SAMTRAC

The flagship course in occupational health and safety management, SAMTRAC provides the learner with the technical knowledge of concepts, issues, procedures and techniques relating to HSE. This technical knowledge enables the learner to apply the core concepts of risk management and inform policy decision and strategic decision-making processes about the importance of risk management in any sector.

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

The below will be addressed in the course:

  • Collect, review and store HSE and technical information related to processes, equipment and materials.
  • Analyse information for changes to safety, health and environmental regulations, rules and requirements in a technical environment.
  • Analyse HSE incidents and changes in the technical process and identify areas for improvement or change.
  • Develop an approach to incorporating changes and adapt steps, processes and procedures.
  • Implement changes and ensure adherence to the new requirements and evaluate the effect of changes.
  • Explain risk management.
  • Analyse potential risks and the impact thereof.
  • Develop and implement risk management procedures.
  • Monitor and assess risk management procedures.

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 Icon Accredited: Yes
Unit Standard Title Icon Unit Standard Title: Address safety, health and environmental requirements and hazards in a technical context & Apply principles of risk management
E-Learning Price Icon E-Learning Price: R15 214,50 (incl. VAT)
E-Learning Duration Icon E-Learning Duration: Complete within 6 months
Credits Icon Credits: 16
SAQA ID Icon SAQA ID: None
Professional Body Icon Professional Body: SAIOSH
CPD Points Icon CPD Points: 5
NQF Level Icon NQF Level: 5
Prerequisites Icon Prerequisites: Introduction to SAMTRAC
HUB Availability Icon HUB Availability: Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups Icon Target 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
Receive online training delivered through video conferencing learning.

Accredited Icon Accredited: Yes
Unit Standard Title Icon Unit Standard Title: Address safety, health and environmental requirements and hazards in a technical context & Apply principles of risk management
E-Learning Price Icon E-Learning Price: R18 020,50 (incl. VAT)
E-Learning Duration Icon E-Learning Duration: 10 days
Credits Icon Credits: 16
SAQA ID Icon SAQA ID: None
Professional Body Icon Professional Body: SAIOSH
CPD Points Icon CPD Points: 5
NQF Level Icon NQF Level: 5
Prerequisites Icon Prerequisites: Introduction to SAMTRAC
HUB Availability Icon HUB Availability: Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups Icon Target 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
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 Icon Accredited: Yes
Unit Standard Title Icon Unit Standard Title: Address safety, health and environmental requirements and hazards in a technical context & Apply principles of risk management
Classroom Price Icon Classroom Price: R23 414,00 (incl. VAT)
Classroom Duration Icon Classroom Duration: 10 days
Credits Icon Credits: 16
SAQA ID Icon SAQA ID: None
Professional Body Icon Professional Body: SAIOSH
CPD Points Icon CPD Points: 5
NQF Level Icon NQF Level: 5
Prerequisites Icon Prerequisites: Introduction to SAMTRAC
HUB Availability Icon HUB Availability: Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups Icon Target 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