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Certificate: Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) Training Course
Unit Standard No: 244383
Unit Standard Credits: 2
NQF Level: 2
Course Duration: 1 Day
Cost Per Person: R 2300
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a CERTIFICATE.
We offer free accommodation to our learners, as well as job assistance to help graduates pursue employment opportunities after completing their training.
Our Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) Training Course provides learners with essential knowledge and practical skills to identify workplace hazards, assess risks, and implement appropriate control measures to improve occupational health and safety. Training covers hazard identification, risk assessment methods, risk evaluation, workplace inspections, identifying unsafe acts and conditions, assessing the likelihood and severity of incidents, applying the hierarchy of controls, documenting risk assessments, and reviewing control measures. The course is designed to help employees, supervisors, team leaders, and other workers recognise potential dangers, understand workplace risks, follow safe work procedures, and contribute to a safer working environment across different industries.
Introduction to Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment: Understanding workplace hazards, the difference between hazards and risks, the importance of risk assessments, and the role of hazard identification in preventing workplace injuries, incidents, and occupational illnesses.
Hazard Identification & Risk Evaluation: Learning how to identify unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, physical hazards, chemical hazards, biological hazards, ergonomic hazards, and other workplace dangers. Training covers assessing the likelihood of an incident occurring, evaluating the severity of potential consequences, determining risk levels, and prioritising hazards according to their potential impact.
Risk Control Measures & the Hierarchy of Controls: Understanding how to select and implement appropriate control measures to eliminate or reduce workplace risks. Training covers the hierarchy of controls, including elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment (PPE), as well as monitoring control effectiveness and reviewing safety procedures.
Workplace Risk Assessment, Documentation & Legal Responsibilities: Learning how to conduct workplace inspections, complete risk assessment forms, record identified hazards, document control measures, communicate findings, and review assessments when work activities or conditions change. Learners also explore employee and employer responsibilities, safe work procedures, and the importance of maintaining a proactive workplace health and safety culture.
Workplace Hazard Identification & Risk Prevention: Developing the knowledge and skills to recognise workplace hazards before they cause injuries, incidents, or damage. Training covers workplace inspections, identifying unsafe acts and conditions, recognising changing work environments, and taking appropriate action to prevent accidents and reduce exposure to workplace risks.
Risk Assessment Methods & Control Measures: Learning how to assess identified hazards by considering the likelihood of an incident and the severity of its potential consequences. Training covers risk rating, prioritising hazards, selecting suitable control measures, applying the hierarchy of controls, and monitoring whether implemented measures effectively reduce risks.
Risk Assessment Documentation & Continuous Improvement: Understanding how to complete risk assessment records, document hazards and control measures, communicate findings to employees and supervisors, and review assessments when workplace conditions or tasks change. Training also covers reporting unsafe conditions, following safe work procedures, and promoting continuous improvement in occupational health and safety.
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Employment Opportunities
After successfully completing your Training, you are welcome to submit your CV to cv@ahtrainings.co.za. We are regularly contacted by recruitment agencies and employers seeking qualified and competent candidates, and we may refer suitable candidates when opportunities become available.
Graduates are also encouraged to actively apply for positions through leading online job portals such as Indeed, CareerJunction, LinkedIn, and other recruitment platforms to increase their employment opportunities.
While successful completion of the course enhances your employability, securing employment remains subject to the recruitment process and the requirements of individual employers. Our goal is to help equip you with the skills and qualifications needed to pursue rewarding career opportunities.
Career Opportunities
Completing Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) Training can help learners develop knowledge and skills relevant to workplace health and safety, hazard prevention, and risk management. Learners may apply their knowledge in roles and activities such as Health and Safety Assistant, HIRA Assistant, Risk Assessment Assistant, Safety Representative, Workplace Safety Coordinator, Occupational Health and Safety Assistant, Site Safety Assistant, and Safety Supervisor, depending on their qualifications, experience, and employer requirements. These skills can be applied across sectors such as construction, mining, manufacturing, warehousing, transport and logistics, engineering, healthcare, agriculture, energy, and industrial operations.
On-Site Company Training
We bring the training to you.
Our team is available to travel to companies across South Africa to provide professional on-site training for your employees.
Whether you need to train a small group or an entire workforce, we deliver the same high standard of practical, industry-focused instruction at your premises. We work with businesses of all sizes and can schedule training at times that suit your operations.
