NSPCA TRAINING APPLICATION FORM

Please take note of the following before completing the application form below.

All information supplied will be considered to be true and accurate. If any of the supplied information is found to be false, the inclusion of such information will be considered as fraudulent and the necessary action will be taken. By submitting this document, you agree that all the information supplied is accruate and true and that you are an upstanding, ethical and fit person.
This application will not be processed without all the required information and/or documentation. As such you will not be able to submit this application unless you have provided all the necessary information. Further to this, you will not be able to submit this application unless you meet the requirements for the training course that you are applying for.
If you cancel your application for the course for which you are applying less than 30 days prior to the commencement of said training course, you will be liable to pay a penalty fee of up to R 2 000.00 to cover the costs of organising the course.

Do you agree to the terms and conditions as outlined above?*

YesNo

You must agree to the terms and conditions above in order to apply for any of the NSPCA training courses.

Please indicate the training you are applying for.

If the training that you intend to apply for is not listed, please contact the NSPCA Training Unit.

You are applying for the Inspector's Training Course or the Refresher's Training Course. The course will run over 12 consecutive days (two weeks). If you are applying as a Trainee Inspector, you will be required to pass the entrance examination once your application form has been received and processed. To request information regarding the entrance examination, please direct a request in writing to training1@nspca.co.za.

Before you begin completing this form, please ensure that you have the following documentation to upload and attach to your submission:

A letter of recommendation from your committee chairperson.
A copy of your unendorsed drivers licence.
A copy of your identity document (ID).
A copy of your matric certificate (Inspector's training course only).
A one-page CV.
A copy of your Animal Welfare Assistant certification (AWA), if obtained.
A copy of your Red Meat Abattoir Association certification (RMAA), if obtained.
A police clearance certificate. Please note that the clearance certificate must be obtained through the South African Police Service's Criminal Record Centre in Pretoria (Please see the image below for an example).

You are applying for the Committee Training Course. The course will be run over two consecutive days (one weekend).

Before you begin to complete this form, please take note of the following:

The financial costs associated with attending the committee training course remain the responsibility of the society whose delegate is being sent to attend the course. If you, your society or your chairperson have any queries in this regard, please make contact with the NSPCA Society Liaison Unit (liaison2@nspca.co.za).
Once a delegate has been confirmed to attend the course, should the delegate cancel or fail to attend the course in full, the society whose delegate is being sent to attend the course will be liable for all financial costs associated with said cancellation/failure to attend.

You are applying for the Field Officer Training Course. This course will be run over a period of five consecutive days (one week). Please note that you will be required to complete and submit the Field Officer Entrance Evaluation (a timed evaluation to assess your current knowledge) once your application form has been received and processed.

Before you begin completing this form, please ensure that you have the following documentation to upload and attach to your submission:

A letter of recommendation from your committee chairperson.
A copy of your unendorsed drivers licence.
A copy of your identity document (ID).
A one-page CV.
A copy of your Animal Welfare Assistant certification (AWA), if obtained.
A copy of your Red Meat Abattoir Association certification (RMAA), if obtained.
A police clearance certificate. Please note that the clearance certificate must be obtained through the South African Police Service's Criminal Record Centre in Pretoria (Please see the image below for an example).

You are applying for the Senior Inspector's Training Course. This course will be run over a period of 12 consecutive days (two weeks).

Before you begin completing this form, please ensure that you have the following documentation to upload and attach to your submission:

A complete record of all court cases that you have been involved with, regardless of whether the prosecution was successful or not. This should be a single file in either an MS Word (*.doc, *.docx) or PDF (*.pdf) format. If you are unable to provide a court case record in this format, please direct a written enquiry to training1@nspca.co.za. The court case record should include the following:

- Number of cases prosecuted

- Magisterial areas where cases were prosecuted

- Overview of cases (provide a brief summary)

- Acts and Sections used

- Outcome of cases

- Fate of the animals involved

Following receipt and processing of your application form, you will be required to provide a full copy of all dockets and supporting documentation for all court cases that you have been involved with. This should be submitted directly to training1@nspca.co.za or couriered to the NSPCA head offices (see www.nspca.co.za or contact training1@nspca.co.za for physical address).

A letter of recommendation from your committee chairperson.
A copy of your unendorsed drivers licence.
A copy of your identity document (ID).
A one-page CV.
A copy of your Animal Welfare Assistant certification (AWA), if obtained.
A copy of your Red Meat Abattoir Association certification (RMAA), if obtained.
A police clearance certificate. Please note that the clearance certificate must be obtained through the South African Police Service's Criminal Record Centre in Pretoria (Please see the image below for an example).

Name

First NameLast Name

Title

Society

Province

Position on committee

Identity number (ID)

Date of birth

YearMonthDay

Sex

FemaleMale

Home Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityProvince

Postal Code

Cellular telephone number

Email

example@example.com

Please indicate the starting date of the course for which you are applying. Please contact the NSPCA Training Unit if you are unsure of the dates of the course which you are applying for.

YearMonthDay

Will you require assistance in arranging accommodation for the duration of the course for which you are applying?

YesNo

Will you have a vehicle at your disposal for the duration of the course for which you are applying?

YesNo

Please provide a brief description of the vehicle you will be using (e.g. Toyota Hilux, twin cab, seats 5).

Are you a qualified SPCA inspector?

YesNo

Are you employed at your society (i.e. do you receive any money for your services/time at your society)?

