PROSPECTUS 2013

LO TANTSI FIRE CONSULTANTS

“Turn your Learning to Fire”

Contact us:

Tel: (011) 393 2514

Cell: 074 914 6620

Email: info@lotantsifire.co.za

Physical Address:

Cnr. Zuurfontein & Organge River Drive

Unit 18 China Gate Mall

Kempton Park West

Connect with us:

Twitter: @LOTANTSI_FIRE

Facebook: facebook.com/LOTantsiFire

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Contents Message from the Managing Director................................................................................................ 3

Who are we? ..................................................................................................................................... 4

About us ........................................................................................................................................ 4

Admission Requirements ................................................................................................................... 6

Courses we offer.............……………………………………………………………………………………………………………....….6

OHSA (Occupational Health and Safety Act) ................................................................................... 7

Advance First Aid Responder up to Level 3..................................................................................... 7

Fire and Life Safety Education Course (PIER) .................................................................................. 8

Motor Vehicle Rescue…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….8

High Angle 1 Rope Rescue .............................................................................................................. 9

Pump Engineer Course .................................................................................................................. 9

Use a self-contained breathing apparatus. ..................................................................................... 9

Incident Command System……………………………………………………………………………………………….………….10

Basic Fire Fighting/Industrial Fire Fighting..………………………………………………………………………………….10

Experiential Learning……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….11

A career in Fire Fighting…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..12

Course Schedule 2013……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..13

Knowledge Base .............................................................................................................................. 14

Written Assessments & Practical Assessment Criteria .................................................................. 14

Course Fees ...................................................................................................................................... 15

Rules & Regulations ......................................................................................................................... 16

Our LG Seta Accreditation No.: LGRS-797-110705

SAQA Identification No.: 57803

CK Registration No.: CK 2006/000770/23

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Message from the Managing Director

Welcome to LO Tantsi Fire Consultants Training Academy, a place where all people are valued and appreciated.

Satisfied customers are believed by many business pioneers to be the source of any organisations success. Thus at the heart of our organisation is our students. We believe that they form the link between our success and their own. They are hence the driving force of our organisations strategic decisions.

Furthermore, one of our primary objectives is to become the market leader in our field of expertise, we will achieve this through the continuous improvement of our service quality coupled with customer satisfaction.

Your time spent at LO Tantsi Fire will prepare you for any kind of emergency situation that occurs in the real world. We provide conditions which are conducive for our learners to achieve the best theory and workplace experience through our dedicated staff along with the utilisation of high class training aids.

I am looking forward to having you as a part of our academy. I trust that your experience at our institution will be a pleasurable one.

Yours sincerely,

Lulama Tantsi

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Who are we? About us

LO Tantsi Fire Consultants, an LG SETA accredited institution consists of 2 members; Lulama and

Olivia Tantsi. Lulama has extensive experience in Fire Fighting having worked as an instructor for the

City of Johannesburg Fire Department. Amongst other things, he was the Public Information

Education and Relation Station Commander for the Inner City as well as the training co-ordinator for

volunteer and Cadets Corps for the City of Johannesburg.

LO Tantsi Fire Consultants have undertaken efficient systems to ensure a high level of training where

the mission is to create competitive standards in the services industry, through which the outcomes

result in world accepted standards of competence. We are committed to Fire, Rescue and Disaster

Management training and development at all levels. We have the capacity and the experience to

meet our client’s fire, health and safety training requirements. We have a fully equipped Fire-Fighter

Training Facility. We also boast highly skilled, motivated and experienced facilitators who are capable

of delivering training that is of a high calibre.

Mission statement

The delivery of professional Fire Fighting, Rescue and Fire Safety services which are cost effective for

our customers.

Vision statement

We are an innovative Fire Training Centre striving for satisfaction and to be a market leader through

the widest range of viable accredited training products, thereby adding value to our customers’

business.

Values

Customer Focus: We meet customer’s needs by providing world class service and efficient support

systems.

Winning with People: We respect and encourage individuals to grow as unique contributors to their

teams. We reward performance and promote sharing and the harnessing of diversity.

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Excellence in all we do: We pursue world class business operating standards and superior

performance within a framework of sound governance. We are dedicated to sound safety and

health standards as well as internationally accepted environmental practices.

Continuous Improvement: Our innovative spirit drives us as we continuously improve our

performance.

Integrity: We maintain the highest level of ethics, fairness and transparency in our interaction with

each other, customers, suppliers and all other stakeholders.

