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Snake Identification, Handling & Snakebite Treatment

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Email: bernadette@accesspd.co.za

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EXPERIENCE

More Than Just Training

Safety Solution

Whether governed by the Occupational Health & Safety Act 85 of 1993 or the Mine Health & Safety Act 29 of 1996 our various Snake Handling courses ensure compliance with these laws by mitigating against the risk of snakebites through training which ultimately leads to employee safety and conservation efforts.

Best Practise

Being actively involved in the Emergency Medical Services as well as the Health and Safety sectors we can offer our clients the most current and best practice methods and theory in our training solutions. Being registered professionals, our instructors go through various courses regularly to maintain these registrations. APD was actively involved in developing and publishing the latest Prehospital Snakebite Management Protocols in the South African Medical Journal in 2023!

Safe Learning Environment

Every reasonable step has been taken to ensure a safe learning environment when handling some of the deadliest snakes Africa has to offer! However, medical equipment is on standby, and our instructors have adequate training and experience to deal with any unfortunate event related to the training event.

Professional

Our instructors are both Paramedics registered with the HPCSA, Health & Safety Officers registered with SAIOSH, qualified Instructors registered with various SETA bodies, and have over 40 years combined experience working with venomous snakes. Our training material has been assessed and approved by the University of Johannesburg’s Department of Emergency Medical Care.

Cost-effective

Not only do we provide some of the best pricing available in South Africa, but we strive to give value back to our clients and delegates. Each delegate will receive an A5 colour Training Manual, an Electronic Certificate, an A6 Snakebite and ID Flipper Chart, as well as an A6 Snakes in the Workplace Procedures (including South African Legislation) Flipper Chart!

Accredited

Our Snake Identification, Handling & Snakebite Treatment courses have been accredited/endorsed by the University of Johannesburg (equivalent to HPCSA accreditation), the South African Veterinary Council, the Pest Control Industries Professional Council, the National Federation of Tourist Guides and Affiliates, the Gauteng Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, and the Emergency Medicine Society of South Africa. Our Snake courses which do not involve practical snake handling, are also endorsed by the Field Guides Association of Southern Africa.

Prepared for ANY Eventuality

Learning in a safe and highly stimulating environment

Unforgettable practical experience

Best recommended Snake Training in SA

Actively involved in conservation

Most up to date information transfer

What to Expect & What is Included

Snake Identification, Handling & Snakebite Treatment Courses

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This Course Is Ideal For:

Work Requirements, Health & Safety Compliance, Permit Requirements, CPD Points

Field Workers

Power Stations

Fire Fighters

Mines

First Aiders

Farmers

Conservationists

Developers

National Parks

Paramedics

Solar & Wind Farms

Reptile Parks & Keepers

Game Farms

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do we use live snakes?

We keep a number of indigenous snakes for training purposes. Most of the snakes have been purchased as captive bred hatchlings and grown out in our facility. As part of conservation measures do not support the collection of wild snakes for training purposes.

For the snake handling training course we will select the venomous snakes most suitable to your area to give delegates the best experience.

Safety Precautions

Working with highly venomous snakes does come with the dangers of something going wrong. Our instructors are both Paramedics with nearly 30 years of combined experience in the Prehospital Emergency Setting. A fully stocked medical jumpbag will also be on-site should an accident happen as a safety precaution.

However, the safest methods are used, and delegates are clearly briefed on what to expect. Everyone will be safe every step of the way!

Certificates?

Certificates are created on an electronic Vault System. Company Administrators will recieve login details within 10 days of completion of the training course. Certificates will be available on the system for life! Hard copy certificates are available at an extra cost.

Certificates are valid for 24 months.

Where are we based?

We are based in Vereeniging, Gauteng. But we provide on-site training for corporate clients across South Africa and have assisted various clients in Mozambique and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

We can also provide training courses for individuals across South Africa where an adequately sized group is interested.

Meet, Nick van der Walt

... your snake training instructor

A man with many talents but most passionate about sharing his knowledge and teaching, conserving anything reptile related.

Nick is an Emergency Care Practitioner (Advanced Life Support Paramedic) registered with the HPCSA, a Health & Safety Officer registered with SAIOSH, a qualified Instructor registered with various SETA bodies, and has over 20 years' experience working with venomous snakes.

Meet, Raymond van Sittert

... your other snake training instructor

With a keen interest in education, snakes, and workplace safety Raymond has a wealth of knowledge that anyone can gain from.

Raymond is a Basic Life Support Paramedic registered with the HPCSA with over 19 years’ experience working with venomous snakes. Raymond is currently completing various Health & Safety training courses to ensure that he can perform at his peak when dealing with dangerous snakes in the workplace.

Some of our Strengths

We have a passion for education, reptiles, conservation, workplace safety, and emergency medicine. We guarantee a learning event in a safe and highly stimulating environment!

Our instructor, Nick, is also a panel member of the South African Snakebite Symposium and a member of the National Snakebite Advisory Group!

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