Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure scaffolding and working at height training services for the City of uMhlathuze. The training aims to enhance the skills and safety awareness of learners in scaffolding inspection, erection, use, dismantling, and fall arrest techniques, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and safety protocols.

Scope

The scope includes:

• Delivery of comprehensive scaffolding training programs based on specified unit standards.
• Training of 10 learners at NQF levels 01, 03, and 04, covering inspection, erection, dismantling, and fall arrest techniques.
• Provision of training materials, facilities, and equipment, including scaffolding and safety harnesses.
• Issuance of certificates of attendance and competence upon successful completion.
• Assessment support, including assistance with portfolios of evidence (POEs), assessor registration, facilitator CVs, and accreditation documentation.
• Training to be conducted in Richards Bay, with provisions for theory and practical assessments.

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements for the tender include:

• Delivery of training based on the following unit standards:
  • 263205: Inspect access scaffolding (NQF Level 04, 06 credits)
  • 263247: Assist to erect, use, and dismantle access scaffolding (NQF Level 03, 04 credits)
  • 229998: Explain and perform fall arrest techniques when working at height (NQF Level 01, 02 credits)
• Training duration:
  • Unit standard 263205: 2 days (Wednesday & Thursday)
  • Unit standard 229998: 1 day (Friday)
  • Unit standard 263247: 2 days (Thursday & Friday, following week)
• Training methods: Theory and practical assessments.
• Facilities: Venue and equipment sourcing in Richards Bay, including scaffolding and safety harnesses.
• Certification: Certificates of attendance and competence issued as applicable, with certificates indicating employee details, unit standards, NQF levels, and credits.
• Assessment support: Assistance with POEs, assessor registration, facilitator CVs, and SETA accreditation.
• Compliance with SETA accreditation and learning programme approval.

Skills Requirements

The skills and knowledge requirements for the training provider include:

• Registered and accredited training provider with SETA, with valid accreditation certificates and learning programme approvals.
• Ability to deliver training in English and IsiZulu.
• Provision of qualified assessors with registered assessor numbers.
• Experience in delivering technical scaffolding and height work safety training.
• Capability to source and provide appropriate training venues and equipment.
• Ability to prepare and issue certificates of attendance and competence promptly.
• Provision of training manuals, catering, travel, and accommodation arrangements as required.
• Ability to conduct assessments, compile course feedback reports, and support portfolio submissions.