Our Courses
Accredited, industry‑relevant training programmes across rail, safety, business, and soft skills.
Our Courses
TETA ACCREDITATION NUMBER : TETA17-862 (EXP : 30062026)
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is accredited in a wide range of unit standards across different SETAs.
Rail Operations TETA
Accredited rail operations qualifications for safe and efficient rail management.
1. Protection of Railway Workers [PRW]
| US ID | Unit Standard Title | Credits | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 262445 | Provide on-track protection | 5 | 3 DAYS |
| 260918 | Operate a radio transceiver | 3 |
2. High-Voltage Power Supply Equipment Switching [H-VPSES]
| US ID | Unit Standard Title | Credits | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 260919 | Operate near and underneath high-voltage equipment | 4 | 2 DAYS |
3. Shunting Operations [SO]
| US ID | Unit Standard Title | Credits | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 264338 | Shunt rail vehicles | 18 | 3 DAYS |
| 260918 | Operate a radio transceiver | 3 |
4. Verbal Safety Critical Communication [VSCC]
| US ID | Unit Standard Title | Credits | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 260918 | Operate a radio transceiver | 3 | 1 DAY |
5. Rail Incident / Accidents Investigations [RI/AI]
| US ID | Unit Standard Title | Credits | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Investigate Railway Incidents and/or accidents | 0 | 2 DAYS |
6. Level-Crossing Attendant [LCA]
| US ID | Unit Standard Title | Credits | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Credit Bearing | Level-crossing Attendant (covers elements of US 264338) | 0 | 1 DAY |
| 260918 | Operate a radio transceiver | 3 |
7. Rail Incident Management and Protection [RIMP]
| US ID | Unit Standard Title | Credits | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 264417 | Execute train operating contingency plans | 2 | 5 DAYS |
| 262445 | Provide on-line protection | 5 |
8. Perform Task Observations [PTO]
| US ID | Unit Standard Title | Credits | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120337 | Demonstrate knowledge pertaining to the preparation, conducting, recording and follow-up actions of a planned task observation in a working place | 2 | 1 DAY |
9. Siding Diesel Train Driver (Air-Braking System) [DTD-ABS]
| US ID | Unit Standard Title | Credits | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 230417 | Operate a train equipped with a pneumatic controlled air brake system | 12 | 10 DAYS |
| 260918 | Operate a radio transceiver | 3 | |
| 260975 | Compile a train | 12 | |
| 262446 | Despatch a train | 5 | |
| 230407 | Operate diesel electric locomotive class GM/GE including all upgrades | 24 |
10. Siding Diesel Train Driver (Vacuum-Braking System) [DTD-VBS]
| US ID | Unit Standard Title | Credits | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 230402 | Operate a train equipped with a vacuum brake system | 12 | 10 DAYS |
| 260918 | Operate a radio transceiver | 3 | |
| 260975 | Compile a train | 12 | |
| 262446 | Despatch a train | 5 | |
| 230407 | Operate diesel electric locomotive class GM/GE including all upgrades | 24 |
11. Siding Diesel Train Driver (Dual-Braking System) [DTD-DBS]
| US ID | Unit Standard Title | Credits | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 230402 | Operate a train equipped with a vacuum brake system | 12 | 10 DAYS |
| 230417 | Operate a train equipped with a pneumatic controlled air brake system | 12 | |
| 260918 | Operate a radio transceiver | 3 | |
| 260975 | Compile a train | 12 | |
| 262446 | Despatch a train | 5 | |
| 230407 | Operate diesel electric locomotive class GM/GE including all upgrades | 24 |
12. Siding Funky Train Driver (Vacuum-Braking System) [FTD-VBS]
| US ID | Unit Standard Title | Credits | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 230402 | Operate a train equipped with a vacuum brake system | 12 | 8 DAYS |
| 260918 | Operate a radio transceiver | 3 | |
| 260975 | Compile a train | 12 | |
| 262446 | Despatch a train | 5 | |
| 256195 | Operate a diesel locomotive | 24 |
13. Train Controller - Colour-Light Signals [TC-CLS]
| US ID | Unit Standard Title | Credits | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 264379 | Control rail movement by operating colour-light signals | 12 | 5 DAYS |
| 264242 | Co-ordinate operations of the heavy tamping machine | 3 |
14. Train Controller - Track Warrant System [TC-TWS]
| US ID | Unit Standard Title | Credits | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 264415 | Administer track warrant system of train control for safe movement on rail | 5 | 5 DAYS |
| 264242 | Co-ordinate operations of the heavy tamping machine | 3 |
Safety Qualifications TETA
Accredited safety programmes to ensure a safe and compliant workplace.
1. Apply Labour Law in the Workplace [ALLW]
| US ID | Unit Standard Title | Credits | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 264375 | Adhere to Disciplinary code and Grievance procedure | 3 | 3 DAYS |
| 262449 | Devise strategies for the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle | 4 | |
| 116594 | Function in a team | 4 |
2. Workplace Environment Safety [WES] (equiv: HIRA)
| US ID | Unit Standard Title | Credits | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8016 | Maintaining occupational health, safety, and general housekeeping | 8 | 5 DAYS |
| 113852 | Apply occupational health, safety, and environmental principles | 10 |
Business Management TETA
Practical business management qualifications to grow and sustain enterprises.
