by all industries whereas the elective sections enable different industries to choose the standards, domains, or subfields that suit their requirements.
Candidates completing this qualification would be able to progress to the National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (Co-ordination) (Level 4) if they wished to become occupational safety facilitators. This in turn could lead to further qualifications at diploma or degree level.
Entry requirements
Requirements for Admission to the Organisation and to the Course Entry Criteria Entry to the programme is open, however preference will be given to candidates with the following:
-National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (Workplace Safety) (Level 1), or an equivalent qualification, or relevant commercial experience equivalent to the above. -A minimum of 8 credits in English and Maths or NCEA level 2 (for domestic students who do not hold the National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (Workplace Safety) (Level 1). -An IELTS overall band score of 5.0 (international students or ESL students) -A minimum of 8 credits in English and Maths or NCEA level 2 for domestic students -A student permit to study for the National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (Workplace Safety) (Level 3) at School of Business (international students) Selection Criteria Where the number of applicants is greater than the number of study places available applicants will be selected according to evidence from one or more of the following: -An interview -Verified evidence of higher than the minimum academic entry requirements -References from a school principal or past employer -Attestation from a kaumatua or equivalent community leader -Evidence of completion of the National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (Workplace Safety) Level 1 -For those electing to do Strand 2, a minimum of a restricted class 1 drivers license is preferred (for forklift operation).
About the provider
Our Mission is to Transform New Zealand's Health and Safety Culture
Safety ‘n Action is New Zealand’s leading provider of Health and Safety training and advisory services and we take our mission “to transform New Zealand’s Health and Safety Culture” very seriously. To achieve this, Safety 'n Action’s highly skilled team work collaboratively with industry, businesses and students, to ensure we achieve the best learning outcomes that make a meaningful impact on the way organisations and individuals manage their health and safety responsibilities.
Our full-time trainers and consultants around the country, trained over 39,000 students last year across thousands of New Zealand businesses. As well as delivering training at our customer’s sites, we also offer courses at our ten purpose-built training centres. These can be a great option during the winter months or if a business doesn’t have an appropriate training environment. All of our equipment is tailored for industry-relevant scenarios and is of the highest standard.
With over 20 years' health and safety experience, the Safety ‘n Action team is dedicated to helping you manage your health and safety training needs.