Courses accredited by Teta and Samsa

Due to a current shortage of skilled staff, the shipping industry is one of the few where staff are able to move up the ladder to success very rapidly, says Jacqui Merrington, founder and managing director of School of Shipping (SoS). “The world of shipping appeals to many people because of its diversity – international trade, freight forwarding, importing, exporting, dangerous goods, perishable goods, wine exporting and many other activities. The learner is taught about the procedures and documentation, and our available training covers many of the scarce and critical skills identified by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA),” adds Merrington. She says SoS’s adult tuition is specifically related to shore-based shipping practice and procedures and has full Teta (Transport Education Training Authority)and Samsa (South African Maritime Safety Authority) accreditation. The training offers various courses and workshops specifically aimed at a range of shipping functions across the full spectrum of the industry. And it is not aimed only at school leavers but at those who are employed in the industry and require a formal certificate. “Many young entrepreneurs have completed these courses too and found success in the market place,” adds Merrington. In-house training is also available to companies in the form of tailor-made courses in line with a company’s specific requirements, on a full- or part-time basis. There is also a locally developed e-learning platform that provides flexibility for students who wish to learn at their own pace. INSERT ‘Locally developed e-learning platform provides flexibility.’