Lifting Machinery
Working safely may get old, but so do those who practice it”. – Unknown
Courses
The qualifying learner is capable of:
Demonstrating an integrated practical and theoretical grounding in Crane Operations according to safe handling and maintenance practices in compliance with crane manufacturer’s and legislated standards.
The contribution to The National Skills Development Strategy is the key developmental interface between learners and new competencies to be achieved.
Learners who master the applied competence described in this unit standard will contribute to the development of a professional community of Civil Engineering Construction Crane Operators who are able to competently use science and technology when applying operation techniques
The contribution to socio-economic transformation is that learners will be able to undergo RPL-assessment and thereby receive recognition for previous learning and experience. This in turn will enhance the employability and career prospects of learners employed in this sector
Credits 5 | NQF 2 | 5 Day Course
The person credited with this unit standard will be able to understand the functions of a truck mounted crane while using the crane in a safe and suitable manner. They will also be able to access support and emergency services in the case of an incident or accident in the workplace.
The qualifying learner is capable of:
Demonstrating knowledge of the functions of a truck mounted crane.
- Identifying the safety and suitability of the crane.
- Inspecting and recording the operational fitness of the components of the truck and crane.
- Operating a truck mounted crane.
- Accessing available support systems and emergency services in case of incidents and accidents.
Credits 8 | NQF 3 | 5 Day Course
The person credited with this unit standard is able to safely operate and use a Mobile Elevating Work Platform. The learner will be able to assess his/her work environment so as to establish any safety hazards in order to prevent or eliminate such hazards and resultant losses, to conduct pre-inspection tests and to operate the Mobile Elevating Work Platform in safe conditions.
The qualifying learner is capable of:
- Identifying applications to decide on the appropriate Mobile Elevating Work Platform to be used.
- Assessing risks in the work environment to prevent and eliminate safety hazards.
- Conducting pre-operation inspection of Mobile Elevating Work Platform.
- Making use of safe operating procedures and practices for a Mobile Elevating Work Platform.
- Placing people, tools and equipment correctly and safely on Mobile Elevating Work Platform.
- Conducting shut-down procedures and stow Mobile Elevating Work Platform safely.
Credits 10 | NQF 2 | 5 Days
This unit standard is for persons who have the responsibility to lift and move material and equipment by means of a forklift.
Persons credited with this unit standard are able to:
- Explain the specified requirements pertaining to lifting, securing, transferring and positioning of loads.
- Prepare for lifting, securing, transferring and positioning of loads.
- Operate the forklift.
- Perform post-lifting, securing, transferring and positioning activities.
The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this unit standard contribute to social and economic transformation and the upliftment and economic growth of the mining and minerals sector by lifting and moving material and equipment by means of a forklift as part of the mining process.
This unit standard is intended to promote general skills, knowledge and understanding of persons responsible for lifting and moving material and equipment by means of a forklift in the mining and minerals sector in order to ensure knowledgeable, competent and informed workers.
Credits 3 | NQF 2 | 5 Days
The person credited with this Unit Standard is able to operate a counter-balanced lift truck in a safe manner. They will also be able to conduct pre and post inspections to ensure the performance of the lift truck. The person will be able to handle the loading and storage of freight by using the equipment and its accessories in the required manner. They will also be able to access emergency system and services in the event of an incident or accident.
The qualifying learner is capable of:
- Applying the recognised methods for inspecting and recording the operational fitness of all components of the lift truck with reference to safety procedures in the workplace.
- Identifying and classifying freight/loads taking into account documentation, packaging and labelling associated with the specific freight.
- Handling, loading and storing freight in accordance with industry standards environmental requirements, and with due consideration to inter alia the commodities and their properties, storage area and placement of load.
- Achieving maximum work performance of lifting equipment and attachments, by applying knowledge of equipment dimensions, controls, principles of operation and capacities, manufacturing specifications and circumstances in the working environment.
- Operating equipment in accordance with laid down organisational and legislative standards and procedures as well as manufacturer’s guidelines.
- Accessing available emergency support system and services in case of incidents and accidents.
Credits 7 | NQF 3 | 5 Day Course