Embracing a digital need

The concept of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) has placed great emphasis on the importance of adapting to technology which has fast become embedded within societies and industries and the virtual world. Developing countries have conformed relatively slowly to this robotised era. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has made it crucial for all industries to embrace cyber-physical systems, the survival of the global economy depends on it.

Over the past few years, the South African Qualifications and Certification Committee for Gas (SAQCC Gas) has been gearing up to fully adapt to the 4IR, the pandemic has not found the organisation unprepared. The primary objective of the SAQCC Gas has always been to ensure a prolific industry for all industry players, therefore, the organisation has established a firm digital existence to ensure the continued livelihood of the gas industry and its players, even in the midst of this pandemic.

Shifting Training Online: One of the biggest restrictions brought by the Corona Virus is freedom of physical interaction. To ensure industry players remain compliant and fully skilled, online training has been made available. The Southern African Gas Association (SAGA) and the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Safety Association of Southern Africa (LPGSASA) has introduced virtual training for individuals who are unable to physically attend these classes, and those working in remote areas. Specified courses can now be taken online.

To receive a full description of the available online courses, please contact the individual associations. Click HERE to visit the SAGA website; Click HERE to visit the LPGSASA website.

Digitalising the Roadshows: SAQCC Gas together with the Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) has successfully hosted a series of roadshows across South Africa. These sessions ensure that industry-related information and updates are communicated across the provinces timeously, therefore it imperative that the roadshow schedule is kept.

The roadshows will be hosted online for the rest of the year 2020 and/or however long the pandemic requires. The SAQCC Gas presentations have been amended to be techno-friendly and interactive. Further information will be shared on the date and theme of the first virtual roadshow. You can keep tabs on this information by visiting the SAQCC Gas website: www.saqccgas.co.za and the Social Media pages. (Facebook: SAQCC Gas and LinkedIn: SAQCC Gas)

The website: www.saqccgas.co.za

The SAQCC Gas website is a pot of gold. There are numerous functions, information and updates available. All the latest SAQCC Gas Press Releases and Newsletters are uploaded on the website to ensure accurate and current information is communicated. The website has a database of all registered Gas Practitioners, all around the country, which can be verified on the website.  The organisation continues to operate at all levels to ensure quality standards are upheld.

In the midst of all the Covid-19 scare, ensuring safe, compliance and non-hazardous practices within the gas industry is still a very important part of the SAQCC Gas mission!

For all gas installations and or Gas Practitioner related complaints, please note that you can report these on the SAQCC Gas website, the correct protocol will then be followed. You can read about the disciplinary procedure on the website under the “Disciplinary” tab.

Ensuring the Gas Industry continues to function seamlessly has never been more imperative.