PURPOSE
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a truck driver. Truck drivers operate trucks with a GVM in excess of 3,500 kilograms and ensure the safe transportation of cargo from point of departure to point of arrival.
A qualified learner will be able to:
- Plan and prepare a truck for transportation
- Operate a truck
- Maintain operational documents and records
Module 1: Health, Safety, Quality and Legislation
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- Theories and principles of relevant legislation, (including transportation of dangerous goods) regulations, codes and by-laws
- Concepts, theories and principles of first aid
- Theories, concepts and principles of quality control in transportation
- Concepts, theories and principles of fire fighting
Module 2: Occupational Health and Safety in the Workplace
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- Maintaining occupational health, safety, and general housekeeping
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of HIV/AIDS in the workplace
- Handle a crime situation
Module 3: Environment, Energy Efficiency and Ethics
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- Theories and principles of relevant environmental sustainability requirements
- Concepts, theories and principles of energy efficiency
- Theories, concepts and principles of ethics
Module 4: Industry Contexts
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- Introduction to the transportation industry
Module 5: Business Essentials
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- Basic business principles
- Communication
- Customer relations
- Maps and applied science
Module 6: Transport Risk
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- Incidents and accidents
- Hi-jacking awareness
- Load loss or spillage
- Quality and the environment
Module 7: Operating a Truck
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- Concepts, theories and principles of driving techniques
- Vehicle roadworthiness and pre/post-trip inspection procedures
- Theories and principles of load securement
- Duration: 12 Months
- Delivery: Classroom/Online/Blended
- Language at NQF Level 2
- Communication at NQF Level 2
- Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 2
- Commercial Truck Driver
- Specialised Vehicle Operator
- Fleet Manager or Supervisor
- Transport Coordinator or Dispatcher
- Safety and Compliance Officer
- Occupational Certificate: Truck Driver
- Accreditation: QCTO
- SAQA ID:93793
- NQF Level: 3
