COID Act

NQF Level 4

SAQA ID: 117155

Certificate Valid for 2 Years

2 Credits

Duration: 2 Days

Purpose

This course is designed for individuals involved in the application of the COID Act, including:

✓ Insurance professionals

✓ Government officials

✓ Carriers of workers’ compensation

✓ Human resource practitioners

✓ Health and safety officers

✓ Safety representatives

✓ Shop stewards

✓ Anyone responsible for workplace health and safety compliance

A qualified learner will be able to:

✓ Explain the purpose and scope of COIDA.

✓ Define and interpret the concept of negligence as outlined in the Act.

✓ Describe the dispute resolution avenues available to employees or their dependents if dissatisfied with an award.

✓ Analyse real-life scenarios where accidents or occupational diseases do not qualify under COIDA due to not arising “out of and in the course of employment.”

Key Topics:

✓ Overview of COID Legislation: Understanding its objectives and legal framework.

✓ How COID Works: The process flow from incident to compensation.

✓ Employee Medicals: Medical requirements and assessments under the Act.

✓ Compensation Cover: What is covered, eligibility criteria, and exclusions.

✓ When Can You Claim Compensation: Key conditions and qualifying incidents.

✓ Calculating Compensation Earnings: How earnings are assessed for claims.

✓ Investigations: Procedures for investigating workplace injuries and diseases.

✓ Reporting Occupational Injuries or Diseases: Legal reporting obligations and timelines.