| DESCRIPTION: |
| An Occupational Hygiene Assistant is the entry level into the SAIOH Professionals Registration system. An ROHA will do basic measurements of OH stressors and will not be expected to interpret results or write reports. They will work under constant supervision and mentorship of a Registered Occupational Hygienist or still be studying towards a Tertiary or approved Qualification. |
| AWARDING CRITERIA |
| For the Professional Designation to be awarded, professionals must comply with the following minimum requirements: |
| Underlying Registered Qualification or Part Qualification: |
| A minimum of a Grade 12 school certificate (NQF: Level 4) or the OHTA W201 Principles of Occupational Hygiene module. |
| Experiential Learning or Experience |
| Candidates for registration as Assistants are required to be studying in an occupational hygiene related field or be working under the supervision of a registered occupational hygienist. |
| Competency Assessment |
The scope of the assessments will be in line/comply with the minimum Occupational Knowledge and Competency requirements as stipulated by IOHA. A copy of this document is available on the SAIOH or IOHA Websites. Please check the exemptions as stipulated in the PCB Certification procedure as published on the SAIOH Website.
Written Assessment:
This will consist of a set of multiple-choice questions on the basic principles of Occupational Hygiene and workplace exposure factors.
Length of Paper:
The maximum time allowed for this assessment is one hour.
Pass mark:
A minimum of 50% must be obtained for the written assessment. |
| Designation RPL Statement |
| This Designation may be awarded through Recognition of Prior Learning. |
| RETAINING CRITERIA |
| In order to ensure the currency of professional knowledge and to retain the Professional Designation, the professional must comply with the following minimum requirements: |
| Code of Conduct |
| Members must adhere to the Professional Body Codes of Conduct and Ethics. |
| Continuing Professional Development (CPD) |
To maintain registration as an Occupational Hygiene (OH) Assistant (ROHA) you must accumulate 40 points over a running five-year period. With the exception of the 8 base points for active practice in category 1 or 2, a maximum of 5 points per year can be claimed in each activity category. The maximum total points which can be claimed in any one year are 10 points. An overview of the different categories in which points may be claimed is provided below. (More details can be obtained from the SAIOH website).
Categories in which points may be claimed:
Active OH practice (8 points per year).
Lectures (8 points per year).
Training and Education Courses (different point allocations as per SAIOH requirements).
Technical/Professional OH committee (different point allocations as per requirements).
Professional Membership (0.5 points per year).
Publications and certification questions (different point allocations according to SAIOH requirements).
Research (2 points per topic).
Once-off points may also be claimed from the following:
Mentorship.
Examination/Certification/Related additional qualification.
Open category. |
| Fees |
| Ensure that the annual membership fee is paid. |
