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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: |
Operate a rigid light vehicle |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
123257 | Operate a rigid light 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 2 | NQF Level 02 | 10 |
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 purpose of learning is to ensure safe, professional operation of rigid (no articulation points) light vehicles with a gross vehicle mass below 3.5 tons. Credited learners can drive a specific type of rigid light 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 Mathematica Literacy and Communication competence. It is also assumed that the learner can plan road transport service delivery. |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
The scope of this unit standard is as follows:
> Night driving - at least 5 hours. > Driving in wet weather conditions - at least 5 logged hours. > Freeway driving - at least 10 logged hours. > Driving in low and high density traffic - at least 10 logged hours. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Prepare a rigid light vehicle for road transport trips according to specification. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Vital rigid light 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 light vehicle inspection is recorded legibly and in accordance with operational requirements/specifications. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
All rigid light 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 in terms legislative and organisational requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Preliminaries can include brake tests and start up procedures. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Drive a rigid light 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 light vehicle is driven and manoeuvred in accordance with the specified standard Range: K53. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Rigid light vehicle is operated in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Rigid light vehicle is driven and manoeuvred in accordance with legal provisions. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
The Road Traffic Act of 1993. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Rigid light 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 light 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 appropriate 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 light 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 |
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 described for specific contexts. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 |
Reflect on vehicle performance and own operation of vehicle against requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The effect that weather, road and traffic conditions have on rigid light vehicle performance and driver actions is explained for specific contexts. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Weather conditions include wet weather; road conditions include road surfaces (e.g. dirt roads, gravel roads, potholes, etc.), road shapes (e.g. mountain roads, hill roads, etc.) and road types (e.g., national or regional roads); traffic conditions include high and low density traffic. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The influence of driver actions on the cost effective and efficient operation of rigid light vehicle is explained in terms of relevant, specified efficiency and effectiveness criteria. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The effect of physiological and psychological responses and conditions on driving performance is described in terms of how to manage these responses and conditions. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Psychological responses can include stress; physiological responses can include fatigue. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 |
Park rigid light vehicle in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Vehicle is parked within designated or reserved areas in accordance with manufacturer specifications, traffic regulations and operational procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Vehicle is shut down in accordance with manufacturer specifications, traffic regulations and operational procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
