New Zealand Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety Practice (Level 3)

This programme is the ideal foundation on which to build your health and safety career. Whether you are a workplace Health and Safety Advisor, Team Leader, or Health and Safety Representative or someone with a vested interest in workplace health and safety, this course will enable you to be an effective contributor to the culture of health and safety in your workplace.

Description

New Zealand Certificate in Workplace Health & Safety Practice (Level 3)

This NZQA approved programme is designed for people beginning their journey in workplace health and safety. Whether you're a Health and Safety Representative, Team Leader, HR/office administrator, small business owner, or simply committed to safer workplaces, this programme equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to make an immediate impact.

 

Description

The programme gives you a strong foundation for a career in workplace health and safety. It equips you with the practical skills, confidence, and understanding of the health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and the knowledge needed to contribute effectively to safer work environments. Employers benefit from having staff who are not only trained in technical aspects of health and safety but also capable of influencing culture and communication within the workplace. This contributes to improved performance, reduced incidents, and stronger alignment with regulatory expectations.

 

What you’ll learn

The NZ Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety Practice (Level 3) builds core competencies required for safe and effective work in any industry.

You will gain practical skills and knowledge in:

  • A deep understanding of Health and Safety legislative frameworks and duty holder responsibilities.
  • Practical skills in risk assessment, hazard management, and safe work practices.
  • The ability to communicate health and safety requirements effectively.
  • Competence in identifying and managing common workplace health issues such as back injuries, hearing loss, and substance-related risks.

 

After you’ll be able to:

Graduates of this programme will be well-positioned for career advancement in health and safety roles across a wide range of industries. In addition, the programme serves as a foundational qualification for progression to higher-level study, such as the New Zealand Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety Practice (Level 4) and the New Diploma in Workplace Health and Safety Management (Level 6).

Programme delivery details

This programme is delivered through four two‑day modules over four months, offering structured learning with minimal disruption to your job.

 

Module 1 - Roles, Functions and Rights of PCBUs and Workers under the HSWA 2015

Module 2 - Common Workplace Health Issues and their Prevention or Management

Module 3 - Work Practices, Hazardous Substances, and Health and Safety Culture

Module 4 - Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

NZQA Approval Statement

This programme is approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority under section 439 of the Education Act 2020, and Employers’ and Manufacturers’ Association (Northern) Incorporated is accredited to provide it under section 441 of the Act.

 

Kua whakamanahia tēnei akoranga e Te Mana Tohu Mātauranga o Aotearoa i raro i te wāhanga 439 o te Ture Mātauranga 2020, ā, kua whakamanahia a Employers’ and Manufacturers’ Association(Northern) Incorporated Trading as EMA Training ki te whakarato i taua akoranga i raro i te wāhanga 441 o te Ture.

 

Level: Foundation

Course Investment:

Member (Standard) $3,690 + GST

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