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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Operate a rigid heavy vehicle |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
123253 | Operate a rigid heavy vehicle | |||
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 4 | NQF Level 04 | 15 |
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 replaces: |
US ID | Unit Standard Title | Pre-2009 NQF Level | NQF Level | Credits | Replacement Status |
10953 | Operate a rigid vehicle | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 32 |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
The purpose of learning is to ensure safe, professional operation of rigid (no articluation points) heavy vehicles with a gross vehicle mass exceeding 3.5 tons. Credited learners can drive a specific type of rigid heavy vehicle in accordance with legal, safety, manufacturer and other relevant requirements and reflect on the manner in which the vehicle is operated. Competent drivers are able to preserve vehicles as assets, drive safely and defensively, and contribute significantly to the economy by transporting goods and/or passengers.
Credited learners are capable of: |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
It is assumed that learners have already attained NQF Level 2 Mathematical Literacy and Communication and Communication competence. |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
The scope of this unit standard is as follows:
> At least one of the following gearbox types: > Synchro-mesh. > Non-synchro mesh. > Automatic. > At least 1 of the following retardation systems (refers to a braking system fitted on a vehicle, in addition to brake systems, as required by law). > Engine brakes. > Drive line retarders (electro-magnetic and Hydraulic). > Exhaust brakes. > Service brake system. > Night driving - at least 5 hours. > Driving in wet weather conditions - at least 5 logged hours. > Freeway driving - at least 20 logged hours. > Driving in low and high density traffic - at least 20 logged hours. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Prepare a rigid heavy vehicle for road transport trips according to specification. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Vital rigid heavy vehicle components are inspected in a systematic way in order to comply with the relevant legislation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Relevant legislation currently includes the Road Traffic Act of 1993. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Rigid heavy vehicle inspection is recorded legibly and in accordance with operational requirements/specifications. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
All rigid heavy vehicle defects are identified and reported accurately, comprehensively and timeously, so that the necessary actions to rectify defects are initiated. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
All prescribed and or other relevant preliminaries are executed as per organisational requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Preliminaries can include brake tests and start up procedures. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Drive a heavy rigid vehicle in accordance with specified requirements. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Specified requirements include legal, manufacturer, and defensive driving requirements; current legal requirements include K53. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Rigid heavy vehicle is driven and manoeuvred in accordance with the specified standard Range: K53. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Rigid heavy vehicle is operated and manoeuvred in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Rigid heavy vehicle is driven and manoeuvred in accordance with legal provisions (The Road Traffic Act of 1993). |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Rigid heavy vehicle is driven to actively prevent accidents, injury to people or damage to property/vehicle, despite the incorrect actions of others or adverse conditions, by driving safely and in a defensive manner. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Ensure the maintenance of road transport service quality. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Time schedules are considered, implications for freight/passengers are established, and appropriate action is taken to ensure the maintenance of freight quality/passenger safety and comfort. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The impact of load positioning on the stability of the rigid heavy vehicle is accurately described. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Driving style is adapted in order to maintain freight quality/passenger safety and comfort during transportation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Organisational standards are adhered to with full consideration of safety and comfort factors and actions implemented to rectify problems are appropriate for specific contexts. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Safety factors can include stopping only at scheduled locations, passenger door only opened and closed when completely stationary, load (e.g., number of passengers, freight mass, loading of coach and trailer, etc.) restricted to design and legal limit of vehicle, luggage and emergency doors fully secured, attachment of luggage trailer confirmed; Comfort factors include acceleration and deceleration forces applied gradually; cornering speeds maintained within comfort levels; moving off only when passengers are seated or standing securely. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Handle unexpected situations according to specified procedures. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Unexpected situations can include, but are not limited to incidents, accidents, breakdowns, fire on vehicle, medical emergency, hi-jacking, mechanical failure (e.g. burst tyre), spillage/load loss, etc. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Rigid heavy vehicle and cab instruments are monitored for malfunctions and appropriate action is taken, where required. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Driving is adapted to unexpected situations safely and according to specified procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Unexpected situations are reported according to operational procedures and legal requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Description of corrective actions to get freight/passengers to their destinations in the event of route deviations, delays experienced and breakdowns, as well as the company guidelines for consideration in selecting course of action are appropriate for specific contexts. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 |
Park rigid heavy vehicle in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Rigid heavy vehicle is parked within designated or reserved areas in accordance with manufacturer specifications, traffic regulations and operational procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Rigid heavy vehicle is shut down in accordance with manufacturer specifications, traffic regulations and operational procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Rigid heavy vehicle is secured in accordance with manufacturer specifications, traffic regulations and operational procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Security and convenience factors are taken into account. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Factors include proximity to main pedestrian entrances, access to luggage compartments and ease of conveyance and loading, security of parked and unattended vehicle, etc. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identify and solve problems where responses to problems show that such critical and creative thinking has been used to make responsible decisions so that environmental risks and mechanical problems are foreseen and timeously resolved, or when an emergency situation arises. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community to ensure the maintenance of road transport service quality. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively to meet deadlines. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information when monitoring vehicle and cab instruments for malfunction. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematic and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation so that problems are reported. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others to drive a vehicle in accordance with specified requirements. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation by taking conditions and other road users into account, when driving. |
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 |
This unit standard replaces unit standard 10953, "Operate a rigid vehicle", Level 4, 32 credits.
