Company Profile and Course Prospectus 2018 FIRE RESCUE HAZMAT MEDICAL AND SAFETY TRAINING

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1 Company Profile and Course Prospectus 2018 FIRE RESCUE HAZMAT MEDICAL AND SAFETY TRAINING ETS Emergency Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd Tel: +27(16) / 4 Cell: +27(74) Fax: +27(16) PO Box 30 Redan 1931 LGRS-EMsSr CETA - NO: 5R55079 Department of Labor - CI 663 TETA - NO: TETA [PrDP(D) 2012/88] Southern African Emergency Services Institute (SAESI) 0 P A G E

2 Table of Contents COMPANY PROFILE... 5 Executive Summary... 5 Legislative Registrations... 5 Accreditation and Registration... 5 Mission, Vision and Philosophy... 6 Mission... 6 Vision... 6 Philosophy... 6 Business Objectives... 6 Ownership Structure... 7 BBBEE compliance... 7 Headquarters... 7 Branches... 8 Services Offered... 8 Emergency Response Related Training... 8 References... 9 Emergency Response Teams and Standby Services Fire Risk Assessments Emergency Response Capability Surveys, Evaluation of Emergency Drills BBBEE Certificate ISO 9001:2008 AND OHSAS 18001:2001 CertificateS Nearby Accommodation Details Map to ETS Firefighting Courses Portable Extinguisher Handling Fundamentals of Fire Safety Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Advanced Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Cylinder Re-Filling Fire Preparedness Firefighting in The Workplace PAGE 1

3 Industrial Firefighting - Preliminary Level Industrial Firefighting - Intermediate Level Industrial Firefighting Advanced Level Petrochemical Firefighting Petrochemical Firefighting Advanced Grass and Wildland Firefighting Incident Commander Firefighter 1 SAESI Firefighter 2 SAESI Pumping Apparatus Drivers/Operator Fire Service Instructor Fire Officer Team Leader Fire Safety Courses Fire Watch Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement Fire Investigator Fire-Fighting and Fire Safety Price List Rescue Courses High Angle Rope Rescue Technician High Angle Rope Rescue Technician Confined Space Rescue Vehicle Extrication Rescue Course Price List Medical Courses First Aid Level First Aid Level 1 and First Aid Level First Aid Level Heart-Saver First Aid / CPR CPR For Family and Friends PAGE 2

4 Basic Life Saver for Health Care Providers Heart Saver AED Medical Course Price List Hazmat Courses Handling of Hazardous Materials Emergencies (Ammonia) Handling of Hazardous Materials Emergencies (LP gas) Handling of Hazardous Materials Emergencies (Chlorine) Handling of Hazardous Materials Emergencies (Cyanide) Introduction to Hazardous Materials (ERG guide book) Hazmat First Responders - Awareness Level NFPA Hazmat First Responders - Awareness Level (SAESI) Hazmat First Responders - Operational Level NFPA Hazmat First Responders - Operational Level (SAESI) Hazmat First Responder - Technician Level NFPA Convey Dangerous Goods by Road Hazardous Materials Course Price List Occupational Health and Safety Courses Safe Working at Heights Safe Working at Heights (Rescue) Confined Space Entry Confined Space Non-Entry Retrieval Evacuation Officer Occupational Health and Safety Representative Occupational Health and Safety for Supervisors Occupational Health and Safety Induction Occupational Health and Hygiene Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA) Continuous Risk Assessment Occupational Health and Safety Incident Investigation Hazardous Substance Handling Safety Inspection Techniques Ergonomics PAGE 3

5 Compensation of Occupational Injuries & Diseases Act (COIDA) Root Cause Analysis Technique (RCAT) Stacking and Storage HIV/AIDS in the Workplace Introduction to the OHS Act and its Regulations OHS Act 85 of 1993 Legal Liabilities for Supervisors and Managers Housekeeping and General SHE Awareness Safety Course Price List PAGE 4

6 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY COMPANY PROFILE ETS Emergency Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd specializes in emergency response training and related emergency response services in South Africa and African countries. ETS Emergency Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd is owned by its two parent companies, namely ETS Holdings (Pty) Ltd and ETS SPV (Pty) Ltd. Headquarters are in Redan, in the south of Gauteng, South Africa. ETS Emergency Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd provides training programs of the highest quality to address a wide range of customer needs. Our training programs are accredited by each of their respective SETAs while our primary SETA is the Local Government SETA. Furthermore, ETS Emergency Training Solutions present courses accredited by the Southern African Emergency Services Institute (SAESI), Department of Labour and American- Heart Association (AHA) and the company is both ISO 9001: 2008 and OHSAS 18001:2007 certified. ETS Emergency Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd continuously strives to increase its overall efficiency, not only in the training industry but also assisting clients to manage internal emergency response capabilities. ETS Emergency Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd is a Private Company with incorporation date being 22 December LEGISLATIVE REGISTRATIONS Company Registration Number: 2011/150029/07 TAX Number: VAT Number: Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Reg. no UIF Number: /3 Central Supplier Database for Government MAAA ACCREDITATION AND REGISTRATION Local Government SETA LGRS-EMsSr Department of Labor CI 663 Southern African Emergency Services Institute (SAESI) Proudly South African C02515 PAGE 5

7 MISSION, VISION AND PHILOSOPHY Mission To expand facilities and accessibility to a broader range of learners in the potential corporate and private markets, thereby becoming the premier national accredited provider of emergency preparedness and safety training on the African Continent. Vision ETS commits its resources, expertise and skills to developing and empowering people with the skills and confidence to handle a variety of emergency incidents both within the workplace and the broader environment. Philosophy Almost all incidents which give rise to emergencies are preventable. Human error is major contributing factor in many incidents. Training programs focus on safely respond to an incident and promoting awareness on the causes of accidents and the mitigating action that can be taken to prevent incidents BUSINESS OBJECTIVES Source and provide emergency response training and services countrywide and drive ETS Emergency Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd to be the preferred emergency response partner. We hold a competitive advantage through the following: Maintaining excellent levels of service delivery. Uphold the sourcing, compilation and distribution of high quality training programs. Being orientated to high quality service and customer satisfaction Creating a brand image, trademark and brand equity through intensive marketing. Providing ongoing client support. Having within the organisation, extensive knowledge of the firefighting, rescue, HAZMAT, first aid and safety fields. Operating a truly world class training facility. Providing specialized training programs and competitive rates. Strengthening the company position as a market leader through further service expansion and related synergies as its long-term goal. Growing steadily on the solid foundations of integrity, ethics and quality services delivery, based on good business practice and sound financial controls, thereby ensuring positive economic sustainability and managed growth over the long term. PAGE 6

8 OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE ETS Emergency Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of the following two companies: NAME REGISTRATION NUMBER ETS SPV Proprietary Limited 2017/088343/07 ETS Holdings Proprietary Limited 2017/147068/07 ETS Development and Empowerment Trust The Trust has a 30.6 % share in ETS Emergency Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd, and was established for the Development and Empowerment of Black Women in South Africa, especially within the Fire and Rescue career pathway. BBBEE COMPLIANCE ETS is a Qualifying Small Enterprise verified with the following: Level 2 BBBEE Contributor Procurement Recognition Level: 125% Total points scored: Empowering Supplier: Yes Effective Black Shareholding: 30.6% Effective Black Woman Ownership: 30.6% MFT Black Shareholding: 51% Black Designated Group: Yes (Please see accompanying BBBEE Certificate) HEADQUARTERS Formerly part of Klip Power Station, the site was established to service ESKOM s emergency response training needs in the eighties. In 2004 the training center was privatized as part of Eskom s outsourcing initiative. ETS Emergency Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd is in the south of Gauteng between Meyerton and Vereeniging, next to the R59 a major route between Gauteng and the Vaal triangle, 30 - minute drive South of Johannesburg. Like us on Facebook and Twitter. GPS Coordinates: S / E PAGE 7

