FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

I would like to book a course, but have less than 10 candidates that need to be trained. Can I still book training with you?

Yes, we offer public courses on a regular basis at our training venue. Please contact us for a list of dates.

Is METSSA Training Network accredited?

Yes. We have been fully accredited by the MERSETA as a training provider. We are also registered with the Department of Labour. We have MERSETA programme approval for the following Skills Programmes:
  • SP 0062/06-17 Safety, Health and Environment Business Relations
  • SP 1040/19-17 Safety, Health and Environmental Representative Protection
  • SP 1041/19-17 Safety and Emergency Respondent
  • SP 1043/19-17 First Aider
Department of Labour – CI 549
MERSETA Accreditation – 17-QA/ACC/2678/22

Do you offer on-site training?

We offer on-site training for 10 or more candidates.

How do I book training?

You can either send us a quotation request or simply email us on info@metssa.co.za for a training confirmation form.

What are the minimum requirements for the appointment of First Aiders?

Where more than 10 employees are employed the employer shall take steps to employ one first aider for 50 people (factories) or one per 100 in the case of a shop or an office. Keep shifts, sick leave and annual leave in mind.

What are the minimum requirements for the appointment of Health & Safety Representatives?

Where more than 20 employees are employed the employer shall take steps to employ one Health & Safety Representative for 50 people (factories) or one per 100 in the case of a shop or an office. Keep shifts, sick leave and annual leave in mind.

How long will my First Aid Level Certificate be valid?

First Aid Level 1, 2 & 3 certificates are valid for 3 years.

Does the training have to be SETA Accredited in order for me to claim a percentage of my SDL?

The claiming of the levy depends on the submission of a workplace skills plan. Refer to the SAQA Website’s ‘Frequently asked questions page’, question no 46.

What is the difference between First Aid Level 1, 2, 3 as regulated by the Department of Labour and Unit standard training as accredited by the Seta?

Level 1, 2, 3:
The syllabus and requirements for Level 1/2/3/ are supplied by the Department of Labour.
The Department of Labour visits businesses/factories/sites to make sure that they comply with all the Sections and Regulations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
General Administrative Regulation 3 gives the requirements for the number of First Aiders, and set out the training requirements.
Therefore if a business/company/organization has to comply with the OHS Act regarding First Aid, Level 1 is the appropriate course.
The duration of the Level 1 course is 16 hours and the validity is 3 years.
There is no educational prerequisite to attend and successful complete level.
Unit Standard:
Unit Standards are the ‘building blocks (bricks)’ of a qualification.
A qualification comprises of a specific number/group of Unit Standards.
Training providers must be accredited by a SETA in their field, to present courses based on Unit Standards.
Qualifications by learners, are submitted to the NLRD the enable independent verification.
Qualifications/ Unit Standards do not have an expiry date. (How does First Aid fit in?)
Research proves that First Aid skills (particularly CPR techniques) deteriorate with time. No guidelines are available from SAQA to address this problem.
The usefulness of the submission of individual Unit Standards on the NRLD if the learner is not enrolled for a qualification and the validity is not lifelong, is debatable.
The credits for First Aid varies between 5 and 6. One (1) Credit equals 10 hours of training. This can consist of contact/classroom sessions, a portfolio, self-study. Assessment for the full US takes place with a visit to the learner at his place of work. The implications in terms of time and finances are discussed at the end of this document.
A Unit Standard sets the minimum educational level on the NQF for entry to a Qualification/Unit Standard.
The minimum requirement is NQF level 1 (Grade 9). This effectively precludes anybody with a lower educational level (ABET 1-4) from acquiring a qualification/certificate in First Aid.
NQF LEVEL 1 equals grade 9
NQF LEVEL 2 equals grade 10
NQF LEVEL 3 equals grade 11
NQF LEVEL 4 equals grade 12

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Email: info@metssa.co.za

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