Short Courses

Persons credited with this Unit Standard are 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 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 systems and services in the event of an incident or accident.

This course is targeted at employees with responsibilities for functions within the workplace that relate to operating forklifts.

•  Novice Training:  5 days
•  Recertification:  1 day

Mechanical appreciation:

•  Operator maintenance areas
•  Cooling system, Lubrication system, Fuel system, Electrical system
•  Gauges
•  Tyres
•  Differential
•  Inching equipment
•  Braking system
•  Mast and forks
•  Hydraulic system
•  Steering
•  Transmission
•  Diagnosing engine faults
•  Driving the fork lift truck correctly

Refuelling:

•  Refuelling petrol and diesel powered forklifts
•  Safety procedures
•  Refuelling gas powered forklifts
•  The traction battery
•  Replacing the fork truck battery pack
•  Filling in the fuel usage log

Pre-operating Inspection:

•  Checking the mast, Checking the tyres
•  Overhead guard inspections
•  Engine compartment inspections
•  Brakes and hydraulics
•  Driver’s compartments
•  Lifting gear
•  In-cab checks and inspections
•  Setting the driving position
•  Pre-start check of the controls
•  Checking lifting controls and functionality
•  Starting the fork truck
•  Checking ancillary equipment and controls
•  Shut-down checks and inspections
•  Checking driving controls and functionality

Maintaining a Logbook:

•  The logbook
•  Fork truck checklist
•  Fuel usage log, Filling in the fuel usage log
•  Accident report

Operator Controls:

•  Types of operating controls
•  Driving controls, Lifting controls

Safety:

•  Pre-operating safety precautions, Start-up safety precautions, Shut-down safety precautions
•  Driving safety precautions
•  Relationship between load and stability of a fork truck
•  Load chart rating
•  The seesaw principle of leverage, Principle of leverage
•  Hazardous cargo safety precautions
•  Container loading safety precautions
•  Refuelling safety procedures
•  Driving on public roads
•  Emergency services
•  Protective clothing
•  General housekeeping
•   OHS Act 85 of 1993

Manoeuvring:

•  Manoeuvring / clearance
•  Towing
•  Manoeuvring through a practice course with & without a load
•  Observation
•  Hand signals
•  Horn

Loading and Off-loading:

•  Loading a container, Off-loading a container
•  Loading a trailer, Off-loading a trailer
•  Loading a box car, Off-loading a box car

Stacking:

•  Storage areas
•  Store layouts
•  Stacking methods
•  Pallets
•  Handling of flat pallets
•  Block stacking
•  Handling of interlocking cage type pallets
•  Bin pallets stacking
•  Steel stacking
•  Hazardous material stacking

Handling Cargo:

•  Handling cargo with pictorial markers
•  Warning diamonds
•  Lifting and transporting procedure
•  Hazardous cargo
•  Handling drums using a drum attachment
•  Attachments
•  Handle paper rolls using paper clamps

The programme methodology includes facilitator presentations, readings, individual activities, group discussions and skill application exercises.

Know what you want to get out of the programme from the beginning and start applying your new skills immediately. Participate as much as possible so that the learning will be interactive and stimulating.

Require knowledge and skills to enable you to operate and work with a Forklift in the safest and most competent way possible.

Provide you with the required knowledge on the principles the machine works on.

To help you understand the different methods of handling and storing of freight.

Operate equipment in accordance with laid down organizational and legislative standards and procedures as well as manufacturers guidelines.

Pre-check and operational checks, operating, shutting down and parking of the forklift. Available support systems and emergency services in case of incidents and accidents.

What is the minimum candidates that can attend the forklift training course per group?
A minimum of 2 candidates can attend per group.

What is the maximum candidates that can attend the forklift training course per group?
A maximum of 4 candidates can attend forklift training.

Where does forklift training take place?
Forklift training takes place at the client premises, a forklift should be available for practicals.

Are your forklift training courses accredited?
Yes, the course is accredited with the Transport Education Training Authority (TETA)

What is the cost of the risk assessment training course?
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The candidate accredited with this standard will be able to demonstrate an integrated practical and theoretical grounding in crane operations according to safe handling and maintenance practices in compliance with crane manufacturers’ and legislated standards.

This course is targeted at employees with responsibilities for functions within the workplace that relate to operating overhead cranes.

•  Novice Training: 5 days
•  Recertification: 1 day

The Crane and Components:

•  Types of pendant-controlled cranes

Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:

•  Identify different types of fire
•  Explain and practice fire prevention
•  Operate basic fire fighting equipment
•  Perform basic fire fighting procedures

This course is targeted at employees with responsibilities for functions within the workplace that relate to fire-fighting activities.

