Load General Freight

The purpose of the learning credited in this unit standard is to ensure that learners are able to safely load, secure and off- load freight carried on vehicles. Credited learners can adhere to given time frames and specified requirements for specific types of freight. Improved general freight loading prevents accidents where vehicles lose loads, and ensures that loads and persons are not damaged or injured. If the condition of loads is preserved, customer service and profitability are improved.

Course outline

By the end of the course, the learners will be able to:

  • prepare for loading/off-loading processes according to specified procedures
  • load general freight according to context requirements
  • secure general freight according to product requirements
  • off-load general freight according to specified procedures
  • understand SABS Codes of Practice for freight securing on vehicles, specifically with regard to:
    • safety problems associated with the transportation of freight
    • basic precautions including basic criteria for freight securing and cargo distribution and arrangements on vehicles
    • freight securing equipment (different types and the selection thereof).
  • recognise permissible gross vehicle mass and axle loadings, and tyre specifications
  • know the impact of overloading on vehicle performance and safety
  • weigh bridge procedures
  • carry out procedures for dealing with on-the-road problems.

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.

SafetyCloud courses

Accredited:

Yes

Unit Standard Title:

Load general freight

E-Learning Price:

Not Available as E-learning

E-Learning Duration:

Not Available as E-learning
SafetyCloud courses

Credits:

2
SafetyCloud courses

SAQA ID:

123262

Professional Body:

None

CPD Points:

None

NQF Level:

2

Prerequisites:

Communication and Mathematical Literacy at ABET Level 1

HUB Availability:

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

Target Groups:

• Any persons working within a freight-loading environment

Receive online training delivered through video conferencing learning.

SafetyCloud courses

Accredited:

Yes

Unit Standard Title:

Load general freight

Webinar Price:

Not Available as Webinar

Webinar Duration:

Not Available as Webinar
SafetyCloud courses

Credits:

2
SafetyCloud courses

SAQA ID:

123262

Professional Body:

None

CPD Points:

None

NQF Level:

2

Prerequisites:

Communication and Mathematical Literacy at ABET Level 1

HUB Availability:

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

Target Groups:

• Any persons working within a freight-loading environment