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Embracing the digital needs
By SAQCC Gas
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.
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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 coronavirus is freedom of
Embracing global technology and 4IR has been brought forth by the current pandemic.
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.
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 industryrelated
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.
WEBSITE
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.
SAFETY AND DISCIPLINE
In the midst of all the Covid-19 scare,
ensuring safe, compliance and nonhazardous
practices within the gas
industry is still a very important part of
the SAQCC Gas mission and we are
continuing to ensure the gas industry
continues to function seamlessly as
this has never been more imperative
than now.
For all gas installations and or Gas
Practitioner related complaints, please
note that you can now 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. CLA‐
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