Courses Offered
OHSE (Occupational Health, Safety & Environmental Principles)
Course Outline
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Identifying hazards
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Evaluating hazards
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Controlling hazards
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Explaining and using relevant legislation and regulations
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Gathering and organising occupational health, safety and environmental information from the workplace
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Carrying out occupational health and safety training
Course Duration: 1 Day
Unit Standard Alignment: 113852
Certification: Attendance
Minimum Learners: 4
Maximum Learners: 20
Workplace Safety (Safety Induction)
Course Outline
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Understanding the Occupational Health and Safety Act (No. 85 of 1993)
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Basic Health and Safety Principles in and around the Workplace
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Incidents and the Reporting Thereof
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Occupational and Environmental Health
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Important Definitions
Course Duration: 1 Day
Unit Standard Alignment: 259639
Certification: Attendance
Minimum Learners: 4
Maximum Learners: 20
OHS and General Houskeeping
Course Outline
The applied competence expressed in this standard cover largely familiar scenarios requiring limited discretion and judgement. The learner will have significant responsibility however, for ensuring the quality of health, safety, environmental and general housekeeping across a wide range of freight handling contexts.
Course Duration: 1 Day
Unit Standard Alignment: 8016
Certification: Competence
Minimum Learners: 4
Maximum Learners: 20
SHE Representative
Course Outline
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Describe the framework of workplace health and safety legislation pertaining to health and safety representatives
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Explain the specified requirements to conduct safety, health and environmental representation activities at a working place
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Address Health & Safety Issues
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Participate in the actions to address safety, health and environmental related issues
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Participate in Activities within Safety, Health and Environmental Structures
Course Duration: 2 Days
Unit Standard Alignment: 263205
Certification: Competence
Minimum Learners: 4
Maximum Learners: 15
Emergency Procedures
Course Outline
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Explaining different types of emergencies that may be encountered in a workplace.
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Explaining various responses to an alarm.
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Explaining actions required of a safety officer in an assembly area.
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Explaining the functions of an emergency control centre.
Course Duration: 1 Day
Unit Standard Alignment: 259597
Certification: Attendance
Minimum Learners: 4
Maximum Learners: 20
Workplace Safety (OHS) Inspections
Course Outline
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Explaining the relevant legal requirements to conduct Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) inspections.
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Planning Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) inspections.
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Conducting inspections to identify non-compliance in the workplace.
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Reporting on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) inspections.
Course Duration: 1 Day
Unit Standard Alignment: 259619
Certification: Competence
Minimum Learners: 4
Maximum Learners: 20
HIRA (Hazard ID & Risk Assessment)
Course Outline
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Explaining the specified requirements to conduct a base-line risk assessment.
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Preparing for a base-line risk assessment.
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Conducting a base-line risk assessment.
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Initiating remedial actions for hazards identified and risks assessed.
Course Duration: 1 Day
Unit Standard Alignment: 244383
Certification: Competence
Minimum Learners: 4
Maximum Learners: 20
Legal Liability
Course Outline
The Legal Liability course is a practical approach towards the legal framework and occupational health and safety act liabilities. The aim of the course is to enable those who attend to make qualified decisions when acting or representing the employer, and to understand the liabilities associated with appointments and scope of work.
Course Duration: 1 Day
Unit Standard Alignment: 242668
Certification: Competence
Minimum Learners: 4
Maximum Learners: 20
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Basic First Aid (Level 1)
Course Outline
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Demonstrate an understanding of emergency scene management
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Demonstrate an understanding of elementary anatomy and physiology
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Assess an emergency situation
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Apply First Aid procedures to the life-threatening situation
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Treat common injuries
Course Duration: 2 Days
Unit Standard Alignment: 119567 / DOL
Certification: Competence
Minimum Learners: 4
Maximum Learners: 15
Basic First Aid (Level 2)
Course Outline
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Review of First Aid Level 1
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Pelvic and abdominal injuries
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Environmental injuries
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Bites and stings
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Poisoning
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Medical emergencies such as Epileptic seizures
Course Duration: 2 Days
Unit Standard Alignment: 9823 / DOL
Certification: Competence
Minimum Learners: 4
Maximum Learners: 15
Advanced First Aid (Level 3)
Course Outline
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Review of First Aid Level 1 & 2
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Medical emergencies – Heart Attacks, Strokes, Seizures and Diabetic Emergencies
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Crush injuries and compartment syndrome
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Multi injury management
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Emergency childbirth
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Behavioural emergencies - psychiatric emergencies
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Water accidents
Course Duration: 3 Days
Unit Standard Alignment: 376480 / DOL
Certification: Competence
Minimum Learners: 4
Maximum Learners: 15
Basic Firefighting
Course Outline
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Identifying different types of fires.
