One of the fundamental objectives of SAQCC Fire is to establish the necessary procedures for the education, training and registration of all appropriate personnel actively involved in the fire industry.

As part of the directive from the Department of Labour, the SAQCC Fire D&GS training subcommittee is in the process of formulating training programmes and qualifications for authorised persons.

The South African Qualifications and Certification Committee (SAQCC) for the fire industry held a road show in Gauteng.

Registration of authorised persons in the fire detection and suppression industry is now mandatory.

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