Target Market

Private Candidates

Corporate based clients

Government projects:

Tendering projects

Partnership

Expanded public works projects

Induction

There is nothing worse than for a learner to attend training course, not knowing what is expected

of him/her. Familiarization is essential for creating a conducive learning environment, allowing

effective and efficient learning processes. As a training provider, we ensure that prior to the

commencement of any training programme, a formal induction session is held. The session is

facilitated on the first day of the training programme and focusses on:

- Training venue familiarization

- Training structure

- Daily routine

- Code of conduct

- Learner support

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Courses we offer LO Tantsi’s core business function is to render training in the

following disciplines:

Fire Fighting

Level: 1&2

Duration: 9 Weeks

This course is aimed at learners who want to have the skills essential

for a career in an emergency services sector. At the end of the

course the learner will be able to demonstrate the knowledge

and competency of fighting different types of fires and be able to

save lives, protect property and the environment.

The following Unit Standards are covered:

ID Unit Standard Title NQF Level Credits 115222 Inspect, care for and operate fire service equipment. 5 15 115224 Engage in fire safety and public education activities. 4 4 242850 Perform fire-ground operations necessary to ensure life safety, fire control,

and property conservation under supervision. 4 12

242852 Use a self-contained breathing apparatus. 4 4 242853 Perform support operations at fire incident. 4 10 242855 Perform vehicle rescue operations. 4 4 242859 Function safely and effectively within an emergency service organisation. 4 5

Hazmat Courses (Hazmat Awareness and Hazmat Operational)

Duration: 2 Weeks

The qualifying learner achieving these unit standards will be able to identify the

presence of a hazardous materials incident, and take the relevant precautionary

measures. This qualification will enable the qualifying learner to perform

basic control and confinement of hazardous materials operations within the

capabilities of the resources and personal protective equipment available. The

learner will have a skill essential to a career in fire fighting, and will be in a

position to protect themselves and the public in hazardous material situations.

Admission Requirements:

A matric certificate or equivalent

qualification.

A valid South African Barcoded ID

Book/Valid Passport

Study Permit (For non-South African

applicants)

Proof of residence

Fitness Certificate

Curriculum Vitae

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The following Unit Standards are covered:

ID Unit Standard Title NQF Level Credits 115223 Demonstrate awareness and take initial actions at a hazardous materials

incident. 5 8

115217 Deal with hazardous materials. 5 8

OHSA (Occupational Health and Safety Act)

Duration: 5 Days

This Unit Standard is intended for all managers who should know the requirements of the Occupational

Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and the consequences of non-compliance. It is useful for managers at all

levels as well as safety and security officers, compliance officers and learners in commercial and industrial

insurance.

The following Unit Standard is covered:

ID Unit Standard Title NQF Level Credits 13951 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health

and Safety Act 85 of 1993 (OHSA) (as amended) and the responsibilities of management in terms of the Act.

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Advance First Aid Responder up to Level 3

The purpose of the course is to enable the first responder in the workplace to prevent and respond to health emergencies at an advanced level.

After completion of this course the learner will be able to:

- Demonstrate the principles of advanced primary emergency care in

all health emergencies for people in the workplace.

- Sustain advanced level of preparedness to deal with emergencies in

the workplace.

- Assess and manage a multiple injured emergency scene/disaster in

the workplace.

- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of anatomy and

physiology of the human body and the specific disorders and diseases

relating to each system.

- Demonstrate primary emergency life support for adults in the workplace.

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- Explain and manage shock. - Conduct secondary assessment of the sick or injured person(s).

Duration:

Level 1: 1 Day Level 2: 3 Days Level 3: 4 Days

The following Unit Standard is covered:

ID Unit Standard Title NQF Level Credits 120336 Provide risk based primary emergency care/first aid an advanced first

responder in the workplace. 3 6

Fire and Life Safety Education Course (PIER)

Duration: 5 Days

The qualifying learner achieving this unit standard will be able to perform activities that reduce the risks of

loss due to fire through hazard identification, inspection and education. Competent qualifying learners will

assist emergency services and the public to reduce loss of life and property due to fire.

The following Unit Standard is covered:

ID Unit Standard Title NQF Level Credits 115224 Engage in fire safety and public education activities. 4 4

Motor Vehicle Rescue

Duration: 5 Days

At the end of this course the learner will be able to conduct a vehicle rescue and subsequent extrication of an ill or injured patient by disentangling and removing victim(s) from a motor vehicle, working as a member of a team.

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The following Unit Standard is covered:

High Angle 1 Rope Rescue

Duration: 8 Days

The qualifying learner achieving this unit standard will be able to access areas (using single person rope work

skills), lower equipment and rig basic systems in a safe and efficient manner.

The following Unit Standard is covered:

ID Unit Standard Title NQF Level Credits 115216 Conduct single-person high angle I rope rescue. 5 6

Pump Engineer Course

Duration: 4 Weeks

This course is geared to teach the learners the skill of operating different types of apparatus and to be able

to supply water for personnel extinguishing fires.

