Is KBC accredited and with which SETA?
Yes, we are accredited with the Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority (HWSETA).
How long are the courses?
Our courses run for one day. However the Anglo Platinum Level 1, Level 2 and Exploration Basic Safety programmes incorporate several other key learning elements and therefore run for two days. Similarly the BECSA/ HIRA Basic Safety Programmer for BHP Billiton Energy Coal Contractors, Lonmin Process Division and Lonmin PMR are a two day course.
Can we claim our money back from the Seta?
Yes – subject to registration with and submission of training reports to the SETA.
Why must we do the course every year?
Studies have proven that the average learner retains this knowledge for no more than a year. Because health and safety is so vitally important, it is necessary for this training to be done annually.
Do we get Credits?
Yes, our courses are aligned with the unit standards set out by SAQA; therefore you do get credits for each course in which you are found competent.
What are the basic guidelines for determining which course I should attend?
Identify the site on which you going to work as certain sites require that you complete a specific course.
A simple guide to selecting the correct course:
- Level 1: Applicable to General Workers
- Level 2: Applicable to Supervisors / Site Agent / Project Leaders
- Level 3: Applicable to Senior Management and Qualified Professional
Can KBC assist me in obtaining a Medical Clearance Certificate?
No, KBC does not conduct Medical Examinations. However, Medical Units – run by independent entities – are available on site at some of our KBC Branches. Please contact the KBC Customer Care Helpline 0860 000 522 for more information in this regard.
What happens if I lose my KBC Student Card?
Provided your KBC training is valid for at least another 3 months, a duplicate card can be obtained at a nominal fee from the KBC Branch where you did your training on presentation of a valid ID document /passport.
What happens to my KBC Student Card if I am no longer employed by the company who paid for my training?
The KBC Student Card is the property of the person who completed the training and whose ID number and name appears on the card. The card cannot be withheld by the Employer.
How do I know if I have successfully passed the course?
Every delegate is required to complete an Assessment based on the Unit Standard for the particular course. On attaining a minimum of 80% on the Assessment a delegate will have passed the knowledge component and will be issued with a KBC Student Card. A delegate who has not passed will be given time with the Facilitator to revise aspects of the course and will thereafter be Re-assessed. Should the delegate still not pass he/she will be offered one opportunity to redo the full course free of charge on the next available date.
