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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Operating lift trucks |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
8038 | Operating 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 | 6 |
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 |
A learner accredited with this standard will be able to operate lift trucks for the safe and efficient movement and stacking of freight in a variety of work environments, and take basic care of the equipment in compliance with lift truck manufacturers` and legislated standards. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
It is preferable that the driver be declared physically fit and have completed an eyesight test (such as the Orthorator test, the Purdue University Test No. 3, etc.) and an industry recognised depth perception and hand-eye co-ordination test. |
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 learner has significant responsibility for efficiency (safety and quantity) of practice where limited discretion and judgement are required for solving largely familiar problems.
The certificate of competence issued must indicate the equipment, its rated capacity and the attachments in terms of which the learner has demonstrated competence. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Identify and classify freight. |
OUTCOME NOTES |
Identify and classify freight taking into account documentation, packaging and labelling associated with the specific freight. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The various freight packaging labels are identified and their meaning explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The nine dangerous goods symbols are identified and a brief explanation is given of the action of each type. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The need for labelling on all types of freight is explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Range of need includes but is not limited to: Type of freight, class, weight, point of origin, intended destination. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The importance of the need for demarcation of dangerous goods and the specific handling thereof, is explained. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Handle, load and store freight. |
OUTCOME NOTES |
Handle, load and store freight in accordance with laid down standards, environmental requirements, and with due consideration to inter alia the commodities and their properties, storage area, placement of load. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The different kinds of lift trucks are describe and their purposes explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The concept and importance of a balanced and stable load is explained and the correct loading and unloading of a truck is demonstrated and explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The safe operation of a lift truck, and manoeuvring between obstacles with and without a full load is demonstrated. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The stacking of loads and the safety aspects involved in stacking are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
The stacking and de-stacking procedures are demonstrated. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Loads are consistently moved safely and with minimum danger to those in the area. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Achieve maximum work performance of lifting equipment and attachments. |
OUTCOME NOTES |
Achieve maximum work performance of lifting equipment and attachments, by applying knowledge of equipment dimensions, controls and capacities, manufacturing specifications and circumstances in the working environment. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The principle of "the centre of gravity" of a lift truck and its capacity are explained in terms of the quantity that can be moved and how it should be loaded. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The various lift truck attachments and their functions are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The correct lifting equipment is selected for the intended load. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Lifting equipment is checked to see that it is regularly serviced according to manufacturers' specifications to ensure maximum efficiency and period of usefulness. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Operate equipment in accordance with organisational and legislative standards and procedures. |
OUTCOME NOTES |
Operate equipment in accordance with laid down organisational and legislative standards and procedures as well as manufacturer's guidelines. "Operating" includes the actual pre-check and operational checks, operating, shutting down and parking of the lift truck. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Equipment is given a pre-start check to ensure efficient working order. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
All safety requirements are consistently observed before, during and after operation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The maintenance requirements of the batteries are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Oil checking and refuelling procedures are correctly and consistently carried out. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
All equipment is shut down according to manufacturers' specifications on completion of period of usage. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
All equipment is parked or stored according to manufacturers' specifications and/or standard operating procedures when not in use. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
The Regulations of the current occupation, health and safety legislation pertaining to driven machinery are explained. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 |
Access available support systems and emergency services in case of incidents and accidents. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Range of incidents and accidents includes, but is not limited to: Lifting truck toppling, loads being lost, fire, dangerous substance spillage, injury. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The emergency alarm is immediately sounded in cases of incidents and/or accidents. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Equipment is shut down according to manufacturers' specifications and/or standard operating procedures pertaining to emergency situations. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Assistance is immediately sought and the situation is managed according to organisational and/or standard operating procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Actions to be taken in cases of dangerous substance spillage are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
A report of the incident or accident is written and submitted according to standard operating procedures. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
1. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
2. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited by the Freight Handling Chamber of the Transport SETA and/or relevant ETQA. 3. Moderation of assessment will be done by the relevant ETQA at its discretion. |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
The learner can understand, explain and apply:
1. Act 85 of 1993; international standards; hand and bat signals pertaining to the safe operation of lifting equipment; environment; operating method; packaging, labelling, and personal protective equipment. 2. Road Traffic ordinances where public roads are used. 3. The relevant attachments applicable to handling various categories of freight. 4. Basic mechanical appreciation. 5. Equipment dimensions/capacity and controls in relation to safety and maximum work performance. 6. Product handling and storage principles and specifications (e.g. safe working loads of equipment, storage of cages and pallets). 7. Available support systems and emergency care services. |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identify and solve problems in the case of damaged packaging/labelling.
