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This site provides product and industry SAQCC certified training. Please look through the list of courses below. Many courses offer free self registration. Simply select the course and if you do not have a username complete the online form and it will register you straight away so you can start learning immediately. Please read the course summaries to get full information on each course. Depending on the institution running the course there may be different requirements and you may be required to attend an assessment centre to complete the course and gain your accreditation.
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENTS FOR CONVENTIONAL AND ZP2 SAQCC FIRE CERTIFICATION ARE NOW RE-OPENED IN JOBRUG, DURBAN AND PE.
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This course is a per-requisite to the Commissioner training.
It includes the basic principles required to fully understand fire detection systems
This course is SAQCC Approved and forms part of the requirements for Fire Detection Installer level.
Cost R 1,999.00 inc. VAT and can be paid directly via PayFast or contact Enpower Training Services for an invoice on 031 573 5480 or email training@enpower.co.za
SAQCC certified – Fire Detection Principles Installer
- Trainer: Tommy Phipps
This is a SAQCC certified course which when passed can be used towards the 'Installer' accreditation of the SAQCC. The course covers both the theory and practical aspects of installing the Ziton ZP1 and Aritech 1X products and associated field hardware to create a full working Conventional Fire Detection system. This is a 1 day classroom course carried out at Enpower training centres.
- Trainer: Tommy Phipps
This course explains and covers the installation standards for Fire Detection in Hospitals.
- Understand the scope and requirement of SANS 322 and the relationship with SANS 10139
- Understand the positioning and types of fire detectors to be used in hospitals.
- Understand Manual call points usage and siting
- Understand Audible and visual alarms in hospitals
- Understand how to interface to other building services
This course is SAQCC Approved and forms part of the requirements for Fire Detection Commissioner level.
Cost R1092.50 inc. VAT and can be paid directly via PayFast or contact Enpower Training Services for an invoice on 031 573 5480 or email training@enpower.co.za
SAQCC certified - SANS322 Fire Detection Commissioner*
This course explains the SANS246 standard for Fire Protection of Electronic Equipment Rooms.
Due to the importance of the functions carried out in Electronic Equipment Rooms early fire detection
is critical, such that special rules and conditions are applied, over and above SANS10139.
This course will take you through the standard so you can apply these recommendations to your fire
detection systems.
This course is SAQCC Approved and forms part of the requirements for Fire Detection Commissioner level.
Cost R 1,725.00 inc. VAT and can be paid directly via PayFast or contact Enpower Training Services for an invoice on 031 573 5480 or email training@enpower.co.za
SAQCC
certified – SANS246 Fire Detection Commissioner*
SANS10139 Fire Detection for
Buildings is the main installation practice for fire detection in South
Africa. All the other standards use SANS10139 as the basis for fire
detection so in order to do any installations in compliance with the
local laws, knowledge and understanding of SANS10139 is crucial.
SANS10139
covers everything from which devices are appropriate for which areas,
to specific calculations depending on room size, shape and height.
This course is SAQCC Approved and forms part of the requirements for Fire Detection Commissioner level.
Cost R 2990.00 inc. VAT and can be paid directly via PayFast or contact Enpower Training Services for an invoice on 031 573 5480 or email training@enpower.co.za
SAQCC
certified – SANS10139 Fire Detection Commissioner*
- Trainer: Tommy Phipps
This course is now closed. Please see SANS246 - 2021 for the updated course.
Course material will remain available for those who registered before February 2021 only.
- Trainer: Tommy Phipps
This course is now closed. Please see SANS322-2021 for the updated course.
- Trainer: Tommy Phipps
This course covers installation and set up of the ATS8600 Advisor Management Software, specifically in relation to Fire Panels only.
It covers:
- Guidelines to installing
- Initial set up
- Importing files from fire panels
- Setting up maps
In this course we have several video guides which go through all the setup procedures to get your ZP2 or 2X panel working on the complimentary FireGraFix platform. As you will see from the videos, everything is self registration and setup can be from any device that has a web browser. In no time you will be up and running and both you and your customer will have accurate information of what the fire system is doing.
FFE are world renowned specialists in a wide range of industry leading Beam and Flame detectors.