1. Basics of Small Business Management [BSBM]
| US ID | Unit Standard Title | Credits | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 117171 | Manage time effectively to enhance productivity and enable a balanced lifestyle | 2 | 10 DAYS |
| 117241 | Develop a business plan for a small business | 5 | |
| 117244 | Investigate the possibilities of establishing and running a small business enterprise (SMME) | 3 | |
| 117500 | Manage finance in a small business | 8 | |
| 13414 | Conduct a financial analysis of a small business | 10 | |
| 14353 | Conduct basic financial transactions | 3 | |
| 7456 | Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal, business and national issues | 5 |
Supervisory Qualifications TETA
Develop effective supervisors through coaching, mentoring, and leadership.
1. Supervisors Coaching and Mentoring [C&M]
| US ID | Unit Standard Title | Credits | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113909 | Coach a team member in order to enhance individual performance in work environment | 5 | 5 DAYS |
| 114215 | Mentor a colleague to enhance the individual's knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes in a selected career path | 3 | |
| 8418 | Do basic research | 4 | |
| 7997 | Managing self-development | 12 |
Soft Skills Qualifications
Credit‑bearing soft skills programmes to enhance professional and personal effectiveness.
1. Basics of Excel Spreadsheet Application [BESA]
| US ID | Unit Standard Title | Credits | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 116940 | Use a graphical user interface (GUI)-based spreadsheet application to solve a given problem | 6 | 3 DAYS |
2. Basics of Project Management [BPM]
| US ID | Unit Standard Title | Credits | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120388 | Supervise a project team of a small project to deliver project objectives | 14 | 5 DAYS |
| 10146 | Supervise a project team of a developmental project to deliver project objectives | 14 |
Non‑Credit Bearing Certificates (Soft Skills)
Practical soft skills certificates – no credits, but high impact for professional development.
Customer Service
- Explain customer service in a financial services environment
- Engage in an interaction with a customer
- Demonstrate communication skills to respond to a customer need
- Process a query to respond to a customer need
Benefit: Higher employee motivation & engagement
2 DAYSConflict Management
- Describe the main sources of conflict
- Explain appropriate techniques in conflict management
- Describe the appropriate action plan and strategies
- Explain the attributes of an effective conflict manager
Benefit: Manage conflict effectively to gain a strategic business advantage
5 DAYSApply Leadership Skills
- Outline the different types of role-players and relationships
- Create and build a sound communications strategy
- Enhancing institutional accountability
- Demonstrating an understanding of the varying dynamics
Benefit: Helps your Leaders learn and improve key leadership skills
5 DAYSPresentation Skills
- Demonstrate an understanding of the use of presentation applications
- Create a new slide presentation
- Produce a slide presentation from given text
- Format, edit, check spelling and grammar in a slide presentation
Benefit: The better your presenting techniques, the more engaging your presentations will be
1 DAYDiversity Management
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of diversity in the workplace
- Demonstrate understanding of the reality of diversity and its value
- Manage team members considering similarities and differences
- Deal with disagreements and conflicts arising from diversity
Benefit: A diverse workforce is more likely to understand your customers' needs
5 DAYSChange Management
- Explain why change management is an important process
- Identify examples of planned change and reactive change
- Describe a model for effective change management
- Identify reasons for resistance and ways to overcome them
- Identify the risks inherent in any change programme
- Identify and apply the competencies of an effective change agent
Benefit: Change management helps people navigate an organisation's transitions
5 DAYSProblem Solving Strategies
- Define and analyse the problem
- Evaluate solutions
- Implement the solution
Benefit: Vital skills for your professional and personal life
2 DAYSEthical Behaviour
- Reflect on own values and belief systems and how they influence behaviour
- Discuss how an individual's ethics impact on others
- Explain how an individual can behave ethically in a business environment
- Demonstrate techniques for dealing with situations where own ethics and values conflict with work
Benefit: Ethics is what guides us to tell the truth, keep our promises, or help someone in need
2 DAYSManaging Self-Development
- Identify the skills and knowledge required for the development of career path
- Make and update personal plans for developing skills
- Prioritise goals and objectives
- Select mechanisms for pursuing feedback
- Source, select and utilise the requisite resources
- Identify ways to minimise digressions or obstacles
Benefit: Personal development increases your self-awareness, self-esteem, skills, and fulfils your aspirations
5 DAYSTime Management
- Identify, explain, and describe the purpose and process of scheduling activities
- Organise and prepare business activities and estimate their duration
- Develop strategies to deal with interruptions
- Develop an effective business schedule
Benefit: Manage time productively
2 DAYSStress Management
- Describe stress in personal life and work situations
- Analyse the causes of stress in personal life and work situations
- Describe typical reactions to stress
- Apply strategies to manage stress in personal life and work situations
Benefit: Empower employees to manage stress in their personal lives and work situations
2 DAYSEmotional Intelligence
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles and concepts of emotional intelligence
- Analyse the role of emotional intelligence in interpersonal and intrapersonal relationships
- Analyse the impact of emotional intelligence on life and work interactions
- Evaluate own level of emotional intelligence to determine development areas
Benefit: Help Leaders motivate and inspire good work by understanding others' motivations
2 DAYS