GOLDFIELDS EMERGENCY FIRE SERVICES TRAINING ACADEMY EMERGENCY SERVICES/ NOODDIENSTE HOME OF THE BEST FIREFIGHTERS only the skilled can run with the flames Main company contact: Tel No: 057-354 4476/72/71 Fax No: 057-354 4498 Physical Address: 115 Steyn Street Odendaalsrus 9480 Postal Address: P. O. Box 792 Odendaalsrus 9480 Office E-mail: info@gefsta.co.za Admin E-mail: admin@gefsta.co.za Management E-mail:gefsta@telkomsa.net Web side: www.gefsta.co.za
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OUR SERVICES & COURSES PRICE LIST Level one First Aid R220.00 p/p Level two First Aid R220.00 p/p Level three First Aid R740.00 p/p Fire Service Instructor Course R2850.00 p/p Hazmat Awareness Course R2200.00 p/p Hazmat Operational Course R2 500.00 p/p Fire Fighter 1 R4 400.00 p/p Fire Fighter 2 R3 100.00 p/p Advanced Fire Fighting R740.00 p/p Fire Safety Fire Prevention Hazardours Materials Emergency Medical Care Fire Suppression Course Rescue Courses Emergency Services Management Course Investigation Courses Industrial Fire Team Training: NFPA 600 R2 125.00 p/p Basic Petrol-Chemical Fire Fighting Course R3 310.00 p/p Driver/Pump Operator: NFPA 1002 R7 500.00 p/p Fire Fighter 1 & 2 Course: NFPA 1001 5th Edition Consisting Of 23 Modules R12200.00 p/p Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus & Confined Space Entry R3000.00 p/p Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Training: R1550.00 p/p Introduction to Basic Fire Fighting/Portable Fire Extinguishers R300.00 p/p Advanced Fire and Antigas Course/Advanced Fire Fighting Course R740.00 p/p *FF1+ Haz Awe, FF2+ Haz Ops course includes accommodation *p/p = Per person *P.O.R = Price on request *Please feel free to ask for a quotation on bulk services. Terms & conditions apply on Company/municipality/gov. department/any sole trader Main company contact: Tel No: 057-354 4476/72/71 Fax No: 057-354 4498 Physical Address: 115 Steyn Street Odendaalsrus. 9480 Postal Address: P. O. Box 792 Odendaalsrus 9480 Office E-mail: info@gefsta.co.za Admin E-mail: admin@gefsta.co.za Management E-mail: gefsta@telkomsa.net Web side: www.gefsta.co.za Banking details: Bank: ABSA Bank Branch: Odendaalsrus Account number: 9210047817 Branch code: Odendaalsrus Account manager: GEFSTA cc Accreditation: South African Emergency Services Institute (SAESI/IFSAC) The Department of Labor (DOL) SDL Seta Provisionally with the HWSETA LG SETA (Pending &/or processing) 3
Rules, Health Requirements and Registration Protocols of the Academy: 1. Rules of the Academy 1.1. All the deposit slips to accompany the trainee. 1.2. All trainees must bring their relevant qualifications as well as their ID Documents at course commencement. 1.3. Dress code will be send to all trainees that are registered with their training before commencement. 1.4. No firearms, alcoholic beverages or drugs will be permitted inside GEFSTA Training Academy. 1.5. All external trainees must be prepared to receive Induction Course before course commencement. 1.6. All trainees must adhere to the guidance given by the course instructor. 1.7. All other safety rules and safety procedures will be covered before course commencement. 1.8. Once on site, no horseplay that could cause accidents or injury will be tolerated. 1.9. All prices will be per delegate, exclude VAT and catering except where otherwise specified. 1.10. Cancellation for the course:- 1.10.1. Terms and Conditions to be applied are:- 1.10.1.1 All cancellation MUST be made in writing 10(Ten) working days after depositing the registration or full course fee. 1.10.1.2. Time delivery of the signed course cancellation letter vs. course administration. 1.10.1.3. Screening of the letter (e.g. reasoning, rights of the person cancelling, etc). 1.10.1.4. Screening of the deposited amount. (Availability of funds transferred/cash/cheque, etc). 1.10.1.5. Cost of Administration due to cancelation therefore 50% is payable. (Bank charges, student s SAESI registration, learning materials, accommodation, etc). 1.10.1.6. All refunds are transferred after 120 working days excluding weekends and holidays. 1.10.7. All cancellations made 10(Ten) working days before commencement of the course a 100% fee is payable. 