The Fireray range of beam detectors protect a wide range of buildings across the world. Their simplicity and reliability make them consistently popular. Both addressable and conventional variants are available from G2.
In an effort to make installation of these vital specialist detection devices, we have created a portal for all the information you will need to successfully install, commission and maintain these versatile detectors.
- Trainer: Wayne Gravett
Self Register This is a short course detailing the placement and installation of the Fireco totally self contained fire door retainer. This course demonstrates the quick and effective way to install this door holder with minimum installation time and tools. Following successful completion of the on-line assessment you will receive a certificate. 80% is required to pass this course.
Wireless Fire Detection is an excellent technology that can go where traditional cabling cannot reach. Versatile and easy to install it can make all the difference in getting a viable solution.
This course takes the format of sections including demonstration videos and multiple choice assessments covering the various wireless devices and how to connect them to the radio hub or RLM.
The assessments are at each section of the course and at the end of the overall course. Points are awarded for all assessments within the course with the pass mark being a accumulation of all the various assessments.
An overall pass mark of 80% required.
- Trainer: Admin User
SecuriRAS ASD-531 high sensitivity aspirating detectors are an excellent addition to specialist detection requirements, ideal for early warning in IT and server rooms, or industrial applications where harsh conditions are difficult to protect.
Learn where and how to best use this excellently designed simple product to enhance your detection offerings.
Starting with the ASD531 unit which can be commissioned in 1 minute without the need of a laptop. The easiest ASD on the market!
This course is available free with any Securiton ASD unit purchased from G2.
SecuriRAS ASD532 special fire detector can differentiate between smoke and dust in highly sensitive areas. With abilities of early fire detection and simplified maintenance.
This simple product is designed to enhance your detection skills and offerings, learn where and how to best use this excellent designed simple product.
This course is available free with any Securiton ASD unit purchased from G2.
SecuriRAS ASD-535 is an excellent detector which can be used in areas with aesthetic demands in restricted areas, intrinsically safe hazardous areas and cold storage. This versatile until has one of the largest coverage areas of HSSD units in the market, as well as specialist skills in harsh environments.
This course will help the installer know how and where to best use this product and to enhance your detection skills.
This course is available free with any Securiton ASD unit purchased from G2.
FREE self paced learning! This course covers the steps of installing the ZP1 range of Fire Detection Panels and associated sounder and detection hardware. The trainee will be taken through several modules utilising video and presentation material. At the end of each module the trainee will be given an on-line assessment which will unlock the next section.
At the end of the course there will be a final assessment establishing the trainee has learned all essential aspects to installing a conventional fire detection system. Course Information
Supplier Training 1 certified*
*requires attendance of practical assessment.
- Trainer: Peter Allan
- Trainer: Julian Govender
- Trainer: Onkgetetse Jeremia Pitso
FREE self paced learning! This course covers the steps of installing the ZP2 range of Fire Detection Panels and associated sounder and detection hardware. The trainee will be taken through several modules utilising video and presentation material. At the end of each module the trainee will be given an on-line assessment which will unlock the next section.
At the end of the course there will be a final assessment establishing the trainee has learned all essential aspects to installing a conventional fire detection system. Click here for full course Information
Supplier Training 2 certified*
*requires attendance of practical assessment.
- Trainer: Peter Allan
- Trainer: Julian Govender
- Trainer: Trevor Hurndall
FREE self paced learning! This course covers the steps of more advanced programming and commissioning topics related to the ZP2 range of Fire Detection Panels. The trainee will be taken through several modules utilising video and presentation material. At the end of each module the trainee will be given an on-line assessment which will unlock the next section.
At the end of the course there will be a final assessment establishing the trainee has learned all essential aspects to installing a conventional fire detection system. Click here for full course Information
Supplier Training 3 certified*
*requires attendance of practical assessment.
- Trainer: Julian Govender
- Trainer: Trevor Hurndall
ZP3 installation course covering Ziton loop devices. This course details all field based devices that connect to the ZP3 panel and best practices for wiring these devices. Regardless to your role in the commissioning/servicing of ZP3 systems you need a solid understanding of the field wiring and device settings. This course assumes that you have a grounded understanding of standard fire detection principals and the associated standards.
