SAMTRAC is NOSA’s flagship occupational health and safety management course, now offered through SafetyCloud. Its listed prerequisite is Introduction to SAMTRAC, which in turn lists Grade 12 or equivalent.
NOSA states that SAMTRAC is accredited, carries 16 credits at NQF Level 5 and lists SAIOSH and the QCTO as professional bodies. Prices below are as shown on the NOSA pages on 10 October 2026 and change, so confirm before you pay.
Entry Requirements at a Glance
- Prerequisite: Introduction to SAMTRAC (NQF Level 2, 2 credits), which itself requires Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Classroom: R25 058,50 including VAT, 10 days.
- E-learning: R16 284,00 including VAT, to be completed within 6 months.
- Webinar: R19 285,50 including VAT, 10 days.
- Introduction to SAMTRAC: classroom R11 206,75 including VAT over 5 days; e-learning R7 417,50 including VAT.
Academic and Minimum Admission Requirements
Start with the Introduction to SAMTRAC course, whose listed prerequisite is Grade 12 or equivalent. The SAMTRAC page lists no workplace-experience alternative, so if you do not have Grade 12, ask NOSA before you enrol.
According to NOSA, SAMTRAC is accredited with 16 credits at NQF Level 5, under the unit standard “Intermediate Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Compliance Insurer” (ID SP250605), with 5 CPD points. These are NOSA’s own statements; if credits matter to you, check the registration on the SAQA register or with the QCTO.
Subjects, APS and Qualification Requirements
NOSA’s pages do not list matric subjects or an APS, and SAMTRAC is not a higher education admission. The only stated academic requirement is Grade 12 or equivalent for the Introduction course.
The same pages say the classroom final exam is written in person at a NOSA College near you. Whether the exam has a pass mark, and whether prior work experience is needed, are not stated, so ask NOSA.
Documents and Application Requirements
- Proof that you meet the Grade 12 or equivalent prerequisite for Introduction to SAMTRAC
- Proof of Introduction to SAMTRAC completion when you apply for SAMTRAC
- For e-learning and webinar courses: a laptop with a working camera and microphone for the proctoring tool
Book through the SAMTRAC course page or the Introduction to SAMTRAC page, or call the contact centre on +27 87 330 3790. Ask NOSA for its exact enrolment document list before you pay.
Selection, Intake and Eligibility Considerations
- Delivery: classroom, e-learning or webinar. NOSA pages describe delivery through NOSA Colleges.
- Cost: get the total in writing and ask what is excluded, such as re-assessment.
- Exam: the final exam is written in person at a NOSA College.
- Providers: buy through NOSA or confirm any other provider’s standing with NOSA first.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the SAMTRAC course requirements?
Introduction to SAMTRAC is the listed prerequisite, and it requires Grade 12 or equivalent.
How much does the SAMTRAC course cost?
As shown on NOSA’s page on 10 October 2026: classroom R25 058,50 incl. VAT (10 days), e-learning R16 284,00 incl. VAT (6 months) and webinar R19 285,50 incl. VAT (10 days). Confirm current prices with NOSA.
Does SAMTRAC carry NQF credits?
NOSA states that SAMTRAC has 16 credits at NQF Level 5 and lists SAIOSH and the QCTO as professional bodies. To check the registration independently, use the SAQA register or ask the QCTO.
Can I do SAMTRAC online?
NOSA lists e-learning and webinar options. You need a laptop with a working camera and microphone, and the final exam is written in person at a NOSA College.
How do I check a provider is legitimate?
Use NOSA’s own course pages or contact centre (+27 87 330 3790) and ask NOSA to confirm any other provider before you pay.
Confirm entry requirements, fees and exam arrangements with NOSA through SafetyCloud. See admission requirements and browse all education requirements.