Operate Rough Terrain/Earthmoving/Agricultural Equipment

On completion of this course, the successful learner will be credited with this unit standard, which means they can acquire the competencies and skills to operate the components, systems and levers to accomplish the task of lifting and handling loads appropriately. The aspects of safety and communication during the lifting operation are covered.

Course outline

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

  • discuss and apply the regulatory framework for operating rough terrain/earthmoving/agricultural equipment
  • describe the rough terrain/earthmoving/agricultural equipment to be operated
  • demonstrate mechanical awareness of the rough terrain/earthmoving/agricultural equipment
  • inspect the rough terrain/earthmoving/agricultural equipment
  • handle loads with a rough terrain/earthmoving/agricultural equipment
  • operate the rough terrain/earthmoving/agricultural equipment.

 

It is important that the learners operate rough terrain/earthmoving/agricultural equipment using the competencies in this Unit Standard and in keeping with the requirements of the National Code of Practice (NCOP) for the Evaluation of Training Providers for Lifting Machine Operators (Government Gazette 27292: 18 February 2005).

Course Information

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SafetyCloud courses

Accredited:

Yes

Unit Standard Title:

Operate rough terrain/earthmoving/agricultural equipment

E-Learning Price:

Not Available as E-learning

E-Learning Duration:

Not Available as E-learning
SafetyCloud courses

Credits:

11
SafetyCloud courses

SAQA ID:

260762

Professional Body:

None

CPD Points:

None

NQF Level:

3

Prerequisites:

1. Communication at NQF Level 1 or equivalent Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 1 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:

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

Target Groups:

• TThis course is targeted at employees (novice or experienced) with responsibilities for functions within the workplace that relate to operating rough terrain/earthmoving/agricultural equipment.
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Receive online training delivered through video conferencing learning.

SafetyCloud courses

Accredited:

Yes

Unit Standard Title:

Operate rough terrain/earthmoving/agricultural equipment

Webinar Price:

Not Available as Webinar

Webinar Duration:

Not Available as Webinar
SafetyCloud courses

Credits:

11
SafetyCloud courses

SAQA ID:

260762

Professional Body:

None

CPD Points:

None

NQF Level:

3

Prerequisites:

1. Communication at NQF Level 1 or equivalent Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 1 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:

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

Target Groups:

• TThis course is targeted at employees (novice or experienced) with responsibilities for functions within the workplace that relate to operating rough terrain/earthmoving/agricultural equipment.
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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.

SafetyCloud courses

Accredited:

Yes

Unit Standard Title:

Operate rough terrain/earthmoving/agricultural equipment
SafetyCloud courses

SAQA ID:

260762

Classroom Price:

R3 565,00 (incl. VAT) per day

Classroom Duration:

5 days (novice); 1 day (recertification)
SafetyCloud courses

Credits:

11

Professional Body:

None

CPD Points:

None

NQF Level:

3

Prerequisites:

1. Communication at NQF Level 1 or equivalent Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 1 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:

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

Target Groups:

• TThis course is targeted at employees (novice or experienced) with responsibilities for functions within the workplace that relate to operating rough terrain/earthmoving/agricultural equipment.
CONTACT US TO BOOK