1.10.8 No refunds of either the mandatory deposit and/or the full payment of the tuition shall be made to the learner who fails to complete the training and no submission and /or reasons shall be entertained in this regard. 1.10.9 Telephonic registration is regarded as online registration and it therefore bind any students/member who register or deposit the money in the bank account of the academy to adhere with the clause 8. Of this Governing Policy. 2. Health Requirements of the Academy: 2.1 External trainees will not be permitted on any course involving practical evaluations should they suffer from any of the following health conditions: Perforation of the eardrum Serious hearing impairment Serious limitation of motion of the upper and/or lower extremities and/or deformities thereof Colour Blindness (Hazmat Courses) Hypertension History of heart disease Claustrophobia Acrophobia Blood Pressure problems 4
3. Trainee Registration Protocols for the Academy: 3.1. All trainees must ensure that they have the required course prerequisites before attending the training course, as the academy withholds the right to refuse course attendance to any trainee that does not comply. 3.2. The academy required all Training Application/Registration Forms at least 10 working days before course commencement and cancellation of attendance at least 10 working days before course commencement and in full writing as telephonically conversation is not acceptable. Depending on the seriousness of the cancellation the academy will decide whether a refund of 50% from what you have paid will be necessary, and this money will be paid into the learners bank account after 120 (14 weeks) working days excluding weekends and holidays (see page 4 clause 1.10.). Trainees that do apply and register will be given preference to attend over those that do not apply/register. 3.3. The academy reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course where insufficient reservations have been received. 3.4. The other academy protocols will be covered with the trainee during course commencement. ON SITE TRAINING AT CUSTOMER VENUES: TARIFF TABLES FOR 2014 1. COURSE PRESENTATION FEES This fee is charged to cover the cost of audio-visual materials, manuals, student handouts, certification, instructor manuals, instructor packages, packaging, course development costs, salaries of instructors & other staff members, building facilities, practicals (infrastructure, equipments & consumables), students accommodations and other related rentals etc.please take note that the final evaluation will be done at the Accredited training centre as SAESI Policy except none SAESI Qualifications. Calculated per trainee as per academy course price list, as long as the minimum number of trainees attends. If the minimum number of trainees does not attend, then a standard course presentation fee of the minimum number of trainees x unit cost per trainee + 20% is used as a standard course presentation fee. 2. INSTRUCTORS' FEES This fee is charged to provide the instructor with food and beverages whilst en-route and to enable him to purchase meals should he miss any scheduled meals at his place of accommodation. This also compensates him for travelling time after official working hours. It also covers airtime on his cell phone or any other miscellaneous items he might have to purchase. Calculated at R200.00 per instructor for the traveling time to and from the training venue as well as R150.00 per day for the duration of the training. The days are calculated to include travelling time of 700km per day or part thereof as well as the duration of the training. The return trip is also included at the same tariff of R200.00 at 700km per day or part thereof. 5
