Operate a Light Motor Vehicle

The course offers a comprehensive practical and theoretical programme on road safety and defensive driving for light motor vehicles. The purpose of learning is to ensure safe, professional operation of rigid (no articulation points) light vehicles with a gross vehicle mass below 3.5 tonnes. This programme will ensure that the learner drives a specific type of rigid light vehicle in accordance with legal, safety, manufacturer and other relevant requirements. On completion of the programme, drivers are able to preserve vehicles as assets and drive safely and defensively.

Course outline

Credited learners are capable of:

  • preparing a rigid light vehicle for road transport trips according to specification
  • driving a rigid light vehicle in accordance with specified requirements
  • ensuring the maintenance of road transport service quality
  • handling unexpected situations according to specified procedures
  • reflecting on vehicle performance and own operation of vehicle against requirements
  • parking rigid light vehicle in accordance with specified requirements.

Course information


Classroom Price: IconClassroom Price:R2 093,00 (incl. VAT)
Classroom Duration: IconClassroom Duration:2 days, including a 1-hour practical assessment
Accredited: IconAccredited:Yes
Credits: IconCredits:10
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:Operate a rigid light vehicle
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:123257
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:2
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:Proof of 60 driving hours required in order to achieve the accredited certificate. Communication and Mathematical Literacy at ABET Level 2. Driver’s must hold valid Code 8EB or B.
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• Code 8EB or B drivers
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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:10
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:Operate a rigid light vehicle
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:123257
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:2
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:Proof of 60 driving hours required in order to achieve the accredited certificate. Communication and Mathematical Literacy at ABET Level 2. Driver’s must hold valid Code 8EB or B.
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• Code 8EB or B drivers
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Webinar Price: IconWebinar Price:Not Available as Webinar
Webinar Duration: IconWebinar Duration:Not Available as Webinar
Accredited: IconAccredited:Yes
Credits: IconCredits:10
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:Operate a rigid light vehicle
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:123257
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:2
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:Proof of 60 driving hours required in order to achieve the accredited certificate. Communication and Mathematical Literacy at ABET Level 2. Driver’s must hold valid Code 8EB or B.
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• Code 8EB or B drivers
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