Health & Safety Training

Legal Liability Training

US 120344 | NQF Level 4 | 4 Credits

This course develops an understanding of the basic principles of current occupational health and safety legislation, the responsibilities created by that legislation, and the consequences of non-compliance. Learners explore civil and criminal liability, organisational responsibilities, management controls, record keeping, training obligations and workplace compliance.

Unit Standard120344
NQF LevelLevel 4
Credits4
Training OptionsNovice / Refresher

Accreditation

Liderazgo is accredited with the Transport Education and Training Authority (TETA) under accreditation number TETA13-327. The current accreditation scope includes Unit Standard 120344 - Demonstrate Knowledge and Understanding of Relevant Current Occupational Health and Safety Legislation, at NQF Level 4 for 4 credits.

The current TETA accreditation extension is valid from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2028, subject to the lifespan of the unit standard and legislative changes.

Assessment Approach

Training is outcome-based and includes formative assessment, in-class assessments and summative assessment.

Course Overview

Learners develop the ability to explain the basic principles of relevant occupational health and safety legislation and understand the legal and organisational consequences of non-compliance.

Learning Outcomes

Legal Principles & Liability

  • Understand the basic principles of relevant legislation
  • Understand civil liability
  • Understand criminal liability
  • Understand why health and safety legislation exists
  • Relate legal compliance to good corporate governance

Organisational Responsibility

  • Understand the duties of employers, employees and contractors
  • Understand the accountability of the chief executive officer and/or employer
  • Understand the legal implications of non-compliance
  • Understand the duties of designated appointees

Compliance Requirements

  • Understand requirements for compliance under current legislation
  • Understand the employer's obligation to provide appropriate resources and financing
  • Identify management controls required to achieve compliance
  • Identify legislation applicable to a specific operation

Compliance Planning & Controls

  • Draft a compliance plan for a specific operation
  • Identify deviations from the plan
  • Identify control measures required to achieve compliance
  • Assess and review control measures

Record Keeping & Governance

  • Understand record-keeping requirements under legislation
  • Identify documents with legal status
  • Understand relevant document timeframes
  • Understand the role of documents and records in legal compliance and corporate governance

Training & Communication Obligations

  • Understand the employer's legal obligations for training and communication
  • Understand training requirements relating to workplace hazards and precautions
  • Understand safe-work procedures and the duty to report
  • Understand employee duties to comply with health and safety requirements

Assessment & Competency

Assessment Approach

Learners complete formative, in-class and summative assessment activities as part of the training.

Competency Requirement

Learners must achieve 80% and above for theoretical assessments.

Training Aids

  • Slide show presentation
  • Video material

Completion

A certificate is provided on completion of the course.

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