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 |
Credited learners understand and can explain:
> Relevant vehicle components include the electrical system, cooling system, lubrication system, fuel, clutch, gearbox, differential lock, brake system, tyres, and cab instruments and warning devices. |
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 |
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 | 50285 | National Certificate: Professional Driving | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | TETA |
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. | Africa Training Centre |
4. | African Oxygen |
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. | AMA Training Skills Devleopment Centre |
11. | Andebe Group |
12. | Andzanie Trading Enterprise (Pty) Ltd |
13. | Aviwe Business Development Services |
14. | Bakubung Driver Training and consultants CC |
15. | Barloworld Transport Solutions |
16. | Bee-Safe Programme Development and Training (Pty) Ltd |
17. | Bev Short Training Consultants |
18. | Big J Training Academy |
19. | Blue Crane Skills Development |
20. | Bolton Business College & Computer Studies |
21. | Brilliant Skills Development & Training Solutions |
22. | Buscor |
23. | Capital Driving School |
24. | Career without College |
25. | Cathy Hill Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
26. | Centre for Logistics Excellence (Pty) Ltd |
27. | CHAMDOR DRIVER TRAINING CC |
28. | Climamark (PTY) Ltd |
29. | Coega Development Corporation |
30. | Crossroads Distribution (Pty) Ltd - Johannesburg |
31. | Dee's Training (PTY) LTD |
32. | Dee-Bravo Training Centre |
33. | Dees Driver Training Centre |
34. | Dionysus Skills Development Initiative |
35. | Diversity technology Training Institute |
36. | DJ Bosman Transport Pty Ltd |
37. | Drive for Africa Training and Evaluation |
38. | Driving Sense |
39. | Durban Driver Training Centre Pty Ltd |
40. | Dynamic Institute of Training S.A |
41. | Dynamic Road Safety |
42. | EDU - FLEET |
43. | Edu Wize Group Pty Ltd |
44. | Edzani Community Development and Consultancy |
45. | ESS Holdings (PTY) Ltd |
46. | Evaflex |
47. | Excellect 209 (PTY) LTD |
48. | Excellect 209 PTY LTD |
49. | Exodec 388 CC |
50. | Fantique Trade 1092 |
51. | Fastwing Training Solutions Pty Ltd |
52. | G T Training Service Provider |
53. | Global Maritime Legal Solutions Pty Ltd |
54. | Goldee Trading Academy 176 |
55. | Golden Arrow Bus Services_pty Ltd |
56. | Green Light Training and Projects |
57. | GREENRIM TRAINING PTY LTD |
58. | Halfway Service Station |
59. | He and She Driver Training Centre |
60. | Humrec Human Resource Training |
61. | Ikhwezi Traning Institute (PTY) LTD |
62. | Imbo driving school |
63. | Immenent HR Solutions CC |
64. | Imperial Logistics Group t/a Dedicated Contracts |
65. | Impilo 4x4Driver Training cc |
66. | IMVULA SKILLS DEVELOPMENT ACADEM Y 9PTY) LTD -DRBAN BRANCH |
67. | Inkqubela Consultants |
68. | Inkwenkwezi Private College & Skills Development cc |
69. | Innovative Learning Solutions (PTY) LTD |
70. | Innovative Shared Services |
71. | Intellect Management & Training consultancy |
72. | Interactive Driving Academy |
73. | Interstate Bus Lines |
74. | Iyanda Holdings(Pty) Ltd |
75. | Josmap Training Institute |
76. | K Boneng Consulting Services |
77. | Kajal and Associates |
78. | KDS Centre for Skills Development and Training Pty Ltd |
79. | Kempston Driving Academy |
80. | Khabanyane Training and development |
81. | Khulani HR Consultancy (Pty) Ltd |
82. | Kitta Transport Training Academy |
83. | KKH Operator Training and Projects Pty Ltd |
84. | Kriel Training (PTY) LTD |
85. | Kulika Training and Consultancy Pty Ltd |
86. | KZN Business Solutions And HR Management cc |
87. | KZN Taxi and Commuter Corporation NPC |
88. | Lamus Training Academy (Pty) Ltd |
89. | Learncorp |
90. | Learning Exchange Pty (Ltd) |
91. | Lefa Skills Academy |
92. | Licence Wise |
93. | Lisk Trading Enterprise |
94. | Little Treehouse Holdings (PTY) Ltd |
95. | LL Technical Services (PTY) LTD |
96. | Lowveld Emergency Medical Training |
97. | LTM Training & Remote Learning Solutions |
98. | LTM Training and Remote Learning Solutions |
99. | Lwaze Lwanda General Traders CC |
100. | M AND C ACADEMY AND CONSULTANCY PTY LTD |
101. | MadibengGeneral Suppliers |
102. | Madidi Supply Chain Institute & Business Institute |
