CANDIDATE CATEGORY
Registration Criteria
This sets out the summarized guidelines for registration, similar and relevant qualifications may also be recognised.
Occupational / Construction Health and Safety Management Qualifications
| CANDIDATE CONSTRUCTION HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER | CANDIDATE PERIOD |
|---|---|
| Programmes in Occupational Health and Safety / Construction Health and Safety (NQF Level 3 -5) | 4 Years |
| Learnership Certificate in Construction Health and Safety Management (NQF Level 3) | 3 Years |
| National Diploma in Safety Management | 2 Years |
| B-Tech in Safety Management | 1 Year |
| B.Com Operational Risk Management | 1 Year |
Construction Management Qualifications with Additional Health and Safety Training
| CANDIDATE CONSTRUCTION HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER | CANDIDATE PERIOD |
|---|---|
| National Diploma (Building, CM, QS, Archt, Civil, Electrical, Mech) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety | 3 Years |
| BSc / B-Tech (Building, CM, QS, Archt, Civil, Electrical, Mech) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety | 2 Years |
Qualifications with Small Components of OHS Plus Additional Health and Safety Training
| CANDIDATE CONSTRUCTION HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER | CANDIDATE PERIOD |
|---|---|
| National Diploma in (Enviro, Related) + Programmes in Construction | 3 Years |
| BSc in (Enviro, Related) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety | 2 Years |
*Candidate Registration – Construction Health and Safety
| CANDIDATE CONSTRUCTION HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER (C.CHSO) |
|---|
| An applicant will be eligible to register as a Candidate CHSO if they have the relevant qualifications as per the necessary criteria but do not have relevant practical experience |
CHSO CATEGORY
Registration Criteria
This sets out the summarized guidelines for registration, similar and relevant qualifications may also be recognised.
Occupational / Construction Health and Safety Management Qualifications
| CONSTRUCTION HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER (CHSO) | RELEVANT POST QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY |
|---|---|
| Programmes in Occupational Health and Safety / Construction Health and Safety (NQF Level 3 -5) | 4 Years |
| Learnership Certificate in Construction Health and Safety Management (NQF Level 3) | 3 Years |
| National Diploma in Safety Management | 2 Years |
| B-Tech in Safety Management | 1 Year |
| B.Com Operational Risk Management | 1 Year |
Construction Management Qualifications with Additional Health and Safety Training
| CONSTRUCTION HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER (CHSO) | RELEVANT POST QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY |
|---|---|
| National Diploma (Building, CM, QS, Archt, Civil, Electrical, Mech) +
Programmes in Construction Health and Safety |
3 Years |
| BSc / B-Tech (Building, CM, QS, Archt, Civil, Electrical, Mech) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety | 2 Years |
Qualifications with Small Components of OHS Plus Additional Health and Safety Training
| CONSTRUCTION HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER (CHSO) | RELEVANT POST QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY |
|---|---|
| National Diploma in (Enviro, Related) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety | 3 Years |
| BSc in (Enviro, Related) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety | 2 Years |
Recognition of Prior Learning Route of Registration
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is recommended where candidates do not meet the required educational qualifications but have extensive work experience in the field of Construction Health and Safety in terms of Section 19 (4) of the Project and Construction Management Professions Act.
Professional Construction Health and Safety Agent – 10 years work experience
Construction Health and Safety Manager – 10 years work experience
Construction Health and Safety Officer – 7 years work experience
Academic Route of Registration
This applies to applicants in the academic environment involved in teaching accredited courses and carrying out research activities that are relevant to the construction health and safety environment with four (4) years’ experience.
The following are required:
- A 3000 word report that documents the relevance of the research in the construction health and safety profession and how it has been applied
- The applicants are required to submit four (4) peer reviewed research papers in the field of Construction Health and Safety of which at least two (2) should be published in an Accredited Journal
- Pass a professional interview
CHSM CATEGORY
Registration Criteria
This sets out the summarized guidelines for registration, similar and relevant qualifications may also be recognised.
