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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

Rough Terrain Forklift

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