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Basic First Aid Responder

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?
  • First Aid Responders
  • Occupational Health and Safety Personnel
  • Emergency Response and Rescuers
  • Fire Fighting and Fire Warden Trainers
  • Health and Safety Representatives
  • Disaster Management and Emergency Preparedness Officials
Course Outcomes
  • Demonstrate the principles of primary emergency care.
  • Assess and control a single injury emergency scene in the workplace.
  • Demonstrate primary emergency life support for adults, children and infants.
  • Explain and manage shock.
  • Carry out secondary assessment of the sick or injured person and provide appropriate primary emergency care at the scene.
  • Keep records of the incident/accident.
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
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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