Unit L3C01: Fundamentals of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Principles & Management Systems

This unit introduces core OSH concepts and teaches learners how health and safety management systems operate within organisations.

Topics include:

• Importance of occupational safety and health
• Legal, moral, and financial reasons for managing OSH
• Roles and responsibilities within an organisation
• Safety management systems and their key elements
• OSH policies, planning, implementation, and review
• Accident causation and prevention principles
• Introduction to international standards (including ISO 45001)
  

Learners will understand how structured OSH systems reduce workplace risks and support good safety performance.

Unit L3C02: Principles and Application of OSH Risk Management

This unit develops the learner’s ability to identify hazards, assess risks, and apply appropriate controls.

Topics include:

• Hazard types and identification techniques
• Risk evaluation methods
• Risk assessment steps and documentation
• Hierarchy of control measures
• Safe systems of work
• Permit-to-work systems
• Emergency planning and preparedness
  

Learners will learn how to conduct thorough risk assessments and develop effective control measures to minimise hazards.

Unit L3C03: Principles and Application of OSH Incident Management

This unit focuses on how to respond to and investigate workplace incidents.

Topics include:

• Types of incidents (accidents, near misses, dangerous occurrences)
• Legal reporting requirements
• Incident investigation processes
• Root cause analysis techniques
• Evidence gathering and interviewing skills
• Documenting incidents and corrective actions
• Preventing recurrence through OSH improvements
  

Learners gain the confidence to professionally manage and investigate workplace incidents.

Unit L3C04: Improving Organisational OSH Performance & Culture

This unit helps learners understand how to improve workplace safety through leadership, communication, and cultural development.

Topics include:

• Safety culture and behavioural safety
• Leadership roles in OSH
• Communication methods for safety messages
• Engaging workers in safety activities
• Performance monitoring and safety KPIs
• Audits, inspections, and continuous improvement
• Developing safety improvement strategies
  

Learners will learn how to influence positive safety culture and support long-term organisational performance.