Emergency Evacuation Procedures

This emergency evacuation course is designed to help learners distinguish between emergencies and incidents and understand the various types of workplace emergencies. You’ll gain the skills needed to respond correctly to different emergency alarms, know the procedures for assembly areas, and apply safety measures efficiently.

The course prepares you to act quickly and confidently during a crisis, ensuring the safety of everyone in your workplace. With practical assessments and expert guidance, you’ll be ready to handle emergencies effectively. Sign up now and gain the essential skills needed to protect your team and workplace.

Formative assessment

Various activities will be completed during class as well as for homework.

Summative assessment

Written assessment and practical exercise to be completed at the end of the course.

Course outline

At the end of the course, the learner will be able to explain:

  • Different types of emergencies that may be encountered in a workplace
  • Various responses to an alarm
  • Actions required of a safety officer in an assembly area
  • The functions of an emergency control centre.

Course information


Classroom Price: IconClassroom Price:R2 121,75 (incl. VAT)
Classroom Duration: IconClassroom Duration:2 days
Accredited: IconAccredited:Yes
Credits: IconCredits:3
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:Explain Emergency Preparedness and Response Procedures
Unit Standard ID: IconUnit Standard ID:259597
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:259597
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:Saiosh
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:5
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:2
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:None
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• All employees responsible for workplace evacuation, emergency preparedness and assisting emergency teams in emergency planning.
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E-Learning Price: IconE-Learning Price:Not Available as E-learning
E-Learning Duration: IconE-Learning Duration:Not Available as E-learning
Accredited: IconAccredited:Yes
Credits: IconCredits:3
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:Explain Emergency Preparedness and Response Procedures
Unit Standard ID: IconUnit Standard ID:259597
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:259597
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:Saiosh
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:5
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:2
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:None
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• All employees responsible for workplace evacuation, emergency preparedness and assisting emergency teams in emergency planning.
Sign up for E-Learning

Webinar Price: IconWebinar Price:R1 466,25 (incl. VAT)
Webinar Duration: IconWebinar Duration:2 days
Accredited: IconAccredited:Yes
Credits: IconCredits:3
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:Explain Emergency Preparedness and Response Procedures
Unit Standard ID: IconUnit Standard ID:259597
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:259597
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:Saiosh
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:5
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:2
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:None
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• All employees responsible for workplace evacuation, emergency preparedness and assisting emergency teams in emergency planning.
Sign up for Webinar