Operate a Heavy-duty Vehicle

This is a comprehensive practical and theoretical programme on road safety and defensive driving for rigid and/or articulated/combination vehicles. It aims to improve driving skills and driver attitudes. The aim is to increase learner knowledge and understanding of road safety, 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

Credited learners are capable of:

  • preparing a vehicle combination/rigid vehicle for road transport trips according to specification
  • driving a vehicle combination/rigid vehicle in accordance with specified requirements
  • ensuring the maintenance of road transport service quality
  • handling unexpected situations according to specified procedures
  • parking vehicle combination in accordance with specified requirements
  • coupling and uncoupling a drawing vehicle and trailer/s according to specified procedures.

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 Icon Accredited: Yes
Unit Standard Title Icon Unit Standard Title: None
Unit Standard ID Icon Unit Standard ID: None
E-Learning Price Icon E-Learning Price: Not Available as E-learning
E-Learning Duration Icon E-Learning Duration: Not Available as E-learning
Credits Icon Credits: 20/15
SAQA ID Icon SAQA ID: 123254/123253
Professional Body Icon Professional Body: None
CPD Points Icon CPD Points: None
NQF Level Icon NQF Level: 4/3
Prerequisites Icon Prerequisites: Communication and Mathematical Literacy at ABET Level 3
HUB Availability Icon HUB Availability: Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups Icon Target 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.

Accredited Icon Accredited: Yes
Unit Standard Title Icon Unit Standard Title: None
Unit Standard ID Icon Unit Standard ID: None
Webinar Price Icon Webinar Price: Not Available as Webinar
Webinar Duration Icon Webinar Duration: Not Available as Webinar
Credits Icon Credits: 20/15
SAQA ID Icon SAQA ID: 123254/123253
Professional Body Icon Professional Body: None
CPD Points Icon CPD Points: None
NQF Level Icon NQF Level: 4/3
Prerequisites Icon Prerequisites: Communication and Mathematical Literacy at ABET Level 3
HUB Availability Icon HUB Availability: Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups Icon Target 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 Icon Accredited: Yes
Unit Standard Title Icon Unit Standard Title: None
Unit Standard ID Icon Unit Standard ID: None
Classroom Price Icon Classroom Price: R2 863,50 (incl. VAT)
Classroom Duration Icon Classroom Duration: 3 days + 2-hour practical
Credits Icon Credits: 20/15
SAQA ID Icon SAQA ID: 123254/123253
Professional Body Icon Professional Body: None
CPD Points Icon CPD Points: None
NQF Level Icon NQF Level: 4/3
Prerequisites Icon Prerequisites: Communication and Mathematical Literacy at ABET Level 3
HUB Availability Icon HUB Availability: Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups Icon Target Groups: • Code C, C1 and EC and EC1 drivers that operate a heavy rigid, an articulated or vehicle combination

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