Firefighting Equipment Servicing Technician – SAQCC 1475: 5 Days
Course Details:
Price
R4,950.00 excluding VAT
Duration
Firefighting Equipment Servicing Technician – SAQCC 1475 is a 5-day course.
Certification
The delegates will be issued with a certificate once they have successfully completed the 5-day course
Venues
Facilitation of the courses can be conducted on-site at your if you have a minimum of 8 delegates, or at one of our training venues in Johannesburg North.
Course Description
Are you interested in becoming a Fire Equipment Servicing Technician? Attending this SAQCC fire technician course is the first step towards becoming a registered fire equipment servicing technician in South Africa.
This five-day course teaches delegates how to service, maintain, and oversee firefighting equipment. It covers the maintenance, extended maintenance, and overhaul of portable fire extinguishers, as well as the maintenance of fire hose reels and above-ground hydrants, in line with SANS 1475. Booster connections are also covered. The fire servicing technician course combines theory with extensive hands-on practical workshop training.
The SAQCC (South African Qualifications Certification Committee) is the regulatory body that controls standards across the fire equipment servicing industry. Accreditation requirements are extremely stringent, and Absolute Health Services is proud to be one of the few accredited SAQCC training providers in the country.
Who should attend?
This course is suitable for anyone looking to start a career as a Fire Equipment Servicing Technician, anywhere in South Africa. The course is also an excellent choice for matriculants looking to enter the workforce in the fire servicing industry. Find out more about SAQCC Fire Technician course requirements here.
Course Modules:
- Module 1: Definitions
- Module 2: Legislation applicable to the maintenance of fire-fighting equipment
- Module 3: Theory of Combustion
- Module 4: Maintenance, extended maintenance, and overhaul of portable fire extinguishers
- Module 5: Maintenance of fire hose reels and above-ground hydrants (SANS 1475)
Plus: Extensive practical workshop exposure
Before you book
Please review the important information regarding certification, SAQCC registration, and EISA assessment requirements before confirming your booking. This ensures you arrive prepared and understand what the qualification pathway involves beyond the course itself. Please read the Certification, SAQCC Registration, and EISA Assessment Requirements PDF.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SAQCC and why does it matter?
SAQCC stands for the South African Qualifications Certification Committee. It is the regulatory body responsible for setting and maintaining standards in the fire equipment servicing industry in South Africa. Choosing an SAQCC-accredited training provider is an important first step towards technician registration.
Is this course accredited?
Yes. Absolute Health Services is a fully accredited SAQCC training provider. Accreditation is not easily obtained, and the number of approved providers in South Africa remains small.
What do I receive when I complete the course?
Delegates who successfully complete the course receive a Certificate of Attendance. Training certificates are valid for 24 months. Note that the certificate does not itself confer registered technician status.
Does completing this course make me a registered technician?
No. After receiving your certificate, you must register as an SAQCC trainee, be permanently employed under a registered SAQCC technician within a registered SANS 1475 establishment, and complete a minimum six-month apprenticeship while maintaining a logbook. You must then pass the External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA) before applying for your permanent technician card.
Where is the course held?
Training takes place at our Johannesburg North training venues. On-site training at your premises is also available, subject to a minimum of 8 delegates.
Ready to enrol?
Speak to our team about the next available date for the SAQCC Fire Equipment Servicing Technician course, whether you are booking for yourself or arranging on-site training for a group. Book the course online or contact us to reserve your place or to find out more.
Book Your Training
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Looking to train your team?
We can conduct onsite training for groups of 8+, or your team can join one of our public courses held at our venues.