Available courses

Psychological First Aid

Psychological First Aid (PFA) — an evidence-informed modular approach to help children, adolescents, adults, and families in the immediate aftermath of disaster and terrorism. Designed to reduce initial distress and foster short- and long-term adaptive functioning and coping.

Based on the Psychological First Aid Learner Guide from ABC Training Solutions. Covers introduction and overview; preparing to deliver PFA; eight core actions (Contact and Engagement; Safety and Comfort; Stabilization; Information Gathering; Practical Assistance; Connection with Social Supports; Information on Coping; Linkage with Collaborative Services); and provider care.

Companion course: Perform Basic Life Support and First Aid Procedures (US 119567) — shortname first-aid. Physical first aid and Psychological First Aid complement each other; this course does not replace accredited first aid training.

Blended path: online knowledge → knowledge checks → practical / scenario application with ABC → evidence upload → certificate note on competence.

eLearning prepares for practical application. It does not replace organised disaster-response deployment, clinical mental health care, or issue a certificate on its own.

ABC branding only. No SAQA unit standard number is claimed for this course (none confirmed in the source guide).

Handymen / Women Training — Maintenance & Safe Tool Use

Handymen / Women Training — Maintenance & Safe Tool Use for ABC Training & Staffing Solutions.

Based on the Training Manual for Handymen/Women. Covers job purpose and key responsibilities; maintenance and upkeep of facilities; assessment of infrastructure condition; common causes of accidents; safe practices; hand tools; power tools; and basic plumbing / minor electrical repairs as set out in the source manual.

Blended path: online knowledge → knowledge checks → practical / workplace evidence with ABC → evidence upload → certificate note on competence.

eLearning prepares for practical application. It does not replace supervised practical training, site-specific procedures, or issue a certificate on its own.

ABC branding only. No SAQA unit standard number is claimed for this course (none in the source manual).

Train the Trainer — Perform one-to-one training on the job (US 117877)

SAQA Unit Standard 117877 · NQF Level 3 · 4 credits

Perform one-to-one training on the job. This programme develops workplace coaches, supervisors and subject-matter experts to prepare, conduct, monitor and review one-to-one on-the-job training against a defined performance standard.

Aligned to learning manual LM-117877 and assessment pack ASS-117877. This is unit-standard based assessment against US 117877 — not a QCTO occupational or EISA assessment.

Blended path: online knowledge → knowledge checks → practical observation and workplace assignment with an ABC assessor → Portfolio of Evidence → certificate on competence.

Safety Officer

Build Safety Officer knowledge online across compliance and site practice, then complete ABC practical assessment.

Conduct an Investigation into Workplace Incidents (SAQA 120335)

SAQA Unit Standard 120335 · NQF Level 3 · 5 Credits

Conduct an investigation into workplace incidents. Learners credited with this unit standard will be able to demonstrate the ability to conduct investigations into workplace incidents, including all activities required to successfully conduct incident investigations.

Blended path: online knowledge → knowledge checks → practical / workplace evidence with ABC → Portfolio of Evidence → certificate on competence.

eLearning prepares for assessment and does not replace accredited practical training, workplace evidence or issue a certificate on its own.

SHE Awareness — Maintain Occupational Health, Safety and General Housekeeping (SAQA 8016)

SAQA Unit Standard 8016 · NQF Level 3 · 8 Credits

Maintain occupational health, safety and general housekeeping. Demonstrate applied competence in occupational health, safety awareness of environmental issues and general housekeeping based on statutory and industry requirements.

Blended path: online knowledge → knowledge checks → practical / workplace evidence with ABC → Portfolio of Evidence → certificate on competence.

eLearning prepares for assessment and does not replace accredited practical training, workplace evidence or issue a certificate on its own.

Working at Heights — Fall Arrest Techniques (SAQA 229998)

SAQA Unit Standard 229998 · NQF Level 1 · 2 Credits

Explain and perform fall arrest techniques when working at height. Demonstrate basic knowledge of fall arrest equipment and regulations; inspect, assemble and store equipment; select suitable anchor points; use fall arrest systems with a double lanyard; use pre-installed vertical and horizontal life-lines and explain reducing risks during rescue.