9 BRANCHES ETS Emergency Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd has grown to over 60 personnel, 74 different courses and provides well qualified emergency response operational teams department at various sites including Ermelo, Richards Bay, Komati and Mauritania. SERVICES OFFERED ETS Emergency Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd offers a range of training services that are currently in demand in South Africa as well as in African countries, Botswana, Namibia, Mozambique, Tanzania, DRC, Namibia, Zambia and Lesotho and provides the following specialized services: Emergency Response Related Training Training programs are accredited through various accreditation and quality assurance bodies. ETS Emergency Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd holds the following accreditation for training programs: 1. Local Government SETA a. Qualification ID57803: Further Education and Training Certificate: Fire and Rescue Operations b. Qualification ID64390; National Certificate: Emergency Services Supervision: Fire and Rescue Operations 2. Southern African Emergency Services Institute (SAESI) a. Firefighter 1 b. Firefighter 2 c. Hazmat for First Responders-Awareness Level d. Hazmat for First Responders-Operations Level e. Hazmat for First Responders-Technician Level f. Fire Services Instructor 1 3. Department of Labour - CI 663 a. First aid level 1 b. First aid level 2 c. First aid level 3 4. Resuscitation Council of South Africa a. CPR for family and friends b. AHA courses c. Basic Life Support PAGE 8

10 5. Transport Education and Training Authority APPROVAL NO: PrDP(D) 2012/88, TETA CETA: 5R ETDP SETA - Programme Approval References Anglo, Gold-Thermal-Platinum Nampak Arcellor Mittal Nampower Namibia BHP Billiton Natref Bojanala District Municipality PikiTup Columbus Steel Prasa De Beers Group Omnia Eskom Generation (most sites) Rand Water Eskom Distribution centres Richards Bay Minerals Ekhuruleni Municipality Sappi Ethekwini municipality Sasol 1 Foskor Total SA Glencore Xstrata Two Rivers Platinum Harmony Mining Transnet Limited Hillside Aluminium Umgeni Water Joan Taolo Gaetsewe Municipality Umgungundlovu municipality Lekwa Municipality Vereeniging Refractories Midvaal Fire and Rescue Vhembe District Municipality ETS is fully equipped and has trained thousands of learners in fire-fighting over the years PAGE 9

11 Emergency Response Teams and Standby Services ETS Emergency Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd provide Emergency Response Teams (ERT s) for industry. Services include full time standby teams and temporary teams / personnel. Future accomplishments will be attributed to the fact that ETS knows its customers very well, and knows the importance of good service. Fire Risk Assessments The assessment of fire risk is a legal and ethical obligation that rests with all employers. Once risks have been identified, and control measures put in place, the residual risk needs to be examined as well as the effect of natural disasters on personnel, plant, environment and production. Emergency Response Capability Surveys, Evaluation of Emergency Drills Emergency Preparedness and Response strategies must then be put in place. At ETS and we specialize in performing emergency response capability surveys and evaluation of emergency drills to test such strategies. PAGE 10

12 BBBEE CERTIFICATE PAGE 11

13 ISO 9001:2008 AND OHSAS 18001:2001 CERTIFICATES PAGE 12

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15 NEARBY ACCOMMODATION DETAILS It is the responsibility of the Learner / Employer to arrange for accommodation during the course. Lunch only is included with the course fees. There is various Guest Houses and Hotels available in and around the Vaal Triangle. Below are some of the contact details: MEYERTON AREA: CONTACT DETAILS: Plaaskombuis Koppisol Holiday Resort The Village Guest House VEREENIGING AREA: Sun Weavers Nest BON Hotel Riviera On Vaal Three Rivers Lodge Maccauvlei VANDERBIJLPARK AREA Shalom Guest House Idle Winds Melior Manor Riverside Sun Wil-La-Ri Guest House PAGE 14

16 MAP TO ETS GPS Coordinates: S / E PAGE 15

17 Firefighting Courses Course Name Portable Extinguisher Handling Course Code FF1 Unit Standard ID Duration 4 hours Perform basic firefighting Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority 1. Intended for all employees as part of induction training, or who assist with basic fire safety duties 2. Office personnel, general workers and appointed Marshals. None 1. Portable fire extinguishers and hoses 2. Heat transfer 3. Principles of fire behaviour 4. Product of combustion 5. Fire extinguishing theory 6. Classification of fires and theory 7. Extinguishing methods 8. Types of portable extinguishers 9. Using extinguishers 10. Extinguisher inspection 11. Maintenance requirements 12. Hose reels 13. Practical exercise Course Name Fundamentals of Fire Safety Course Code Unit Standard ID Duration 8 hours Perform basic firefighting Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority 1. Employees as part of induction training 2. Those appointed as safety representatives 3. Those who assist with basic fire safety duties 4. Appointed Fire Marshals FF2 None 1. Fire behavior 2. Portable extinguishers 3. Hose-reel 4. Fire evacuation PAGE 16

18 5. Housekeeping 6. Practical exercises Course Name Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Course Code FF3 Unit Standard ID Duration 8 hours Use of a self-contained breathing apparatus Local Government Sector Education and Training 1. Intended for all employees who, through the nature of their work, could be required to use SCBA 2. Control room personnel 3. Employees working in oxygen reduced areas and fire watch / safety standby personnel 1. Mathematical Literacy & Communication at NQF level 3 2. No claustrophobia 1. Respiratory hazards 2. Breathing apparatus limitations 3. Components of open circuit SCBA 4. Donning and doffing of SCBA 5. Inspection, care and maintenance 6. Practical exercises Course Name Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Advanced Course Code FF4 Unit Standard ID Duration 3 days Use of a self-contained breathing apparatus Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority 1. Employees as a progressive course required to respond to an incident where SCBA must be used by: 2. Employees responsible to evacuate an area with a respiratory hazard 3. Persons responsible to rescue a victim within a respiratory hazardous area 4. Fire watch/safety standby personnel 1. Mathematical Literacy & Communication at NQF level 3 2. No claustrophobia 1. Personal protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus 2. Using SCBA PAGE 17

19 3. Personal alert safety system 4. Tallies and using guide lines 5. Calculate the point of no return 6. Working duration and safety guidelines 7. Steps to take when experiencing SCBA emergencies 8. Search and rescue 9. SCBA and refilling systems 10. Practical exercises Course Name Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Cylinder Re-Filling Course Code FF20 Unit Standard ID N/A Duration 2 days N/A N/A All personnel who operate high pressure breathing air compressors to re-fill self-contained breathing apparatus or diving cylinders Mathematical Literacy & Communication at NQF level 3 1. Legislation and safety 2. Gas laws and cylinder volume calculation 3. Compressor construction and installation 4. Refilling cylinders from a compressor and decanting from a cascade system 5. Air testing Course Name Fire Preparedness Course Code FF5 Unit Standard ID Duration 8 hours Demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of emergency preparedness and response Local Government Sector Education and Training 1. All employees who respond to fires, or are to serve on a fire team 2. Employees responsible to respond to small fire incidents beyond the capability of portable fire extinguishers 3. Fire team tasked with defensive action to control possible spread of a fire Communication at NQF level 3 1. Anatomy of fire 2. Portable extinguishers PAGE 18

