National Certificate: Road Transport

The purpose of this qualification is to facilitate training and educational opportunities for individuals currently employed in the southern African road transport industry, or those wishing to pursue a career in this industry. Individuals will have the opportunity to specialise in either freight or passenger related fields. The training will be applicable and appropriate to companies where transport is a primary or secondary function.

Course outline

By the end of this programme, learners will be able to understand:

  • the South African road transport industry and apply basic road transport managerial principles
  • typical customers, through learning how to communicate and conduct business in a professional manner, within the parameters of the legal and institutional boundaries of South African road transport legislation
  • occupational health and safety and environmental issues in the South African road transport industry, as well as the approach to everyday road transport operational activities is demonstrated
  • sourcing and deliberation of road transport operational information, as well as with the ability to process this information in such a way that it benefits the company. This information will be implemented in the organisation’s routing and scheduling activities where the learners will be able to process the information
  • how subordinates are supervised in a manner that will lead to harmonious interpersonal relations at the workplace
  • analyse, and prepare a road transport budget to ensure the effective creation and implementation of costing and budgets.

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: IconAccredited:Yes
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:National certificate: road transport
E-Learning Price: IconE-Learning Price:Not Available as E-learning
E-Learning Duration: IconE-Learning Duration:Not Available as E-learning
Credits: IconCredits:133
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:48437 (Qualification ID)
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:3
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:Communication and Mathematical Literacy at ABET Level 3
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:This qualification is intended for individuals wishing to pursue a career in road transport operations and management. It would also serve to formally recognise the experience gained by individuals employed in the sector. This Qualification equips an individual for employment and/or career advancement opportunities within the Transport Industry of Southern Africa, as well as enables the individual to pursue more advanced levels of study in this specific field.
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Receive online training delivered through video conferencing learning.

Accredited: IconAccredited:Yes
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:National certificate: road transport
Webinar Price: IconWebinar Price:Not Available as Webinar
Webinar Duration: IconWebinar Duration:Not Available as Webinar
Credits: IconCredits:133
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:48437 (Qualification ID)
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:3
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:Communication and Mathematical Literacy at ABET Level 3
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:This qualification is intended for individuals wishing to pursue a career in road transport operations and management. It would also serve to formally recognise the experience gained by individuals employed in the sector. This Qualification equips an individual for employment and/or career advancement opportunities within the Transport Industry of Southern Africa, as well as enables the individual to pursue more advanced levels of study in this specific field.
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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:Yes
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:National certificate: road transport
Classroom Price: IconClassroom Price:R38 036,25 (incl. VAT)
Classroom Duration: IconClassroom Duration:1 year
Credits: IconCredits:133
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:48437 (Qualification ID)
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:3
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:Communication and Mathematical Literacy at ABET Level 3
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:This qualification is intended for individuals wishing to pursue a career in road transport operations and management. It would also serve to formally recognise the experience gained by individuals employed in the sector. This Qualification equips an individual for employment and/or career advancement opportunities within the Transport Industry of Southern Africa, as well as enables the individual to pursue more advanced levels of study in this specific field.
Contact us to book