3. TRAVELLING COSTS This fee is charged to cover the costs of our vehicle as well as our trailer in terms of maintenance, diesel, license fees, depreciation and replacement of vehicles as well as training equipment used for the sole purpose of on-site training such as fuel pans, hazmat trailers, etc. Calculated at R4.00 per km for the first 250km, R4.50 from 250km until 1000km and at R5.00 for the kilometres exceeding 1000km. The entire trip to site and back is calculated on the basis. The full distance covered is reflected in the final invoice. 4. ACCOMMODATION This fee is charged to cover the hotel costs for the instructor whilst the training is presented and is presently calculated at the average tariffs charged by the Holiday Inn Garden Court Hotels which averages R1000.OO per night inclusive of breakfast and supper. The total cost of the accommodation is charged according to the actual costs to GEFSTA who use Avis Travel Agency to arrange all accommodation. 5. CONSUMABLES The most common consumables are dry chemicals powder and foam compound and these items are charged at replacement cost. Presently dry chemical powder is charged at R105.OO per kg. Presently Alco seal foam compound charged at R33O.OO per litter. 6. GENERAL If the customer provides accommodation, meals, transport, etc. Acceptable to the academy, which meets minimum acceptable standards and does not influence the quality of training, we are only too happy to adapt our quotations accordingly. It is expected of the customer wanting on-site training to provide adequate lecture room facilities with a TV- VHS Video Recorder, Overhead Projector with screen as well as a white board and/or flipcharts with a stand. If these items are provided by the academy, a small rental fee of R150.00 per item is charged. (The lecture room with electrical sockets, acceptable lighting/ ventilation and with adequate seating is the bare minimum standard acceptable by the academy). All this is covered in our tailor-made free quotations provided to any organization in South Africa that requests such a quotation via telephonic or fax enquiries. COURSE DESIGN TRAINING CONSULTANCY AND OTHER SERVICES The academy is prepared to adjust all existing courses to meet your training needs, and/or design a course specific to your organizations training needs. Course design will be done after a training need analysis is done to determine the training needs of the target group. These services are provided on request and all quotations are free of charge. The academy also provides on request and provided on request and all quotations are free of charge. Research and development of new technology in emergency response is an on-going process at the academy with regular demonstrations, testing of new products, etc. 6
We also provide on-site training under certain condition. INTRODUCTION TO BASIC FIRE FIGHTING/PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS; Unit standard:- 252250 NQF:- Level 5 Credits:- 3 Anybody who wishes to have knowledge or who want to obtain one or who is a part of Safety Training/Retraining, every two years and any institutional requiring Basic Fire/Safety/Training. All companies that what to be both compliant to legislation and the health and safety act. This course will teach you how to react in a fire and how to use a fire extinguisher safety and effectively. Requirements Basic writing skills Basic English communication To train all participants to effectively mitigate a fire in their respective workstations. 5 hours 08:30 13:00 None Video on Basic Fire Fighting Anatomy of Fire Chemistry of Fire Type of Fuel Classification of Fire Types of Extinguishers Methods of Extinguishers Emergency Procedures (basic what to do) Handling Portable Fire Extinguishers COURSE FEE = R300.00 per person COURSE DATE = on request ADVANCED FIRE AND ANTIGAS COURSE/ADVANCED FIRE FIGHTING COURSE : All employees inclusive of: Office and Admin Personnel Plant Personnel Mine Personnel On Site Contractors New Employees Any OSHA Representatives To train all staff to effectively handle most emergencies that could arise on-site or at their workstation. 3 Days 08:00 15:00 None Introduction Video on Fire Behavior-Danger-Fire Spread Chemistry of Fire Classes of Fire Video of Types of Portable Fire Extinguishers Handling Portable Fire Extinguisher Hose and Hydrant Drills Foam Application Fire Suppression and Cooling Techniques Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus 7
