South African Intruder Detection
Services Association
The SAIDSA Technical Training Courses consist of a number of short skills programmes designed to upgrade and certify the skills of
current technicians as well as new technicians coming into the industry.
Most of the courses are either 1 or 2 days and each individual course carries a certificate which is recognised by SAIDSA and should also be recognised by the industry as Bona-fide training.
Training is carried out at the SAIDSA training centre in Benoni. All courses are generic i.e. NO Product brands are mentioned or taught. Written and practical exams must be completed and candidates are required to attain a minimum pass rate in order to be deemed competent.
New technicians will get an absolute grounding in all aspects of Intruder Alarms, making it possible to utilise their skills immediately. All that will be required will be training in the specific Brand products that your company uses.
QUALIFICATION TYPES
Most of the courses are either 1 or 2 days and each individual course carries a certificate which is recognised by SAIDSA and should also be recognised by the industry as Bona-fide training.
Training is carried out at the SAIDSA training centre in Benoni. All courses are generic i.e. NO Product brands are mentioned or taught. Written and practical exams must be completed and candidates are required to attain a minimum pass rate in order to be deemed competent.
New technicians will get an absolute grounding in all aspects of Intruder Alarms, making it possible to utilise their skills immediately. All that will be required will be training in the specific Brand products that your company uses.
QUALIFICATION TYPES
There are three options available:
SAIDSA CERTIFICATE
COURSES
No experience required but employers will have to screen for technical aptitude.
Suitable for new and current technicians . All courses must be completed in order and must be purchased as a complete package. The courses may however, be split over a period of time.
Suitable for new and current technicians . All courses must be completed in order and must be purchased as a complete package. The courses may however, be split over a period of time.
SAIDSA “CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN”
The SAIDSA “Certified Technician” is the highest qualification recognised by SAIDSA. This
requires the successful completion of all the short courses including “Bylaw 25” (Technical), written exams and practical exams
. This qualification requires a technician to be working in the Intruder Alarm industry for at least 6 months. Even
an experienced technician will have to have completed and be found competent in ALL the short courses without exception in order to
qualify as a certified technician
SALES TRAINING COURSES
Courses are available for Sales personnel which will ensure a good
knowledge of Intruder alarm technology including Devices, Planning and Risk Assessment and Bylaw 25 (SALES) (Optional)
VENUE
AND PRICING
Training is carried out at the Benoni training centre. (See Calendar).
Training is carried out at the Benoni training centre. (See Calendar).
Costs for the complete
course is R4500.
Costs include the following:
- Training (Theory and Practical)
- Learning material (manuals etc.)
- Teas/Coffees and lunch
- Certificates
Costs include the following:
- Training (Theory and Practical)
- Learning material (manuals etc.)
- Teas/Coffees and lunch
- Certificates
COMPETENCY
SAIDSA requires a high standard of competency.
Learners will be required to complete written and practical exams . A minimum pass mark of 85% is required to be found competent
and receive a certificate of competency.
If not found competent, the learner will be required to complete the course again or receive a certificate of attendance only.
If not found competent, the learner will be required to complete the course again or receive a certificate of attendance only.