Hira training services – PRASA KZN tender (12 months, as-and-when) – kwazulu-natal

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Returnable Documents: Returnable Documents means all the documents, Sections and Annexures, as listed in the tables below. There are three types of returnable documents as indicated below and Respondents are urged to ensure that these documents are returned with the quotation based on the consequences of non- submission as indicated below: 16.1. Mandatory Returnable Documents Failure to provide Mandatory Returnable Documents at the Closing Date and time of this RFQ may result in a Respondent’s disqualification. Respondents are therefore urged to ensure that all documents are returned with their Quotations. SECTION 3

Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and be tax compliant with SARS (provide PIN or CSD number). They must not be persons in the service of the state or have directors/members who are. They must submit the mandatory Unit Standard 120330 and all required SBD forms. For specific goals, they must provide proof of ownership (e.g., ID documents, CIPC documents, B-BBEE certificate/affidavit) to claim points for Black Women, Black Youth, or 51% Black Owned status. Foreign suppliers must complete the questionnaire and may be exempt from CSD registration if they have no local entity.

Required basis for PRASA KZN

relevant ETQA or ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding in place with the relevant ETQA..

a provider by the relevant ETQA or ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding in place with the

relevant ETQA.

guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures.

NO item description uom qty unit price total

Hazard Identification and Risk

1 Person 1

Assessment (HIRA) Training

Sub total

Vat

Total

a) Bidders to fill and sign a closing register; failing which the bidder must provide proof that the

document was submitted on time.

b) Bidder to submit Unit standard: 120330

1.2 Stage 2: pricing and specific goals -

The maximum points for this tender are as follows::

and not utilise a different format. Deviation from this pricing schedule could result in a bid being declared

non-responsive.

7 Please note that should you have offered a discounted price(s), PRASA will only consider such price

discount(s) in the final evaluation stage on an unconditional basis.

Tax compliance central

Tax compliance status system pin code from the south african revenue service

Tax compliance requirements

Tax compliance status (tcs) pin may be made via e-filing through

Tcs pin is available but the bidder is registered on the central supplier

Csd number

Csd number must be provided

Central supplier database (csd), a csd number must be provided

Central supplier database

Central Supplier Database (CSD) which

(www.etenders.gov.za), on CIDB website for construction related RFQ’s. (where applicable).

(www.etenders.gov.za), on CIDB website

of a Quotation in response to it. Please note that PRASA reserves the right to

2. Tax compliance requirements

2.3 Application for tax compliance status (tcs) pin may be made via e-filing through

Party must submit a separate tcs certificate / pin / csd number.

2.6 Where NO tcs pin is available but the bidder is registered on the central supplier

Database (csd), a csd number must be provided.

A tax compliance status system pin code from the south african revenue service

Points Allocation: 80 points

B-BBEE Details: onal data submitted by

Respondents or disclose or permit the disclosure of any personal data to any Third Party without the

prior written consent from the Respondents. Similarly, PRASA requires Respondents to process any

personal information disclosed by PRASA in the bidding process in the same manner.

12 evaluation methodology

PRASA will utilise the following criteria [not necessarily in this order] in choosing a Supplier/Service

Provider, if so required:

Evaluation criteria weighting

Stage 1

Disqualifying Returnable Documents Disqualifying Returnable Documents

Stage 2

Price 80

Specific Goals 20

Total 100

Stage 3 – Returnable Documents

Returnable Documents Returnable Documents

13 administrative responsiveness

The test for administrative responsiveness will include completeness of response and whether all

returnable and/or required documents, certificates; verify completeness of warranties and other bid

requirements and formalities have been complied with. Incomplete Bids will be disqualified.

14 validity period

14.1 PRASA requires a validity period of 60 Working Days from the closing date.

14.2 Respondents are to note that they may be requested to extend the validity period of their response,

on the same terms and conditions, if the internal processes are not finalized within the validity

period. However, once the delegated authority has approved the process the validity of the

successful respondent(s)’ bid will be deemed to remain valid until finalization of the of award.

15 publication of information on the national treasury e-tender portal

Respondents are to note that, bid awards, amendments and cancellations will be published on the

e-tender portal (where applicable) and or media used to advertise the bid. For the award of

busin

Only bids DROPPED into TENDER BOX 7 will be accepted.

acceptance or rejection by PRASA’s Legal Counsel, prior to consideration for an award of business.