Identify and solve problems in selecting most appropriate method of damage control in the event of an accident or incident. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Manage and organise oneself by continually evaluating whether maximum work performance of lifting equipment was achieved given the operating conditions (where the working environment and equipment does not comply with laid down standards) and based on this, take appropriate action in order to gain consistently improved work performance. |
REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Elective | 14851 | National Certificate: Agri Trade Processes | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | AgriSETA |
Elective | 24253 | National Certificate: Batch Mixing | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered" |
2006-12-03 | Was CHIETA until Last Date for Achievement |
Elective | 48890 | National Certificate: Chemical Liquid, Gas Storage and Transfer | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered" |
2007-10-13 | CHIETA |
Elective | 24198 | National Certificate: Construction Material Manufacturing | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | CETA |
Elective | 20151 | National Certificate: Grain Handling Processes | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | AgriSETA |
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 | 21005 | National Certificate: Automotive Component Manufacturing and Assembly | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2008-11-01 | Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement |
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 | 22870 | National Certificate: Engineering Fabrication (light or heavy) | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2007-08-16 | MERSETA |
Elective | 14574 | National Certificate: Freight Handling | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2006-12-03 | TETA |
Elective | 23258 | National Certificate: Industrial Rubber Manufacturing: Mixing OR Extruding OR Moulding OR Calendaring | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2011-02-16 | MERSETA |
Elective | 64829 | National Certificate: Lifting Machine Operations | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | TETA |
Elective | 23274 | National Certificate: Mechanical Engineering: Fitting | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2008-06-25 | MERSETA |
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 | 23278 | National Certificate: Mechanical Engineering: Machining | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2008-10-22 | Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement |
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 | 23280 | National Certificate: Mechanical Engineering: Tooling Manufacture | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2008-10-22 | Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement |
Elective | 67609 | National Certificate: Mechatronics | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MERSETA |
Elective | 22771 | National Certificate: Mechatronics | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2009-07-29 | Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement |
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 | 21015 | National Certificate: Metal and Engineering Manufacturing Processes | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2011-02-16 | Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement |
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 | 49019 | National Certificate: Metals Production | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered" |
2007-04-07 | |
Elective | 49449 | National Certificate: Plastics Manufacturing | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MERSETA |
Elective | 20889 | National Certificate: Plastics Manufacturing | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered" |
2005-04-13 | Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement |
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 | 57899 | National Certificate: Printing and Manufacture of Packaging | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2015-06-30 | FPMSETA |
Elective | 13716 | National Certificate: Professional Driving | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2006-06-29 | TETA |
Elective | 50285 | National Certificate: Professional Driving | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | TETA |
Elective | 35939 | National Certificate: Pulp and Paper Woodyard Operations | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered" |