Identify Types of Fire

•  Chemistry of Fire
•  Spread of Fire and Heat Radiation
•  Classification of Fire

Fire Prevention

•  Fire Prevention and Protection
•  Firefighting and Safety Equipment
•  Problems that May Cause Fires and Hamper Fire Control
•  Prepare for an Emergency
•  Evacuation Procedures

Select Firefighting Equipment

•  Equipment for Extinguishing Fires

Please select a region for available course dates:

Select Your LocationBloemfonteinCape TownPolokwanePort ElizabethNelspruitPotchefstroom NWGauteng North Kwa-Zulu NatalPTAGauteng Central Witbank and Middelburg

•  Performing a risk assessment of the worksite where work is to be done at height
•  Demonstrating knowledge of fall arrest rescue equipment and advanced fall arrest rescue
•  Developing a fall protection plan and fall arrest plan
•  Managing safety of personnel working at heights

Learners wishing to acquire the competencies in this unit standard will be people responsible for the safety and protection of people working at height where there is a risk of injury from fall. The learner will be responsible for the safety of others performing tasks at height. Qualifying learners are able to develop fall protection plans for people working at height, required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993)

•  Identification of risks and hazards
•  Evaluation of risks
•  Documented work procedures
•  Monitoring of the plan
•  Review of the plan
•  Demonstrate knowledge of fall arrest rescue equipment and advanced fall arrest rescue techniques
•  Develop a fall protection plan
•  Manage safety of personnel working at heights

The programme methodology includes facilitator presentations, readings, individual activities, group discussions and skill application exercises. Know what you want to get out of the programme from the beginning and start applying your new skills immediately. Participate as much as possible so that the learning will be interactive and stimulating.

Please select a region for available course dates:

Select Your LocationBloemfonteinCape TownPolokwanePort ElizabethNelspruitPotchefstroom NWGauteng North Kwa-Zulu NatalPTAGauteng Central Witbank and Middelburg

•  Explaining the use of a range of fall arrest equipment and knowledge of applicable regulations
•  Explaining and using basic rope knots
•  Installing and using fall arrest systems
•  Inspecting and assembling fall arrest equipment and systems
•  Interpreting and implementing a fall protection plan
•  Performing basic fall arrest rescues to bring a casualty down to safety

Learners wishing to acquire the competencies in this unit standard will be people working at height where there is a risk of injury from a fall. Learners will be involved in performing tasks at height. Qualifying learners are able to take responsibility for inspection and installation of fall arrest systems and for implementing fall protection plans and rescues.

Explain the use of a range of fall arrest equipment and knowledge of applicable regulations

•  Fall arrest equipment in this unit standard includes full body harness , helmet , work positioning system , lanyard and energy absorber , shock absorbing lanyard , retractable life line , permanent life lines.

Explain and use basic rope knots

Install and use fall arrest systems

•  Includes temporary horizontal life lines , temporary vertical life lines , permanent horizontal life lines , permanent vertical life lines

Inspect and assemble fall arrest equipment and systems

•  Items to be inspected include a wide range of fall arrest equipment excluding those for advanced rescues , and the equipment that make up fall arrest systems

Interpret and implement a fall protection plan

•  Fall protection plan in this unit standard includes risk assessment , evaluation of peoples fitness , inspection of equipment , training programme

Perform basic fall arrest rescues to bring a casualty down to safety

The programme methodology includes facilitator presentations, readings, individual activities, group discussions and skill application exercises.

Know what you want to get out of the programme from the beginning and start applying your new skills immediately. Participate as much as possible so that the learning will be interactive and stimulating.

Please select a region for available course dates:

Select Your LocationBloemfonteinCape TownPolokwanePort ElizabethNelspruitPotchefstroom NWGauteng North Kwa-Zulu NatalPTAGauteng Central Witbank and Middelburg

Learners wishing to acquire the competencies in this unit standard will be people working at height where there is a risk of injury from a fall. Learners will be involved in performing tasks at height. Qualifying learners are able to follow fall arrest principles to perform work at height safely , under supervision of a qualified supervisor.

Demonstrate basic knowledge of the limitations of a limited range of fall arrest equipment and regulations

•  Fall arrest equipment in this unit standard includes full body harness , helmet , work positioning system , lanyard and energy absorber , shock absorbing lanyard , retractable life line , permanent life lines.