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Explaining and practice fire prevention.
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Operating basic fire fighting equipment.
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Perform basic fire fighting procedures.
Course Duration: 1 Day
Unit Standard Alignment: 252250
Certification: Competence
Minimum Learners: 4
Maximum Learners: 20
Manual Handling Safety
Course Outline
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Explaining the anatomy and bio-physical functioning of the back and neck in relation to bending and lifting.
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Demonstrating correct lifting and carrying techniques.
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Describing non-manipulative methods for relieving back and neck pain.
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Explaining and demonstrating methods of preventing back and neck pain.
Course Duration: 1 Day
Unit Standard Alignment: 254221
Certification: Competence
Minimum Learners: 4
Maximum Learners: 20
Confined Space Entry
Course Outline
​Learners who are assessed as competent against this unit standard will be able to identify the hazard of confined spaces and the precautions required for the safety of the workers and public.
Course Duration: 1 Day
Unit Standard Alignment: 15034
Certification: Competence
Minimum Learners: 4
Maximum Learners: 10
Working At Height
Course Outline
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Explaining the use and limitations of a limited range of fall arrest equipment and fall arrest plan.
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Inspecting, assembling and storing fall arrest equipment.
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Selecting suitable anchor points.
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Using fall arrest systems with a double lanyard.
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Using pre-installed vertical and horizontal life-lines.
Course Duration: 1 Day
Unit Standard Alignment: 229998
Certification: Competence
Minimum Learners: 4
Maximum Learners: 20
Working At Height - Rescue
Course Outline
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This course explains the dangers of height work and how to deal with them. The students will learn different rescue techniques to prevent further injury.
Course Duration: 1 Day
Unit Standard Alignment:
Certification: Competence
Minimum Learners: 4
Maximum Learners: 20
Scaffold Erectors
Course Outline
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Prepare and plan for scaffold erection and dismantling
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Identify and select
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Erect scaffolding
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Dismantle scaffolding
Course Duration: 1 Day
Unit Standard Alignment: 9672
Certification: Competence
Minimum Learners: 4
Maximum Learners: 15
Scaffold Inspectors
Course Outline
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Demonstrating an understanding of different types of access scaffolding, applications and compliance.
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Reading and interpreting drawings, requirements and specifications.
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Planning resources for erecting, using and dismantling access scaffolding.
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Supervising the erection and modification of access scaffolding.
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Supervising dismantling and site clearance procedures.
Course Duration: 2 Days
Unit Standard Alignment: 263224
Certification: Competence
Minimum Learners: 4
Maximum Learners: 15
Forklift Safety and Licensing
Course Outline
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Operation of a lift truck
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Applying the recognised methods for inspecting and recording the operational fitness of the lift truck.
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Identifying and classifying freight/loads.
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Handling, loading and storing freight in accordance with industry standards.
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Achieving maximum work performance of lifting equipment and attachments, by applying knowledge of principles of operation.
Novice Duration: 3 Days
Re-Cert Duration: 1 Day
Unit Standard Alignment: 242974
Certification: Competence
Minimum Learners: 4
Maximum Learners: 10
Reach Truck Safety and Licensing
Course Outline
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Operation of a lift truck
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Applying the recognised methods for inspecting and recording the operational fitness of the lift truck.
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Identifying and classifying freight/loads.