Occupational / Construction Health and Safety Management Qualifications
| CONSTRUCTION HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER (CHSM) | RELEVANT POST QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY |
|---|---|
| Programmes in Occupational Health and Safety / Construction Health and Safety (NQF Level 3 -5) | 6 Years* |
| National Diploma in Safety Management | 4 Years |
| B-Tech in Safety Management | 3 Years |
| B.Com Operational Risk Management | 3 Years |
| MSc in Construction Health and Safety Management | 1 Year* |
Construction Management Qualifications with Additional Health and Safety Training
| CONSTRUCTION HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER (CHSM) | RELEVANT POST QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY |
|---|---|
| National Diploma (Building, CM, QS, Archt, Civil, Electrical, Mech) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety | 5 Years |
| BSc / B-Tech (Building, CM, QS, Archt, Civil, Electrical, Mech) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety | 4 Years |
| Honours (Building, CM, QS, Archt, Civil, Electrical, Mech) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety | 3 Years |
| MSc (Building, CM, QS, Archt, Civil, Electrical, Mech) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety | 2 Years* |
Qualifications with Small Components of OHS Plus Additional Health and Safety Training
| CONSTRUCTION HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER (CHSM) | RELEVANT POST QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY |
|---|---|
| National Diploma in (Enviro, Related) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety | 5 Years |
| BSc (Enviro, Related) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety | 4 Years |
| MSc in (Enviro, Related) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety | 2 Years* |
Recognition of Prior Learning Route of Registration
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is recommended where candidates do not meet the required educational qualifications but have extensive work experience in the field of Construction Health and Safety in terms of Section 19 (4) of the Project and Construction Management Professions Act.
Professional Construction Health and Safety Agent – 10 years work experience
Construction Health and Safety Manager – 10 years work experience
Construction Health and Safety Officer – 7 years work experience
Academic Route of Registration
This applies to applicants in the academic environment involved in teaching accredited courses and carrying out research activities that are relevant to the construction health and safety environment with four (4) years’ experience.
The following are required:
- A 3000 word report that documents the relevance of the research in the construction health and safety profession and how it has been applied
- The applicants are required to submit four (4) peer reviewed research papers in the field of Construction Health and Safety of which at least two (2) should be published in an Accredited Journal.
- Pass a professional interview
PrCHSA CATEGORY
Registration Criteria
This sets out the summarized guidelines for registration, similar and relevant qualifications may also be recognised.
Occupational / Construction Health and Safety Management Qualifications
| PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION HEALTH AND SAFETY AGENT (PrCHSA) | RELEVANT POST QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY |
|---|---|
| National Diploma in Safety Management | 6 Years |
| B-Tech in Safety Management | 4 Years |
| B.Com Operational Risk Management | 4 Years |
| MSc in Construction Health and Safety Management | 3 Years* |
Construction Management Qualifications with Additional Health and Safety Training
| PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION HEALTH AND SAFETY AGENT (PrCHSA) | RELEVANT POST QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY |
|---|---|
| National Diploma (Building, CM, QS, Archt, Civil, Electrical, Mech) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety | 7 Years |
| BSc / B-Tech (Building, CM, QS, Archt, Civil, Electrical, Mech) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety | 6 Years |
| Honours (Building, CM, QS, Archt, Civil, Electrical, Mech) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety | 5 Years |
| MSc (Building, CM, QS, Archt, Civil, Electrical, Mech) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety | 4 Years* |
Qualifications with Small Components of OHS Plus Additional Health and Safety Training
| PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION HEALTH AND SAFETY AGENT (PrCHSA) | RELEVANT POST QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY |
|---|---|
| National Diploma in (Enviro, Related) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety | 7 Years |
| BSc in (Enviro, Related) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety | 6 Years |
| MSc in (Enviro, Related) + Programmes in Construction Health and Safety | 4 Years* |
Recognition of Prior Learning Route of Registration
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is recommended where candidates do not meet the required educational qualifications but have extensive work experience in the field of Construction Health and Safety in terms of Section 19 (4) of the Project and Construction Management Professions Act.
Professional Construction Health and Safety Agent – 10 years work experience
Construction Health and Safety Manager – 10 years work experience
Construction Health and Safety Officer – 7 years work experience
Academic Route of Registration
This applies to applicants in the academic environment involved in teaching accredited courses and carrying out research activities that are relevant to the construction health and safety environment with four (4) years’ experience.
The following are required:
- A 3000 word report that documents the relevance of the research in the construction health and safety profession and how it has been applied
- The applicants are required to submit four (4) peer reviewed research papers in the field of Construction Health and Safety of which at least two (2) should be published in an Accredited Journal.
- Pass a professional interview