10 national treasury’s central supplier database

Respondents are required to self-register on National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database (CSD) which

has been established to centrally administer supplier information for all organs of state and facilitate the

verification of certain key supplier information. PRASA is required to ensure that price quotations are

invited and accepted from prospective bidders listed on the CSD. Business may not be awarded to a

respondent who has failed to register on the CSD. Only foreign suppliers with no local registered entity

need not register on the CSD. The CSD can be accessed at https://secure.csd.gov.za/.

I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION FURNISHED IN PARAGRAPHS 1, 2 and 3 ABOVE IS CORRECT.

I accept that the state may reject the bid or act against me in terms of paragraph 6 of

PFMA SCM instruction /22 on preventing and combating abuse in the supply chain

3.1. Name of company/firm...............................................................................

3.2. Company registration number: .....................................................................

3.3. Type of company/ firm

 Partnership/Joint Venture / Consortium

 One-person business/sole propriety

 Close corporation

 Public Company

 Personal Liability Company

 (Pty) Limited

 Non-Profit Company

 State Owned Company

[Tick applicable box]

3.4. I, the undersigned, who is duly authorised to do so on behalf of the company/firm, certify that

the points claimed, based on the specific goals as advised in the tender, qualifies the company/

firm for the preference(s) shown and I acknowledge that:

i) The information furnished is true and correct;

ii) The preference points claimed are in accordance with the General Conditions as indicated

in paragraph 1 of this form;

iii) In the event of a contract being awarded as a result of points claimed as shown in

paragraphs 1.4 and 4.2, the contractor may be required to furnish documentary proof to the

satisfaction of the organ of state that the claims are correct;

iv) If the specific goals have been claimed or obtained on a fraudulent basis or any of the

conditions of contract have not been fulfilled, the organ of state may, in addition to any other

remedy it may have –

(a) disqualify the person from the tendering process;

(b) recover costs, losses or damages it has incurred or suffered as a result of

that person’s conduct;

(c) cancel the contract and claim any damages which it has suffered as a result

of having to make less favourable arrangements due to such cancellation;

(d) recommend that the tenderer or contractor, its shareholders and directors,

or only the shareholders and directors who acted on a fraudulent basis, be

restricted from obtaining business from any organ of state for a period not

exceeding 10 years, after the audi alteram partem (hear the other side) rule

has been applied; and

(e) forward the matter for criminal prosecution, if deemed necessary.

..............................................

Signature(s) of tenderer(s)

Surname and name: ................................................................

Date: ...............................................................

Address: ...............................................................

...............................................................

...............................................................

...............................................................

Section 7

Hazard identification and risk assessment training specification (hira)

Unit standard 120330

HIRA (Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment) training equips personnel to identify workplace

hazards, assess associated risks, and implement control measures to ensure compliance with the

Module 1: Legal Framework & Compliance

• Understanding the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSACT).
• Employer and employee legal responsibilities.
• Consequences of legal non-compliance.

Module 2: Hazard vs Risk

Core definitions: what constitutes a hazard (source of potential harm) versus a risk (likelihood and

severity of harm).

Module 3: Types of Risk Assessments

• Baseline Risk Assessment: Broad overview of the entire organization's risks.
• Issue-Based Risk Assessment: Focused on specific tasks, new machinery, or following an

incident.

• Continuous Risk Assessment: Daily, ongoing checks of the work environment (often used in

mining or construction).

Module 4: Risk Matrix and Rating

• Using a standard matrix to calculate risk.
• Multiplying Risk = Likelihood × Severity to prioritize action.

Module 5: The Hierarchy of Controls

Applying control measures in order of effectiveness: Eliminate, Substitute, Engineering,

methodologies, and practical risk mitigation.

Without prejudice to any other rights of PRASA under these conditions, the Supplier warrants that the

items are in accordance with PRASA’s requirements and fit for the purpose for which they are intended

and will remain free from defects for a period of one year (unless another period is stated in the Order)

from acceptance of the items by PRASA.

The Supplier indemnifies PRASA against all actions, suits, claims, demands, costs, charges and

expenses arising in connection therewith arising from the negligence, infringement of intellectual or legal

rights or breach of statutory duty of the Supplier, his subcontractors, agents or servants, or from the

Supplier’s defective design, materials or workmanship.

The Supplier indemnifies PRASA against claims, proceedings, compensation and costs payable arising

out of infringement by the Supplier of the rights of others, except an infringement which arose out of the

use by the Supplier of things provided by PRASA.

