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1. What is SAMTRAC International?

SAMTRAC International is the leading global occupational health, safety and environmental e-learning training course. SAMTRAC International was developed by the National Occupational Safety Association "NOSA" (www.nosaworld.com) in the 1960s as a four week class room based training course. Initially the course was purely focused on safety, but through the 1980’s and 1990’s, and in line with international trends, the course was transformed by industry experts to incorporate both health and environmental best practise. Over the past 10 years over 40 000 learners have completed the SAMTRAC International course. Due to increasing global demand, a decision was taken to launch an E-Learning SAMTRAC International , namely SAMTRAC International in 2012. Through this process, SAMTRAC International is now available to both companies and individuals across the globe as the demand for qualified HSE Professionals continues to grow.

2. Who is NOSA?

NOSA (www.nosaworld.com) is the leading global supplier of occupational risk management services and solutions, and is proudly one of the most recognised brands in the HSE risk management industry. It is the exclusive provider of both the NOSA Five Star Grading System and SAMTRAC.

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1. Who is able to register for SAMTRAC International?

Anyone who has an interest at improving the occupational health, safety and environmental performance of an organisation. In addition, those individuals who have no prior HSE experience but are wanting to build a career in the industry are encouraged to use SAMTRAC International as a springboard.

2. Will Certificates be awarded?

Yes, upon passing of the final exam a certificate, displaying the learners name, passport number and the relevant accreditations, will be sent to the learner.

3. What is the scope of the course?

SAMTRAC International is divided into 8 modules. The modules should be completed in sequence from module 1 to module 8. The modules have been specifically developed to expose the student to the principles of HSE implementation and management, focusing on international best practice.

For a detailed breakdown of the course and module outcomes please click here.

4. How long do I have to study?

You will have up to nine months from the date of registration to complete the curriculum, and write the exam. Students who wish, are able to complete the course and write the exam within a 2 month period.

5. How does SAMTRAC International account for different legislation around the world?

Module 2 (Legislation) covers the International Labour Organisations (ILO) principles, thus basing the course on International Best Practise. However, SAMTRAC International has entered into a partnership with a global provider of HSE legislation, which allows us to include in your study material a country profile focusing on HSE legislation in your country.

6. Who is the target market

HSE practitioners
Risk/insurance assessors
Occupational health practitioners and hygienists
Line managers and supervisors
Department of Labour inspectors
SHE representatives, committee members and chairpersons
Design engineers
Human resource managers
Staff involved with day-to-day management of SHE programmes
Trade union officials

7. How do I apply to study with SAMTRAC International?

Click here to begin the registration process. You will need to supply the following information:

A postal address
Email address
Contact number
Payment method

8. Once registered how does the learning process work?

Once you are registered you will receive a link with a username and password via email. Follow the link to log-in to SAMTRAC International's learner management system.

In addition to this, you will receive the following via registered post:

Student study pack

Upon registration a study pack, which supplements your online e-learning content, will be sent via registered mail to your address. The pack will contain the following documents:

         a. SAMTRAC International User Manual
         b. SAMTRAC International Additional Notes
         c. Regulatory Digest with country specific HSE legislation
         d. SAMTRAC International Workplace Guidelines including:

               i.    NOSA CMB 253
               ii.   ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 requirements
               iii.  NOSA CMB 001
               iv.  AUDP11
               v.   Template Register Control Documents
               vi.  Template Appointment Forms
               vii.  HSE Incident Investigation Docket

Access to the interactive e-learning portal

On registration you will receive a user name and password, which will give you access to SAMTRAC International's online e-learning content. The content has been developed to ensure that it is interactive and engaging and allows the learner the best opportunity to successfully complete the course in their own time and without the assistance of a tutor. In addition to the content, there is an online assessment, where students are required to obtain a minimum of 65% to qualify to write the final examination. SAMTRAC International has over 80 accredited exam centres around the world. In addition to the e-learning content, students will be able to participate in live forums, blogs, Q & A's and various other forms of interaction with various industry experts, tutors and fellow HSE students from around the globe.

9. Who is SAMTRAC International accredited by?

SAMTRAC International is accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). Successful completion of the course entitles students to apply for Technician membership of IOSH (TechIOSH). Click here to view the benefits of becoming a member of IOSH or visit www.iosh.co.uk

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