Notes to assessors Assessors should keep the following principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard: The following assessment methods must be regarded as minimum requirements for the assessment of learner competence: Credit Certification must stipulate the following aspects regarding learner assessment: If the Learner is assessed on any additional aspects, as mentioned above, these may be added to the certificate. However, no additional credits will be awarded. |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Elective | 49081 | National Certificate: Construction: Advanced Plant Operations | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | CETA |
Elective | 50285 | National Certificate: Professional Driving | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | TETA |
Elective | 36153 | National Certificate: Polymer Composite Fabrication | Level 4 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MERSETA |
Elective | 58394 | National Certificate: Film and Television Production | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MICTS |
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. | AAH Skills and Development |
2. | ACT SKILLS DEVELOPMENT |
3. | Adimire Operators Skills Training Centre |
4. | Africa Training Centre |
5. | Afro Fleet (Pty) Ltd |
6. | Akane Training Academy |
7. | Akhule Development Institute CC |
8. | Algoa Bus Company |
9. | All-in-one Driving Academy |
10. | Andebe Group |
11. | Andzanie Trading Enterprise (Pty) Ltd |
12. | Bakubung Driver Training and consultants CC |
13. | Bc Training Academy |
14. | Biva Investments (Pty) Ltd |
15. | BJS FORKLIFTS TRAINING |
16. | BLC Entertainment |
17. | Bolton Business College & Computer Studies |
18. | Brilliant Skills Development & Training Solutions |
19. | Bumbene Safety Consultants (Pty) Ltd |
20. | Buscor |
21. | Cathy Hill Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
22. | Centre for Logistics Excellence (Pty) Ltd |
23. | Certified Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
24. | CHAMDOR DRIVER TRAINING CC |
25. | Circleway College |
26. | Coega Development Corporation |
27. | Commercial professional driver academy (PTY) Ltd |
28. | Commercial professional driver academy PTY Ltd |
29. | Commercial Transport Academy CTA Pty Ltd |
30. | Crossroads Distribution (Pty) Ltd - Johannesburg |
31. | Dee's Training (PTY) LTD |
32. | Dee-Bravo Training Centre |
33. | Dees Driver Training Centre |
34. | Devolden Group |
35. | Dionysus Skills Development Initiative (Pty) Ltd |
36. | Ditelo Training Solutions of South Africa CC |
37. | Ditlou Consulting and Skills Training |
38. | Diversity technology Training Institute |
39. | Dreyer & Dreyer Risk Solutions |
40. | Drive for Africa Training and Evaluation |
41. | DRIVERHEALTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD |
42. | Durban Driver Training Centre Pty Ltd |
43. | Dynalift cc |
44. | Dynamic Institute of Training S.A |
45. | EDU - FLEET |
46. | Edu Wize Group Pty Ltd |
47. | Edzani Community Development and Consultancy |
48. | Epitome Villa (Pty)Ltd |
49. | ESS Holdings (PTY) Ltd |
50. | Evaflex |
51. | Excellect 209 (PTY) LTD |
52. | Excellect 209 PTY LTD |
53. | Exclusive Training and Services |
54. | Exclusive Training Services |
55. | Exodec 388 CC |
56. | EYETHU NATIONAL COMPUTER COLLEGE PTY LTD |
57. | Fantique Trade 1092 |
58. | FILM Mentorship & Training SA |
59. | Frayintermedia Cc |
60. | Golden Arrow Bus Services_pty Ltd |
61. | GREENRIM TRAINING PTY LTD |
62. | Hazchemwize (PTY) Ltd |
63. | He and She Driver Training Centre |
64. | Human Resources Education Training & Development |
65. | Humrec Human Resource Training |
66. | Imperial Logistics Group t/a Dedicated Contracts |
67. | Impilo 4x4Driver Training cc |
68. | Inkqubela Consultants |
69. | Inkwenkwezi Private College & Skills Development cc |
70. | Innovative Shared Services |
71. | Intellectual Technical Training Institute |
72. | Interstate Bus Lines |
73. | IRT TRAINING (PTY) LTD |
74. | Iyanda Holdings(Pty) Ltd |
75. | Izingaah Group |
76. | Julifa Trading Enterprise cc |
77. | KDS Centre for Skills Development and Training Pty Ltd |
78. | Kempston Driver Academy |
79. | Kempston Driving Academy |
80. | Khabanyane Training and development |
81. | kholwa management and training consultancy (pty) Ltd |
82. | Khulani HR Consultancy (Pty) Ltd |
83. | Kitta Transport Training Academy |