Blended path: online knowledge → knowledge checks → practical fall arrest assessment with ABC → Portfolio of Evidence → certificate on competence.

eLearning prepares for assessment and does not replace accredited practical training, medical fitness requirements or issue a certificate on its own.

Health and Safety Representative — Conduct workplace OHS inspections (US 259619)

SAQA Unit Standard 259619 · NQF Level 2 · 3 credits

Conduct workplace Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) inspections. This programme develops Health and Safety Representatives and workplace inspectors to explain legal requirements under the OHS Act 85 of 1993, plan and conduct workplace inspections, classify hazards and risks, and report findings with corrective and preventative actions.

This unit standard focuses on workplace OHS inspections; it supports the Health and Safety Representative learning pathway at ABC Training & Staffing Solutions.

Blended path: online knowledge → knowledge checks → practical workplace inspections and observation with an ABC assessor → Portfolio of Evidence → certificate on competence.

Conduct Basic Fire Fighting (US 12484)

SAQA Unit Standard 12484 — Perform basic fire fighting — NQF Level 2, 4 credits.

Learner Guide aligned eLearning for basic fire fighting in the workplace. Complete online knowledge modules and quizzes, then book ABC practical fire fighting assessment. eLearning prepares for practical assessment and does not replace accredited practical training or issue a certificate on its own.

Perform Basic Life Support and First Aid Procedures (US 119567)

SAQA Unit Standard 119567 — NQF Level 1, 5 credits.

Learner Guide aligned eLearning for Perform Basic Life Support and First Aid Procedures. Complete online knowledge, then book ABC practical assessment. eLearning prepares for practical assessment and does not replace accredited practical training.

Sling and Communicate During Crane Operations

SAQA Unit Standard 253638 · NQF Level 2 · 4 credits

Sling and communicate during crane operations. Identify lifting equipment, inspect and evaluate lifting gear, prepare and sling regular loads, and communicate during crane operations using recognised hand signals and audible methods.

Blended path: online knowledge → knowledge checks → practical observation and reflexive questioning with an ABC assessor → Portfolio of Evidence → certificate on competence.

eLearning prepares for assessment and does not replace accredited practical training or issue a certificate on its own.

Demonstrate Understanding of Basic Accounting Practices (SAQA 13999)

SAQA Unit Standard 13999 · NQF Level 1 · 4 Credits

Demonstrate an understanding of basic accounting practices. Cover the transaction cycle and terminology, source documents, subsidiary journals, posting to the general ledger, and preparing final statements (income statement and balance sheet).

Blended path: online knowledge → knowledge checks → practical / Portfolio of Evidence support with ABC (where applicable) → certificate on competence.

eLearning prepares for assessment and does not replace accredited practical training, workplace evidence or issue a certificate on its own.

Demonstrate Understanding of a General Business Plan (SAQA 14444)

SAQA Unit Standard 14444 · NQF Level 2 · 7 Credits

Demonstrate an understanding of a general business plan and adapt it to a selected business idea. Explain the purpose of a business plan, outline and analyse its components, and design and present a plan for a selected business idea.

Blended path: online knowledge → knowledge checks → practical / Portfolio of Evidence support with ABC (where applicable) → certificate on competence.

eLearning prepares for assessment and does not replace accredited practical training, workplace evidence or issue a certificate on its own.

Identify and Discuss Different Types of Business and Their Legal Implications (SAQA 13994)

SAQA Unit Standard 13994 · NQF Level 1 · 4 Credits

Identify and discuss different types of business and their legal implications. Compare business forms, procedures and essentials for starting a business, and the legal implications of formation and dissolution.

Blended path: online knowledge → knowledge checks → practical / Portfolio of Evidence support with ABC (where applicable) → certificate on competence.

eLearning prepares for assessment and does not replace accredited practical training, workplace evidence or issue a certificate on its own.

Demonstrate Understanding of Entrepreneurship (SAQA 10006)

SAQA Unit Standard 10006 · NQF Level 1 · 2 Credits

Demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship and develop entrepreneurial qualities. Discuss entrepreneurship and business types, identify characteristics of successful entrepreneurs, assess and improve your own entrepreneurial characteristics, and discuss business ethics and social responsibility.

