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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Operate defined purpose lift trucks |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
242981 | Operate 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 2 | NQF Level 02 | 4 |
REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2018-07-01 | 2023-06-30 | SAQA 06120/18 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2026-06-30 | 2029-06-30 |
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 basic 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.
The certificate of competence issued must indicate the equipment, its rated capacity and the attachments in terms of which the learner has demonstrated competence. 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 |
Inspect and record the operational fitness of battery powered lift trucks. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Appropriate measures (e.g. completion of pre and post operations check-sheet) are identified and used to identify and/or prevent basic faults and defects in the mechanical function of the heavy lift truck. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Operational fitness of battery powered list trucks are inspected according to truck inspection checklists. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Operational fitness of battery powered lift trucks are recorded according to safety 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 use according to particular commodities/freight described. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The reasons for selecting a particular piece of lifting equipment are explained according to 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 freight 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. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 |
Access available emergency support systems and services. |
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. |
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 |
N/A |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Elective | 58955 | National Certificate: Chemical Manufacturing | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | CHIETA |
Elective | 59729 | National Certificate: Mechanical Handling (Rigging) | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Elective | 49450 | National Certificate: Plastics Manufacturing | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MERSETA |
Elective | 61809 | National Certificate: Tyre Repair and Maintenance | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MERSETA |
Elective | 48794 | National Certificate in Quality Checking of Tyres and Tyre Components | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MERSETA |
Elective | 71989 | National Certificate: Automotive Components: Manufacturing and Assembly | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MERSETA |
Elective | 58862 | National Certificate: Electro-Mechanical Winding | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MERSETA |
Elective | 58720 | National Certificate: Engineering Fabrication | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Elective | 64829 | National Certificate: Lifting Machine Operations | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | TETA |
Elective | 59669 | National Certificate: Mechanical Engineering: Fitting | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Elective | 23255 | National Certificate: Mechanical Engineering: Fitting and Machining | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MERSETA |
Elective | 91926 | National Certificate: Mechanical Engineering: Machining and Tooling | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Elective | 67609 | National Certificate: Mechatronics | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MERSETA |
Elective | 79666 | National Certificate: Metal and Engineering Manufacturing Processes | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MERSETA |
Elective | 64190 | National Certificate: Metals Production | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Elective | 49449 | National Certificate: Plastics Manufacturing | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MERSETA |
Elective | 36155 | National Certificate: Polymer Composite Fabrication | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MERSETA |
Elective | 79407 | National Certificate: Polymer Compound Manufacturing | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MERSETA |
Elective | 21012 | National Certificate: Power and Telecommunication Cable Manufacturing | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MERSETA |
Elective | 24217 | National Certificate: Thermoplastic Fabrication | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MERSETA |