Should you wish to develop your understanding of standards and fire detection principals then please reefer to our CR1000 course 'Introduction to Fire Detection'
This course is R800 (inc VAT) and can be purchased online via PayFast.
You will need to create a user profile first and login. NOTE this will give you access to course content and assessment only - NO classroom time.
- Trainer: Onkgetetse Jeremia Pitso
ZP3 programming course covers how to use the panel menus to configure basic panel operation.
All the configuration necessary to program a new panel can be done from the keypad on a ZP3. This course covers the main menu options for both panel setup and maintenance functions. This course requires completion of the CR3000 as understanding of loop devices and field wiring is essential.
This course together with the OL3000 will also provide accreditation to SAQCC Supplier Training 2.
This course is R800 (inc VAT) and can be purchased via PayFast.
You will need to create a user profile first and login. NOTE this will give you access to course content and assessment only - NO classroom time
- Trainer: Onkgetetse Jeremia Pitso
ZP3 Commissioning course covers the advanced topics of ZP3 configuration:
- Configuration using Planner Software
- Networking
- System Bus Addressing
- IO Mapping
This course is accredited by the SAQCC as Supplier Training 3.
This course can only be done after ZP3 Installation and ZP3 Programming courses have been completed. Knowledge and full understanding of Ziton devices, cabling and programming is essential.
This course is R1250 (inc VAT) which can be paid directly on this site via PayFast. You
will need to create a user profile first and login. NOTE
this will give you access to course content and assessment only - NO
classroom time or cables are provided
Certification is available upon 80% course pass rate. Assessment includes online quiz and submission of completed Planner file.
- Trainer: Nichola Allan
- Trainer: Onkgetetse Jeremia Pitso
This is a basic introductory course into fire detection and the South African Fire detection industry. It is provided for information purposes only.
Basic introduction course to electronic fire detection principles. The first half of the course looks at the methods used by the industry to detect and annunciate fires. The second half of the course looks at the rules (SANS10139) on device placement to best serve the purpose of fire detection. This course requires no pre-requisites and should be used as the first course for anyone wanting to start in the Fire Detection Industry.
Please note this course is R200 + VAT.
ZP3 training for Transnet
Durban 2021
- Trainer: Nichola Allan
- Trainer: Tommy Phipps
This interactive course is designed for sales staff new to fire detection. It covers some basic introductions to why fire detection is required and provides guidelines on basic quoting.
With extra sales and marketing tips, this course will give any new sales person tools they need to make those all important sales.
Training can be booked by contacting G2 at training@g2fire.co.za.
This course is support material for the G2 Ladies Day Fire Detection Overview held at the various G2 offices in 2019.
Please contact G2 on 087 940 9322 or training@g2fire.co.za for more information on our ladies day workshops.
Sign up here for our next Ladies Day in Johannesburg on the 8th May 2019
- Trainer: Nichola Allan
The Aritech FP1200/2000 panels are no longer made, but as the life span of fire panels often exceeds 10 years, there are still quite a few working installations.
This course is the manufacturers training material intended as assistance for technicians who need to maintain or service these panels.
These panels worked with Series 2000 devices and XP95/Series 900 devices, before beginning any work on these panels it's critical to know which devices your particular panel is using.
ZP2 Classroom Course.
This course is discontinued but material is available for those who did attend the course with G2.
- Trainer: Peter Allan
ZP2 Classroom course is discontinued. This material is made available for those who had previously attended the course at G2.
- Trainer: Peter Allan
- Trainer: Peter Allan
Live presentation Wednesday 19th May at 9am
Join us for our live presentation to explain all things Emergency Voice Communications (EVC).
Not sure what EVC is? How about fire phones? Disable refuge outstations? Toilet alarms?
Let us explain all these new acronyms and show you how simple this whole field of life safety equipment really is.
Covering everything from how and where it's being used, to what standards you need to follow, to how to design a whole system. This short presentation will give you all the information you'll need to talk about it with confidence.
Never miss another sales opportunity again!
- Trainer: Nichola Allan