Emergency Procedures Self Contained Breathing Apparatus COURSE FEE = R740.00 per person High and Low Pressure Testing Donning and Doffing Procedures Confined Space Entry COURSE DATE = on request SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS TRAINING: Any person who during the course of his/her normal duties might be expected to do a self-contained breathing apparatus due to hazardous atmosphere, vessel entry or rescue operation. To train any person who might have to don a self-contained breathing apparatus with the necessary knowledge/skills to confidently and safely work with a SCBA. 3hours 08:00 11:00 or as per arranged must be medically fit and not suffer from Acrophobia/claustrophobia Fire & Smoke Behavior SCBA Inspection Procedures High & Low Pressure Tests Donning and Doffing of SCBA Search Procedures Pre-Inspection COURSE FEE = R1550.00 per person High & Low Pressure Test Donning and Doffing of SCBA Search Procedures Exposure to Confined Spaces, Darkness, Heat and Smoke COURSE DATE = on request 8
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & CONFINED SPACE ENTRY: Any person performing standby duties for vessel entries, confined spaces or where confined space hazards could be present. To train all participants up to the standard required by the OSHA Act so as to understand the real dangers of confined spaces as well as expected reaction to any type of confined space incident. 8hours (1 day) 08:00 16:00 Must not suffer from Acrophobia / Claustrophobia What is a Confined Space? What make Confined Space dangerous? What Hazards are fount in a Confined space? Atmospheric Hazards Atmospheric composition Physical Hazards Engulfment Hazards Corrosive Hazards Biological Hazards Procedure for entering a Confined Space SCBA Inspection Procedure Search Procedure Pre-Inspection Limitation of Equipment Fire & Smoke Behavior Lock out and tag out procedures Equipment personnel for Confined Space entry Ventilation After entry is completed COURSE FEE = R3000.00 per person High Pressure Test Low Pressure Test Donning and Doffing procedures Survival Procedures Confined space entry BA Room entry with exposure to heat, smoke and confined space conditions Evaluation on High & Low Pressure Test Donning and Doffing of SCBA,S Search Procedures Course closure COURSE DATE = on time table/request 9
HAZMAT FIRST RESPONDER OPERATIONAL LEVEL: NFPA 472 STANDARDS Any person who during the course of his/her normal duties are expected to respond to hazmat incident/accidents in a defensive mode. To train all Responders at the Operational Level to exceed the minimum 40 hours (10 days) 08:00 16:00 current IFSAC/SAESI prerequisites are that Inclusive of evaluation trainee must be in possession of/or have Proof that they successfully completed Hazmat First Responder: Awareness Level Overview: SA Environmental/Hazardous Materials Legislation NFPA 471 472 AND 473 Properties of Hazardous Materials Introduction to Hazardous Materials Hazard and Risk Assessment PPE Command, Safety and Scene Control Tactical Priorities and Defensive Strategies Incident Control Strategies & Tactics Decontamination Tactics Theoretical Tactics Theoretical Examination as per IFSAC/SAESI. Examination Bank and administered by independent evaluators/moderators. COURSE FEE HAZ AWA COURSE FEE = R2 200.00 per person HAZ OPS COURSE FEE = R2 500.00 per person Donning and Doffing of all types of Chemical Protective Clothing Operation and use of various types of air monitoring devices Performance of the following defensive Control Actions: Foam Application, Absorption Damming, Diking, Dilution, Diversion Retention Vapor Dispersion & Suppression Plugging & Patching of Drums (Small Spills of certain classes) Setting up a comprehensive decon-station Initiating comprehensive Hazmat Scene Control and Zone. Practical Evaluation sheet of all above competencies will be completed for each trainee and kept on file. All practical evaluations are video taped for record purposes. COURSE DATE = on time table/request 10
EMERGENCY CARE LEVEL / BASIC FIRST AID Any person who as part of his/her duties is required/expected to perform Emergency Care. To train all participants up to the national accepted standard for Emergency Care Level 1. 1 to 5 days 08:00-16:00 None Principals and Practices of Safety Orientated First Aid Medico Legal Aspects Breathing Bleeding Artificial Respiration Practical Demonstration Establishing Breathlessness Survival Position Opening the Airway Proper Hand Position during C.P.R. Choking Unconsciousness Wounds and Bleeding Dressing, Bandages an d Splinting Burns COURSE FEE theoretical and Practical Evaluation COURSE DATE = on time table/request Level 1 = R220.00 per person Level 2 = R220.00 per person Level 3 = R740.00 per person Level 1 to 3 = R740.00 per person 11