20 3. Hose-reel 4. Personal protective equipment 5. Water supply, fire stream and hose 6. Practical exercises Course Name Firefighting in The Workplace Course Code FF6 Unit Standard ID Duration 2 days Perform basic firefighting Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority 1. Intended for all employees who respond to fires, or are appointed to serve on a fire team. 2. Employees responsible to respond to a small fire incident beyond the capability of portable fire extinguishers 3. Employees responsible to assist emergency response teams and local authorities with fire incidents 4. Employees responsible to do basic fire safety standby at potential fire risk operations Communication at NQF level 3 1. Fire behavior 2. Portable extinguishers 3. Hose-reel 4. Personal protective equipment 5. Water supply 6. Fire streams 7. Hoses 8. Practical firefighting exercises PAGE 19

21 Course Name Industrial Firefighting - Preliminary Level Course Code FF7 Unit Standard ID Duration 5 days Perform support operations at a fire incident Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority Intended for all employees who respond to fires, or are appointed to serve on a fire team. 1. Employees responsible to respond to a small fire incident beyond the capability of portable fire extinguishers 2. Employees responsible to assist emergency response teams and local authorities with fire incidents 3. Employees responsible to do basic fire safety standby at potential fire risk operations 4. Employees identified to serve on emergency response teams 1. Communication & Mathematical Literacy at NQF level 3 2. It is recommended that all learners should be in a fit medical and physical condition as per industry standards and norms 3. No claustrophobia 4. No acrophobia 1. Firefighter orientation and safety 2. Fire behavior 3. Portable fire extinguishers and hose reels 4. Fire service equipment 5. Personal protective equipment (PPE) and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) 6. Ropes and knots 7. Fire services ladders 8. Water supply 9. Fire streams 10.Fire hoses 11.Common power plant hazards 12.Power and lighting equipment 13.Protecting and preserving evidence PAGE 20

22 Course Name Industrial Firefighting - Intermediate Level Course Code FF8 Unit Standard ID Duration 5 days Perform support operations at a fire incident Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority Intended for all employees who respond to fires, or are appointed to serve on a fire team. 1. Employees responsible to respond to a small fire incident beyond the capability of portable fire extinguishers 2. Employees responsible to assist emergency response teams and local authorities with fire incidents 3. Employees responsible to do basic fire safety standby at potential fire risk operations 4. Employees identified to serve on emergency response teams 1. Valid Industrial Firefighting Preliminary Level Certificate or equivalent 2. Mathematical Literacy & Communication at NQF level 3 3. No claustrophobia 4. No acrophobia 5. It is recommended that learners should be in a fit medical and physical condition 1. Preliminary firefighter revision 2. Fire behavior 3. Building construction 4. Fire control 5. Water supply 6. Working with hoses 7. Working from ladders 8. Foam 9. Forcible entry 10. Ventilation 11. SCBA/ search and rescue 12. Salvage and overhaul 13. Attack groups 14. Sprinkler and detection systems 15. Pumps and primers PAGE 21

23 Course Name Industrial Firefighting Advanced Level Course Code FF11 Unit Standard ID Duration 5 days Perform fire-ground necessary to ensure life safety, fire control and property conservation under supervision Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority Intended for all employees who respond to fires, or are appointed to serve on a fire team. 1. Employees responsible to respond to a small fire incident beyond the capability of portable fire extinguishers 2. Employees responsible to assist emergency response teams and local authorities with fire incidents 3. Employees responsible to do basic fire safety standby at potential fire risk operations 4. Employees identified to serve on emergency response teams 1. Communication & Mathematical Literacy at NQF level 3 2. Be in possession of a valid Industrial Intermediate or Firefighter One certificate 3. No claustrophobia 4. No acrophobia 5. It is recommended that learners should be in a fit medical and physical condition 1. Revision of Intermediate Firefighter 2. Dangerous goods 3. Extreme fire behavior 4. Pre-fire planning 5. Firefighting strategy 6. Liquid petroleum gas (LPG) and BLEVE 7. Dust explosions 8. Flammable liquid storage tanks 9. SCBA emergency procedures and introduction to SCBA re-filling equipment 10. Fire suppression PAGE 22

24 Course Name Petrochemical Firefighting Course Code FF9 Unit Standard ID Duration 2 days Perform fire-grounded operations necessary to ensure life safety, fire control and property conservation under supervision Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority 1. Employees on a fire team or emergency response team. 2. It is recommended that the complete course must be attended at ETS Emergency Training Solutions (PTY) Ltd. 3. If possible the entire fire or emergency response team must attend as a unit 1. Communication & Mathematical Literacy at NQF level 3 2. Be in possession of a valid Industrial Intermediate Firefighter Certificate or Firefighter 1 3. No claustrophobia 4. No acrophobia 5. It is recommended that the learners should be in a fit medical and physical condition as per industry standards and norms 1. Petrochemical gasses 2. Classes of petrochemical liquids 3. Firefighting foam for petrochemical fires 4. Fire streams 5. Fire suppression 6. Flammable liquid firefighting equipment Course Name Petrochemical Firefighting Advanced Course Code FF10 Unit Standard ID Duration TBA Perform fire-ground operations necessary to ensure life safety, fire control, and property conservation under supervision Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority 1. Employees on fire team or emergency response team. 1. Valid Industrial Firefighting Intermediate Level Certificate or equivalent. 2. Fitness declaration 3. No claustrophobia 4. No acrophobia 5. It is recommended that the complete course must be attended at ETS Emergency Training Solutions (PTY) Ltd. PAGE 23

25 6. If possible the entire fire or emergency response team should attend as a unit 1. Introduction - Fires in Oil Refineries 2. Characteristics of Mineral Oils 3. Refining Processes 4. Storage Tanks 5. Layout of Refineries 6. Fire Protection and Emergency Planning 7. Fighting Petrochemical Fires 8. Liquefied Petroleum Gas 9. Safety Course Name Grass and Wildland Firefighting Course Code FF12 Unit Standard ID Duration 8 hours Contribute to the suppression of wildfires at basic firefighting level FPM SETA 1. Personnel who called upon to fight grass and wildland fires. (This course can also be presented at your premises) None 1. Basic chemistry and behavior of fire 2. Effects of weather 3. Effects of topography 4. Effects of fuels 5. Safety 6. Methods of fire extinguishment 7. Firefighting strategies and tactics 8. Firefighting resources 9. Structure protection Course Name Incident Commander Course Code FF14 Unit Standard ID Duration 5 days Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of a basic incident command system Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority 1. Employees appointed as fire and emergency officers, safety officers and disaster management coordinators PAGE 24