Use a self-contained breathing apparatus

Duration: 5 Days

The qualifying learner achieving this unit standard will be able to safely

and effectively use a self- contained breathing apparatus during normal

occupational assignments and emergency operations. The learner will be able

to work in an area of obscured visibility while wearing a self-

contained breathing apparatus. And furthermore, possess the knowledge and

skills to ensure that respiratory protection is not intentionally compromised,

and that hazardous areas are exited prior to air depletion.

ID Unit Standard Title NQF Level Credits

242855 Perform vehicle rescue operations. 4 4

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The following Unit Standard is covered:

Incident Command Management System

Duration: 5 Days

The course covers topics such as

Identifying training required for an Incident Commander (IC).

Identifying equipment needed by an IC to be effective in resolving an incident.

Problems IC can expect at an incident.

Basic Fire Fighting/Industrial Fire Fighting

Duration: 1 Day

The learners will be taught how to fight incipient fires and be able differentiate between different types of

fires and how to use different types of fire extinguishers. The course also covers evacuation drills.

ID Unit Standard Title NQF Level Credits 242852 Use a self-contained breathing apparatus. 4 4

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Experiential Learning As part of our training programme, our students are taken to a fire station of their choice for

experiential learning.

Experiential learning is the process of acquiring

skills and expertise by doing things. Through this

process, our students make meaning from direct

experience-they make discoveries and experiments

first hand. This significantly contributes to the

learners overall understanding of the real-time

environment.

Experiential learning is a valued part of our

curriculum because it gives our students the

opportunity to absorb and apply what they are

taught in theory through a hands-on experience

while simultaneously obtaining new knew knowledge about the emergency services

industry. We believe that taking learning beyond the class room provides our students with

new perspectives and first-hand experience while making personal contact with the fire

fighting community. Through this practical approach to learning, students gain confidence in

their own abilities and discover new ways to overcome obstacles.

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“Learning is more effective

when it is an active rather than

a passive process”

-Euripides

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Adventurous

Emotionally Stable

Physical stamina and agility

Courageous

Good physical condition

Able to work well in team

Able to stay calm during emergencies

A career in fire fighting Fire Fighting is not an easy profession. Not a lot of people are willing to rush into a burning building

or attempt to rescue someone from a burning car. It is certainly a dangerous profession which can

only be done a special type of person. Dangerous as it is, it is also a rewarding job, as a fire fighter,

you would protect lives and property from fire and attempt to prevent the outbreak of fires. Fire

fighters also provide assistance in the event of disasters such as earthquakes, train derailments,

vehicle accidents, floods etc. Fire fighters are thus skilled professionals that work in various rescue

work such as road, aircraft, water and fire accidents.

Are you the right person for the job?

Below is a list of some of the main characteristics of a fire fighter

Where can you work as a fire fighter?

- City councils

- Industrial fire services

- Insurance companies that assess fire damage

- Airports

- Engineering firms that manufacture and install fire-fighting equipment

- Forestry Department

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Course Schedule 2013 Please note** The dates for all courses not listed in this table are available upon request.

Fire Fighter 1 &2, Hazmat Awareness and Hazmat Operations

Start date End date

14 January 2013 6 May 2013

18 February 2013 10 June 2012

3 June 2013 23 September 2013

8 July 2013 28 October 2013

High Angle 1 Rope Rescue

Start date End date

6 May 2013 15 May 2013

5 August 2013 15 August 2013

7 October 2013 16 October 2012

Motor Vehicle Rescue

Start date End date

18 March 2013 26 March 2013

13 May 2012 17 May 2013

5 August 2013 12 August 2013

4 November 2013 8 November 2013

OHSA

Start date End date

11 February 2013 15 February 2013

8 April 2013 12 April 2013

3 June 2013 7 June 2013

5 August 2013 12 August 2013

**Dates are subject to change at the discretion of LO Tantsi Fire Consultants.

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Knowledge Base Written Assessments & Practical Assessment Criteria

1. Written assessments shall be conducted for all certification levels.

2. Only registered assessors and moderators shall administer written assessments and

moderation.

3. Evaluations shall be conducted by a registered assessor that did not present the course.

4. A learner will get at least three (3) attempts of the written assessment for each

test/examination. The first attempt is at no additional cost to the learner. The second

and third attempts are charged at a fee determined by the academy.

5. The learner will be competent if he/she obtains 70% or more in all written assessments

and 100% on all practical evaluations.

6. Applicants that are deemed –Not Yet Competent-on the written assessment may be

permitted to sit the second and third attempt.

7. LO Tantsi Fire Consultants may permit a learner to do oral assessments (for learners with

special needs) subject to a written request with supporting documentation.