Elective | 48798 | National Certificate: Tyre and Tyre Component Manufacturing | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MERSETA |
Elective | 48795 | National Certificate: Tyre Assembly | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MERSETA |
Elective | 57886 | National Certificate: Welding Application and Practice | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | 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. | AA Technical Services (PTY) LTD |
2. | AAH Skills and Development |
3. | ABC Training and Staff Solutions |
4. | Access Training Centre (Pty) Ltd |
5. | ACT SKILLS DEVELOPMENT |
6. | Adimire Operators Skills Training Centre |
7. | AETA Training Solutions |
8. | Africa Training Centre |
9. | Automotive Training Academy Lifting Equipment (pty)Ltd |
10. | Bayteck Fire cc |
11. | Bev Short Training Consultants |
12. | BJS FORKLIFTS TRAINING |
13. | Bonticom (Pty) Ltd |
14. | BPL Academy |
15. | Breerivier Training Development CC Mossel Bay |
16. | Breerivier Training Development CC Worcester |
17. | Certified Training Solutions (PTY) Ltd |
18. | Certified Training Solutions PTY Ltd |
19. | ChamCham Corporation (PTY) Ltd |
20. | CLEO |
21. | Continuous Development Training |
22. | Culmen Wes-Kaap CC |
23. | Dee's Training (PTY) LTD |
24. | Dee-Bravo Training Centre |
25. | Devolden Group |
26. | Distinctive Choice 907 CC |
27. | Diversity technology Training Institute |
28. | DQ Staffing Solutions |
29. | Dreyer & Dreyer Risk Solutions |
30. | Driven Machinery Training Services cc |
31. | Durban Driver Training Centre Pty Ltd |
32. | Dynalift cc |
33. | Econo Driver Training |
34. | Edutech Training (Pty) Ltd |
35. | Elite Squad Holdings |
36. | Excellect 209 (PTY) LTD |
37. | Excellect 209 PTY LTD |
38. | Exodec 388 CC |
39. | Fantique Trade 1092 |
40. | FBT Consultants CC |
41. | Forklift Equipment and construction plant Training |
42. | G T Training Service Provider |
43. | Global Learning Services |
44. | GREENRIM TRAINING PTY LTD |
45. | Hazchemwize (PTY) Ltd |
46. | He and She Driver Training Centre |
47. | Hlanganisa Safety Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
48. | Human Resources Education Training & Development |
49. | Humrec Human Resource Training |
50. | Indaba Training |
51. | Inkqubela Consultants |
52. | Innovative Shared Services |
53. | Insimbi Engineering & Training |
54. | ISIBANE TRAINING (PTY) LTD |
55. | Jonoglo (Pty) Ltd |
56. | Juan-Tech Rentals Pty Ltd |
57. | Juan-Tech Training Centre |
58. | Kempston Driver Academy |
59. | Kempston Driving Academy |
60. | kholwa management and training consultancy (pty) Ltd |
61. | KPI Consulting Pty LTD |
62. | Kulika Training and Consultancy Pty Ltd |
63. | Kwetsima (Pty) Ltd. |
64. | Learning Exchange Pty (Ltd) |
65. | Licence Wise |
66. | Lifting Machinery Training |
67. | Lifting Operator Training Centre cc |
68. | MadibengGeneral Suppliers |
69. | Magas Training and Development (Pty) Ltd |
70. | Makwedeng Training |
71. | Marholeni M Trading Enterprize |
72. | MCMEGZ Training |
73. | Mega Lifting Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
74. | Merrod Trading 122 Pty Ltd |
75. | Mpofu Engineering Projects |
76. | Nelko Training MP (Pty) Ltd |
77. | NOSA LOGISTICS PTY LTD |
78. | OHS Legislative Training CC |
79. | OHSTEC |
80. | Orion Industrial Training Services (Pty) Ltd |
81. | OSR Trading |
82. | PPLE Group Pty Ltd |
83. | Precision skills development and training |
84. | Primeserv Corporate Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
85. | Pro-Driver Trucking Academy (Pty) Ltd |
86. | Pro-Edu Accredited Training International cc |
87. | Protrain Solutions |
88. | Reef Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
89. | Renaissance Skills Training |
90. | Shipping And Transport College Pty Ltd |
91. | SKILLS DYNAMICS AFRICA PTY LTD |
92. | Spar Eastern Cape |
93. | Staffing Logistics |
94. | Striving Mind Academy and Consultancy Pty Ltd |
95. | SVA Training |
96. | The Skills Authority |
97. | The Skills Matrix |
98. | Toyota South Africa Motors Pty Ltd |
99. | Training Force |
100. | Trainsure -Tsebo Traiding cc |
101. | Transvaal Legislative Training |
102. | Transvaal Training |
103. | True-Blue Training (Pty) Ltd |
104. | Tshireletso Multi-skills and Training |
105. | Uthingo Training Centre |
106. | Value Logistics Limited |
107. | Various Aligned Safety And Training |
108. | Vhonisani Training Academy & Projects |
109. | Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society of SA |
110. | Wheelman S A |
111. | YouLearnIT Academy |
112. | Zikholwe Training and Development (pty) Ltd |
All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |