Where Can I Do A Safety Officer Course?

If you are interested in participating in a safety officer course, continue reading. A safety officer course can be enriching, but ensuring you're trained and prepared is essential. This article will answer all the basic questions needed to get started in this field.

Furthermore, EMCARE has a safety officer course package available to help safety officers get training to build a successful career. Our safety officer courses will help you keep companies compliant with South African legislation.

Safety Officer Course South Africa

If safety is your passion, it makes sense to take part in a safety officer course. EMCARE has various health and safety training courses to improve your skills. These courses will help you achieve your goal of working as a safety officer. Our health and safety courses include:

• Health & Safety Induction Course
  
  
• Health & Safety Representative Course
  
  
• OHS Supervisors Course Package
  
  
• Accident Incident Investigation Course
  
  
• Risk Assessment Course
  
  
• General Health & Safety Course / Apply Health & Safety at work.
  
  
• OHS Act Course
  
  
• Safety Plus Course Package A.K.A Safety Officer Course Package
  
  
• OHS Workshop
  
  
• OHS Act Course
  
  
• Emergency Evacuation Procedures Course
  
  
• COIDA Course
  
  
• Lock Out and Permit to Work Course
  
  
• Safe Stacking & Storage
  
  
• Legal Liability Course

These courses develop your knowledge and health and safety skills. Participants will learn how to conduct safety checks, ensure that staff follow safety procedures while working, and observe health and safety guidelines in the workplace.

Qualifications Needed To Become A Safety Officer

You'll need to follow a few steps to become a safety officer in South Africa. You'll have to get an accredited certificate to register as a safety officer with a professional body like the South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (SAIOSH).

The certificate will need to be at the NQF 5 level or equivalent. After you have followed all these steps, you can start looking for jobs.

An essential part of this type of work is also experience. When studying to become a safety officer, you must take part in courses that also include practical training. These skills will assist you through real-life situations.

Once you become a safety officer, you'll be responsible for maintaining and implementing safety and health protocols and policies that comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).

Once you start working, your role will include investigating incidents and accidents, training and guiding staff, and conducting frequent audits and inspections. This job's most critical and challenging part is staying updated with the changing health and safety regulations.

How Long Is A Safety Officer Course?

The duration of a safety course will depend on the course. The various courses offered by EMCARE are of different lengths, as each course covers a variety of subject matter. If you would like to know more about the duration of our courses, you can see the information on our website.

Our Health & Safety Induction Course is only four hours, the Health & Safety Representative Course is one day, the Accident Incident Investigation Course is one day, the Risk Assessment Course is one day, and our General Health & Safety Course is also one day.

Safety Officer Course: How Much Do Qualified Safety Officers Earn?

Before entering a career field, it is understandable that you may have a few concerns about how much you would earn and what is to be expected from you. This is especially true when the industry requires employees to have studied the relevant courses and obtained the correct certifications. These requirements take time and money; therefore, you may be curious about the rewards after committing to entering the industry.

In 2023, the average salary for safety officers is R195 239 per year (R16 269,92 per month). Bonuses are generally included in their salaries, but this will, of course, depend on their employer.

Depending on where you work as a safety officer, you can expect a bonus of anywhere between R3 000 to R49 000 per year. Some safety officers also receive a commission, which can be between R0 - R17 000 per year.

The amount of money that a safety officer receives will also depend on the qualifications obtained. For example, a postgraduate degree in the field may lead to a higher compensation package, whereas your salary may be slightly lower if you only have an undergraduate degree. Therefore, a degree can drastically impact the level of pay you would receive.

EMCARE: Safety Officer Course Package (SO)

The safety officer course package was developed for safety officers to learn how to manage the compliance of businesses. There are ten-course modules included. These courses can be completed independently on the dates available in our training schedule. The courses that will be covered in this package include:

• First Aid Levels 1 to 3
  
  
• Basic Fire Fighting and Legal Liability
  
  
• SHE Representative and Risk Assessment
  
  
• Emergency Evacuation
  
  
• Hazardous Material Handling
  
  
• Accident/Incident Investigation
  
  
• OHS Supervisor Certificate
  
  
• Safety Officer Certificate

After completing the course modules, you will have access to an online safety officer assessment. The assessment includes case studies and a final exam.

This package will take two weeks to complete all the modules, and the online assessment module will take one day. The certificate you receive after completing the modules will be valid for two years. However, there is no expiry for SAIOSH safety officer certificates.

Additionally, EMCARE offers membership subscriptions that include different training packages. The membership subscriptions will mean you're a Safety Plus Member. When signing up for a 24-month retainer contract, you will immediately get benefits and training.

Another fantastic thing about being a Safety Plus member is that there will be no waiting period, and you can have refresher training when needed. If this sounds like something you would like to do, contact EMCARE and get started.