Competency B Training

Accredited Competency B Training

At Malaika Training Institute, we offer accredited Competency B training for underground mining in Pretoria. The course focuses on installing, maintaining, and removing support units in coal mines for safety and compliance.

• Fees: From R16,500
• Duration: 04 weeks
• Onsite training: Available for mining operations
• Certification: Competent Person B certificate
• Branches: 250 Pretorius Street, Pretoria CBD

Why Do the Competency B Course?

• High demand: Essential for underground coal mining safety roles.
• Great earning potential: Certified personnel secure better positions in mining.
• Transferable skills: Support installation and maintenance applicable to various mining environments.
• Career ladder: Progress to Competent A or supervisory mining roles.

Where You Can Work

• Underground coal mines
• Mining contractors and operations
• Safety and support teams in extractive industries
• Resource and mineral projects

What You’ll Learn

• Installation of temporary and permanent support units
• Maintenance and removal of supports (compressed air/hydraulic)
• Hazard identification, risk assessment, and safety protocols
• Tools, equipment, and compliance with mining regulations
• Practical assessments and certification

Also available: Competent A training; group bookings with onsite delivery. For regulations, see Department of Mineral Resources.

We Train Students Across South Africa

Serving all provinces, including (50+): Pretoria, Johannesburg, Germiston, Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Newcastle, Richards Bay, Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Paarl, George, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), East London, Mthatha, Bloemfontein, Kimberley, Polokwane, Tzaneen, Thohoyandou, Mbombela (Nelspruit), Witbank (eMalahleni), Secunda, Middelburg, Klerksdorp, Rustenburg, Potchefstroom, Mahikeng, Vryburg, Upington, Springbok, Kuruman, Ladysmith, Harrismith, Vereeniging, Vanderbijlpark, Sasolburg, Bethlehem, Welkom, Queenstown, Graaff-Reinet, Mossel Bay, Knysna, Oudtshoorn, Malmesbury, Worcester, Beaufort West, Kathu, Lephalale, Mokopane, Standerton, Louis Trichardt, Musina, Brits, Delmas, Brakpan, Benoni, Springs, Alberton, Boksburg, Randburg, Roodepoort, Centurion, Soshanguve, Mamelodi, Soweto, Empangeni, Secunda, Hammanskraal, Temba, Lebowakgomo, Bugersfort, Seshego and Atteridgevile.

FAQs

How much is Competency B training?
From R16,500.

How long is the course?
04 weeks, with practical components at the mine.

Is certification included?
Yes—Competent Person B certificate of competence upon completion.

Do you offer onsite training?
Yes—for mining sites; contact for details and quotes.

Do you train other mining courses?
Yes—see 777 Dump Truck Training, ADT Dump Truck Training, Excavator Operator, and more.