26 Communication & Mathematical Literacy at NQF level 3 1. Staffing fundamentals 2. Command 3. Incident command post 4. Command staff 5. Operations section 6. Planning section 7. Logistics section 8. Finance section 9. Unified command 10. Resource management 11. Incident management Course Name Firefighter 1 SAESI Course Code FF15 Unit Standard ID NFPA 1001 Duration 30 days N/A Southern Africa Emergency Service Institute 1 Persons wishing to pursue a career as a professional firefighter 1. Mathematical Literacy & Communication at NQF level 3 2. No claustrophobia 3. No acrophobia 1. Firefighter orientation 2. Firefighter safety and health 3. Fire department communication 4. Building construction 5. Fire behavior 6. Firefighter personal protective equipment s 7. Portable extinguishers 8. Ropes, webbing and knots 9. Structural search, victim removal and firefighting survival 10.Scene lighting rescue tools, vehicle extrication and technical rescue 11.Forcible entry 12.Ground ladders 13.Tactical ventilation 14.Water supply 15.Fire hoses 16.Fire streams 17.Fire control 18.Loss control PAGE 25

27 19.Fire origin and cause determination 20.Fire protection system 21.Fire and live safety initiatives Course Name Firefighter 2 SAESI Course Code FF16 Unit Standard ID NFPA 1001 Duration 20 days N/A Southern African Emergency Service Institute 1 Persons wishing to progress their career as a professional firefighter 1. Communication & Mathematical Literacy at NQF level 3 2. No claustrophobia 3. No acrophobia 1. Building construction 2. Rescue and extrication 3. Water supply 4. Fire hoses 5. Fire streams 6. Fire control 7. Fire detection, alarm and suppression systems 8. Protecting fire scene evidence 9. Fire department communication 10. Fire prevention and public education Course Name Pumping Apparatus Drivers/Operator Course Code FF17 Unit Standard ID NFPA 1002 Duration 10 days Standards for fire apparatus driver/operator professional qualification N/A 1 Persons who are responsible for operating apparatus equipment with the fire pump Students should have met the requirements for Firefighter I 1. The driver/operator 2. Types of fire apparatus equipped with a fire pump 3. Introduction to apparatus inspection and maintenance 4. Operating emergency vehicle 5. Positioning apparatus PAGE 26

28 6. What is water and where does it come from? 7. Fire hose nozzle and flow rates 8. Theoretical pressure calculations 9. Fire ground calculation 10. Fire pump theory 11. Operating fire pump 12. Static water supply source 13. Relay pumping operation 14. Water shuttle operations 15. Foam equipment and system 16. Apparatus testing Course Name Fire Service Instructor 1 Course Code FF18 Unit Standard ID 7876 / NFPA 1041 Duration 10 days Conduct on the job training SAESI Fire Fighter 2 1. Any person who wishes to pursue a career as a Fire Service Instructor. Candidates have the appropriate subject matter skills, knowledge, ability and relevant years of service. 1. Challenges of fire and emergency services instruction. 2. Safety and the training function 3. Legal and ethical consideration 4. Effective interpersonal communication 5. Instructional facilities and props 6. Report writing and record keeping 7. Principles of learning 8. Student attributes and behaviors 9. Preparation for instruction 10.Instructional delivery 11.Audiovisual technology 12.Structured exercises, demonstrations and practical training evolutions 13.Student progress evaluation and testing PAGE 27

29 Course Name Fire Officer 1 Course Code FF19 Unit Standard ID / NFPA 1021 Duration 10 days Supervise a Fire Fighting and Rescue Operation Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority / SAESI Fire Service Company Officers, acting company officers, firefighting preparing for promotion to company officer 1. Mathematical Literacy & Communication at NQF level 4 2. Fire Instructor I 3. Firefighter II 1. Transition of the role of company officer 2. Leadership 3. Supervision 4. Logic, ethics, and decision-making 5. Legal responsibilities and liabilities 6. Interpersonal communication 7. Oral communications 8. Written communications 9. Administrative functions 10. Safety and health issues 11. Organizational structure 12. Company-level training 13. Human Resources Management 14. Labour and Management Relations 15. Community relations and public fire and life safety education 16. Records management 17. Pre-incident planning 18. Incident scene communications 19. Incident scene management 20. Incident scene operations 21. Post-incident activities Course Name Team Leader Course Code FF21 Unit Standard ID N/A Duration 5 days N/A N/A 1 Short Course for employees appointed as team leaders of fire teams Mathematical Literacy & Communication at NQF level 4 1. Team work PAGE 28

30 Fire Safety Courses 2. Leadership 3. Communication 4. Problem solving 5. Fire Brigade Act 6. Pre-fire planning 7. Post fire analysis 8. Firefighting strategy 9. Firefighting tactics 10. Action plans 11. Incident command system 12. Fire ground safety 13. Case studies 14. Practical exercises pre- fire plans Course Name Fire Watch Course Code FS1 Unit Standard ID N/A Duration 5 hours N/A N/A 1 Short course intended for all employees doing standby duties at hot work and risk areas Communication at NQF level 3 1. Anatomy and behavior of fire 2. Classes of fire 3. Portable Extinguisher Handling 4. Hot work 5. Duties of a fire watch Course Name Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement 1 Course Code FS3 Unit Standard ID NFPA 1031 Duration 10 days N/A N/A 1. Safety and risk control professionals required minimizing the possibility of incidents in their areas of responsibilities Mathematical Literacy & Communication at NQF level 4 PAGE 29

31 1. The chemistry of fire 2. Identifying fire hazards liquids & gases, electricity, hot work 3. Fire safety legislation Fire Brigade Service Act, 4. National building regulations, by-laws, OHSA, SANS 5. Codes of practice and standards 6. Conducting fire safety audits 7. Fire control and extinguishment classifying fires 8. Fire control procedures, compiling fire reports 9. Automatic sprinkler system 10. Automatic fire detection systems 11. Practical Course Name Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement 2 Course Code FS4 Unit Standard ID NFPA 1031 Duration 5 days N/A N/A 1. All fire safety and risk control professionals required to manage the possibility of incidents in their areas of responsibilities Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement Level 1 2. Fire growth and development 3. Fire defense and loss prevention 4. Flammable liquids and gas hazards (consumer installations) 5. Fire protection of buildings construction requirements 6. Fire suppression system 7. Smoke control and ventilation 8. Water supplies for fire protection 9. Fire detection and alarm systems 10. Specific hazards 11. Legislation 12. Pre-fire planning 13. Fire hazard assessment 14. Fire testing PAGE 30

32 Course Name Fire Investigator Course Code FS5 Unit Standard ID NFPA 1033 Duration 5 days N/A N/A 1. Senior fire, safety and risk control professionals and managers required to investigate the cause of a fire incident. The students should have met the requirements for Firefighter II or Industrial Fire Fighting: Advance Level. 1. Fire scene applicable to investigation 2. Gathering information 3. Documenting the incident 4. Fire patterns and the effects of fire on building and contents 5. Collection, examination and testing of samples and physical evidence 6. Origin and cause determination 7. Case studies 8. Expert witness in court 9. Fire investigation assignments 10. Practical investigations of fires 11. Accreditation: IAAI (International Association of Arson Investigators) Recognition PAGE 31