Assignment and sub-contracting

The successful Respondent awarded the contract may only enter into a subcontracting arrangement

with PRASA’s prior approval. The contract will be concluded between the successful Respondent and

PRASA, therefore, the successful Respondent and not the sub-contractor will be held liable for

performance in terms of its contractual obligations.

Governing law

The order/contract is governed by the law of the Republic of South Africa and the parties hereby submit

to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the South African courts.

Special Conditions: Funding Contingency

1. Paragraph 8.4 of the PFMA SCM Instruction No. /22 states that the Accounting Authority

may not invite price quotations or bids if no or sufficient provision is made in the budget of the

institution.

2. PRASA has, in terms of section 79 of the PFMA, obtained approval from National Treasury, for a

departure from paragraph 8.4 of the PFMA SCM Instruction No. /22.

3. PRASA is currently in the process of making provision and allocation of budget for the services

required in this RFQ, which provision and/or budget allocation has not yet been completed at the

time of the issuance of this RFQ.

4. PRASA will, however, ensure that provision and/or budget allocation is made prior to the award of

business in this RFQ.

5. Accordingly, any award pursuant to this RFQ is strictly subject to PRASA, inter alia:

5.1. securing the necessary funding allocation; and

5.2. confirming that sufficient budget exists to meet the intended award.

6. PRASA undertakes to keep bidders reasonably informed of the progress and status of the funding

allocation and budgeting process.

7. By submitting a bid, bidders expressly acknowledge and agree that PRASA reserves the right to

cancel this RFQ at any stage prior to award, in the event that PRASA is unsuccessful in making

sufficient provision and/or budget allocation for the required services.

8. PRASA shall not be liable for:

8.1. any claim, loss, or damages of whatsoever nature arising from or in connection with a failure to

source funding; or

8.2. the non-award of tender due to a failure to source funding; and

8.3. bidders waive any right to institute proceedings against PRASA in respect of the circumstances

contemplated above.

SIGNED at ____________________________ on this _____ day of ________________20

Signature of Witness

1 _____________________________

Name _________________________

Signature of Witness

2 _____________________________

Name _________________________

Signature of Bidder’s Authorised Representative: ______________________

Name: _______________________________________________________

Designation: __________________________________________________”

Section 6 sbd4

Bidder’s disclosure

1. Purpose of the form

Any person (natural or juristic) may make an offer or offers in terms of this invitation to bid. In line with the principles of

transparency, accountability, impartiality, and ethics as enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa

and further expressed in various pieces of legislation, it is required for the bidder to make this declaration in respect of

the details required hereunder.

Where a person/s are listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters and / or the List of Restricted Suppliers, that person

will automatically be disqualified from the bid process.

2. Bidder’s declaration

2.1 Is the bidder, or any of its directors / trustees / shareholders / members / partners or any person having a controlling

interest1 in the enterprise,

employed by the state? YES/NO

2.1.1 If so, furnish particulars of the names, individual identity numbers, and, if applicable, state employee numbers of sole

proprietor/ directors / trustees / shareholders / members/ partners or any person having a controlling interest in the

enterprise, in table below.

Full Name Identity Number Name of State institution

2.2 Do you, or any person connected with the bidder, have a relationship with any person who is employed by the procuring

institution? YES/NO

2.2.1 If so, furnish particulars:

................................................................................................

................................................................................................

2.3 Does the bidder or any of its directors / trustees / shareholders / members / partners or any person having a controlling

interest in the enterprise have any interest in any other related enterprise

whether or not they are bidding for this contract? YES/NO

2.3.1 If so, furnish particulars:

........................................................................................

........................................................................................

1 the power, by one person or a group of persons holding the majority of the equity of an enterprise,

alternatively, the person/s having the deciding vote or power to influence or to direct the course and decisions

of the enterprise.

expenses arising in connection therewith arising from the negligence, infringement of intellectual or legal

rights or breach of statutory duty of the Supplier, his subcontractors, agents or servants, or from the

Supplier’s defective design, materials or workmanship.

1.1 Stage 1 – Disqualifying Returnable documents

Bidders must comply with the following requirements and failure to comply will lead to immediate

disqualification.

