Occupational Certificate: Truck Driver

The purpose of the qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as an/a truck driver. An/A truck driver drives, operates a truck with a GVM in excess of 3,500 kilograms and ensures the safe transportation of cargo from point of departure, to point of arrival.

Course outline

Qualified learners are capable of:

  • planning and preparing truck for transportation
  • operating a truck
  • reporting and record keeping.

Course information

This course is delivered in-person at selected NOSA Colleges across the country. Benefit from an interactive, classroom-based experience guided by experienced facilitators.
Classroom Price: IconClassroom Price:R38 088,00 (incl. VAT)
Classroom Duration: IconClassroom Duration:1 year
Accredited: IconAccredited:Yes
Credits: IconCredits:140
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:Truck Driver (QCTO: Curriculum Title)
Unit Standard ID: IconUnit Standard ID:733201000 (QCTO: Curriculum Code)
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:733201000 (QCTO: Curriculum Code)
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:3
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:ABET Level 1
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 who are working, or intend working, in the commercial road transport industry as drivers. This qualification builds on light vehicle and heavy-duty vehicle driving competence, and credits competent drivers, who are driving vehicles carrying freight or passengers for commercial purposes.
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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.
E-Learning Price: IconE-Learning Price:Not Available as E-learning
E-Learning Duration: IconE-Learning Duration:Not Available as E-learning
Accredited: IconAccredited:Yes
Credits: IconCredits:140
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:Truck Driver (QCTO: Curriculum Title)
Unit Standard ID: IconUnit Standard ID:733201000 (QCTO: Curriculum Code)
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:733201000 (QCTO: Curriculum Code)
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:3
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:ABET Level 1
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 who are working, or intend working, in the commercial road transport industry as drivers. This qualification builds on light vehicle and heavy-duty vehicle driving competence, and credits competent drivers, who are driving vehicles carrying freight or passengers for commercial purposes.

Receive online training delivered through video conferencing learning.

Webinar Price: IconWebinar Price:Not Available as Webinar
Webinar Duration: IconWebinar Duration:Not Available as Webinar
Accredited: IconAccredited:Yes
Credits: IconCredits:140
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:Truck Driver (QCTO: Curriculum Title)
Unit Standard ID: IconUnit Standard ID:733201000 (QCTO: Curriculum Code)
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:733201000 (QCTO: Curriculum Code)
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:3
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:ABET Level 1
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 who are working, or intend working, in the commercial road transport industry as drivers. This qualification builds on light vehicle and heavy-duty vehicle driving competence, and credits competent drivers, who are driving vehicles carrying freight or passengers for commercial purposes.