Competent A school teaches persons how to be responsible for health and safety under mining regulations.
Competent A Course Content
Theory Test 20%: A written exam to assess knowledge of the vehicle's functions, safety protocols, and operational procedures.Practical Test 80%: Hands-on training where drivers operate the Competent A under supervision to demonstrate their competence in operating the equipment.
Assessment: Assessors and moderators assess Competent A learners to whether they are competent or not
Introduction to Mining Legislation
- Overview of relevant mining laws
- Duties of a Competent Person
- Legal definitions and classifications
- Role of Department of Mineral Resources
Health and Safety in Mining
- Risk management
- Hazard identification and mitigation
- Emergency preparedness and response
- Health and hygiene standards
- Mine ventilation and gas monitoring
Roles and Responsibilities of a Competent Person A
- Daily inspection and reporting duties
- Supervising compliance in work areas
- Record-keeping and documentation
Ground Control and Geotechnical Awareness
- Rock mechanics basics
- Identifying ground instability
- Slope stability (for surface mines)
- Support installation and inspections
Safe Use of Equipment
- Machinery operation safety
- Lockout-tagout procedures
- Mobile equipment inspections
- Explosives and blasting safety (if applicable)
Mine Environmental Management
- Dust and noise control
- Water management and pollution prevention
- Waste and hazardous material handling
Incident Investigation and Reporting
- Accident/incident reporting procedures
- Root cause analysis
- Corrective and preventive action planning
Communication and Leadership
- Leading safe work practices
- Toolbox talks and safety briefings
- Conflict resolution and team motivation
Competent person A operators can get jobs in these departments like mining, construction and quarrying.
Competent person A refresher course is required every after 2 years of license expiry every 2 years or when an operator has spent more than 2 years without operating the machine.
Competent A certification
After a successful Mine competent person A training assessment, a competence certificate is awarded to the personel by the accredited training provider registered in accordance with OSHA and TETA.
Competent A certificate renewal
Competent person A certificate expire every 2 years, hence renewal or recertification to ensure that operators stay up to date with safety standards and best practices. Old copy of license is required
Competent A Training requirements
- A copy of id/passport
- 2 colour id photos
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Physically able
Key Benefits of Competent A Training at Zusiphe training Center:
- Increased Safety
- Improved Productivity
- Compliance
- Cost Savings
Competent A Jobs Opportunities
After the course you submit you CV to cv@cranestraining.com. There are recruitment agencies and employers who contact Zusiphe training centre for operators.
The competent person A can submit CV to advertising sites like indeed, career junction, linkedin etc.
A comptent Underground dump Truck license holder earns an average salary of R17263 per month or R104 per hour depending on the exprience of the driver and employer.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Competent A course in South Africa?
Competent A course price is R8500
How long is Competent A course?
Competent A training takes 10 days.
How much do Competent A operators make in South Africa?
Competent A salary is at the average of R R17263 per month
What licence do you need to do Competent A?
None
When do I renew my Competent A certificate ?
After 2 years
Where do I find Competent A jobs in south Africa?
Try to identify construction, mining and quarrying companies/departments then contact then to you CV. Or Upload CVs site like career junction, indeed, pnet and Linkedin.
Do you help to get jobs?
Yes, Competent A school assist in finding a job, cv writing. By encouraging employers contact us on +27738519937.
How to get a Competent A certificate?
Zusiphe training Center on +27738519937
Competent A training academy offers accommodation to students willing to travel from all these locations like Durban, Pinetown, Richardsbay, Empangeni, Port shepstone, Ladysmith, Newcastle, Kokstad, Pietermaritzburg, Ladysmith, Vryheid, Ulundi, Stanger, Eshowe, Amanzimtoti, Isipingo, Umkomaas in KwazuluNatal(KZN).
Different provinces of South Africa(sa) Mthatha/Umtata, Butterworth, East London and Port Elizabeth in Eastern cape, Bloemfontein in free state, Pretoria, vereeniging, kempton park, alberton, Germiston and Johannesburg(JHB) in Gauteng, Polokwane and Lephalale in Limpopo, Nelspruit, Witbank, Secunda in Mpumalanga, Kimberley in Nothern cape, Rustenburg and Mafikeng in North West, Cape town in Western Cape etc.
We train students from other southern African countries Botswana, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia, Angola, Tanzania, Ghana, DR.Congo, Gabon, Kenya, Nigeria, Chadi, Mali, Sudan, Niger, Burkina faso, Guinea, Madagascar and Uganda etc. Since we free accommodation and job assistance.