8. Only registered assessors may conduct practical assessments.

9. Practical skill assessments will be conducted for the appropriate program.

10. The assessor may administer random practical skills assessments to ensure quality

11. Designated safety officer(s) will be appointed by LO Tantsi Fire Consultants to ensure

learner safety during practical skill assessments.

12. Learners will be required to score 100% in the “Practical Performance Competencies”.

13. Learners are given three (3) attempts to meet minimum practical skill requirements.

14. Learners that are not successful in the practical assessment, on the first assessment

date, must be re-assessed on a practical skill from the section(s) in the unit standard in

which they were not successful.

15. The assessment form must be signed by the assessor and learner after it has been

marked and moderated.

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The following table outlines the course fees for those individuals wanting to pursue a

career in the emergency service sector as fire fighters as well as those who would like to

obtain a first aid qualification. For prices on all other courses detailed from pages 5-8,

please contact our offices for a quotation.

Prices are subject to change at the discretion of the institution

Payment Due Dates

A deposit determined by the institution should be paid in full before the course

commences.

Thereafter a monthly instalment is to be paid by the seventh of each month and

the final instalment is to be settled before the student sits for their final exam.

A 50% cancellation fee will be required in cases where a student cancels the

course within 3 weeks before the commencement of the course.

All fees that are not settled on time may be listed with the South African Credit

Bureau.

Fire Fighter 1 & 2 R 12, 320.00 Deposit: R 5000.00 9 Weeks

Hazmat Awareness R 4, 400.00 Deposit: R 2, 200.00 10 Days

Hazmat Operation R 3 740.00 Deposit: R 1 500.00 10 Days

Fire Fighter 1 & 2, Hazmat Awareness and Hazmat Operations

R 14 200.00 Deposit: R 5000.00 4 Months

First Aid Level 1 R 650.00 1 Day

First Aid Level 2 R 750.00 3 Days

First Aid Level 3 R 1100.00 4 Days

Motor Vehicle Rescue R 4,800.00 4 Days

Basic Fire Fighting R 560.00 1 Day

Accommodation R 650.00 p/m

COURSE FEES

Payment methods:

In person at LO Tantsi Fire:

Unfortunately, no cash payments

are accepted at the LO Tantsi Fire

Consultants offices.

At Standard Bank:

Cash deposit or cash transfer from your account.

Banking Details:

LO Tantsi Fire Consultants CC

Standard Bank

Festival Mall Branch (0051001) Account number: 060589124

Reference No: Use your name

and surname.

Once payment is made via

direct deposit please fax proof

of payment to the office or

bring it to the LO Tantsi Fire

Consultants offices.

Once the funds clear account it

will reflect on your fee

statement distributed once a

month to serve as confirmation

of receipt of payment.

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1. Learners will report for classes at 08h00.

2. Premises, class rooms will be kept clean at all times.

3. All appliances and equipment will be cleaned after use.

4. While in training, the instructor is responsible for the learners and they are therefore

answerable to him/her during this period.

5. Should a senior member enter the class room, learners will stand up as a sign of

respect.

6. All injuries, even minor must be immediately reported to the instructor in charge

who in turn will take the necessary steps.

7. Cell phones will be switched off whilst lectures are in progress, no phone calls will be

permitted unless it’s of utmost importance.

8. No smoking allowed in the classroom only on designated smoking area.

9. It is expected from every learner to complete the tasks given to him or her by the

instructors.

10. Misbehaviour will not be tolerated whatsoever.

11. Any dishonesty will disqualify the learners from the course. Disciplinary action will be

taken.

12. Should a learner be absent from school or during exam time a sick note should be

presented as proof for that learner to write the subject that he/she was not present

to write, otherwise the learner will not be given an opportunity to write.

Rules & Regulations

Learner Code of Conduct

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Dress Code

Learners must always be clean and neat.

Students are required to wear blue overall pants, and a golf shirt (purchasable form

the institution) and closed shoes or boots. No flip-flops, dresses/skirts allowed as

you will be required to do a lot of practical work including the climbing of ladders.

All learners are expected to maintain a standard of personal hygiene that is

appropriate for emergency services. The standard of hygiene will be inspected on a

daily basis.

Head dress is to be removed when entering the classroom, and worn at all times

outside the class room area.

All finger nails will be kept trimmed and clean.

If hair exceeds shoulder length, it shall be neatly tied in a ponytail at the back of the

head so as to hang in a single column.

Males

Hair should be worn in a contemporary style, clear of the collar and it should not be

combed in such a manner so as to cover the ears.

Sideburns may extend level with the centre of the ear and must be neatly trimmed.

Moustaches must be neatly trimmed and should not exceed below the upper lip.

Beards of any description and facial hair other than eyebrows, eyelashes and as

mentioned above the first 3 points are prohibited.

Wearing of earrings by male learners is prohibited.

Learner Code of Conduct

Rules & Regulations cont.