No. Description of requirement

a) Bidders to fill and sign a closing register; failing which the bidder must provide proof that the

document was submitted on time.

b) Bidder to submit Unit standard: 120330

1.2 Stage 2: pricing and specific goals -

The maximum points for this tender are as follows::

Points

Price 80

Specific goals 20

Total points for price and specific goals 100

Formulae for procurement of goods and services

Points awarded for price

The 80/20 preference point systems

A maximum of 80 points is allocated for price on the following basis:

PS = 80 (1 − Pt−Pmin)

Pmin

Where

Ps = Points scored for price of tender under consideration

Pt = Price of tender under consideration

Pmin = Price of lowest acceptable tender

Points awarded for specific goals

In terms of Regulation 4(2); 5(2); 6(2) and 7(2) of the Preferential Procurement Regulations, preference

points must be awarded for specific goals stated in the tender. For the purposes of this tender the

tenderer will be allocated points based on the goals stated in table 1 below as may be supported by

proof/ documentation stated in the conditions of this tender:

In cases where organs of state intend to use Regulation 3(2) of the Regulations, which states that, if it is

unclear whether the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system applies, an organ of state must, in the tender

documents, stipulate in the case of—

(a) an invitation for tender for income-generating contracts, that either the 80/20 or 90/10

preference point system will apply and that the highest acceptable tender will be used

to determine the applicable preference point system; or

(b) any other invitation for tender, that either the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system

will apply and that the lowest acceptable tender will be used to determine the applicable

preference point system,

then the organ of state must indicate the points allocated for specific goals for both the 90/10 and

80/20 preference point system.

Table 1: Specific goals for the tender and points claimed are indicated per the table below.

(Note to organs of state: Where either the 90/10 or 80/20 preference point system is applicable,

corresponding points must also be indicated as such.

Note to tenderers: The tenderer must indicate how they claim points for each preference point system.)

The specific Number of Evidence

goals allocated Number of points points

points in terms of allocated (80/20 claimed

this tender system) (To be (80/20

completed by the system) (To

organ of state) be completed

by the

tenderer)

Black Women 5 Certified copy of ID

owned Documents of the

Owners

Black Youth 5 Certified copy of ID

owned Documents of the

Owners

51 % Black 10 CIPC Documents /

Owned B- BBEE

Certificate/Affidavit

Subject to section 2(1)(f) of the Act, the contract must be awarded to the tenderer scoring the highest

points.

• A CIPC Registration Documents will be used to verify the above evidence.
• Points will be awarded/allocated on a proportional/pro-rata basis.

Formula: Number of Points allocated x Percentage (%) owned = Number of Points

Claimed.

Stage 3- Returnable Documents

No. Description of requirement

a) Completion of ALL RFQ documentation (including ALL declarations, SBD documents/forms

and signatures were required)

b) Joint Venture / Consortium agreement / Trust Deed/ Confirmation in writing of their intention

to enter into a JV or consortium agreement should they be awarded business by PRASA

through this RFQ process (if applicable)

c) Supply of valid SARS Pin

d) CSD supplier registration number

NB: The most Responsive bidder/s with incomplete returnable documents will be requested to resubmit

completed documents within the time frame stipulated by PRASA before recommendation for award,

failure which will result in automatic disqualification.

Section 4

Pricing and delivery schedule

Respondents are required to complete the attached Pricing Schedule

1 Prices must be quoted in South African Rand, inclusive of all applicable taxes.

2 Price offer is firm and clearly indicate the basis thereof.

3 Pricing Bill of Quantity is completed in line with schedule if applicable.

4 Cost breakdown must be indicated.

5 Price escalation basis and formula must be indicated.

6 To facilitate like-for like comparison bidders must submit pricing strictly in accordance with this price schedule

and not utilise a different format. Deviation from this pricing schedule could result in a bid being declared

non-responsive.

7 Please note that should you have offered a discounted price(s), PRASA will only consider such price

discount(s) in the final evaluation stage on an unconditional basis.

8 Respondents are to note that if price offered by the highest scoring bidder is not market related, PRASA may

not award the contract to the Respondent. PRASA may:

9 negotiate a market-related price with the Respondent scoring the highest points;

10 if that Respondent does not agree to a market-related price, negotiate a market-related price with the Respondent

scoring the second highest points;

11 if the Respondent scoring the second highest points does not agree to a market-related price, negotiate a

market-related price with the Respondent scoring the third highest points;

12 If a market-related price is not agreed with the Respondent scoring the third highest points, PRASA must

cancel the RFQ.

I / We ______________________________________________________________ (Insert Name of Bidding

Entity) of __________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________ code

(Full address) conducting business under the style or title

of:__________________________________________________________________ represented by:

____________________________________________________________________ in my capacity

as:____________________________________________________________________ being duly authorised,

hereby offer to undertake and complete the above-mentioned work/services at the prices quoted in the bills of

quantities / schedule of quantities or, where these do not form part of the contract, at a lumpsum, of R

_______________________________________________(amount in

numbers);__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________ (amount in words) Incl. VAT.

