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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: |
Operate advanced defined purpose lift trucks |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
242972 | Operate advanced defined purpose lift trucks | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Transport and Logistics Operations | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 11 - Services | Transport, Operations and Logistics | |||
ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
Undefined | Regular | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 7 |
REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
Reregistered | 2018-07-01 | 2023-06-30 | SAQA 06120/18 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2024-06-30 | 2027-06-30 |
In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise. |
This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
The person credited with this unit standard is able to operate a battery operated defined purpose lift truck. They are 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.
The qualifying learner is capable of: |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
It is assumed that learners accessing this unit standard are competent in:
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UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
The applied competence expressed in this standard may be demonstrated across a range of lifting trucks (capacity, functionality) involved in familiar operational functions in any industry context, and in any environmental conditions.
Lift Truck shall include: Attachments and special equipment shall include: The above codes and attachments correspond with the SA National Code of Practice. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Access available emergency support systems and services in case of incidents and accidents. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
A range of support that may be accessed are identified according to emergency support systems. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The most appropriate course of action is identified in relation to potential hazards in the working environment. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The evacuation process is explained according to organisational evacuation procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Emergency escape procedures (via abseil) are demonstrated in accordance with safety standards and procedures. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Identify and classify freight/loads. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
A minimum of five different categories of freight/loads are identified an explained with examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Common freight codes, from a handling perspective, are classified together and described with examples. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Handle, load and store freight. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Specific handling methods and attachments are identified and their uses according to particular commodities/freight are described. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The reasons for selecting a particular piece of lifting equipment are explained according to a particular type of freight. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The specific selection of storage facilities for different freight types are explained according to organisational storage procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Different freight types include but are not limited to dangerous goods, perishables, foodstuffs, break-bulk, liquids. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Achieve maximum work performance of battery powered lifting equipment and attachments. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The operating functions of the particular lift truck relevant for the job environment, and different environmental conditions and freight types are identified and explained with examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Work performance of the equipment is evaluated against operating guidelines. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Mechanical appreciation of the lifting equipment and attachments is described with examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Lifting equipment is operated in accordance with manufacturers guidelines. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 |
Operate equipment. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Operating includes the actual checking, operating, shutting down and parking of the lift truck, including load movement indicators and automatic guidance systems. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The operating functions of the particular lift truck relevant for the work environment, and different environmental conditions and freight types are explained according to organisational operating functions. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The effect of the environment and equipment constraints are identified according to safe operating procedures and practices. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Corrective actions required to prevent dangerous situations arising are explained and implemented according to organisational policies and procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Dangerous situation could include but are not limited to: weather, lighting conditions, poor visibility. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Operational fitness of battery operated lift truck is evaluated in accordance with lift truck service specifications. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
The following embedded knowledge is addressed in an integrated way in the unit standard:
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UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identify and solve problems in the case of damaged packaging/labelling. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work efficiently with others and in teams by demonstrating initiative in selecting the most appropriate means of communication with work colleagues to facilitate efficient and safe freight handling. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Manage and organise oneself by continually evaluating whether maximum work performance of lifting equipment was achieved given the operating conditions, and based on this, gain improved work performance consistently. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA |
N/A |
REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
UNIT STANDARD NOTES |
Definitions:
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QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
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Elective | 58720 | National Certificate: Engineering Fabrication | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2021-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Elective | 64829 | National Certificate: Lifting Machine Operations | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | TETA |