33 Fire-Fighting and Fire Safety Price List 2018 Fire-fighting Courses Course Name Days Code Price / Learner (ZAR) VAT (ZAR) Total (ZAR) Portable Extinguisher Handling 4 FF Fundamentals of Fire Safety 1 FF Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus - Basic 1 FF3 1, , Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus - Advanced 3 FF4 4, , Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus - Cylinder Re-filling 2 FF Fire Preparedness 1 FF5 1, , Firefighting in the Workplace 2 FF6 4, , Industrial Firefighting - Preliminary Level 5 FF7 8, , , Industrial Firefighting - Intermediate Level 5 FF8 11, , , Industrial Firefighting - Advanced 5 FF11 14, , , Petrochemical Firefighting 2 FF9 6, , Petrochemical Firefighting - Advanced 5 FF10 POR POR POR Grass and Wildland Firefighting 1 FF12 1, , Incident Commander 5 FF14 6, , Team Leader 5 FF21 6, , Fire Fighter 1 SAESI 30 FF15 17, , , Fire Fighter 2 SAESI 20 FF16 10, , , Pump Apparatus Driver Operator 10 FF17 15, , , Fire Service Instructor 1 10 FF18 11, , , Fire Officer 1 10 FF19 14, , , Fire Safety Courses Fire Watch 5 FS Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement 1 10 FS3 14, , , Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement 2 5 FS4 8, , , Fire Investigator 5 FS5 7, , , PAGE 32

34 Rescue Courses Course Name High Angle Rope Rescue Technician 1 Course Code R1 Unit Standard ID Duration 5 days Conduct single-person high angle I Rope Rescue Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority 1. Persons who are expected to carry out rope rescue. 1. Mathematical Literacy & Communication skills at NQF Level 4 2. No claustrophobia 3. No acrophobia 1. Rope Rescue 2. Rescue Equipment 3. Knots 4. Anchors and Rescue Systems 5. Belay Course Name High Angle Rope Rescue Technician 2 Course Code R2 Unit Standard ID Duration 5 days Conduct single-person high angle I Rope Rescue Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority 1. Persons in fire, emergency service and industrial emergency responders who are expected to carry out rope rescue 1. Mathematical Literacy & Communication skills NQF level 4 2. No claustrophobia 3. No acrophobia 1. Managing the high angle rescue incident 2. Anchor and anchor systems 3. Improvisation 4. Ascending 5. Line Changeover 6. Knot passing 7. High lines 8. Raising systems 9. Pick off s 10. Patient packaging PAGE 33

35 Course Name Confined Space Rescue Course Code R3 Unit Standard ID Duration 3 days Undertake an emergency rescue operation in a confined space Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority 1. Persons who are expected to perform confined space rescue 1. Communication Skills at NQF level 4 2. Valid Rope Rescue Technician 1 and SCBA certified 3. No claustrophobia 4. No acrophobia 1. Regulations 2. Confined Space Defined 3. Types of Confined Spaces 4. Contamination of Confined Spaces 5. Hazards 6. Tactical Operations 7. Recap knots 8. Rescue Operations 9. Retrieval Systems Tripod PAGE 34

36 Course Name Vehicle Extrication Course Code R4 Unit Standard ID Duration 2 days Perform Vehicle Rescue Operations Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority 1. Persons who are expected to perform extrication operations Mathematical Literacy & Communication Skills at NQF level 3 1. Rescue and Extrication equipment 2. Vehicle Construction 3. Collision characteristics 4. Assessing the need for extrication 5. Stabilizing the vehicle 6. Removing the roof 7. Opening and removing of the doors 8. Displacing the dash and steering 9. Moving and removing the seats 10. Removing glass 11. Moving pedals 12. Lifting the vehicle 13. Basic trauma life support access 14. Practical exercises PAGE 35

37 Rescue Course Price List 2018 Rescue Courses Course Name Days Code Price / Learner (ZAR) VAT (ZAR) Total (ZAR) High Angle Rope Rescue Technician 1 5 R1 6, , High Angle Rope Rescue Technician 2 5 R2 6, , Confined Space Rescue 3 R3 4, , Vehicle Extrication 2 R4 3, , PAGE 36

38 Medical Courses Course Name First Aid Level 1 Course Code M1 Unit Standard ID N/A Duration 18 hours N/A Department of Labour Intended for all employees who may be called upon to render first aid, or as part of induction training None 1. Principles of first aid 2. Artificial respiration 3. One-person CPR 4. Chocking 5. Wounds and Bleeding 6. Shock, unconsciousness and fainting 7. Fractures 8. Burns 9. Head and spinal injuries 10. Practical exercises Course Name First Aid Level 1 and 2 Course Code M2 Unit Standard ID N/A Duration 32 hours N/A Department of Labour 1. All individuals who may be called upon to render first aid. Communication at NQF level 3 1. First Aid Level 1 Content plus 2. Joint injuries and rescue carries 3. Chest, Hand, Eye injuries 4. Multiple injury management 5. One and two rescuer CPR 6. Pelvic and abdominal injuries 7. Child and infant CPR 8. Environmental illnesses and injuries 9. Bites, stings and poisoning 10. Chest Pain and paralysis 11. Fits PAGE 37

39 12. Soft tissue injuries 13. Management of foreign objects 14. Elementary and applied anatomy and physiology Course Name First Aid Level 2 Course Code M3 Unit Standard ID N/A Duration 24 hours N/A Department of Labour 1. All persons who wish to progress from Level 1 First Aid Level 1 and Communication at NQF level 3 1. Content of First Aid Level 1 2. Joint injuries and rescue carries 3. Chest, Hand, Eye injuries 4. Multiple injury management 5. One and two rescuer CPR 6. Pelvic and abdominal injuries 7. Child and infant CPR 8. Environmental illnesses and injuries 9. Bites, stings and poisoning 10. Chest Pain and paralysis 11. Fits 12. Soft tissue injuries 13. Management of foreign objects 14. Elementary and applied anatomy and physiology Course Name First Aid Level 3 Course Code M4 Unit Standard ID N/A Duration 32 hours N/A Department of Labour 1. All persons who wish to progress from Level 2 1. First Aid Level 2 2. Communication at ABET Level 3 3. Mathematical Literacy at ABET Level 3 1. Content of First Aid Level 1 and 2 2. Emergency child birth 3. Behavioral emergencies 4. Water accidents 5. Ethics related to emergency care PAGE 38

40 6. Environmental illnesses and injuries 7. Practical exercise Course Name Heart-Saver First Aid / CPR Course Code M5 Unit Standard ID N/A Duration 8 hours N/A American Heart Association 1. Persons requiring informal CPR training None 1. Explain how to render CPR to and adult, child and infant 2. List the signs of choking 3. Explain how to assist a person choking 4. Explain how to active the emergency response system 5. Explain how to answer the dispatcher s questions Course Name CPR For Family and Friends Course Code M6 Unit Standard ID N/A Duration 4 hours N/A American Heart Association Persons interested in CPR training inthe informal setting None 1. Tell how to give CPR to an adult, child and infant 2. List the signs of choking 3. Tell how to help a choking victim 4. Tell how to implement an emergency response team 5. Tell how to answer dispatcher questions Course Name Basic Life Saver for Health Care Providers Course Code M7 Unit Standard ID N/A Duration 6 Hours N/A American Heart Association 1. Persons in the healthcare environment in and out of hospital settings, including first responders. None PAGE 39

41 1. Describe the steps of CPR 2. Describe the signs and actions for severe airway obstruction in a responsive and unresponsive victim 3. Describe the links in the chain of survival. 4. Describe the signs of the four common life-threatening emergencies in adults Course Name Heart Saver AED Course Code M8 Unit Standard ID N/A Duration 4 hours N/A American Heart Association Persons requiring CPR training including AED (Automated External Defibrillator) None 1. Explain how to render CPR to an adult, child and infant 2. Explain how to use barrier devices 3. List the signs of choking 4. Explain how to assist a person choking 5. Explain how to active the Emergency Response System 6. Explain how to answer the dispatcher s questions 7. Explain what an AED does 8. Tell when to use and AED 9. List the septs for using and AED 10. Explain the synchronization of CPR and AED use PAGE 40

