Bachelor of Science Honours in Construction Health and Safety Management

Health Sciences and Social Services - Preventive Health

Purpose and Rationale

Purpose

The purpose of the qualification is to provide learners with the necessary professional attributes, health and safety skills, and competencies to become Construction Health and Safety Managers.

Rationale

Health and Safety Management is considered a scarce skill. Given this, the qualification has been designed to directly meet the needs of the sector, contributing ultimately towards the National Development Plan, benefiting not only the learner but society at large. The qualification meets the specific needs of the sector by meeting and providing for the growing demand for registered Health and Safety Managers.

As a result of the qualification's endorsement by the South African Council for Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP), learners will be able to move from candidacy to full registration as a Professional Health and Safety Manager upon completion of the qualification. Learners would also be able to register and practice as Professional Consultant Health and Safety Managers and may find employment within the construction contracting fraternity.

Health and Safety Managers are also employed in the mining and petro-chemical sectors. The main stakeholders of this qualification are the public and private sectors of the construction industry. Typically, these sectors require higher levels of advanced technical and analytical capabilities. It is anticipated that this program will develop well-rounded, academically equipped, adept, and mature managers with technical leadership skills and strong capabilities that are expediently responsive to modern societal needs of the industry.

The qualification also targets recently qualifying learners who would be interested in academic advancement through postgraduate studies.

Outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge of advanced construction methods and technique.
Apply health and safety management principles to effectively solve managerial problems in the construction industry.
Critically evaluate the various roles and functions in the construction management process.
Critically evaluate legislative requirements in the construction industry.
Critically evaluate available health and safety resources during construction management processes.
Conduct research projects in the construction industry.

Assessment Criteria

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1

Mechanisation Techniques
- Benefits:
  - Increased productivity and efficiency
  - Reduction in manual labor and associated risks
  - Improved quality of work
- Challenges:
  - Initial high investment costs
  - Maintenance requirements for machinery
  - Potential job displacement

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2

Health and Safety Management
- Challenges:
  - Ensuring compliance with regulations
  - Constantly evolving safety standards
- Benefits:
  - Reduced accidents and injuries
  - Improved employee morale and productivity
Industrial Relations
- Understanding labor laws and regulations in the construction industry

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3

Team Roles
- Team Member:
  - Collaborating effectively with others
- Team Leader:
  - Providing direction and guidance to team members
Health and Safety Manager
- Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4

Commercial and Mercantile Law
- Understanding legal principles in construction contracts
Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS)
- Knowledge of regulations and requirements for workplace safety
Ethics and Professional Practice
- Upholding ethical standards in health and safety management

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5

Organizational Health and Safety Practices
- Evaluating strengths and weaknesses in safety protocols
Risk Management Strategies
- Comparing different approaches to managing risks
Innovative Solutions
- Proposing creative ways to enhance safety with limited resources

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6

Research Skills
- Conducting independent investigations within the health and safety field
Analysis and Interpretation
- Drawing valid conclusions from research findings

Integrated Assessment

Assessment Opportunities
- Formative assessments before final summative assessments

Formative Assessment

Project Reports, Case Studies, Assignments
- Varied forms of formative assessments in each module

Summative Assessment

Combination of Marks
- Intermediate assessments combined with final exam marks
Research Report Assessment
- Evaluated by two assessors, one internal and one external

Qualification Details

Type: Honours Degree
NQF Level: 08
Min. Credits: 120
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