DELIVERY PERIOD: Suppliers are requested to offer their earliest delivery period possible.

Delivery will be effected within ............. working days from date of order. (To be completed by Service provider).

Section 5

PRASA general conditions of purchase

General

PRASA and the Supplier enter into an order/contract on these conditions to supply the items

(goods/services/works) as described in the order/contract.

Conditions

These conditions form the basis of the contract between PRASA and the Supplier. Notwithstanding

anything to the contrary in any document issued or sent by the Supplier, these conditions apply except

as expressly agreed in writing by PRASA.

No servant or agent of PRASA has authority to vary these conditions orally. These general conditions

of purchase are subject to such further special conditions as may be prescribed in writing by PRASA in

the order/contract.

Price and payment

The price or rates for the items stated in the order/contract may include an amount for price adjustment,

which is calculated in accordance with the formula stated in the order/contract.

The Supplier may be paid in one currency other than South African Rand. Only one exchange rate is

used to convert from this currency to South African Rand. Payment to the Supplier in this currency other

than South African Rand, does not exceed the amounts stated in the order/contract. PRASA pays for

the item within 30 days of receipt of the Suppliers correct tax invoice.

Delivery and documents

The Supplier’s obligation is to deliver the items on or before the date stated in the order/contract. Late

deliveries or late completion of the items may be subject to a penalty if this is imposed in the

order/contract. No payment is made if the Supplier does not provide the item as stated in order/contract.

Where items are to be delivered the Supplier:

Clearly marks the outside of each consignment or package with the Supplier’s name and full details of

the destination in accordance with the order and includes a packing note stating the contents thereof; On

dispatch of each consignment, sends to PRASA at the address for delivery of the items, an advice note

specifying the means of transport, weight, number of volume as appropriate and the point and date of

dispatch; Sends to PRASA a detailed priced invoice as soon as is reasonably practical after dispatch of

the items, and states on all communications in respect of the order the order number and code number

(if any).

Containers / packing material

Unless otherwise stated in the order/contract, no payment is made for containers or packing materials or

return to the Supplier.

Title and risk

Without prejudice to rights of rejection under these conditions, title to and risk in the items passes to

PRASA when accepted by PRASA.

Rejection

If the Supplier fails to comply with his obligations under the order/contract, PRASA may reject any part

of the items by giving written notice to the Supplier specifying the reason for rejection and whether and

within what period replacement of items or re-work are required.

In the case of items delivered, PRASA may return the rejected items to the Supplier at the Supplier’s risk

and expense. Any money paid to the Supplier in respect of the items not replaced within the time

required, together with the costs of returning rejected items to the Supplier and obtaining replacement

items from a third party, are paid by the Supplier to PRASA.

In the case of service, the Supplier corrects non-conformances as indicated by PRASA.

PS = 80 (1 − Pt−Pmin)

Pmin

Where

Ps = Points scored for price of tender under consideration

Pt = Price of tender under consideration

Pmin = Price of lowest acceptable tender

Points awarded for specific goals

In terms of Regulation 4(2); 5(2); 6(2) and 7(2) of the Preferential Procurement Regulations, preference

points must be awarded for specific goals stated in the tender. For the purposes of this tender the

tenderer will be allocated points based on the goals stated in table 1 below as may be supported by

proof/ documentation stated in the conditions of this tender:

In cases where organs of state intend to use Regulation 3(2) of the Regulations, which states that, if it is

unclear whether the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system applies, an organ of state must, in the tender

documents, stipulate in the case of—

(f) an invitation for tender for income-generating contracts, that either the 80/20 or 90/10 preference

point system will apply and that the highest acceptable tender will be used to determine the

applicable preference point system; or

(g) any other invitation for tender, that either the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system will apply

and that the lowest acceptable tender will be used to determine the applicable preference point

system,

then the organ of state must indicate the points allocated for specific goals for both the 90/10 and

80/20 preference point system.

Table 1: Specific goals for the tender and points claimed are indicated per the table below.

(Note to organs of state: Where either the 90/10 or 80/20 preference point system is applicable,

corresponding points must also be indicated as such.

Note to tenderers: The tenderer must indicate how they claim points for each preference point system.)