Elective | 23255 | National Certificate: Mechanical Engineering: Fitting and Machining | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | MERSETA |
Elective | 91926 | National Certificate: Mechanical Engineering: Machining and Tooling | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
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Elective | 64190 | National Certificate: Metals Production | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2021-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
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Elective | 57886 | National Certificate: Welding Application and Practice | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2021-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here. |
1. | A.I.R Training, Consulting & Services |
2. | AA Forklift Training Centre |
3. | AA Technical Services PTY LTD |
4. | AAH Skills and Development |
5. | Access Training Centre (Pty) Ltd |
6. | Accredited Training |
7. | AETA Training Solutions |
8. | Africa Training Centre |
9. | Alika Investment CC |
10. | All-in-one Driving Academy |
11. | AMA Training Skills Devleopment Centre |
12. | AME Skills Development Training Centre |
13. | Andebe Training and Skills Development |
14. | Arcelor Mittal Steel Vanderbijlpark |
15. | AREHONE MULTI TRAINING CENTRE |
16. | Autobos Training Centre |
17. | Automotive Training Academy Lifting Equipment PTY Ltd |
18. | Azutron (Pty) Ltd |
19. | Barloworld Transport Solutions |
20. | Bayteck Fire cc |
21. | Bell Equipment Co SA Pty Ltd - Manufacturing Division |
22. | Best Hope Academy & Consultancy |
23. | Bev Short Training Consultants |
24. | Big J Training Academy |
25. | Biz and Labour (Pty) Ltd |
26. | BJS FORKLIFTS TRAINING |
27. | Bonticom (Pty) Ltd |
28. | BPL Academy |
29. | BreErivier Training Development CC Mossel Bay |
30. | BreErivier Training Development CC Worcester |
31. | Certified Training Solutions PTY Ltd |
32. | ChamCham Corporation (PTY) Ltd |
33. | Circleway College |
34. | CLEO |
35. | Continuous Development Training |
36. | Culmen Consultants cc |
37. | Culmen Wes-Kaap CC |
38. | Day-To-Day Quality Equipments Training |
39. | Dee's Training (PTY) LTD |
40. | Dee-Bravo Training Centre |
41. | Distinctive Choice 907 CC |
42. | Dithipe Development Institute (PTY) LTD |
43. | Diversity technology Training Institute |
44. | DMG Global Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
45. | DQ Staffing Solutions |
46. | Dreyer & Dreyer Risk Solutions |
47. | Driven Machinery Training Services cc |
48. | Driving Sense |
49. | DSQ Co |
50. | Durban Driver Training Centre Pty Ltd |
51. | Dynalift cc |
52. | East Coast Professional Driver Training Academy Pty Ltd |
53. | Eastcape Training Centre |
54. | Econo Driver Training |
55. | Edutech Training (Pty) Ltd |
56. | Excellect 209 PTY LTD |
57. | Exclusive Training Services |
58. | Exodec 388 CC |
59. | Fantique Trade 1092 |
60. | Fost Training Pty (Ltd) |
61. | G T Training Service Provider |
62. | Global Learning Services |
63. | Global Safety Training & Skills Dev Standards |
64. | Goldee Trading Academy 176 |
65. | H and L Training School |
66. | Hazchemwize PTY Ltd |
67. | He and She Driver Training Centre |
68. | Hlanganisa Safety Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
69. | Humrec Human Resource Training |
70. | Ikaheng HR Solutions Pty Ltd |
71. | Ikusasa Lethu Projects and Training (Pty) Ltd |
72. | Impact Skills Development (Pty) Ltd |
73. | Imperial Logistics Group t/a Dedicated Contracts |
74. | Indaba Training |
75. | Inkqubela Consultants |
76. | Innovative Shared Services |
77. | Itakane Trading 325 Pty Ltd |
78. | Juan-Tech Rentals Pty Ltd |
79. | Juan-Tech Training Centre |
80. | Kempston Driving Academy |
81. | KPI Consulting Pty LTD |
82. | Kriel Training (PTY) LTD |
83. | KSV Marketing and business services Pty Ltd |
84. | Kulika Training and Consultancy Pty Ltd |
85. | Kwazulu Natal Training & Development |
86. | LB Training Solutions |
87. | Learning Exchange Pty Ltd |
88. | LEFA Training and Projects |
89. | Leibrandt Training Academy CC |
90. | LG Competitive Training (Pty) Ltd |
91. | Licence Wise |
92. | Lifting Operator Training Centre cc |
93. | LL Technical Services (PTY) LTD |
94. | Lowveld Emergency Medical Training |
95. | LTM Training and Remote Learning Solutions |
96. | M AND C ACADEMY AND CONSULTANCY PTY LTD |
97. | Madibeng Edu Centre and Suppliers Pty Ltd |
98. | Magas Training and Development (Pty) Ltd |
99. | Makwedeng Training |
100. | Malamba Forklift Training |
101. | Marholeni M Trading Enterprize |
102. | Masakhane Further Education and Training |
103. | Masstores (Pty) Ltd t/a Makro |
104. | MCD TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTRE (Legacy) Mers-3726 |
105. | Mediro Training Academy |
106. | Merrod Trading 122 Pty Ltd |
107. | Mkholo Pardon Training Institution |
108. | Mobile Training cc |
109. | Ndwamato Training Solutions PTY LTD |
110. | NOSA LOGISTICS PTY LTD |
111. | Ntalo Training & Consulting Services |
112. | OHSTEC |
113. | Orion Industrial Training Services (Pty) Ltd |
114. | OSR Trading |
115. | Petra Projects and Enterprises |
116. | Phephani Learnerships cc |
117. | Powergate Training |
118. | Precision skills development and training |
119. | Primeserv Corporate Solutions Pty Ltd |
120. | Pro - Con Skills Centre |
121. | PRO Skills Development Pty Ltd |
122. | Protrain Solutions |
123. | R Tech Training (Pty) Ltd |
124. | RCH Investments (Pty) Ltd |
125. | Rigger Training Academy Pty Ltd |
126. | RPL MERCHANDISING TRAINING |
127. | Safety Skills Development Training |
128. | Salestalk 88 Pty Ltd T/A Concord Skills and Training |
129. | SC Training and Consulting |
130. | Seng''khona Trading Enterprise 129 cc |
131. | Shallum Training Academy (Pty) Ltd |
132. | Sharp Edge Consulting and Training |
133. | Shipping And Transport College Pty Ltd |
134. | Singamandla Training Services PTY LTD |
135. | Sisabenza Operator Training (PTY) LTD |
136. | Siyasizana Services |
137. | SKILLS DYNAMICS AFRICA PTY LTD |
138. | Solly''''s SkillsTraining Centre |
139. | Spar Eastern Cape |
140. | Staffing Logistics |
141. | Striving Mind Academy and Consultancy Pty Ltd |
142. | Surgophase |
143. | SVA Training |
144. | T Africa Health & Safety Specialists (Pty) Ltd |
145. | Tagane Trading and Training Services Pty Ltd. |
146. | The BTC Group CC |
147. | The Skills Authority |
148. | The Skills Matrix |
149. | Thobega and Maleka Training Services (Pty) Ltd |
150. | Tholulwazi Advanced Training Center |
151. | Thwala Training Services Pty Ltd |
152. | Toyota Forklift t/a Saficon Industrial Equipment |
153. | Training at Divine Group Pty Ltd |
154. | Training Force |
155. | Transvaal Legislative Training |
156. | Truck Crane Training Specialists |
157. | True-Blue Training (Pty) Ltd |
158. | Tshireletso Multi-skills and Training |
159. | Tunivision (Pty) Ltd |
160. | Uthingo Training Centre |
161. | Uzoyithola Training and Consulting |
162. | Value Logistics Limited |
163. | Vhonisani Training Academy & Projects |
164. | Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society of SA |
165. | Wheelman S A |
166. | YouLearnIT Academy |
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