FIRE FIGHTER 1 & 2 COURSE: NFPA 1001 5TH EDITION CONSISTING OF 23 MODULES: Full time/voluntary members of any Fire Service in the initial stages of their careers. To train Fire Fighters in accordance to NFPA 1001 Standard: Standard of Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications. 20 Modules over 14 weeks. 08:00-16:00 Level 3 First Aid Practical s 5 days. Qualification/Emergency Care Level 3 Evaluation 5 days or Basic Ambulance Course. Fitness Level as per NFPA 1001. Hazmat Awareness and Hazmat Operational Courses. Fire behavior Portable Fire Extinguisher Fire Fighter Personal Protective Equipment Ropes and Knots Rescue and Extrication Forcible Entry Ventilation Ladders Water Supply Fire Streams Hose Fire Control Automatic Sprinkler System Salvage and Overhaul Building Contraction Fire Fighters Responsibility in Fire Cause Determination Fire Alarms and Communications Fire Prevention and Public fire Education Fire Fighter Safety PRICE INCLUDES ACCOMMODATION FF1 COURSE FEE = R4 400.00 per person FF2 COURSE FEE = R3 100.00 per person HAZ AW COURSE FEE = R2200.00 per person HAZ OPS COURSE FEE = R2 500.00 per person All modules listed under Theoretical Component Theoretical component completed with each module Practical evaluation on completion of course COURSE DATE = on time table/request FULL COURSE FEE = R12200.00 per person 12
DRIVER/PUMP OPERATOR: NFPA 1002 Any member of a Fire/Emergency Service who as part of his/her normal duties would be expected to operate apparatus equipped with Fire Pump. To train driver/pump Operators up to the NFPA 1002 Standard with regards to knowledge and skills required to effectively operate any apparatus equipped with Fire Pump. 80 hours (10 days) 08:00-16:00 Fire Fighter 1 & 2 Equivalent qualifications Wild land Fire Behavior: Fuel, Weather, Topography Fire Apparatus and Communications Equipment for Wild land Fire Wild land Fire Fighting Tools and Personal Protective Equipment Water Supply Initial Fire ground Command Fire Suppression Methods Wild land/urban interface Fire Suppression Fire Fighter Safety and Survival Fire Prevention and Investigation Fire Protection Planning Legal requirements and responsibility by law Topographic and troposphere evaluations Fuel observation Fire Break observations Fire Break Burning Fire Investigation Vehicle Operations COURSE FEE = R7 500.00 per person COURSE DATE = on time table/request 13
BASIC PETROL-CHEMICAL FIRE FIGHTING COURSE: By invitation to customers that have supported the academy during the current financial year. To train participants in the practical skills required to mitigate and control small and large petrol-chemical fire. 8hours (1 day) 08:00-16:00 Must be medically fit and must not suffer from Acrophobia/Claustrophobia Fire ground Rules and Fire ground Safety COURSE FEE = R3 310.00 per person Advanced Portable Fire Extinguisher Training Polar Solvent Fires Hydro-carbon Fuel Fires Valve Isolation Flame Bending Flame Sweeping Foam & Foam Making Equipment Pool Fires Flame Outing Flame Suppression Water Failure Emergency Procedures COURSE DATE = on time table/request 14
INDUSTRIAL FIRE TEAM TRAINING: NFPA 600 Potential or present Fire Teams or Members of Fire Teams whom are employed in an Industrial Environment. To train all delegates up to the NFPA 600 Standard with the aim to establish effective and efficient Industrial Tire Teams, and /or Industrial Fire Fighters. 40 hours (5 days) 08:00-16:00 Must be medically fit and must not suffer from Acrophobia/Claustrophobia Fire Brigade Organization and Responsibility Fire Behavior Hoses, Nozzles and Appliances Portable Fire Extinguishers Fire Detection and Alarm Systems Fixed Extinguishing System Hazard Recognition Incident Management Glossary of Terms COURSE FEE = R2 125.00 per person Portable Fire Extinguishers Hose and Hydrant Drills Foam and Foam Making Equipment Monitors and Fixed Monitors Hose Cabinets All the Fire Simulators Theoretical Test Course closure COURSE DATE = on time table/request 15