Partner with us to keep your workforce skilled, compliant, and workplace-ready.
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We offer a wide range of practical training courses designed to help learners develop the skills and knowledge needed for careers in transport, construction, mining, engineering, industrial operations, safety, and skilled trades. Explore our courses below and choose the training programme that best matches your career goals.
TECHNICAL TRADES
Plumbing Training · Carpentry Training · Pipe Fitter Training · Boilermaking Training · Electrical Training · Welding Training · Arc Welding Training · Double Coded Welding Training · CO₂ Welding Training · Stick Welding Training · Gas Welding Training · TIG Welding Training · MIG Welding Training · Aluminium Welding Training · Argon Welding Training · Stainless Steel Welding Training . Pipe Welding Training . Cutting Torch Training
HEALTH & SAFETY
Hazchem Training · Working at Heights Training · Safety Officer Training · Rigging Training · First Aid Training · Fire Fighter Training . SHE Rep Training . HIV/AIDS Awareness Training . HIRA Training . Legal Liability Training
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Superlink Training · Reach Stacker Training · Forklift Training · 777 Dump Truck Training · ADT Dump Truck Training · Drill Rig Training · LHD Scoop Training · Mobile Crane Training · Excavator Training · TLB Training · Front End Loader Training · Tower Crane Training · Overhead Crane Training · Reach Truck Training · Grader Training · Bulldozer Training · Bobcat Training · Road Roller Training · Truck Mounted Crane Training · Tractor Training · Telehandler Training · Tipper Truck Training · Superlink Reverse Training · Sidetipper Training · Horse and Trailer Training · Order Picker Training · Powered Pallet Truck Training · Cherry Picker Training · Water Cart Training
FAQs
What is Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) Training?
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) Training provides learners with the knowledge and skills required to identify workplace hazards, assess risks, and implement suitable control measures to prevent incidents, injuries, and occupational illnesses.
How long does HIRA Training take?
Our Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) Training Course takes 1 day to complete, followed by a competency assessment where applicable.
How much does HIRA Training cost?
Our Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) Training Course costs R2,300, including training and competency assessment.
Is HIRA Training easy to learn?
Yes. With professional instruction and practical examples, learners can understand how to identify workplace hazards, evaluate risk levels, prioritise risks, and select appropriate control measures.
What does a HIRA Course cover?
The course covers hazard identification, workplace inspections, risk assessment methods, likelihood and severity ratings, risk prioritisation, the hierarchy of controls, hazard prevention, risk assessment documentation, workplace safety procedures, and monitoring control measures.
How much does a HIRA-qualified employee earn in South Africa?
HIRA Training is an additional health and safety qualification and does not have a fixed salary. Earnings depend on your primary occupation, employer, industry, experience, job responsibilities, and other qualifications.
Where can I work after completing HIRA Training?
Learners can apply their knowledge across sectors such as construction, mining, manufacturing, warehousing, transport and logistics, engineering, healthcare, agriculture, energy, and industrial operations.
What career opportunities are available after HIRA Training?
Completing HIRA Training can support applications for relevant roles such as Health and Safety Assistant, HIRA Assistant, Risk Assessment Assistant, Safety Representative, Workplace Safety Coordinator, Occupational Health and Safety Assistant, and Site Safety Assistant, depending on the employer’s requirements and any additional qualifications or experience needed.
How much do you get paid as a Health and Safety Assistant in South Africa?
A Health and Safety Assistant in South Africa can earn varying salaries depending on experience, employer, location, qualifications, and job responsibilities. Earnings may differ between construction, mining, manufacturing, and other industries. HIRA Training is an additional health and safety qualification and does not guarantee a particular salary or qualify learners for every health and safety role.
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) Training Fees, Course Prices & Certificate: Learners can contact us for the latest HIRA training fees and course prices, Training Academy Cost Price List, including available classes, training requirements, assessment, and certification. The HIRA certificate cost may depend on the selected training programme and assessment requirements. Learners can also enquire about HIRA certification, Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment courses, risk assessment training classes, workplace hazard identification training, occupational health and safety training, and training availability near you. If you are searching for HIRA training near me, risk assessment training near me, hazard identification training near me, HIRA courses near me, HIRA classes near me, workplace risk assessment training near me, HIRA certificate near me, or a HIRA training school near me, contact us for course availability, fees, certification requirements, and enrolment information on WhatsApp +27 814 732 638.