Qualification Title: Occupational Skills Programme: Basic Emergency First Aid Responder
Course Level : 02
Course Credits: 2
Course Duration: 3 Days
Course Overview
The Occupational Skills Programme: Basic Emergency First Aid Responder (SP-230801) is a QCTO-accredited skills programme designed to equip learners with the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence required to respond effectively to medical emergencies in the workplace, community, and home environments. The programme develops competent first aid responders who can assess emergency situations, provide immediate life-saving interventions, manage common injuries and illnesses, and safely hand over patients to professional emergency medical services. The programme is aligned to NQF Level 2 and combines theoretical knowledge with practical application.
| Who Should Attend? |
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| Course Outcomes |
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| Benefits |
Skill Development: Participants will gain the practical skills and knowledge needed to assess and control workplace hazards, conduct safety audits, and ensure compliance with OHS regulations. Career Advancement: It provides the necessary qualifications to take on more senior roles, such as safety manager or safety officer. Industry Recognition: Certification or completion of this course provides credibility and may lead to greater job security and better remuneration. In summary, this course is for anyone who is looking to gain a solid foundation in occupational health and safety, whether you’re starting your career or looking to enhance your current qualifications and skills. |
Course Content
| Course Modules | Module Description |
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| Theoretical Knowledge Modules | Legislation and Compliance |
| Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) | |
| OHS Management Systems | |
| Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis | |
| Emergency Preparedness and Response | |
| Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene | |
| Safety Communication and Training | |
| OHS Performance Monitoring and Reporting | |
| Ethics and Professional Practice | |
| Practical Skill Modules | Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) |
| Incident Investigation and Reporting | |
| Safety Inspections and Audits | |
| Emergency Preparedness and Response | |
| Developing and Delivering OHS Training | |
| Implementing OHS Management Systems | |
| Monitoring OHS Performance | |
| Applying Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene Measures | |
| Ethical and Professional Practice in OHS | |
| Workplace-Based Learning (WBL) / Logbook Activities | |
| Work Experience Modules | Participating in the Development and Implementation of OHS Policies and Procedures |
| Conduct Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) in the Workplace | |
| Assist with Incident Investigation and Reporting | |
| Participating in Emergency Preparedness Activities | |
| Support OHS Training and Awareness Campaigns | |
| Conduct and Document Routine Safety Inspections | |
| Monitor and Report OHS Performance Indicators | |
| Participating in OHS Committee or Safety Meetings | |
| Support the Implementation of Health and Wellness Initiatives / Demonstrate Professional and Ethical Behaviour in the Workplace |
Certification and Assessments
Participants who successfully complete the programme will receive a:
- Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner Certificate of Competency
- Statement of Results
Who are we?
World Wide Industrial & Systems Engineers (WWISE) is an ISO consultancy, training, business solutions and systems implementation firm based in Southern Africa that provides clients with effective business processes and Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHERQ) management solutions in preparation for ISO compliance. The solutions we provide and implement allow our clients to compete favourably in modern competitive business environments, both locally and internationally. We also strive to be the leading training providers in SHERQ, ISO, engineering, finance, business and project management.
What do we do?
Our services are aimed at the improvement of quality, efficiency, knowledge, and competitiveness of client companies. The service range includes:
- ISO and SHERQ systems implementation services whereby we assist client companies in meeting the requirements of ISO 9001, 14001, 22000, 31000, 27001, 20000-1, 50001 and ISO 45001 standards.
- Integrated management systems development whereby we integrate several business systems and quality management solutions into a single management system to comply with various quality and safety standards.
- Training of all employees (shop floor to executive management) in the fields of SHERQ, engineering, finance, business and project management to meet the job responsibilities and expertise requirements of International Standards.
- ISO legal auditing which includes gap analysis audits, product, process, procedural, and systems auditing by our registered SAATCA auditors.
- Customised web-based solutions integrating current systems to be in line with ISO requirements.
We are a Level 1 BBBEE contributor that specialises in systems development, consultancy, training, and auditing.
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