Develops the practical skills mine rescue team members need to work safely in irrespirable atmospheres using self contained breathing apparatus. The course covers apparatus operation and checks, team discipline, heat and workload management and physical fitness for rescue work at Southern African mines. It complements broader emergency coordination by focusing on hands on rescue team readiness.
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Register for this courseThis course suits mine rescue and proto team members, team captains and reserves preparing for underground rescue duties.
| Dates | Venue | Days | Fee | Calendar | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026 | Cape Town | 5 | R18,000 | Closed | |
| 5 to 9 Oct 2026 | Durban | 5 | R18,000 | Register | |
| 12 to 16 Oct 2026 | Pretoria | 5 | R18,000 | Register | |
| 19 to 23 Oct 2026 | Nairobi | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 26 to 30 Oct 2026 | Dar es Salaam | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 2 to 6 Nov 2026 | Lusaka | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 9 to 13 Nov 2026 | Harare | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 16 to 20 Nov 2026 | Accra | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 23 to 27 Nov 2026 | Lagos | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026 | Dubai | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 7 to 11 Dec 2026 | Johannesburg | 5 | R18,000 | Register |
Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.
A section 54 instruction stops production and the mine must show that its legal appointments were valid, current and understood.
Heat, dust and flammable gas behave differently at three kilometres below surface than they do in a textbook.
Falls of ground remain one of the largest causes of death in South African underground mining.