HSSE Management Systems Training

Learning Outcomes

• Apply the principles and requirements of recognized HSSE management system standards (e.g., ISO 45001, ISO 14001) to workplace contexts.
• Analyse the legislative and regulatory framework governing HSSE in South Africa and evaluate its impact on organisational policies and procedures.
• Design and implement HSSE management system elements, including policy development, planning, risk assessment, and operational control.
• Demonstrate effective incident investigation and reporting techniques, and apply root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of HSSE management systems through auditing, monitoring, and performance measurement.
• Implement continuous improvement processes to enhance HSSE performance and promote a positive safety culture.

Target Audience

This course is designed for HSSE practitioners, managers, supervisors, and team leaders who are responsible for implementing or overseeing HSSE management systems in their organisations. It is also suitable for individuals seeking to enhance their professional competence in this critical field.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment. However, a basic understanding of workplace safety principles is recommended.

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

The practicals provide hands-on experience in applying HSSE management tools and techniques, such as risk assessment, incident investigation, and auditing. Learners work in groups to simulate real-world scenarios, reinforcing theoretical knowledge and developing practical skills essential for effective HSSE management.

Practical Activities

• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) — In groups, learners conduct a risk assessment on a simulated workplace scenario, identifying hazards, evaluating risks, and proposing controls using the hierarchy of controls. (4h)
• Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis — Learners analyse a case study of an incident, gathering evidence and using root cause analysis techniques (5 Whys, fishbone) to identify systemic causes and recommend corrective actions. (4h)
• Internal HSSE Audit Simulation — Learners plan and conduct a mock internal audit of a given HSSE system, using checklists and interviewing techniques, then report findings and nonconformities. (4h)
• Emergency Response Drill Planning and Evaluation — Groups design an emergency response plan for a specific scenario (e.g., fire, chemical spill), conduct a tabletop drill, and evaluate the response effectiveness. (4h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total

Component	Out of	Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored)	100%	30%
Daily Average (multiple choice)	100%	20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice)	100%	50%
Final Total	—	100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

How it works

• Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
• Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
• You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
• If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.

Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates	Discount
5	3% off
10	6% off
15	9% off
20	12% off
25	15% off
30	18% off
50	30% off
75	40% off
100	40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.