Taking Basic Care of Freight Handling Machinery

A learner accredited with this standard will be able to utilise the competencies acquired in selecting, utilising and caring for freight handling machinery and equipment, to positively add to operational efficiencies.

Course outline

By the end of the course, learners will understand:

  • how to conduct pre-trip inspection, operating, shut down and parking of equipment
  • handling equipment capacity, rating and operation i.e. using the correct equipment for the correct mass, as well as the principles of operation
  • suitability of equipment in relation to environment and prevailing conditions (e.g. preventing contamination through exhaust fumes)
  • safety precautions in operating the equipment for particular product types
  • safety measures, and in the event of incidents and accidents, procedures to be followed
  • the consequences of failure to comply with maintenance and operational requirements on machinery and equipment
  • the relevant national and international standards, codes and legislation pertaining to the selected discipline.

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: IconAccredited:Yes
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:Taking basic care of freight handling machinery
E-Learning Price: IconE-Learning Price:Not Available as E-learning
E-Learning Duration: IconE-Learning Duration:Not Available as E-learning
Credits: IconCredits:2
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:8021
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:3
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:NQF 1 or General Education and Training Certificate (Occupational Health, Safety and General Housekeeping)
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• This programme is aimed at any person working with freight machinery within the warehousing or logistics chain.
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Receive online training delivered through video conferencing learning.

Accredited: IconAccredited:Yes
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:Taking basic care of freight handling machinery
Webinar Price: IconWebinar Price:Not Available as Webinar
Webinar Duration: IconWebinar Duration:Not Available as Webinar
Credits: IconCredits:2
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:8021
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:3
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:NQF 1 or General Education and Training Certificate (Occupational Health, Safety and General Housekeeping)
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• This programme is aimed at any person working with freight machinery within the warehousing or logistics chain.
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This course is delivered in-person at selected NOSA Colleges across the country. Benefit from an interactive, classroom-based experience guided by experienced facilitators.

Accredited: IconAccredited:Yes
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:Taking basic care of freight handling machinery
Classroom Price: IconClassroom Price:R1 115,50 (incl. VAT)
Classroom Duration: IconClassroom Duration:1 day
Credits: IconCredits:2
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:8021
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:3
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:NQF 1 or General Education and Training Certificate (Occupational Health, Safety and General Housekeeping)
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• This programme is aimed at any person working with freight machinery within the warehousing or logistics chain.
Contact us to book