Introduction to SAMTRAC

As a stepping stone towards obtaining your SAMTRAC certificate, Introduction to SAMTRAC will provide learners with the ability to understand the fundamentals of HSE-related legislation and legal compliance as well as the ability to apply the techniques for hazard identification and risk assessment.

Formative assessment

Various activities will be completed to reaffirm legislative knowledge and risk management.

Summative assessment

An online examination will be completed at the end of the course.

Course outline

By the end of the course, learners will have a better understanding of:

  • the fundamentals of management system theory and practice
  • the fundamentals of HSE-related legislation and legal compliance
  • what occupational health, safety, and environment (HSE) is
  • key HSE-related definitions and issues
  • how risk rests at the heart of any HSE management system
  • identifying and assessing HSE related risks and impacts
  • important issues, such as documentation and emergency planning

Course information

Study in your own time, at your own pace via our E-Learning offering. Selected NOSA Colleges also offer fully equipped computer and internet facilities so that you can start a career in health and safety. A free service accessible to registered students.
Accredited: IconAccredited:No
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:None
Unit Standard ID: IconUnit Standard ID:None
E-Learning Price: IconE-Learning Price:R6 928,75 (incl. VAT)
E-Learning Duration: IconE-Learning Duration:Complete within 6 months
Credits: IconCredits:None
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:SAIOSH
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:5
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:None
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:Grade 12 or equivalent
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• HSE practitioners
• Risk/insurance assessors
• Occupational health practitioners and hygienists
• Line managers and supervisors • Labour inspectors • HSE representatives, committee members and chairpersons
• Design engineers • Human resource managers
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Receive online training delivered through video conferencing learning.

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Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:None
Unit Standard ID: IconUnit Standard ID:None
Webinar Price: IconWebinar Price:R7 837,25 (incl. VAT)
Webinar Duration: IconWebinar Duration:5 days
Credits: IconCredits:None
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:SAIOSH
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:5
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:None
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:Grade 12 or equivalent
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• HSE practitioners
• Risk/insurance assessors
• Occupational health practitioners and hygienists
• Line managers and supervisors • Labour inspectors • HSE representatives, committee members and chairpersons
• Design engineers • Human resource managers
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This course is delivered in-person at selected NOSA Colleges across the country. Benefit from an interactive, classroom-based experience guided by experienced facilitators.

Accredited: IconAccredited:No
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:None
Unit Standard ID: IconUnit Standard ID:None
Classroom Price: IconClassroom Price:R10 470,75 (incl. VAT)
Classroom Duration: IconClassroom Duration:5 days
Credits: IconCredits:None
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:SAIOSH
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:5
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:None
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:Grade 12 or equivalent
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• HSE practitioners
• Risk/insurance assessors
• Occupational health practitioners and hygienists
• Line managers and supervisors • Labour inspectors • HSE representatives, committee members and chairpersons
• Design engineers • Human resource managers
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