Operate Advanced Defined Purpose Lift Trucks

The successful learner will be able to operate a battery operated, defined purpose lift truck. The learner is able to access emergency support and services, in the case of an emergency, while operating a lift truck. The person is also able to identify and classify the load, handle and move the freight, while operating the lifting equipment in accordance with standards and its performance capabilities. They are also able to monitor the fitness of the lift truck.

Course outline

At the end of the course, the learner will be able to:

  • access available emergency support systems and services in case of incidents and accidents
  • identify and classify freight/loads
  • handle, load and store freight
  • achieve maximum work performance of battery powered lifting equipment and attachments
  • operate equipment.

Course information


Classroom Price: IconClassroom Price:R3 743,25 (incl. VAT) per day
Classroom Duration: IconClassroom Duration:5 days (novice); 1 day (recertification)
Accredited: IconAccredited:Yes
Credits: IconCredits:7
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:Operate advanced defined purpose lift trucks
Unit Standard ID: IconUnit Standard ID:None
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:242972
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:None
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:None
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:3
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:1. Communication at NQF Level 3 or equivalent Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3 or equivalent 2. Re-certification training should have a certificate not expired for more than 90 days 3. The driver should be declared physically fit and have completed an eyesight test (such as the Orthorator test, the Purdue University Test No 3, etc) and industry recognised depth perception and hand-eye-coordination test. 4. It is assumed that people starting to learn towards this unit standard have already undergone company induction, have an appropriate licence to operate in the work area, and are competent in unit standards which address: • Relevant Code of practice • Occupational Health, Safety and General Housekeeping Mechanical Awareness and Plant Appreciation.
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• This course is targeted at employees (novice or experienced) with responsibilities for functions within the workplace that relate to operating the following range of lifting machinery: F5: Reach lift truck up to rated capacity of 2 500 kg, F8: Order picking lift truck – for first and second level racking (narrow aisle/wide aisle) (NA/WA), F9: Order picking lift truck – for all level racking including high-rise (NA/WA), F13: VNA (very narrow aisle) lift truck, non-elevating cab, to service all levels, F14: VNA lift truck, elevating cab, to service all levels, F15: Rail mounted stacker lift truck with non-elevating cab, F16: Rail mounted stacker lift truck with elevating cab. Attachments and special equipment shall include: A: Side Shift B: Single pole C: Carton or paper roll clamp D: Crane Hook E: Push-Pull/Slip sheet equipment F: Load Rotator G: Wire Guidance system H: Load Extender Pantograph I: Rotating Mast (Turret Truck) J: Tilting Bucket K: Tandem Forks
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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:7
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:Operate advanced defined purpose lift trucks
Unit Standard ID: IconUnit Standard ID:None
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:242972
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:None
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:None
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:3
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:1. Communication at NQF Level 3 or equivalent Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3 or equivalent 2. Re-certification training should have a certificate not expired for more than 90 days 3. The driver should be declared physically fit and have completed an eyesight test (such as the Orthorator test, the Purdue University Test No 3, etc) and industry recognised depth perception and hand-eye-coordination test. 4. It is assumed that people starting to learn towards this unit standard have already undergone company induction, have an appropriate licence to operate in the work area, and are competent in unit standards which address: • Relevant Code of practice • Occupational Health, Safety and General Housekeeping Mechanical Awareness and Plant Appreciation.
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• This course is targeted at employees (novice or experienced) with responsibilities for functions within the workplace that relate to operating the following range of lifting machinery: F5: Reach lift truck up to rated capacity of 2 500 kg, F8: Order picking lift truck – for first and second level racking (narrow aisle/wide aisle) (NA/WA), F9: Order picking lift truck – for all level racking including high-rise (NA/WA), F13: VNA (very narrow aisle) lift truck, non-elevating cab, to service all levels, F14: VNA lift truck, elevating cab, to service all levels, F15: Rail mounted stacker lift truck with non-elevating cab, F16: Rail mounted stacker lift truck with elevating cab. Attachments and special equipment shall include: A: Side Shift B: Single pole C: Carton or paper roll clamp D: Crane Hook E: Push-Pull/Slip sheet equipment F: Load Rotator G: Wire Guidance system H: Load Extender Pantograph I: Rotating Mast (Turret Truck) J: Tilting Bucket K: Tandem Forks
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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:7
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:Operate advanced defined purpose lift trucks
Unit Standard ID: IconUnit Standard ID:None
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:242972
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:None
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:None
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:3
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:1. Communication at NQF Level 3 or equivalent Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3 or equivalent 2. Re-certification training should have a certificate not expired for more than 90 days 3. The driver should be declared physically fit and have completed an eyesight test (such as the Orthorator test, the Purdue University Test No 3, etc) and industry recognised depth perception and hand-eye-coordination test. 4. It is assumed that people starting to learn towards this unit standard have already undergone company induction, have an appropriate licence to operate in the work area, and are competent in unit standards which address: • Relevant Code of practice • Occupational Health, Safety and General Housekeeping Mechanical Awareness and Plant Appreciation.
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• This course is targeted at employees (novice or experienced) with responsibilities for functions within the workplace that relate to operating the following range of lifting machinery: F5: Reach lift truck up to rated capacity of 2 500 kg, F8: Order picking lift truck – for first and second level racking (narrow aisle/wide aisle) (NA/WA), F9: Order picking lift truck – for all level racking including high-rise (NA/WA), F13: VNA (very narrow aisle) lift truck, non-elevating cab, to service all levels, F14: VNA lift truck, elevating cab, to service all levels, F15: Rail mounted stacker lift truck with non-elevating cab, F16: Rail mounted stacker lift truck with elevating cab. Attachments and special equipment shall include: A: Side Shift B: Single pole C: Carton or paper roll clamp D: Crane Hook E: Push-Pull/Slip sheet equipment F: Load Rotator G: Wire Guidance system H: Load Extender Pantograph I: Rotating Mast (Turret Truck) J: Tilting Bucket K: Tandem Forks
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