EMA Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (Level 3)

Perfect pathway to advanced qualifications - This programme serves as an excellent stepping stone to the NZ Certificate in Workplace Health & Safety Practice (Level 4), positioning you to progress your career in New Zealand's growing safety sector.

Who Should Attend:

• Health and Safety Representatives: Those who have a foundational knowledge of health and safety and are looking to take their expertise to the next level.
• HR, Office Administrators, Team Leaders: Those who oversee health and safety practices within their organisation.
• Business owners: Small to medium business owners may wear many hats but also need to ensure legal compliance to protect their workforce.

Course Details:
• Flexible Delivery for Busy Professionals
Designed specifically for working professionals, this programme consists of 4 x Two-day modules spread over a four month period. This approach ensures minimal disruption to your work commitments whilst providing ample time to complete assessments and apply learning between modules.
• Foundation Level - Perfect Starting Point
This foundation-level programme is designed for those at the beginning of their health and safety journey, providing essential competencies that serve as building blocks for advanced qualifications and career progression.

What’s covered:
• Foundation Competencies for Workplace Excellence
Master essential skills in risk assessment, job safety analysis, and hazard identification that form the backbone of workplace health and safety.
• Legislative Mastery & Compliance Strategy
Navigate New Zealand's complex health and safety legislation with confidence. Apply legislative requirements and workplace health and safety practices to your organisation.
• Strategic Communication & Culture Building
Contribute to stronger workplace safety culture through effective communication strategies.
• Effective Risk Management Systems
Apply proven principles of health and safety risk assessment to identify, assess, and manage hazards effectively. Develop systematic approaches that reduce workplace incidents
• Community Impact & Business Value
Understand how excellent workplace health and safety practices benefit not just your organisation, but your fellow employees' families and the wider community.

What You’ll Achieve:
• NZQA Recognition
Graduate with nationally recognised NZQA Unit Standards that are added directly to your NZQA Record of Achievement. Position yourself as a safety professional rather than just a compliance officer.
• Immediate Workplace Impact
Apply the knowledge gained in the class to your workplace as you work through your assessments.
• Professional Development Pathway
Build a clear career progression pathway in New Zealand's expanding health and safety sector.
• Organisational Protection
Implement proven systems that reduce workplace incidents and protect your organisation from costly WorkSafe prosecutions through superior hazard management and legislative compliance.

Why Register:
You gain knowledge and understanding of best practices in workplace health and safety, risk assessments, job safety analysis, good communication, workplace culture and more.
Register now to advance your career in the health and safety industry, gain a comprehensive understanding of occupational health and safety, and ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.

Level: Foundation

Course Investment:

Member (Standard) $3,690 + GST

Non-member (Standard) $4,290 + GST

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