84. | KKH Operator Training and Projects Pty Ltd |
85. | Kriel Training (PTY) LTD |
86. | KZN Taxi and Commuter Corporation NPC |
87. | Learncorp |
88. | Learning Exchange Pty (Ltd) |
89. | Licence Wise |
90. | Little Treehouse Holdings (PTY) Ltd |
91. | LTM Training & Remote Learning Solutions |
92. | LTM Training and Remote Learning Solutions |
93. | Lwaze Lwanda General Traders CC |
94. | Madabukela Code 14 Drivers Training |
95. | MadibengGeneral Suppliers |
96. | Madidi Supply Chain Institute & Business Institute |
97. | Magas Training and Development (Pty) Ltd |
98. | Makwedeng Training |
99. | Maliwa Investment (Pty)Ltd |
100. | Masakhane Further Education and Training |
101. | MBOWA COLLEGE PTY LTD |
102. | Media Village Training |
103. | Merrod Trading 122 Pty Ltd |
104. | Miclos Trading (Pty) Ltd |
105. | Mpofu Engineering Projects |
106. | Mziphela Training and Projects Pty. Ltd |
107. | Ncameni Kasizane Skills Development PTY LTD |
108. | NDWAMATO TRAINING SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD |
109. | Ndwamato Training Solutions PTY LTD |
110. | Nelko Training MP (Pty) Ltd |
111. | Netcobrite (Pty) Ltd |
112. | Nirvana Training Academy |
113. | NOSA LOGISTICS PTY LTD |
114. | Nowethu Learning Institute cc |
115. | NS Traders |
116. | Ntsoaki Driving School |
117. | OHS Legislative Training CC |
118. | OL Afrika Media |
119. | ongoye driving school |
120. | OPELONG BUSINESS INSTITUTE (PT |
121. | Orion Industrial Training Services (Pty) Ltd |
122. | Pal Passenger Bus Services |
123. | Paradise Skills Development CC |
124. | Peo Entle HIV Wellness Management and Youth Skills Development NPO |
125. | Phephani Learnerships cc |
126. | Phumelela Sisonke African Foundation |
127. | PPLE Group Pty Ltd |
128. | Precision skills development and training |
129. | Primeserv Corporate Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
130. | Pro Driver Training (Pty) Ltd |
131. | Pro-Driver Trucking Academy (Pty) Ltd |
132. | PRX SCHOOL TEST |
133. | PUTCO Limited |
134. | PUTCO Pty Ltd |
135. | Quantum Leap College Pty Ltd |
136. | Rasehlo Transport and Tourism |
137. | Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology Pty Ltd |
138. | Royal Impression Academy |
139. | Safe and Eco Driving Pty Ltd |
140. | Sanda Skills Development (Pty) Ltd |
141. | Sediba Sabasadi Skills Training Academy (Pty) Ltd |
142. | Segaole Driving School |
143. | Seng''khona Trading Enterprise 129 cc |
144. | Seshego Risk Management Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
145. | Sisabenza Operator Training (PTY) LTD |
146. | Siyashayela Training and Development |
147. | SN Pool Transport |
148. | Sobabini Group Pty Ltd |
149. | Sophia''s Excellence Driving Academy |
150. | Sophia's Excellence Driving Academy |
151. | SOUTH AFRICAN CORPORATE TRAINING ASSOCIATION (PTY) LTD |
152. | South African Transport Centre of Excellence |
153. | SPINA Consultancy cc Cape Town |
154. | SSS Advanced Driver Training |
155. | Strat Training |
156. | Striving Mind Academy and Consultancy Pty Ltd |
157. | SUCAT Management |
158. | SVA Training |
159. | THABO Training and Services |
160. | The Assessment Zone (Pty) Ltd |
161. | The Skills Authority |
162. | THE SKILLS COLLEGE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING(PTY) LTD |
163. | The Skills Matrix |
164. | Thobologo Training and Education Group |
165. | Thomani Techonology Solutions |
166. | Thwala Training Services (Pty) Ltd |
167. | TIESPRO (Pty) Ltd |
168. | Total Fleet Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
169. | Training Consultant and SD College |
170. | Training Force |
171. | Transvaal Legislative Training |
172. | Transvaal Training |
173. | Triton Express (Pty) Ltd |
174. | Triton Express Pty Ltd |
175. | Tshireletso Multi-skills and Training |
176. | Unitrans Supply Chain Solutions (Pty) LTD |
177. | Uthingo Training Centre |
178. | Uzoyithola Training and Consulting |
179. | Value Logistics Limited |
180. | Vhonisani Training Academy & Projects |
181. | Victoria driving School (PTY) LTD |
182. | Victoria driving School PTY LTD |
183. | VSL General Trading CC |
184. | Wheelman S A |
185. | White Horse Carriers Pty (Ltd) |
186. | Wild Boar Fire cc |
187. | Workplace Skills Institute (Pty) Ltd |
188. | Yellow Jersey Logistics (Pty) Ltd |
189. | ZA WIT (PTY) LTD |
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