Inspect, Assemble and store fall arrest equipment

Select suitable anchor points

•  Anchor points include planned and other self-identified anchor points

Use fall arrest systems with a double lanyard

•  Fall arrest system included energy absorbing lanyard including two single , v type and double legged lanyard or double lanyard

Use pre-installed vertical and horizontal life lines and explain reducing risks during rescue.

The programme methodology includes facilitator presentations, readings, individual activities, group discussions and skill application exercises. Know what you want to get out of the programme from the beginning and start applying your new skills immediately. Participate as much as possible so that the learning will be interactive and stimulating.

Please select a region for available course dates:

Select Your LocationBloemfonteinCape TownPolokwanePort ElizabethNelspruitPotchefstroom NWGauteng North Kwa-Zulu NatalPTAGauteng Central Witbank and Middelburg

•  Explaining the principles of advanced First Aid emergencies.
•  Demonstrating an advanced level of prepardness to deal with sudden illness or emergency.
•  Assessing and managing an emergency scene / disaster.
•  Describing the anatomy and explaining the physiology of the human body systems in terms of injury or sudden illness.
•  Applying primary first aid for all age groups according to accepted current an advanced level aid protocols.
•  Explaining and managing shock.

This unit standard is to enable the first responder to react to emergencies at an advanced first aid level, until the arrival of more professional emergency personnel.

•  Explain the principles of advanced first aid in emergencies.
•  Demonstrate an advanced level of prepardness to deal with sudden illness or emergencies.
•  Assess and manage an emergency scene / disaster.
•  Describe the anatomy and explain the physiology of the human body systems in terms of injury and sudden illness.
•  Apply primary first aid life support for adults , children and infants according to accepted protocols.
•  Explain the causes of shock and the emergency treatment thereof.

The programme methodology includes facilitator presentations, readings, individual activities, group discussions and skill application exercises. Know what you want to get out of the programme from the beginning and start applying your new skills immediately. Participate as much as possible so that it will be interactive and stimulating.

Please select a region for available course dates:

Select Your LocationBloemfonteinCape TownPolokwanePort ElizabethNelspruitPotchefstroom NWGauteng North Kwa-Zulu NatalPTAGauteng Central Witbank and Middelburg

•  Demonstrate the principles of primary emergency care.
•  Assess and control a single injury emergency scene in the workplace.
•  Demonstrate primary emergency life support for adults, children and infants.
•  Explain and manage shock.
•  Carry out secondary assessment of the sick or injured person and provide appropriate primary emergency care at the scene.
•  Keep records of the incident / accident.

This course will be useful for employees to enable them to provide primary emergency care ( First Aid ) in response to an occupational risk induced or any health emergency in their specific workplaces.

•  Demonstrate the principles of primary emergency care in the workplace.
•  Sustain a basic level of preparedness for health emergencies in the workplace.
•  Assess and manage an emergency scene in the workplace.
•  Demonstrate primary emergency life support for adults, children and infants according to current international protocols.
•  Explain and manage shock.
•  Conduct secondary assessment of the sick and / or injured person and provide appropriate primary emergency care within the workplace.
•  Keep records of the incident / accident.

The programme methodology includes facilitator presentations, readings, individual activities, group discussions and skill application exercises. Know what you want to get out of the programme from the beginning and start applying your new skills immediately. Participate as much as possible so that it will be interactive and stimulating.

Please select a region for available course dates:

Select Your LocationBloemfonteinCape TownPolokwanePort ElizabethNelspruitPotchefstroom NWGauteng North Kwa-Zulu NatalPTAGauteng Central Witbank and Middelburg

•  Demonstrate an understanding of emergency scene management
•  Demonstrate an understanding of elementary anatomy and physiology
•  Assess an emergency situation
•  Apply First Aid procedures to a life-threatening situation
•  Treat common injuries

This course is for people required to assess the emergency situation and provide basic Life Support and basic First Aid in order to stabilize patients prior to transfer to the emergency services.

•  Emergency Scene Management
•  Elementary Anatomy and Physiology
•  Emergency Situation
•  First Aid Procedures
•  Treating Common Injuries

The programme methodology includes facilitator presentations, readings, individual activities, group discussions and skill application exercises. Know what you want to get out of the programme from the beginning and start applying your new skills immediately.  Participate as much as possible so that it will be interactive and stimulating.

Please select a region for available course dates:

Select Your LocationBloemfonteinCape TownPolokwanePort ElizabethNelspruitPotchefstroom NWGauteng North Kwa-Zulu NatalPTAGauteng Central Witbank and Middelburg