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:

Yes

Unit Standard Title:

None

E-Learning Price:

Not Available as E-learning

E-Learning Duration:

Not Available as E-learning

Credits:

20/15

SAQA ID:

123254/123253

Professional Body:

None

CPD Points:

None

NQF Level:

4/3

Prerequisites:

Communication and Mathematical Literacy at ABET Level 3

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:

Yes

Unit Standard Title:

None

Webinar Price:

Not Available as Webinar

Webinar Duration:

Not Available as Webinar

Credits:

20/15

SAQA ID:

123254/123253

Professional Body:

None

CPD Points:

None

NQF Level:

4/3

Prerequisites:

Communication and Mathematical Literacy at ABET Level 3

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.