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

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:

Operate a rigid light vehicle

E-Learning Price:

Not Available as E-learning

E-Learning Duration:

Not Available as E-learning

Credits:

SAQA ID:

123257

Professional Body:

CPD Points:

NQF Level:

Prerequisites:

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:

Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.

Target Groups:

• Code 8EB or B drivers

Receive online training delivered through video conferencing learning.

Accredited:

Yes

Unit Standard Title:

Operate a rigid light vehicle

Webinar Price:

Not Available as Webinar

Webinar Duration:

Not Available as Webinar

Credits:

SAQA ID:

123257

Professional Body:

CPD Points:

NQF Level:

Prerequisites:

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:

Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.

Target Groups:

• Code 8EB or B drivers

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.

Accredited:

Yes

Unit Standard Title:

Operate a rigid light vehicle

Classroom Price:

R1 989,50 (incl. VAT)

Classroom Duration:

2 days, including a 1-hour practical assessment

Credits:

SAQA ID:

123257

Professional Body:

CPD Points:

NQF Level:

Prerequisites:

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.