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.

Accredited:

Unit Standard Title:

None

E-Learning Price:

Not Available as E-learning

E-Learning Duration:

Not Available as E-learning

Credits:

None

SAQA ID:

None

Professional Body:

None

CPD Points:

None

NQF Level:

None

Prerequisites:

Communication and Mathematical Literacy at ABET Level 2. Drivers must hold valid Code C, C1 and EC and EC1

HUB Availability:

Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.

Target Groups:

• Code C, C1 and EC and EC1 drivers that operate a heavy rigid, an articulated or vehicle combination.

Receive online training delivered through video conferencing learning.

Accredited:

Unit Standard Title:

None

Webinar Price:

Not Available as Webinar

Webinar Duration:

Not Available as Webinar

Credits:

None

SAQA ID:

None

Professional Body:

None

CPD Points:

None

NQF Level:

None

Prerequisites:

Communication and Mathematical Literacy at ABET Level 2. Drivers must hold valid Code C, C1 and EC and EC1

HUB Availability:

Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.

Target Groups:

• Code C, C1 and EC and EC1 drivers that operate a heavy rigid, an articulated or vehicle combination.

Book your seat at any one of our 15 NOSA Colleges throughout South Africa to experience health and safety training in the classroom guided by dedicated and experienced course facilitators.