2007-02-01 | Was FPMSETA until Last Date for Achievement |
Elective | 49400 | National Certificate: Steel Tube and Pipe Manufacturing (Seamless Hot-Finished OR Welded OR Cold-Formed) | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2012-06-30 | MERSETA |
Elective | 24217 | National Certificate: Thermoplastic Fabrication | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MERSETA |
Elective | 48637 | National Certificate: Tobacco Production | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | AgriSETA |
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 |
Elective | 24213 | National Certificate: Welding Application and Practice | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered" |
2006-12-03 | MERSETA |
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 Technical Services (PTY) LTD |
3. | AAH Skills and Development |
4. | ACS Academy Pty Ltd |
5. | Afgri Operations (Pty) Ltd |
6. | Africa Training Centre |
7. | Agri Skills Academy Pty Ltd |
8. | Algoa Bus Company |
9. | ALLOYS HEAD OFFICE |
10. | Andebe Group |
11. | ANGLO PLATINUM - ENGINEERING SKILLS TRAINING CENTRE |
12. | Arcelor Mittal Steel Vanderbijlpark |
13. | Bayteck Fire cc |
14. | Betterskills Academy |
15. | Bidvest Panalpina Logistics (BPL) |
16. | BJS FORKLIFTS TRAINING |
17. | Breerivier Training Development CC Mossel Bay |
18. | Breerivier Training Development CC Worcester |
19. | Buhlebetfu Investments Pty Ltd |
20. | Buscor |
21. | CHAMDOR DRIVER TRAINING CC |
22. | COLLIERY TRAINING COLLEGE (PTY) LTD |
23. | Culmen Wes-Kaap CC |
24. | Deloitte |
25. | Dionysus Skills Development Initiative (Pty) Ltd |
26. | Driven Machinery Training Services cc |
27. | Durban Driver Training Centre Pty Ltd |
28. | Econo Driver Training |
29. | ERGO BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY NPC |
30. | Exclusive Training and Services |
31. | Exclusive Training Services |
32. | EXXARO COAL (PTY) LTD |
33. | FINSCH DIAMOND MINE(PTY) LTD |
34. | G T Training Service Provider |
35. | GijimaAst Holdings (Pty) Ltd |
36. | GijimaAst Holdings Pty Ltd |
37. | Golden Arrow Bus Services_pty Ltd |
38. | Guest Resource Services (Pty) Ltd |
39. | HARMONY GOLD MINING CO LTD |
40. | Hazchemwize (PTY) Ltd |
41. | He and She Driver Training Centre |
42. | Humrec Human Resource Training |
43. | Hupco Communications |
44. | Indaba Training |
45. | Inkqubela Consultants |
46. | Insimbi Engineering & Training |
47. | JMB Trading and Projects (Pty) Ltd |
48. | Juan-Tech Training Centre |
49. | Judy Atipa Investment Pty Ltd |
50. | K2011145379(South Africa) (Pty) Ltd |
51. | Khamafi Training cc |
52. | KUMBA IRON ORE (SISHEN) |
53. | Kwazulu Natal Training & Development cc |
54. | Learncorp |
55. | Learning Exchange Pty (Ltd) |
56. | Licence Wise |
57. | Lifting Machinery Training |
58. | Lifting Operator Training Centre cc |
59. | Majuba FET College - Central Office |
60. | Makwedeng Training |
61. | Maliwa Investment (Pty)Ltd |
62. | Mobile Agri Skills Development and Training NPC |
63. | Mobile Training cc |
64. | Mphatlalatsane Learning Resources |
65. | Mpofu Engineering Projects |
66. | Mpontshe Training |
67. | NOSA LOGISTICS PTY LTD |
68. | Nowethu Learning Institute cc |
69. | NWK Beperk |
70. | P and R Development and Training (Pty) Ltd |
71. | Pal Passenger Bus Services |
72. | Phephani Learnerships cc |
73. | PPLE Group Pty Ltd |
74. | Primeserv Corporate Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
75. | PUTCO Limited |
76. | PUTCO Pty Ltd |
77. | R & V Training |
78. | Renaissance Skills Training |
79. | SA Maritime School and Transport College |
80. | Safe and Eco Driving Pty Ltd |
81. | Scaw Metals |
82. | Senwes Beperk |
83. | Sinovuyolethu Trading Pty Ltd |
84. | Siyashayela Training and Development |
85. | SN Pool Transport |
86. | South African Fire and Medical Academy (SAFMA) |
87. | Spar Eastern Cape |
88. | SPINA Consultancy cc Cape Town |
89. | Starcrow 36 Bk |
90. | Suidwes Beleggings Eiendoms Beperk |
91. | Tamar Academy (Pty) Ltd |
92. | THABO Training and Services |
93. | The Skills Matrix |
94. | Theron Training Development Pty Ltd |
95. | TIESPRO (Pty) Ltd |
96. | Total Fleet Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
97. | Training Force |
98. | Trainsure -Tsebo Traiding cc |
99. | Transvaal Legislative Training |
100. | Transvaal Training |
101. | Two-a-Day Group (Pty) Ltd |
102. | Uthingo Training Centre |
103. | Value Logistics Limited |
104. | VKB LANDBOU (PTY) LTD |
105. | Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society of SA |
106. | Wheelman S A |
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. |