Blended path: online knowledge → knowledge checks → practical / Portfolio of Evidence support with ABC (where applicable) → certificate on competence.

eLearning prepares for assessment and does not replace accredited practical training, workplace evidence or issue a certificate on its own.

Identify Analyse and Select Business Opportunities (SAQA 10007)

SAQA Unit Standard 10007 · NQF Level 1 · 3 Credits

Identify, analyse and select business opportunities. Generate and compare business ideas, screen out inappropriate ideas, and use market research to analyse and select viable opportunities.

Blended path: online knowledge → knowledge checks → practical / Portfolio of Evidence support with ABC (where applicable) → certificate on competence.

eLearning prepares for assessment and does not replace accredited practical training, workplace evidence or issue a certificate on its own.

Identify Personal Values and Ethics in the Workplace (SAQA 12537)

SAQA Unit Standard 12537 · NQF Level 1 · 4 Credits

Identify personal values and ethics in the workplace. Reflect upon a value system, explore the need for ethics at work, respect the values of others, and identify areas where value conflicts could occur.

Blended path: online knowledge → formative class activities → knowledge checks → practical / Portfolio of Evidence support with ABC (where applicable) → certificate on competence.

eLearning prepares for assessment and does not replace accredited practical training, workplace evidence or issue a certificate on its own.

Demonstrate Ability to Start and Run a Business (SAQA 10009)

SAQA Unit Standard 10009 · NQF Level 1 · 3 Credits

Demonstrate the ability to start and run a business and adapt to a changing business environment. Plan implementation of a business plan, run core business systems, manage risks, and adapt when the environment changes.

Blended path: online knowledge → knowledge checks → practical / Portfolio of Evidence support with ABC (where applicable) → certificate on competence.

eLearning prepares for assessment and does not replace accredited practical training, workplace evidence or issue a certificate on its own.

Read/View and Respond to a Range of Text Types (SAQA 119640)

SAQA Unit Standard 119640 · NQF Level 1 · 6 Credits

Read/view and respond to a range of text types. Use reading strategies appropriately; identify purpose, audience and context; engage with meaning and organisation; show critical awareness of language usage; respond to aesthetic, emotive, cultural and social aspects; and understand conventions and structures in texts.

Blended path: online knowledge → knowledge checks → practical / Portfolio of Evidence support with ABC (where applicable) → certificate on competence.

eLearning prepares for assessment and does not replace accredited practical training, workplace evidence or issue a certificate on its own.

Write/Sign for a variety of different purposes (SAQA 119636)

SAQA Unit Standard 119636 · NQF Level 1 · 6 Credits

Write/Sign for a variety of different purposes. Produce texts appropriate to purpose, audience and context; use grammatical structures and writing conventions to organise texts; and plan, draft and edit your own writing.

Blended path: online knowledge → knowledge checks → practical / Portfolio of Evidence support with ABC (where applicable) → certificate on competence.

eLearning prepares for assessment and does not replace accredited practical training, workplace evidence or issue a certificate on its own.

Engage in a Range of Speaking/Signing and Listening Interactions for a Variety of Purposes (SAQA 119635)

SAQA Unit Standard 119635 · NQF Level 1 · 6 Credits

Engage in a range of speaking/signing and listening interactions for a variety of purposes. Use speaking and listening strategies; identify purpose, audience and context; engage with meaning and organisation; show critical awareness of language use; respond to aesthetic, emotive, cultural and social aspects; and use conventions and structures in communication.

Blended path: online knowledge → knowledge checks → practical / Portfolio of Evidence support with ABC (where applicable) → certificate on competence.

eLearning prepares for assessment and does not replace accredited practical training, workplace evidence or issue a certificate on its own.

Plan to Manage One's Time (SAQA 15091)

SAQA Unit Standard 15091 · NQF Level 1 · 3 Credits

Plan to manage one's time. Set realistic goals; prioritise tasks and activities; draw up plans and schedules; and carry out tasks and activities as planned.

