The training offered by the NIOH strives to promote development of the work environment, work communities and organizations, to enhance management of changes, and to further occupational health and expertise in these issues at workplaces. This training is informal and usually done in a short course format. The NIOH also provides tailored training upon request. One such example is Epi STATA training offered by the Institute.

Included in the training offered by the Institute are continuing education and supplementary courses aiming to maintain and develop professional skills. The courses are meant for professionals and experts in occupational health and safety, for labour protection personnel, and for people working in personnel administration and production.

The training given is based on the NIOH’s research and development activities. Our training activities are guided by expertise in the spheres of health, the work environment, and work communities and familiarity with the practical operational models combining them. Impact is a key element in all of our activities.

In the training sector, our goals with regard to impact are:

• A healthy and safe work environment.
• A healthy worker whose work ability is good.
• A work community that supports health and well-being.

For tailored training and related queries contact:

Ashraf Ryklief
National OHS Training Manager
National Institute for Occupational Health (NIOH)
Tel: +27 (0) 11 712 6513/6400
Email: ashrafr@nioh.ac.za

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Formal Qualifications Training

The qualifications training that the Institute is involved in can be applied towards meeting the qualifications set for occupational health service professionals and experts. This is done in affiliation with the University of the Witwatersrand, School of Public Health and include:  the Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health,  Master & Diploma in Public Health, and the Master of Science-Med in Exposure Science.

To view the programmes on the SPH click here:  https://www.wits.ac.za/publichealth/academic-programmes/postgraduate/master–diploma-in-public-health/ .