SHE Representative

Full Course Name: Describe the functions of the workplace health and safety representative

Aligned to SAQA Unit Standard: 259622

NQF Level: 2

Credits: 3

Purpose of the learning Program: 

The person credited with this unit standard is able to understand the objectives and statutory requirements pertaining to health and safety in the workplace. The learners will be able to explain the rights, powers, functions and duties of the workplace health and safety representative and how any errant health, safety and environmental issues may be handled. Learners will also be able to participate in the safety, health and environmental structures and measure these activities according to health, safety and environmental requirements.

The qualifying learner is capable of:

1. Describing the framework of workplace health and safety legislation pertaining to health and safety representatives.
2. Explaining the specified requirements to conduct safety, health and environmental representation activities at a working place.
3. Addressing safety, health and environment related issues within their scope of authority.
4. Complying with the activities within safety, health and environmental structures.

Learning Assumed to be in Place and Recognition of Prior Learning

1. Communication at NQF Level 1 or equivalent.
2. Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 1 or equivalent.

Course Content:

Session 1 – Describe the framework of workplace health and safety legislation pertaining to health and safety representatives.

Session 2 – Explain the specified requirements to conduct safety, health and environmental representation activities at a working place.

Session 3 – Address safety, health and environment related issues within the scope of authority.

Session 4 – Comply with the activities within safety, health and environmental structures.