Blended path: online knowledge → knowledge checks → practical / Portfolio of Evidence support with ABC (where applicable) → certificate on competence.

eLearning prepares for assessment and does not replace accredited practical training, workplace evidence or issue a certificate on its own.

Manage Personal Finances (SAQA 243189)

SAQA Unit Standard 243189 · NQF Level 1 · 8 Credits

Manage personal finances. Understand personal finance (income, expenditure and planning); plan and prepare a personal budget; and operate a personal bank account safely and responsibly.

Blended path: online knowledge → knowledge checks → practical / Portfolio of Evidence support with ABC (where applicable) → certificate on competence.

eLearning prepares for assessment and does not replace accredited practical training, workplace evidence or issue a certificate on its own.

Explore and Use a Variety of Strategies to Learn (SAQA 119631)

SAQA Unit Standard 119631 · NQF Level 1 · 5 Credits

Explore and use a variety of strategies to learn. Use language for learning; take responsibility for your own learning; identify and apply appropriate learning strategies; identify, access and use information; and use resources effectively to supplement learning.

Blended path: online knowledge → knowledge checks → practical / Portfolio of Evidence support with ABC (where applicable) → certificate on competence.

eLearning prepares for assessment and does not replace accredited practical training, workplace evidence or issue a certificate on its own.

Controlling Hazardous and Dangerous Goods (SAQA 244073)

SAQA Unit Standard 244073 · NQF Level 2 · 5 Credits

Controlling hazardous/dangerous and dangerous goods. Identify and classify hazardous/dangerous goods; handle and store them safely; implement statutory requirements (OHS Act and Hazardous Chemical Substances Regulations); and respond to accidents and incidents.

Blended path: online knowledge → knowledge checks → practical / Portfolio of Evidence support with ABC → certificate on competence.

eLearning prepares for assessment and does not replace accredited practical training, workplace evidence or issue a certificate on its own.

Emergency Evacuation Marshall — Procedures & Warden Duties

Emergency Evacuation Marshall training for workplace life safety — adapted for ABC Training & Staffing Solutions (South Africa).

Based on an Emergency Procedures & Evacuation Guide covering reasons for evacuation, life safety systems, hazards, evacuation warden duties, Protect in Place (P.I.P.), fire alarm activation, evacuation procedures, fire/explosion response, and non-evacuation emergencies.

Blended path: online knowledge → knowledge checks → practical drills / workplace evidence with ABC → evidence upload → certificate note on competence.

eLearning prepares for practical drills and workplace application. It does not replace site-specific emergency plans, accredited practical training where required, or issue a certificate on its own.

ABC branding only. No SAQA unit standard number is claimed for this course.

Describe the Functions of the Workplace Health and Safety Representative (SAQA 259622)

SAQA Unit Standard 259622 · NQF Level 2 · 3 Credits

Describe the functions of the workplace health and safety representative. Understand workplace health and safety legislation; explain the rights, powers, functions and duties of the H&S representative; address health, safety and environmental issues within scope of authority; and participate in SHE structures.

Companion to Health and Safety Representative — Conduct workplace OHS inspections (US 259619) (health-safety-rep). This course covers SAQA 259622 functions; 259619 covers inspection competence.

Blended path: online knowledge → knowledge checks → practical / Portfolio of Evidence support with ABC → certificate on competence.

eLearning prepares for assessment and does not replace accredited practical training, workplace evidence or issue a certificate on its own.

Lock Out Tag Out & Permit to Work Systems

Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) & Permit to Work Systems — ABC industrial workplace training.

Learn how a permit to work reduces safety incidents by ensuring people know the hazards, take precautions, and are competent for the work — including energy isolation / LOTO as an integral part of safe non-routine maintenance.

Content follows the guide’s nine key steps (the 9 Ps): Prevent, Plan, Prepare, Permit, Precaution, PPE, Proceed, Pack-up, Process.

Blended path: online knowledge → knowledge checks → practical demonstration with ABC → evidence upload → certificate on competence.

No SAQA unit standard number is assigned in the source materials. Dedicated LOTO unit-standard materials can be added when provided. eLearning prepares for assessment and does not replace practical training or competence decisions with ABC.

