Training starts with the Induction Course. Briefly this consists of an introductory evening, usually run on
the Wednesday evening prior to a National race meeting being held at Kyalami, which introduces the prospective member to the Association and marshalling, pointing out the requirements and
commitment expected from the member.

This is followed on that Saturday with an orientation tour of the circuit allowing the prospective member
the opportunity to see where everything is situated on the circuit – amongst others
the hospital, scrutineering, parc ferme, Race Control and Officials Offices. The trainee marshal at the end of the day should also have come to a decision as to which post
he would be regarding as home during his training phase.

The following Saturday all the trainees return to the circuit for theory and practical work – fire fighting, flagging, observing, radio communication and basic incident handling. This, in essence, completes
the theory side of the training and the new member will now spend the next couple of months on a
corner / post as a trainee – he is required to attend a minimum of three race days and three non-race
days prior to his qualifying race meeting – which must be a National – during which he will be observed
by the Post Chief to determine whether he is “track wise”.

Assuming the Post Chief concerned is satisfied the member will then complete a short written exam which, once he has passed, will advance him to a Grade 1 marshal and entitle him to full participation
in the activities of the Association.

Advanced Fire, Flagging, Observer and Incident courses are offered during the year and are intended to refresh as well as upgrade the individuals knowledge and ability.

Annually the Association runs a Major Training Day designed to present the member with a full day of
practical, hands on training in a team based environment. Mock incidents will be set up on corners and the groups asked to handle these as if they were in a racing environment – with some nasty curved balls tossed in! In 2007 for the first time the Training Day happened whilst competitors were circulating which gave a new dimension to the Day.

The Association offers a course designed to empower a marshal wishing to move into the more senior positions on the Posts and this comprises a full day of theory in corner and incident management, time management, motivation and people management. This course is only offered to persons nominated by their respective Post Chiefs who should have identified this persons exceptional managerial potential.

The Fire and Rescue teams are also offered skill specific course on a regular basis dealing with fire fighting, extrication and basic medical training.

Non race days are the ideal opportunity for the individual marshal to learn and advance his skills as on these days a skeleton crew is present on circuit.