Custom Courses Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)

Integrated QHSE Management Systems Training

SAQA US AATICD-0337 | NQF 5 | Credits 10 | Duration 5 Days
From $913 per delegate

Description

This course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to integrate Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QHSE) management systems into a cohesive framework. It enables learners to align these systems with organisational objectives and regulatory requirements, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Learning Outcomes

  • Apply the principles and requirements of integrated QHSE management systems to organisational contexts.
  • Analyze the interrelationships between quality, health, safety, and environmental management standards.
  • Evaluate existing QHSE processes to identify gaps and opportunities for integration.
  • Design an integrated QHSE management framework aligned with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.
  • Implement integrated QHSE procedures to enhance compliance and performance.
  • Demonstrate leadership in promoting a culture of continuous improvement in QHSE performance.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for managers, supervisors, and professionals responsible for implementing or maintaining QHSE management systems in their organisations, including those in manufacturing, construction, mining, and services sectors.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment

Course Outline

Day 1: Foundations of QHSE Management

Objectives:
• Understand the principles and importance of integrated QHSE management systems
• Identify key legislation, standards, and frameworks (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001)
• Explain the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle and its application
• Recognize the benefits of integrating quality, health, safety, and environmental management

Topics:
• Introduction to QHSE: definitions and scope
• Overview of ISO standards and their integration
• Legal and regulatory requirements in South Africa
• PDCA cycle and risk-based thinking
• Benefits of integration: efficiency, cost savings, compliance
• Roles and responsibilities of management and employees

Day 2: Risk Management and Legal Compliance

Objectives:
• Apply risk assessment methodologies (HIRA) to identify, evaluate, and control risks
• Understand the hierarchy of controls and its application
• Interpret relevant South African legislation (OHS Act, NEMA, etc.)
• Develop and implement incident reporting and investigation procedures

Topics:
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA)
• Risk evaluation and control measures
• Legal compliance: OHS Act, NEMA, and other regulations
• Incident investigation: root cause analysis techniques
• Emergency preparedness and response planning
• Contractor management and procurement considerations

Day 3: Developing and Implementing QHSE Policies and Procedures

Objectives:
• Develop QHSE policies and procedures aligned with strategic objectives
• Implement document control and records management systems
• Establish effective communication and training programs
• Integrate QHSE requirements into operational processes

Topics:
• Policy development and management commitment
• Procedure writing and document control
• Records management and data integrity
• Training and competency development
• Communication strategies for QHSE awareness
• Integration with operational workflows (e.g., SOPs)

Day 4: Auditing, Monitoring, and Continuous Improvement

Objectives:
• Plan and conduct internal audits to verify compliance and effectiveness
• Use monitoring and measurement techniques to track performance
• Apply non-conformance and corrective action processes
• Drive continual improvement using performance data

Topics:
• Internal audit principles and process
• Audit planning, checklists, and reporting
• Monitoring and measurement of QHSE performance
• Non-conformance, corrective, and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Management review meetings and performance evaluation
• Continual improvement tools (e.g., Kaizen, Six Sigma)

Day 5: Integrated QHSE Management Systems in Practice

Objectives:
• Synthesize all elements into a cohesive integrated management system
• Evaluate the effectiveness of an integrated system through case studies
• Prepare for certification and third-party audits
• Develop a personal action plan for implementing an integrated QHSE system

Topics:
• Case studies of successful integration
• Integration challenges and solutions
• Certification process and auditor expectations
• Developing a QHSE culture and leadership
• Action planning for implementation
• Course review and assessment

Practicals

16 hours of practicals To be conducted online or on-campus or in-house
Overview

Practical sessions are integral to this course, allowing learners to apply theoretical concepts to realistic scenarios. They include conducting risk assessments, developing policies, performing internal audits, and integrating systems in simulated workplace contexts.

Practical Activities
  • Risk Assessment Simulation — Learners work in teams to conduct a HIRA on a simulated workplace scenario, identifying hazards, assessing risks, and proposing controls. (4h)
  • Policy and Procedure Development Workshop — Learners develop a QHSE policy and a supporting procedure for a given operational area, ensuring alignment with standards. (4h)
  • Internal Audit Role-Play — Learners plan and conduct a mock internal audit using checklists, interview skills, and evidence gathering, then report findings. (4h)
  • Integrated Management System Case Study — Learners analyze a case study of an organization integrating QHSE systems, identifying gaps and proposing improvements. (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

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Practicals 30% + Daily Average 20% + Final Test 50%).

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.

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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.

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15 9% off
20 12% off
25 15% off
30 18% off
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75 40% off
100 40% off

3% off per 5 delegates, up to 40% for 100+

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