Conduct a Continuous Risk Assessment in a Workplace (SAQA 120330)

SAQA Unit Standard 120330 · NQF Level 3 · 4 Credits

Conduct a continuous risk assessment in a workplace. Explain legal and specified requirements; prepare for and conduct continuous risk assessments; initiate remedial action and follow up.

Blended path: online knowledge → knowledge checks → practical / workplace evidence with ABC → Portfolio of Evidence → certificate on competence.

eLearning prepares for assessment and does not replace accredited practical training, workplace evidence or issue a certificate on its own.

Confined Spaces — Entry Program & Safe Work Practices

ABC Training & Staffing Solutions — Confined Space Entry Program & Safe Work Practices.

Study definitions, categories, inventory and posting, atmospheric testing, entry requirements, permits, emergency/rescue and training from the ABC Confined Space Program manual. Then book practical support with ABC and upload evidence.

Note: Alignment to SAQA 15034 (Work in confined spaces on construction sites) is pending a full learner guide. This eLearning does not invent a SAQA unit standard number and does not replace practical competence decisions.

Blended path: online knowledge → knowledge checks → practical / workplace evidence with ABC → certificate under ABC assessment procedures.

Legal Liability — Demonstrate Knowledge and Application of the OHSA (SAQA 242668)

SAQA Unit Standard 242668 · NQF Level 4 · 4 Credits

Demonstrate knowledge and application of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993 (OHSA) (as amended) and the responsibilities of management in terms of the Act.

Intended for managers who should know the requirements of the OHSA and the consequences of non-compliance — useful for managers at all levels as well as safety and security officers, compliance officers and learners in commercial and industrial insurance.

Blended path: online knowledge → knowledge checks → practical / workplace evidence with ABC → Portfolio of Evidence → certificate on competence.

eLearning prepares for assessment and does not replace accredited practical training, workplace evidence or issue a certificate on its own.

Conduct a Formal Meeting (SAQA 13914)

SAQA Unit Standard 13914 · 3 Credits · Certificate in Generic Management Level 4

Conduct a Formal Meeting. Prepare for a meeting; conduct a meeting; deal with conflict in a meeting; and follow up on a meeting.

Supervisor Module 16 (Meetings). Blended path: online knowledge → knowledge checks → practical / Portfolio of Evidence support with ABC → certificate on competence.

eLearning prepares for assessment and does not replace accredited practical training, workplace evidence or issue a certificate on its own.

Induct a New Member into a Team (SAQA 13911)

SAQA Unit Standard 13911 · 3 Credits · National Certificate in Management Level 4

Induct a new member into a team. Supervisor Module 11 — draw up an induction programme; prepare to receive a new member; introduce new members; explain performance monitoring and lifelong learning opportunities.

Blended path: online knowledge → knowledge checks → practical / Portfolio of Evidence support with ABC (where applicable) → certificate on competence.

eLearning prepares for assessment and does not replace accredited practical training, workplace evidence or issue a certificate on its own.

Describe and Apply the Management Functions of an Organisation (SAQA 14667)

SAQA Unit Standard 14667 — Describe and Apply the Management Functions of an Organisation

Toward the qualification Certificate in Generic Management Level 4.

Supervisor programme modules covering the management process: planning, organising, leading, controlling, communication, problem analysis and decision making, and maintaining discipline — plus the role of the supervisor.

Note: Module 3 content is pending and will be added when materials are received.

Blended path: online knowledge → knowledge checks → practical / Portfolio of Evidence support with ABC → certificate on competence.

eLearning prepares for assessment and does not replace accredited practical training, workplace evidence or issue a certificate on its own.

Motivate a Team (SAQA 13947)

SAQA Unit Standard 13947 · 3 Credits · Certificate in Generic Management Level 4

Motivate a Team (Supervisor Module 5). Explain why motivation matters and how to assess it; apply motivation theories; use techniques to motivate a team; provide feedback; recognise achievement; and empower team members.

Blended path: online knowledge → knowledge checks → practical / Portfolio of Evidence support with ABC → certificate on competence.

eLearning prepares for assessment and does not replace accredited practical training, workplace evidence or issue a certificate on its own.