42 Medical Course Price List 2018 Medical Courses Course Name Days Code Price / Learner (ZAR) VAT (ZAR) Total (ZAR) First Aid Level 1 2¼ M1 1, , First Aid Level 1 and 2 4 M2 1, , First Aid Level 2 3 M3 1, , First Aid Level 3 4 M4 2, , Heart-saver First Aid / CPR 1 M CPR for Family and Friends ½ M Basic Life Saver for Health Care providers ¾ M , Heart Saver AED ½ M PAGE 41

43 Hazmat Courses Course Name Handling of Hazardous Materials Emergencies (Ammonia) Course Code HZ1 Unit Standard ID N/A Duration 8 hours N/A N/A 1. Short course intended for all personnel who are required to work with Hazardous Materials None 1. Course Objective and Scope 2. History of Ammonia 3. Uses of Ammonia 4. Product Identification 5. Properties of Ammonia and exposure limits 6. Handling Ammonia 7. Fire-fighting and first aid measures Course Name Handling of Hazardous Materials Emergencies (LP gas) Course Code HZ2 Unit Standard ID N/A Duration 8 Hours N/A N/A 1. Intended for all personnel who are required to work with LP Gas. None 1. History of LPG 2. Uses of LPG 3. Product Characteristics and Identification 4. Training of personnel in LPG 5. Actions in case of Emergency 6. Inspection and Maintenance 7. Storage 8. Transportation and Handling PAGE 42

44 Course Name Handling of Hazardous Materials Emergencies (Chlorine) Course Code HZ3 Unit Standard ID N/A Duration 8 hours N/A N/A 1. A short course intended for all personnel who are required to work with chlorine and who may have to deal with chlorine emergencies. None 1. History of Chlorine 2. Uses of Chlorine 3. Product identification 4. Exposure Limits 5. Properties of chlorine 6. Reactivity 7. Chlorine cylinders 8. Handling chlorine cylinders 9. Handling 1-ton containers 10. Storage of cylinders and 1 Ton containers 11. PPE for chlorine handling 12. Detecting chlorine leaks 13. Handling chlorine emergencies 14. First aid 15. Material safety data sheet Course Name Handling of Hazardous Materials Emergencies (Cyanide) Course Code HZ4 Unit Standard ID N/A Duration 8 hours N/A N/A 1. A short course intended for personnel who handle cyanide in the course of their duties or who respond to cyanide emergencies. None 1. Product Identification and Composition 2. Hazard identification 3. Personal protective Equipment and Exposures 4. First Aid 5. Fire Fighting Measures PAGE 43

45 6. Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus 7. Handling and Storage 8. Disposal Considerations Course Name Introduction to Hazardous Materials (ERG guide book) Course Code HZ5 Unit Standard ID N/A Duration 8 hours N/A N/A 1. A short course intended for all personnel who are required to identify an incident or and emergency involving hazardous materials, and take basic preventative measures while calling for assistance Mathematical Literacy & Communication Skills at NQF level 3 1. Introduction to Hazardous Materials 2. First Responder Roles 3. Hazardous Materials Hazards 4. Incident Problem-Solving Process 5. Transportation placards, labels and makings 6. Road tank trucks 7. Written resources 8. Shipping papers 9. Material safety data sheet 10. Emergency Response Guidebook 11. Incident Management Elements 12. Problem solving process 13. Analyzing the incident 14. Planning the response 15. Implementing the plan 16. Evaluating the progress 17. Practical exercises using the ERG PAGE 44

46 Course Name Hazmat First Responders - Awareness Level NFPA 472 Course Code HZ6 Unit Standard ID Duration 4 days Demonstrate awareness and take initial actions at a hazardous materials incident Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority 1. First Responders or persons handling hazardous materials daily or may be exposed to hazardous materials in an emergency and are expected to take proper initial actions. Mathematical Literacy & Communication Skills at NQF level 4 1. Relevant SA Legislation 2. NFPA 471, 472 and Introduction to hazardous materials 4. Properties of hazardous materials 5. Recognize and identify hazardous materials 6. Personal protective equipment 7. Command, safety and scene control 8. Hazardous materials containers and packaging Course Name Hazmat First Responders - Awareness Level (SAESI) Course Code HZ7 Unit Standard ID NFPA 472 / 1072 Duration 5 days Demonstrate awareness and take initial actions at a hazardous materials incident Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority Southern African Emergency Training Solution 1. First Responders or persons handling hazardous materials daily or may be exposed to hazardous materials in an emergency and are expected to take proper initial actions. NQF level 4 qualification with mathematics literacy and communication skills. 1. Relevant SA legislation 2. NFPA 471, 472 and Introduction to hazardous materials 4. Hazardous Material Identification 5. Awareness- Level Actions at Hazardous Material Incidents PAGE 45

47 Course Name Hazmat First Responders - Operational Level NFPA 472 Course Code HZ8 Unit Standard ID Duration 10 days Deal with hazardous materials Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority 1. First Responders or persons handling hazardous materials on a daily basis or may be exposed to hazardous materials in an emergency and are expected to take proper initial actions including emergency de-contamination. 1. Mathematical Literacy & Communication Skills NQF level 4 2. Hazardous Material Awareness 1. Relevant SA Legislation 2. NFPA 471, 472 and Introduction to hazardous materials 4. Properties of hazardous materials 5. Recognize and identify hazardous materials 6. Personal protective equipment 7. Command, safety and scene control 8. Hazard and risk assessment 9. Tactical priorities and defensive control strategies 10. Incident control, strategies and tactics Course Name Hazmat First Responders - Operational Level (SAESI) Course Code HZ9 Unit Standard ID / NFPA 472 / 1072 Duration 10 days Deal with hazardous materials Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority(LGSETA) Southern Africa Emergency Service Institute(SAESI) 1. First Responders or persons handling hazardous materials on a daily basis or may be exposed to hazardous materials in an emergency and are expected to take proper initial actions including emergency de-contamination. 1. NQF level 4 qualification with mathematics literacy and communication skills. 2. Hazardous Material Awareness Level 1. Chemical Properties and Hazardous Materials Behavior 2. Incident Management 3. Strategic Goals and Tactical Objectives PAGE 46

48 4. Terrorist Attacks, Criminal Activities and Disasters 5. Personal Protective Equipment 6. Decontamination 7. Product Control 8. Air Monitoring and Sampling 9. Victim Rescue and Recovery 10. Evidence Preservation and Sampling 11. Illicit Laboratories Course Name Hazmat First Responder - Technician Level NFPA 472 Course Code HZ10 Unit Standard ID Duration 15 days Supervise a hazardous material incident Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority(LGSETA) Southern Africa Emergency Service Institute(SAESI) 1. Persons currently employed in an emergency service that wish to further develop their competencies and enhance their career opportunities 2. Any person that may handle hazardous materials on a daily basis or may be exposed to hazardous materials in case of an emergency 1. Mathematical Literacy & Communication Skills at NQF level 4 2. Hazardous Material Awareness Level 3. No claustrophobia 4. No acrophobia 1. The Hazardous Materials Management Systems 2. Health and Safety 3. The incident commander 4. The eight-step process an overview 5. Site management 6. Identify the problem 7. Hazard assessment and risk evaluation 8. Select personal protective clothing and equipment 9. Information management and resource coordination 10. Implementing response objectives 11. Decontamination 12. Terminating the incident PAGE 47

