National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
Workplace Safety - (Level 3) v5
Fire and Emergency Training Solutions Ltd can provide training in a number of subjects that combined will complete this National Certificate. Below is an example of a training plan we can help you complete.
Please note, these units are a selection of commonly used units from the Occupational Health and Safety Practice Domain, Community and Social Services, Engineering and Technology, Law and Security, Manufacturing and Service Sector Fields from the NZQA framework. There are other options available if some of these do not meet your requirements and we would be happy to work through a plan with you to ensure that your required outcomes are met.
Compulsory:
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Unit No. |
Unit Title |
Level |
Credit |
Total Credits |
Training Time |
|
497 |
Protect health & safety in the workplace |
1 |
3 |
3 |
2 days |
|
17593 |
Apply safe work practices in the workplace |
2 |
4 |
4 |
|
|
17602 |
Apply hazard identification & risk assessment procedures in the workplace |
3 |
4 |
4 |
|
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Compulsory credits selected = |
11 |
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Elective A: Common units that fit into this section that FETS are accredited to train.
Select at least 25 credits
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Unit No. |
Unit Title |
Level |
Credit |
Total Credits |
Training Time |
|
18408 |
DKO fire and emergency warden duties in the workplace |
3 |
3 |
|
4 hours |
|
17600 |
Explain safe work practices for working at heights |
3 |
3 |
|
1 day |
|
25045 |
Employ height safety equipment in the workplace |
3 |
4 |
|
|
|
18426 |
DKO hazards associated with confined space |
3 |
4 |
|
2 days |
|
17599 |
Plan a confined space entry |
4 |
5 |
|
|
|
25510 |
Operate an atmospheric testing device to determine a suitable atmosphere exists to work safely |
3 |
4 |
|
|
|
25044 |
Wear and operate compressed air breathing apparatus in the workplace |
3 |
4 |
|
2 days |
|
17588 |
Apply for, accept, and carry out work according to a work permit in the workplace |
3 |
4 |
|
tba |
|
17590 |
Issue worksite specific work permits |
3 |
6 |
|
tba |
|
20645 |
Describe the requirements of the HSNO Act 1996 relevant to approved handlers |
3 |
3 |
|
tba |
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Elective A credits selected = |
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Elective B: Common units that fit into this section that FETS are accredited to train.
Select credits to make up the total balance of at least 50 credits, 40 at level 3 or above.
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Unit No. |
Unit Title |
Level |
Credit |
Total Credits |
Training Time |
|
3271 |
Suppress fire with Hand extinguishers & fixed hose reels |
2 |
1 |
|
4 hours |
|
4647 |
Explain principles of fire science |
2 |
1 |
|
|
|
6400 |
Manage First Aid in emergency situations |
3 |
2 |
|
12 hours |
|
6401 |
Provide first aid |
2 |
1 |
|
|
|
6402 |
Provide resuscitation level 2 |
1 |
1 |
|
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Elective B credits selected = |
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If you are affiliated with any of the following ITO’s we are happy to work with them to complete a funded training programme.
Contact Us to discuss your unique requirements or call 0800 FETS 4 U for more information.

