
| Unit Standards | Code: | Name of course: | Duration: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 242974 | F1 | Counterbalance Truck up to 3 000 kgs (Forklift) | 5 Days |
| 242974 | F2 | Counterbalance Truck up to 7 000 kgs | 5 Days |
| 242974 | F3 | Counterbalance Truck up to 15 000 kgs | 5 Days |
| F4 | Counterbalance Truck above 15 000 kgs | 5 Days | |
| 242972 | F5 | Reach Trucks up to 2 500kgs | 5 Days |
| 242981 | F6 | Pedestrian Controlled Stacker below 2 000 kgs | 2 Days |
| 242981 | F7 | Pedestrian Controlled Stacker above 2 000 kgs | 2 Days |
| 242972 | F8 | Order picker up to 1 500 kgs | 5 Days |
| 242972 | F9 | Order Pickers above 1 500 kgs | 5 Days |
| F10 | Side Loaders | 5 Days | |
| 260762 | F11 | Rough Terrain Trucks | 5 Days |
| 242981 | F12 | Power Pallet Trucks | 2 Days |
| 242972 | F13 | VNA Lift truck, non-elevating cab, to service all levels | 5 Days |
| 242972 | F14 | VNA Lift truck, elevating cab, to service all level | 5 Days |
| 242972 | F15 | VNA Up Till 2000 kgs | 5 Days |
| 242972 | F16 | VNA Above 2000 kgs | 5 Days |
| 260779 | Describe Different Categories of Lifting Machines | 3 Days |
Please feel free to click on the unit standard number to be linked to the SAQA explanation of the unit standard.
Please note WheelmanSA does not own any of the equipment mentioned above. All training to be done on supplied equipment
242974 – OPERATE A COUNTER BALANCE LIFT TRUCK
F1 – Counterbalance Truck up to 3 000 kgs (Forklift)
F2 – Counterbalance Truck up to 7 000 kgs
F3 – Counterbalance Truck up to 15 000 kgs
F4 – Counterbalance Truck above 15 000 kgs
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
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.
NQF Level 03
Certificate is valid for 2 years. The certificate needs to be renewed within 3 months after expiry.
Course Duration: 5 Days
Training Monday to Friday
08:00 till 16:00
Rectification is 1 day.
Maximum 5 Delegates per instructor
Training available at WheelmanSA
WheelmanSA has our own training facility and Lift Truck vehicles (F1 – Forklift).
A medical document (including eye screening) and certified copy of the delegate’s ID is required.
Minimum age requirement is 18 years of age.
242972 – REACH TRUCK
F5 – Reach Trucks up to 2 500kgs
NQF level 3
Certificate is valid for 2 years. The certificate needs to be renewed within 3 months after expiry.
Full Course Duration: 5 Days
Training Monday to Friday
08:30 till 16:00
Rectification is 1 day.
Maximum 5 Delegates per instructor
A medical document (including eye screening) and certified copy of the delegate’s ID is required.
Minimum age requirement is 18 years of age.
Training equipment to be supplied by the client.
242981 – PEDESTRIAN CONTROLLED STACKER
F6 – Pedestrian Controlled Stacker below 2 000 kgs
F7 – Pedestrian Controlled Stacker above 2 000 kgs
NQF Level 02
Certificate is valid for 2 years. The certificate needs to be renewed within 3 months after expiry.
Full Course Duration: 2 Days
Training days to be arranged
08:30 till 16:00
Rectification is 1 day.
Maximum 5 Delegates per instructor
A medical document (including eye screening) and certified copy of the delegate’s ID is required.
Minimum age requirement is 18 years of age.
Training equipment to be supplied by the client.
242972 – ORDER PICKER
F8 – Order picker up to 1 500 kgs
F9 – Order Pickers above 1 500 kgs
NQF Level 3
Certificate is valid for 2 years. The certificate needs to be renewed within 3 months after expiry.
Full Course Duration: 2 Days
Training days to be arranged
08:30 till 16:00
Rectification is 1 day.
Maximum 5 Delegates per instructor
A medical document (including eye screening) and certified copy of the delegate’s ID is required.
Minimum age requirement is 18 years of age.
Training equipment to be supplied by the client.
260797 – SIDE LOADER LIFT
F10 – Side Loader Lift
Certificate is valid for 2 years. The certificate needs to be renewed within 3 months after expiry.
Full Course Duration: 5 Days
Training Monday to Friday
08:30 till 16:00
Rectification is 1 day.
Maximum 5 Delegates per instructor
A medical document (including eye screening) and certified copy of the delegate’s ID is required.
Minimum age requirement is 18 years of age.
Training equipment to be supplied by the client.
260762 – ROUGH TERRAIN LIFT TRUCK

F11 – Rough Terrain Trucks
NQF Level 3
Certificate is valid for 2 years. The certificate needs to be renewed within 3 months after expiry.
Full Course Duration: 5 Days
Training Monday to Friday
08:30 till 16:00
Rectification is 1 day.
Maximum 5 Delegates per instructor
A medical document (including eye screening) and certified copy of the delegate’s ID is required.
Minimum age requirement is 18 years of age.
Training equipment to be supplied by the client.
242981 – POWER PALLET TRUCK
F12 – Power Pallet Trucks
NQF Level 2
Certificate is valid for 2 years. The certificate needs to be renewed within 3 months after expiry.
Full Course Duration: 2 Days
Training days to be arranged
08:30 till 16:00
Rectification is 1 day.
Maximum 5 Delegates per instructor
A medical document (including eye screening) and certified copy of the delegate’s ID is required.
Minimum age requirement is 18 years of age.
Training equipment to be supplied by the client.
242972 – MAN-UP TURRET TRUCK
F13 – VNA Lift truck, non-elevating cab, to service all levels
F14 – VNA Lift truck, elevating cab, to service all level
F15 – VNA Up Till 2000 kgs
F16 – VNA Above 2000 kgs
NQF Level 3
Certificate is valid for 2 years. The certificate needs to be renewed within 3 months after expiry.
Full Course Duration: 5 Days
Training Monday to Friday
08:30 till 16:00
Rectification is 1 day.
Maximum 5 Delegates per instructor
A medical document (including eye screening) and certified copy of the delegate’s ID is required.
Minimum age requirement is 18 years of age.
Training equipment to be supplied by the client.
ATTACHMENTS/SPECIAL OPERATIONS
/A Side Shift
/B Single Pole
/C Carton or Paper Roll Clamp
/D Crane Hook
/E Slip Sheets/Push Pull Attachments
/F Load Rotator
/G Wire Guidance
/H Load Extender
/I Rotating Mast (order picker)
/J Tilting Bucket
/K Tandem Forks
/L Container Handeling
/M Lifting Cradle (Personnel Cage)
/N Tyre Handler