49 Course Name Convey Dangerous Goods by Road Course Code HZ11 Unit Standard ID Duration 1 day Convey Dangerous Goods by Road TETA 13. Those seeking credits towards various qualifications in International Trade, Freight Handling and Professional Driving NQF Level 2 Mathematical Literacy and Communication 1. Training Programme Introduction 2. Introduction to Conveying Dangerous Goods 3. Dangerous Goods Classification, Exempt Quantities and Compatibility 4. Placarding and Documentation 5. Emergency Response Procedures and Personal Protective Equipment 6. Drivers Duties, Documentation and Behaviour 7. Loading and Off-Loading Dangerous Goods 8. Vehicle Stability 9. Fire Fighting PAGE 48

50 Hazardous Materials Course Price List 2018 Hazardous Materials Courses Course Name Days Code Price / Learner (ZAR) VAT (ZAR) Total (ZAR) Handling of Hazardous Materials Emergencies (Ammonia) 1 HZ1 1, , Handling of Hazardous Materials Emergencies (LP Gas) 1 HZ2 1, , Handling of Hazardous Materials Emergencies (Chlorine) 1 HZ3 1, , Handling of Hazardous Materials Emergencies (Cyanide) 1 HZ4 1, , Introduction to Hazardous Materials (ERG Guide Book) 1 HZ5 1, , Hazmat First Responders - Awareness Level NFPA HZ6 5, , Hazmat First Responders - Awareness Level SAESI 5 HZ7 5, , Hazmat First Responders - Operational Level NFPA HZ8 9, , , Hazmat First Responders - Operational Level SAESI 10 HZ9 9, , , Hazmat First Responder - Technician Level NFPA HZ10 18, , , Transportation of Dangerous Goods 1 HZ PAGE 49

51 Occupational Health and Safety Courses Course Name Safe Working at Heights Course Code HS1 Unit Standard ID Duration 8 hours CETA Explain and perform fall arrest techniques when working at height Persons who need to preform work at heights safely 1. Fitness declaration 2. No acrophobia 1. Over-reaching principles and guidelines 2. Legislative requirements 3. Safety 4. Definitions 5. Identification of equipment 6. Care and inspection of equipment 7. Use of equipment 8. Climbing with the fall arrest system 9. Emergency response to fall arrest and the risks of suspension trauma Course Name Safe Working at Heights (Rescue) Course Code HS2 Unit Standard ID Duration 2 days Perform a range of advanced fall arrest rescues CETA Intended for all those who need to perform work at heights safety 1. Fitness declaration 2. No acrophobia 3. Over-reaching principles and guidelines 4. Legislative requirements 5. Safety 6. Definitions 7. Identification of equipment 8. Care and inspection of equipment 9. Use of equipment 10. Emergency response to fall arrest and the risks of suspension trauma 11. Self-rescue 12. Buddy Rescue PAGE 50

52 Course Name Confined Space Entry Course Code HS3 Unit Standard ID Duration 8 hours Undertake an emergency rescue operation in a confined space Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority 1. Persons who are expected to understand the requirements to safely work in and around confined spaces. 1. Communication Skills at NQF level 4 2. No claustrophobia 3. No acrophobia 1. Regulations 2. Confined Spaces Defined 3. Types of Confined Spaces 4. Contamination of confined spaces 5. Hazards 6. Employee responsibilities Course Name Confined Space Non-Entry Retrieval Course Code HS23 Unit Standard ID Duration 2 days Undertake an emergency rescue operation in a confined space Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority 1. Intended for all employees who conduct work activities in confined spaces, those who must enforce precautions required for the safety of the workers and perform non-entry retrievals of personnel. 1. Communication Skills at NQF level 3 2. No claustrophobia 3. No acrophobia 4. Identify the hazard of working in confined spaces 5. Identify the training requirements of unskilled workers working in confined space. 6. Explain the relevant occupational health and safety regulations pertaining to working in a confined space. 7. Identify appropriate protective clothing or equipment. 8. Identify the training requirements unskilled workers working in confined spaces and train the workers 9. Use of retrieval systems 10. Practical exercises PAGE 51

53 Course Name Evacuation Officer Course Code HS4 Unit Standard ID Duration 8 hours Conduct evacuation and emergency drills 1. Persons who are appointed as Evacuation Officers or who assist with emergency or evacuation in an organization Communication Skills at NQF level Reasons for Emergency Preparedness 2. Definitions 3. Emergency Evacuation Priorities 4. Alarm Systems 5. Emergency Announcement Messages 6. Emergency Planning Organization 7. Planning and Preparations 8. The Evacuation Plan 9. Identifying the emergency 10. Assisting with an evacuation drill 11. Responding to emergency signals in own area of responsibility 12. Exercises Course Name Occupational Health and Safety Representative Course Code HS5 Unit Standard ID Duration 2 days Describe the functions of the workplace health and safety representative 1. Employees, those appointed as SHE representatives, or those who assist with basic safety duties Communication Skills at NQF level 3 1. Describe the framework of workplace health and safety legislation pertaining to health and safety representatives. 2. Explain the specified requirements to conduct safety, health environmental representation activities at a working place. 3. Address safety, health, environment related issues within the scope of authority. 4. Comply with the activities within safety health and environment structures. PAGE 52

54 Course Name Occupational Health and Safety for Supervisors Course Code HS6 Unit Standard ID Duration 2 days Monitor, report and advise on the application of safety and health principles regarding the movement of people and materials in and around a working place CETA 1. Managers and supervisors. None 1. Management Functions 2. Workplace safety 3. Introduction to hazard identification and risk assessments 4. Incident investigation 5. Emergency preparedness Course Name Occupational Health and Safety Induction Course Code HS8 Unit Standard ID Duration 8 hours Explain basic health and safety principles in and around the workplace 1. Intended for all employees and those responsible for presenting induction of health and safety principles to new personnel None 1. Duties of employer and employee 2. General safety rules 3. Use and application of personal protective equipment in any workplace 4. The need for good housekeeping in the workplace 5. Applying emergency procedures in the workplace 6. Alcohol and drugs 7. Signs and symbols PAGE 53

55 Course Name Occupational Health and Hygiene Course Code HS9 Unit Standard ID Duration 8 hours Demonstrate an understanding of Occupational Hygiene 1. Persons in occupational environments, required to understand health, hygiene and safety implications. Basic understanding of the OHS Act 1. Explain the concept of Occupational Hygiene 2. Describe recognized environmental factors which influence the workplace 3. Explain the control of factors influencing occupational hygiene conditions in the workplace 4. Explain how to deal with abnormal occupational hygiene conditions in the workplace Course Name Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA) Course Code HS10 Unit Standard ID Duration 3 days Conduct continuous hazard identification and risk assessment within a workplace 1. Employees: supervisors, managers, SHE-reps, Office personnel and general staff members N/A 2. Explain the specified requirements pertaining to continuous hazard identification and risk assessment 3. Prepare for hazard identification 4. Identify hazards and assess risks 5. Initiate remedial and follow-up action Course Name Continuous Risk Assessment Course Code HS11 Unit Standard ID Duration 2 days Conduct a continuous risk assessment in the workplace 1. Intended for all employees responsible to carry out a continuous risk assessment at the workplace in the interest of health and safety PAGE 54