The specific Number of Evidence

goals allocated Number of points points

points in terms of allocated (80/20 claimed

this tender system) (To be (80/20

completed by the system) (To

organ of state) be completed

by the

tenderer)

Black Women 5 Certified copy of

owned ID Documents of

the Owners

Black Youth 5 Certified copy of

owned ID Documents of

the Owners

51 % Black 10 CIPC Documents /

Owned B- BBEE

Certificate/Affidavi

t

Declaration with regard to company/firm

3.1. Name of company/firm...............................................................................

3.2. Company registration number: .....................................................................

3.3. Type of company/ firm

 Partnership/Joint Venture / Consortium

 One-person business/sole propriety

 Close corporation

 Public Company

 Personal Liability Company

 (Pty) Limited

 Non-Profit Company

 State Owned Company

[Tick applicable box]

3.4. I, the undersigned, who is duly authorised to do so on behalf of the company/firm, certify that

the points claimed, based on the specific goals as advised in the tender, qualifies the company/

firm for the preference(s) shown and I acknowledge that:

i) The information furnished is true and correct;

ii) The preference points claimed are in accordance with the General Conditions as indicated

in paragraph 1 of this form;

iii) In the event of a contract being awarded as a result of points claimed as shown in

paragraphs 1.4 and 4.2, the contractor may be required to furnish documentary proof to the

satisfaction of the organ of state that the claims are correct;

iv) If the specific goals have been claimed or obtained on a fraudulent basis or any of the

conditions of contract have not been fulfilled, the organ of state may, in addition to any other

remedy it may have –

(a) disqualify the person from the tendering process;

(b) recover costs, losses or damages it has incurred or suffered as a result of

that person’s conduct;

(c) cancel the contract and claim any damages which it has suffered as a result

of having to make less favourable arrangements due to such cancellation;

(d) recommend that the tenderer or contractor, its shareholders and directors,

or only the shareholders and directors who acted on a fraudulent basis, be

restricted from obtaining business from any organ of state for a period not

exceeding 10 years, after the audi alteram partem (hear the other side) rule

has been applied; and

(e) forward the matter for criminal prosecution, if deemed necessary.

..............................................

Signature(s) of tenderer(s)

Surname and name: ................................................................

Date: ...............................................................

Address: ...............................................................

...............................................................

...............................................................

...............................................................

Section 7

Hazard identification and risk assessment training specification (hira)

Unit standard 120330

Purpose of the unit standard

Persons credited with this unit standard will be able to:

Explain the legal and specified requirements for conducting continuous risk assessments.

Prepare to conduct a continuous risk assessment.

Conduct a continuous risk assessment.

Initiate remedial action and follow up on Continuous Risk Assessment.

Objective

HIRA (Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment) training equips personnel to identify workplace

hazards, assess associated risks, and implement control measures to ensure compliance with the

Occupational Health and Safety Act. The training specification covers legal requirements, risk

methodologies, and practical risk mitigation.

Core Course Outline and Modules

A standard HIRA training specification typically includes the following:

Module 1: Legal Framework & Compliance

• Understanding the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSACT).
• Employer and employee legal responsibilities.
• Consequences of legal non-compliance.

Module 2: Hazard vs Risk

Core definitions: what constitutes a hazard (source of potential harm) versus a risk (likelihood and

severity of harm).

Module 3: Types of Risk Assessments

• Baseline Risk Assessment: Broad overview of the entire organization's risks.
• Issue-Based Risk Assessment: Focused on specific tasks, new machinery, or following an

incident.

• Continuous Risk Assessment: Daily, ongoing checks of the work environment (often used in

mining or construction).

Module 4: Risk Matrix and Rating

• Using a standard matrix to calculate risk.
• Multiplying Risk = Likelihood × Severity to prioritize action.

Module 5: The Hierarchy of Controls

Applying control measures in order of effectiveness: Eliminate, Substitute, Engineering,

Administrative, and PPE.

Delivery, Duration, and Credits:

• Duration: Typically ranges from 1 to 3 days depending on whether it's a basic certification

or includes practical workplace application.

• Assessment Methods: Formative activities (classwork/homework) and a summative

assessment (written or practical portfolio).

Unit standard accreditation and moderation options

Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the

relevant ETQA or ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding in place with the relevant ETQA..

Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as

a provider by the relevant ETQA or ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding in place with the

relevant ETQA.

Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation

guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures.

Proof of accreditation to be provided

The certificate does not expire.

Facilitators

Service provider to inform who will be presenting the training – (Name)

To provide proof of certification of the presenter as a facilitator and assessor