103. | Magas Training and Development (Pty) Ltd |
104. | Makwedeng Training |
105. | Maliwa Investment (Pty)Ltd |
106. | Masakhane Further Education and Training |
107. | MASUTHA TRAINING AND SECURITY SERVICES |
108. | Mediro Training Academy |
109. | Merrod Trading 122 Pty Ltd |
110. | Miclos Trading (Pty) Ltd |
111. | Mnce Trading cc |
112. | Moripe Business and Training Consultants |
113. | MOSARABO SKILLS DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY |
114. | Mpofu Engineering Projects |
115. | MSHL Consulting and Projects Pty Ltd |
116. | Mtimande & Associates |
117. | Mziphela Training and Projects Pty. Ltd |
118. | Ncameni Kasizane Skills Development PTY LTD |
119. | Ndikho Ndinani Protection (Pty) Ltd |
120. | NDWAMATO TRAINING SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD |
121. | Ndwamato Training Solutions PTY LTD |
122. | Netcobrite (Pty) Ltd |
123. | New Business Solution Cosulting and Training Services |
124. | Nghunyule Investments |
125. | Nirvana Training Academy |
126. | NOSA LOGISTICS PTY LTD |
127. | Nowethu Learning Institute cc |
128. | Nozinga Training Academy |
129. | NS Traders |
130. | Ntsoaki Driving School |
131. | OHS Legislative Training CC |
132. | OHS TRAINING AFRICA |
133. | One Stop Driving School |
134. | Orion Industrial Training Services (Pty) Ltd |
135. | Pal Passenger Bus Services |
136. | Paradise Skills Development CC |
137. | People Agility |
138. | Phephani Learnerships cc |
139. | Pietersburg Labour Consultants |
140. | PMADS Holdings (Pty) Ltd |
141. | Powermove Trade and Invest Pty Ltd |
142. | PPLE Group Pty Ltd |
143. | Precision skills development and training |
144. | Priority Safety Training (PTY) Ltd |
145. | Pro Driver Training (Pty) Ltd |
146. | PRO Skills Development (Pty) Ltd |
147. | PRO Skills Development Pty Ltd |
148. | Pro-Driver Trucking Academy (Pty) Ltd |
149. | PRODIGY BUSINESS SERVICES (PTY) LTD |
150. | PUTCO Limited |
151. | PUTCO Pty Ltd |
152. | Quantum Leap College Pty Ltd |
153. | Rasehlo Transport and Tourism |
154. | Re Tshepeng Holdings |
155. | Royal Impression Academy |
156. | Safe and Eco Driving Pty Ltd |
157. | Sanda Skills Development (Pty) Ltd |
158. | Sardonix Properties and Investments Pty Ltd |
159. | Sediba Sabasadi Skills Training Academy (Pty) Ltd |
160. | Segaole Driving School |
161. | Seng''khona Trading Enterprise 129 cc |
162. | Seshego Risk Management Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
163. | SHEPROSA |
164. | Sisabenza Operator Training (PTY) LTD |
165. | Sishi Ubuntu Investment Holding |
166. | Siyashayela Training and Development |
167. | SME3 Training and Construction PTY Ltd |
168. | SN Pool Transport |
169. | Solly''s SkillsTraining Centre |
170. | Sophia''s Excellence Driving Academy |
171. | Sophia's Excellence Driving Academy |
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173. | SPINA Consultancy cc Cape Town |
174. | SSS Advanced Driver Training |
175. | Strat Training |
176. | Striving Mind Academy and Consultancy Pty Ltd |
177. | Tagane Trading and Training Services Pty Ltd. |
178. | THABO Training and Services |
179. | The Assessment Zone (Pty) Ltd |
180. | The Skills Authority |
181. | The Skills Matrix |
182. | Thobologo Training and Education Group |
183. | Thwala Training Services (Pty) Ltd |
184. | TIESPRO (Pty) Ltd |
185. | Total Fleet Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
186. | Training Consultant and SD College |
187. | Training Force |
188. | Transvaal Legislative Training |
189. | Transvaal Training |
190. | TRELIABLE |
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192. | Triton Express Pty Ltd |
193. | Tshireletso Multi-skills and Training |
194. | Ukwakhile Training |
195. | Unitrans Supply Chain Solutions (Pty) LTD |
196. | Uthingo Training Centre |
197. | Uzoyithola Training and Consulting |
198. | Value Logistics Limited |
199. | Various Aligned Safety And Training |
200. | Vhonisani Training Academy & Projects |
201. | Victoria driving School (PTY) LTD |
202. | Victoria driving School PTY LTD |
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204. | Wheelman S A |
205. | Wheelset Academy Of Machine Operators |
206. | Wild Boar Fire cc |
207. | Yab Business Solution |
208. | Yellow Jersey Logistics (Pty) Ltd |
209. | Yes We Can Consulting Pty Ltd |
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