YesNo

Do you require accommodation (if you live more than 120km from the venue)?

YesNo

How many nights will accommodation be required?

If there are any specific topics which you would like to address on the training course, please list them, providing a brief description of each.

Please list all your academic qualifications/any relevant courses you have completed.

Which of the following languages do you speak?

Which of the following languages can you read and write?

How long have you worked within your society/welfare organisation/the SPCA movement?

Less than 6 monthsBetween 6 and 12 monthsBetween 1 and 3 yearsMore than 3 yearsSpecial dispensation (This must have been arranged through a formal submission to the NSPCA Training Committee prior to application to the training course)

You must have worked at your society/welfare organisation/within the SPCA movement for more than 6 months to qualify to enroll for the inspectors' and refreshers' training course.

You must have worked at a society/within the SPCA movement for more than 12 months to qualify to enroll for the field officers' training course.

You must have worked at a society/within the SPCA movement for more than 3 years to qualify to enroll for the senior inspectors' training course.

What is your current position at your specific society/organisation?

What are your main responsibilities in your current position at your society/organisation?

What is your favourite part of your current position at your society/organisation?

What do you consider to be your area of expertise? Please provide a detailed description.

Have you accompanied a qualified inspector on inspections?

YesNo

Do you have a firearm licence?

YesNoPending

Firearm type/calibre

Have you obtained your Animal Welfare Assistant certification (AWA)?

YesNo

Please upload your AWA certificate or a letter from the SAVC to certify you as an AWA.

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Please ensure that you are uploading the correct file. Check the file name and format.

Have you successfully completed the Red Meat Organisation training course on captive bolt use?

YesNo

Have you obtained your Red Meat Abattoir Association certification (RMAA)?

YesNo

Please upload your RMAA certificate or a letter from the relevant authority to certify you.

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Do you have a criminal record or have you ever been charged with a crime?

YesNoPending

Please provide the details relating to your criminal record/criminal charges.

Have you ever been subject to disciplinary charges/action against you?

YesNoPending

Please provide the details relating to your disciplinary charges/actions.

Are you compliant with the NSPCA Statement of Policy?

YesNo

Has your committee approved you attending the course?

YesNo

You must have the approval of your committee and/or manager in order to register for training.

Please upload evidence of recommendation from your committee, signed by your committee chairperson.

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Please ensure that you are uploading the correct file. Check the file name and format.

Please upload a copy of your Matric certificate, NQF equivalent or your highest tertiary qualification.

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How many court cases have you brought to court?

A minimum of 2 cases is required in order to qualify for enrollment on the senior inspector's training course.

Please upload your complete court case record.

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Please not that uploaded files must be either in *.pdf, *.doc or *.docx format. Please ensure that you are uploading the correct file. Check the file name and format

Approximately when did you last attend a refresher course?

YearMonthDay

When did you qualify as an inspector?

Less than three years agoThree or more years ago

You must have practiced as a qualified SPCA inspector for a minimum of three years before being eligible to attend the senior inspector's training course.

Please describe your level of competency in the following areas:

Dog handling

Aggressive dog handling

Farm animal handling

Captive bolt use

Ability to negotiate with others

Ability to educate others

Knowledge of the law in South Africa

Knowledge of the SPCA policies and functions

List the farm animal species that you have personally worked with.

List the domestic animal species that you have personally worked with.

List the wild animal species that you have personally worked with.

List the other animal species that you have personally worked with.

Indicate your level of competency with the following animal groups:

	No experience	Poor competency/Need assistance	Average competency	Good competency
Farm animals
Domestic animals
Wild animals
Other animals

Employment history

Please provide the details of your employment history. Please list each previous employment on a separate line, indicating the EMPLOYER, the approximate START DATE, the approximate END DATE, and the REASON FOR LEAVING that employment.

Current pet ownership

Please provide the details of all the pets you currently own. Please list each pet on a separate line, including the SPECIES, its BREED (if applicable), SEX, AGE and whether it is STERILISED. If you do not currently own any pets, please just write 'NONE' in the space provided.

How many pets have you had in the last five years?

If you have not owned any pets in the last five years, please just input a zero in the space provided.

If you no longer have some or any of the pets that you owned in the last five years, what happened to them?

If you have not owned any pets in the last five years, please just write 'N/A' in the space provided.

Please upload the following documentation. Please ensure that you have the correct police clearance certificate as per the example image below:

Copy of your Police clearance certificate.

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Copy of your drivers license.

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Please ensure that you are uploading the correct file. Check the file name and format

Copy of your identity document (ID).

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Please ensure that you are uploading the correct file. Check the file name and format

Copy of your one-page CV.

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Please ensure that you are uploading the correct file. Check the file name and format

Act 71 of 1962: Please indicate which of the items listed below you would specifically like to address on the course. If there are items that are not listed, please indicate them by selecting the 'Yes' option under 'Other' and provide a brief description in the space provided below.

	Yes	No
1. Definitions
2. Offences
3. & 4. Powers of the court
5. Destruction of animals
8. Powers of an officer
Penalties
Other

	Yes	No
1. Restriction on exhibition and training
2. Magistrate may issue licence
3. Certificate in respect of licenced animals
4. Right of entry
5. Obstruction of a police officer
6. Jurisdiction of Magistrate's Court
7. Regulations
8. Penalty
9. Saving
11. Interpretation of terms
Other

	Yes	No
Act 42 of 1993
Regulation 468
Regulation 1246
Regulation 1672