Update on the Presentation of First Aid Training
1 Jun, 2021

As of midnight on Wednesday, 31 March 2021, Notice 682 of 2020 came into full effect which states that only Education and Training Providers that are QCTO / SETA Accredited & DoEL-approved will be eligible to present First Aid Level 1, 2 and 3 training via Unit Standard training only. The following SAQA Unit Standards have been identified to replace the DoEL First Aid Level 1, 2, and 3 courses and will be the only First Aid training that will be accepted in terms of General Safety Regulation 3.4.

Level SAQA US US Title NQF Level Credits
1 119567 Perform Basic Life Support and First Aid Procedures 1 5
2 120496 Provide Risk-Based Primary Emergency Care/ First Aid in The Workplace 2 5
3 376480 Provide First Aid as An Advanced First Responder 3 8

 

We are pleased to inform all stakeholders, businesses and students that NOSA is fully accredited with the DoEL and Various SETAs for the below unit standards and prerequisite unit standards. Kindly note that NOSA will no longer be offering First Aid Level 3.

Level SAQA US US Title NQF Level Credits NOSA SETA Accreditation Number DoEL Accreditation Number
1 119567 Perform Basic Life Support and First Aid Procedures. Prerequisite: None 1 5 TETA 04-117 MerSETA: 17- QA/ACC/1083/1 9 CI /159/3/12/1 CI 14/3/12/1
2 120496 Provide Risk-Based Primary Emergency Care/ First Aid in The Workplace 2 5 MerSETA: 17- QA/ACC/1083/1 9 CI 14/3/12/1
2 14656 Prerequisite: Demonstrate an Understanding of Sexuality and Sexually Transmitted Infections, incl. HIV/AIDS 1 5 TETA 04-117 CI /159/3/12/1

As of 1 June 2021, the following course timetables and costs will apply to First Aid Level 1 and First Aid Level 2 training:

Level SAQA US US Title NQF Level Credits Duration Cost (incl. VAT)
1 119567 Perform Basic Life Support and First Aid Procedures

E-learning – with classroom assessment.

1 5 Self- Study R 850
1 119567 Perform Basic Life Support and First Aid Procedures. 1 5 2 R 1 100
2 120496 Provide Risk-Based Primary Emergency Care/First Aid in The Workplace. 2 5 3 R 1 800
2 14656 Prerequisite: Demonstrate an Understanding of Sexuality and Sexually Transmitted

Infections, incl. HIV/AIDS.

1 5 3
1 & 2 119567 Perform Basic Life Support and First Aid Procedures. 2 15 4 R 2 360
1 & 2 120496 Provide Risk-Based Primary Emergency Care/ 2 15 4
1 & 2 14656 First Aid in The Workplace. 2 15 4

 

These First Aid courses are designed to give you the skills needed to handle a range of health and safety-related accidents and crises in the workplace. Get certified and acquire lifesaving skills that can help you respond to emergencies with greater efficiency. Upskill employees to ensure perfect First Aid compliance and 100% safety at your place of business, or brush up your existing knowledge bank with the latest developments in First Aid Training to access greater earnings.

Courses are offered as convenient online study, at workplaces or at our NOSA Colleges  across South Africa.  Find the course that most suits your needs  through SafetyCloud Online or contact info@safetycloud.co.za  / +27 87 330 3790 for more information.