Occupational Health and Safety

This field of study will equip students with how to maintain the workers' physical and mental well-being. This includes providing proper nutrition and rest, managing stress, and protecting against workplace hazards through wellness programmes within the company. It also on the other hand, focuses on reducing risks at workplaces, within the mining, engineering, building and civil industries respectively.

How to conduct training for emergency procedures. To analyse potentially hazardous materials, and train workers who handle the hazardous materials. Investigates accidents and completes reports, as needed.

How to monitor the work environment for unsafe acts or unsafe conditions as well as overseeing work-place safety as well as the health, safety and security of all employees employed by the company, How to use and recommend Health and Safety Systems within a company.

Please Note:

  • Training is conducted over three years, 1st – 3rd year is 10 months in the Institute and 2-3 months in Industry (job attachment position).

  • N$ 200.00

  • N$ 3,000.00

  • Full Settlement: N$ 17,500.00

  • Full Settlement Fee: N$ 21,000.00

  • Full Settlement Fee: N$ 25,200.00

  • Minimum Admission requirements

    • At least 18 years’ of age At least a

    • Grade 10/12 Certificate with a pass in Mathematics, Physical Science and English

    • Grade 10’s to Pass an aptitude test (if decided on by AfriSay VTC)

    • Pass a full medical examination

    • Preferably employed by a company capable of providing the necessary work experience.

    • Any other requirements asked for by AfriSay VTC

    Minimum Admission requirements for Mature Age:

    • 23 years’ of age

    • Write a Mathematics (Basic Numeracy) and English

    • Proficiency entrance test Minimum 3 years work experience in related field.

    Minimum Admission requirements for Upskilling:

    • Minimum 3years work experience in related field. Proof of work experience/testimonials prerequisite

    • English Literate

    • Must be employed to enable trainee to complete necessary tasks before entering next level.

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WHAT CAN I BECOME AFTER STUDYING?

Occupational Health & Safety Officer/Inspector/Manager

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WHAT CERTIFICATE DO I RECEIVE?

National Diploma in OHS