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Handling, loading and storing freight in accordance with industry standards.
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Achieving maximum work performance of lifting equipment and attachments, by applying knowledge of principles of operation.
Novice Duration: 3 Days
Re-Cert Duration: 1 Day
Unit Standard Alignment: 242974
Certification: Competence
Minimum Learners: 4
Maximum Learners: 10
MEWP (Mobile Elevated Platforms) Safety and Licensing
Course Outline
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Identifying applications to decide on the appropriate Mobile Elevating Work Platform to be used.
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Assessing risks in the work environment to prevent and eliminate safety hazards.
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Conducting pre-operation inspection of Mobile Elevating Work Platform.
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Making use of safe operating procedures and practices for a Mobile Elevating Work Platform.
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Placing people, tools and equipment correctly and safely on Mobile Elevating Work Platform.
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Conducting shut-down procedures and stow Mobile Elevating Work Platform safely.
Novice Duration: 3 Days
Re-Cert Duration: 1 Day
Unit Standard Alignment: 243272
Certification: Competence
Minimum Learners: 4
Maximum Learners: 10
Overhead Crane Safety and Licensing
Course Outline
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Demonstrating knowledge of the functions of a crane.
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Identifying the safety and suitability of the crane type prior to utilisation.
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Inspecting and recording the operational fitness of the components of a crane.
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Operating an overhead crane in a safe and competent manner.
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Accessing available support systems and emergency services in case of incidents and accidents.
Novice Duration: 3 Days
Re-Cert Duration: 1 Day
Unit Standard Alignment: 242976
Certification: Competence
Minimum Learners: 4
Maximum Learners: 10
Mobile Crane Safety and Licensing
Course Outline
Demonstrating an integrated practical and theoretical grounding in crane operations according to safe handling and maintenance practices in compliance with crane manufacturer's and legislated standards.
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Novice Duration: 3 Days
Re-Cert Duration: 1 Day
Unit Standard Alignment: 116254
Certification: Competence
Minimum Learners: 4
Maximum Learners: 10
Truck Mounted Crane Safety and Licensing
Course Outline
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Demonstrating knowledge of the functions of a truck mounted crane.
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Identifying the safety and suitability of the crane.
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Inspecting and recording the operational fitness of the components of the truck and crane.
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Operating a truck mounted crane.
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Accessing available support systems and emergency services in case of incidents and accidents.
Novice Duration: 3 Days
Re-Cert Duration: 1 Day
Unit Standard Alignment: 242978
Certification: Competence
Minimum Learners: 4
Maximum Learners: 10
Basic Rigging And Slinging
Course Outline
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​Demonstrating an integrated practical and theoretical grounding in Crane Operations, inspecting and evaluating lifting gear, preparing and slinging regular loads, as well as communicating during crane operations.
Course Duration: 1 Day
Unit Standard Alignment: 253638
Certification: Competence
Minimum Learners: 4
Maximum Learners: 10
Stacking & Storing
Course Outline
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This course is for people who are responsible for moving, packing and maintaining stock in a DC/Warehouse and maintaining safety and housekeeping standards.
Course Duration: 1 Day
Unit Standard Alignment: 117898
Certification: Competence
Minimum Learners: 4
Maximum Learners: 20
Hazchem Handling
Course Outline
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Describing the legal and specified requirements for identifying and dealing with workplace hazardous substances
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Identifying workplace hazardous substances in specified contexts
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Identifying risks associated with hazardous substances in specified contexts
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Controlling hazardous substances in specified contexts
Course Duration: 1 Day
Unit Standard Alignment: 115093
Certification: Competence
Minimum Learners: 4
Maximum Learners: 20
Transportation of Dangerous Goods
Course Outline
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Complying with relevant legal documentation requirements.
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Applying safety and standard operating procedures during loading and off-loading.
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Applying safety procedures in the event of an incident.
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Complying with the requirements of SANS 10231 in terms of behaviour on route.
Course Duration: 1 Day
Unit Standard Alignment: 123259
Certification: Competence
Minimum Learners: 4
Maximum Learners: 20