No, fees are charged in terms of
Council’s Tariff of Charges, which are determined annually.
Yes, all the fire-fighting courses are
registered and accredited with the Local Government Sector Education and
Training Authority, as well as the International Fire Services Accreditation
Congress. Companies will be eligible to claim training fees from the SETA
if training was done at the Centre.
Yes, course curricula include training in practical proficiency and physical fitness.
All fire-fighting courses are presented
at the NMBM Operational Training Centre, Ranger Street, Markman Industria, Port
Elizabeth. Off-site courses may be presented on request.
The Fire Training Centre presents various fire-fighting training which will enhance the incumbents’ employment opportunities. For further information contact the Centre on 041 508 5660 or via e-mail to firetrn3@mandelametro.gov.za.
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SECTION
B: TRAINING
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1.
Attendance at Training Centre of Candidates other than NMBM Fire Service
Staff
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Duration
of Course
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2015/2016
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a
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Elementary
Firefighting
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2 days
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855
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per
candidate per course
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b
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Firefighter
I
|
12
weeks
|
13,661
|
per
candidate per course
|
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c
|
Hazmat
First Responder - Awareness Level
|
1 week
|
2,136
|
per
candidate per course
|
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d
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Firefighter
II
|
6 weeks
|
12,818
|
per
candidate per course
|
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e
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Hazmat
First Responder - Operational Level
|
2 weeks
|
4,273
|
per
candidate per course
|
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f
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Fire
Officer I
|
3 weeks
|
6,409
|
per
candidate per course
|
|
g
|
Fire
Service Instructor I
|
2 weeks
|
4,273
|
per
candidate per course
|
|
h
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Fire
and Life Safety Educator
|
3 days
|
1,282
|
per
candidate per course
|
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i
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Handling
of Chlorine Emergencies
|
2 days
|
855
|
per
candidate per course
|
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j
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LPG
Attack-Group
|
2 days
|
855
|
per
candidate per course
|
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k
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Advanced
Breathing Apparatus
|
1 week
|
2,136
|
per
candidate per course
|
|
l
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Vehicle
Rescue and Extrication
|
1 week
|
2,136
|
per
candidate per course
|
|
m
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Advanced
Pump and Appliance
|
1 week
|
2,136
|
per
candidate per course
|
|
n
|
Aerial
Appliance
|
1 week
|
2,136
|
per
candidate per course
|
|
o
|
Ship
and Aircraft Firefighting
|
1 week
|
2,136
|
per
candidate per course
|
|
p
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High
Angle Rope Rescue
|
1 week
|
2,136
|
per
candidate per course
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q
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Industrial
Firefighting
|
1 week
|
2,136
|
per
candidate per course
|
|
r
|
Introduction
to Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
|
1 day
|
427
|
per
candidate per course
|
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s
|
Elementary
Breathing Apparatus
|
2 days
|
855
|
per
candidate per course
|
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t
|
Marine
Firefighting (STCW)
|
2 days
|
855
|
per
candidate per course
|
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2
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MISCELLANEOUS
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a
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Attendance
of training personnel lecturing at training courses beyond the NMB Municipal
area
|
-
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Cost of
transport and training personnel's hourly salary rate for each hour or part
thereof whilst lecturing.
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b
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Certification
of Approved Courses
|
-
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10% of
course fee
|
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c
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Re-issue
of Certificates
|
122
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per
certificate
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