This programme is a SAQA registered qualification aligned to Unit Standards.
We offer this Certificate as the following two programmes:
All core and fundamental Unit Standards are included in both programmes.
 The elective Unit Standards are included as shown below:
Operate a Vehicle Combination
Core and Fundamental Unit Standards comprise 66 Credits
Elective Unit Standards comprise 64 Credits
This course is aimed at learners who are working, or intend to work, in the commercial road transport industry as drivers. This qualification builds on light vehicle driving competence, and credits competent drivers, who are driving vehicles carrying freight or passengers for commercial purposes.
The purpose of the qualification is to ensure professional driving competence in the road transport sector, thus improving earning capacity of professional drivers as well as transport sector. The professional status of drivers of commercial vehicles will be enhanced by awarding a formal qualification in recognition of their professional competence. The purpose of learning is to ensure safe, professional operation of rigid OR articulated heavy vehicles with a gross vehicle mass exceeding 3.5 tons.
Credited learners can drive a specific type of rigid OR articulated heavy vehicle in accordance with legal, safety, manufacturer and other relevant requirements and reflect on the way the vehicle is operated. Competent drivers will be able to preserve vehicles as assets, drive safely and defensively, and contribute significantly to the economy by transporting goods and/or passengers.
Competence achieved in this qualification provides building blocks towards NQF level 4 qualifications, and the inclusion of communication and language, and mathematic literacy requirements contributes to learner development beyond the requirements for professional driving.
The learning outcomes are derived from the qualification exit level outcomes described below
The unit standards of the qualification have been collated into the following 8 modules presented sequentially:
Note: Credit Accumulations and Transfer (CAT) exemption for specific Unit Standards is applicable to approved learners and CAT applications for approval will be provided on request. Approved learners will have reduced contact days.
Facilitation strategy
We offer our clients various facilitation methods based on specific needs. This can include in-person, on-line, and virtual facilitation methods or a combination of any of these. Various learning techniques, such as simulations, roleplays, and presentations are used. Facilitators give feedback on participation, strengths, and areas for improvement. Practical application is crucial, requiring learners to apply knowledge in their daily work under supervision.
Assessment strategy
Outcomes-based qualifications require application of skills in the workplace.
For this qualification the following human and physical resources are required:
    O Night driving – at least 5 hours.
    O Driving in wet weather conditions – at least 5 logged hours.
    O Freeway driving – at least 20 logged hours.
    O Driving in low- and high-density traffic – at least 20 logged hours.
Learners receive a logbook providing guidelines for workplace integration activities and in some cases specific workplace assignments to be conducted with evidence collection.
Some of the practical workplace activities for this qualification include the following:
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