Defensive Driving for Heavy-duty Vehicles

A comprehensive practical and theoretical programme on road safety and defensive driving for Rigid and/or Articulated/ Combination Vehicles. NOSA Logistics offers a comprehensive theoretical and practical programme that aims to improve driving skills and driver attitudes. The aim is to increase their knowledge and understanding of road safety, in order to prepare them to react in the best possible way when faced with unexpected situations, and to become more aware of other road users.

Course outline

By the end of the course, the learners will understand:

  • pre- and post-trip inspections
  • road traffic legislation
  • vehicle maintenance and inspections
  • definitions of defensive driving
  • identification of road accident factors
  • road accidents and human errors
  • driver attitudes and behaviors
  • how to adapt to different driving conditions
  • factors affecting concentration
  • hazard identification
  • observation skills
  • collision prevention
  • prevention of vehicle roll over
  • safe following distance
  • escape routes
  • parking lot behaviour
  • hijack prevention
  • the importance of seatbelts
  • effective eye lead time
  • fatigue management
  • economic driving patterns
  • diet and nutrition
  • cargo securement
  • basic firefighting
  • basic incident scene management.

Course information

Study in your own time, at your own pace via our E-Learning offering. Selected NOSA Colleges also offer fully equipped computer and internet facilities so that you can start a career in health and safety. A free service accessible to registered students.
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Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:Communication and Mathematical Literacy at ABET Level 2. Drivers must hold valid Code C, C1 and EC and EC1
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• Code C, C1 and EC and EC1 drivers that operate a heavy rigid, an articulated or vehicle combination.
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Receive online training delivered through video conferencing learning.

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Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:None
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:None
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:None
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:Communication and Mathematical Literacy at ABET Level 2. Drivers must hold valid Code C, C1 and EC and EC1
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• Code C, C1 and EC and EC1 drivers that operate a heavy rigid, an articulated or vehicle combination.
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This course is delivered in-person at selected NOSA Colleges across the country. Benefit from an interactive, classroom-based experience guided by experienced facilitators.

Accredited: IconAccredited:No
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:None
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Classroom Price: IconClassroom Price:Theory: R1 403,00 per person; Practical: R3 743.25 per day
Classroom Duration: IconClassroom Duration:1-day theory; 1-hour practical
Credits: IconCredits:None
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:None
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:None
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:None
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:None
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:Communication and Mathematical Literacy at ABET Level 2. Drivers must hold valid Code C, C1 and EC and EC1
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• Code C, C1 and EC and EC1 drivers that operate a heavy rigid, an articulated or vehicle combination.
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