56 Basic understanding of the OHS Act 2. Legal and specified requirements for conducting continuous risk assessments 3. Prepare to conduct a continuous risk assessment 4. Conduct a continuous risk assessment 5. Initiate remedial action and follow up on Continuous Risk Assessments Course Name Occupational Health and Safety Incident Investigation Course Code HS12 Unit Standard ID Duration 2 days 1. Conduct investigations into workplace safety, health and environmental incidents 1. Employees who, through the nature of their work, could be required to participate in investigating workplace incidents 2. Line and Staff functionaries, supervisors, management, SHE-Reps and general work force A basic understanding of the OHS Act 1. Difference between accident and incident 2. Causes of accidents or incidents 3. Reasons for investigation of incidents 4. Requirement for incident investigations 5. Investigating techniques and tactics Course Name Hazardous Substance Handling Course Code HS13 Unit Standard ID Duration 8 hours Handle dangerous goods during warehousing and storage 1. Persons responsible for handling and storage of hazardous substances during warehousing or transportation None 1. Identify and classify dangerous goods in accordance with documentation, packaging and labeling 2. Handle and store classified goods and substances 3. Prepare the dangerous goods for transportation 4. Take appropriate actions in the event of accidents in the handling of dangerous goods PAGE 55

57 Course Name Safety Inspection Techniques Course Code HS14 Unit Standard ID Duration 8 hours Conduct workplace occupational health and safety (OHS) Inspection 1. Employees appointed as SHE Representatives, or those who assist with basic safety duties Basic understanding of the OHS Act 1. Explain the relevant legal requirements to conduct Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) inspections 2. Plan Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) inspections 3. Conduct inspections to identify non-compliance in the workplace 4. Report on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) inspections Course Name Ergonomics Course Code HS15 Unit Standard ID Duration 2 days Conduct an ergonomic assessment and take appropriate action 1. Employees in occupational environments which may have a detrimental effect on the health and safety of personnel in such environment Basic understanding of the OHS Act 1. Concept of ergonomics in the workplace 2. Posture and movement 3. Information and operation 4. Environmental factors 5. Work organization, jobs and tasks 6. The ergonomic approach Course Name Compensation of Occupational Injuries & Diseases Act (COIDA) Course Code HS16 Unit Standard ID Duration 8 hours Explain the scope of the Compensation for Occupational injuries and Diseases Sect 130 of 1993 (COIDA) (117155) 1. Persons in insurance, government, carriers of worker s compensation. Human Resource practitioners. PAGE 56

58 2. Health and Safety Officers, Safety Officers, Safety Representatives. 3. Shop Stewards and others involved in the application of the Act None 4. Purpose of COIDA 5. Functions of director general 6. Compensation fund and reverse fund 7. Negligence as used in the Act 8. Dissatisfaction with an award 9. Incident not in the course of employment Course Name Root Cause Analysis Technique (RCAT) Course Code HS17 Unit Standard ID Duration 3 days Conduct investigations into workplace incidents 1. Intended for all employees as a progressive course and are required to participate in investigating and analyzing safety incidents with the view to finding root causes 1. Basic Understanding of the OHS Act 2. Holders of the SHE-Rep certificates preferable 1. Causes and consequence of incident 2. Legal Requirements 3. Subjectivity and objectivity during incident investigations 4. Overview of risk management in the Application of Root Analysis 5. Incident Management Process and Procedure 6. Incident investigation steps 7. Root Cause Analysis Method 8. Remedial Actions 9. Written Reports 10. Case studies 11. Appendices Course Name Stacking and Storage Course Code HS18 Unit Standard ID Duration 8 hours Move, pack and maintain stock in a distribution center/warehouse 1. Persons responsible for moving, packing and maintaining stock in a distribution center/warehouse and maintaining safety and housekeeping standards. PAGE 57

59 NQF 1 or General Education and Training Certificate 1. Common terms and concepts used when moving, packing, labeling and maintaining stock in the distribution center 2. The layout of the distribution center and the requirements that impact on the layout 3. Stock characteristics and how they impact on the moving, packing and maintaining of the stock 4. Techniques and safety procedures for lifting, stacking and transporting stock 5. Health and Safety procedures relevant to packing stock 6. Causes and preventative methods for shrinkage and losses as applicable to the process of moving, packing and maintaining stocks 7. The supply chain and the roles of the various players in the supply chain 8. The difference between and relationship between pick and reserve areas 9. How stock rotation impacts on moving, packing and maintaining stocks Course Name HIV/AIDS in the Workplace Course Code HS19 Unit Standard ID Duration 8 hours Educate and work closely with the community with regard to sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including Human Immune Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) LGSETA 1. Persons required to educate and work closely with the community regarding STIs and HIV/AIDS. 1. Knowledge of the community and ability to communicate effectively within their cultural context 2. Communication, language and numeracy skills at NQF level Knowledge and understanding of relevant ethics at NQF Level Increase community awareness and knowledge of STIs and HIV/AIDS in order to assist community. 2. Increase community awareness and knowledge of all possible means of prevention of STIs. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of the procedures and techniques involved in pre- and post-test. 4. Understand the impact of STIs and HIV/AIDS on vulnerable groups within the community. 5. Demonstrate an understanding of treatment, care and support for HIV-positive people. PAGE 58

60 6. Promote informed community discussion of the rights of HIVpositive people. Course Name Introduction to the OHS Act and its Regulations Course Code HS20 Unit Standard ID Duration 8 hours Contribute to the health, safety and security of the workplace 1. Intended for all employees as part of general Health and Safety Training None 1. Employees responsible to participate in health and safety issues 2. Employees representing others in terms of health and safety issues 3. Supervisors, Managers etc. Course Name OHS Act 85 of 1993 Legal Liabilities for Supervisors and Managers Course Code HS21 Unit Standard ID Duration 8 hours Demonstrate knowledge and application of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993 (OHSA) (as amended) and the responsibilities of management in terms of the Act 1. Employees who play a role in the Occupational Health and Safety system None 1. Basic principles of the Act and accompanying regulations 2. The responsibility of an organization to ensure compliance 3. Duties and accountability of selected appointments 4. Employer obligations to provide the means to comply with the Act 5. Identify and assess risks and apply remedial actions 6. Duty to inform and provide training PAGE 59

61 Course Name Housekeeping and General SHE Awareness Course Code HS22 Unit Standard ID 8016 Duration 2 days Maintaining occupational health, safety and general housekeeping 1. Intended for all employees in occupational environments, which may have a detrimental effect on the health and safety of personnel in such environment NQF Level 1 or General Education and Training Certificate 1. Use the correct protective clothing and equipment 2. Explain and demonstrate good housekeeping practices (e.g. preparing dunnage, stacking within demarcated areas) 3. Determine and explain means for possible improvements in health, hygiene, environmental and safety practices 4. Describe the application of appropriate reporting mechanisms for unsafe working practice and conditions 5. Safety, health and environmental awareness 6. Identify potential safety, health and environmental hazards resulting from poor practices in housekeeping, hygiene and safety 7. Understand the complete range of assigned safety, health and environmental housekeeping duties for which an individual is accountable PAGE 60