Occupational Certificate:
Truck Driver

NQF

3

SAQA ID

93793

MIN CREDITS

130

EST DURATION

1 YEAR
Including Workplace Experience

SETA

TETA

How is the programme aligned?

This programme is a QCTO occupational qualification and will consist of knowledge modules, practical modules and work experience modules, as explained in the qualification rules.

Who is the target audience?

This qualification is aimed at learners who strive to become qualified heavy vehicle drivers with well-structured, relevant and current competencies. A truck driver who aims to enhance his/her skills and competences to improve road safety and customer services will also benefit from the qualification.

What are the entry requirements?

Learners must have an NQF Level 2 qualification.

What is the purpose of the programme?

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a truck driver.

Truck drivers operate trucks with a GVM in excess of 3,500 kilograms and ensure the safe transportation of cargo from point of departure to point of arrival. The overall objective is to enhance the skills and competences of truck drivers to improve road safety and customer services. This occupational qualification includes all the relevant aspects required to comply with the new legislation pertaining to energy efficiency and safety.

What are the learning outcomes?

The qualified learner will be able to achieve the following outcomes:

  • Plan and prepare a truck for transportation
  • Operate a truck
  • Maintain operational documents and records

How is the programme structured?

The modules of the qualification will be presented as follows:

Knowledge Modules:

  • Health, safety, quality and legislation (8 Credits)
  • Environment, energy efficiency and ethics (8 Credits)
  • Industry contexts (5 Credits)
  • Business essentials (9 Credits)
  • Transport risk (8 Credits)
  • Operating a truck (14 Credits)

Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 52

Practical Skill Modules:

  • Prepare truck for loading, offloading and transportation (15 Credits)
  • Operate a truck (10 Credits)
  • Inspect vehicles and complete inspection reports (8 Credits)

Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 33

This qualification also requires the following Work Experience Modules:

  • Planning for transportation of cargo (15 Credits)
  • Complying with road traffic regulations (15 Credits)
  • Documentation and reporting procedures and processes (15 Credits)

Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 45

Note: Credit Accumulations and Transfer (CAT) exemption for specific modules (in accordance with qualification rules) is applicable to approved learners and CAT applications for approval will be provided on request. Approved learners will have reduced contact days.

How will the course be delivered and assessed?

Facilitation strategy

For the knowledge modules and practical modules, KVR Training offers our clients various facilitation methods based on specific needs. This can include in-person, on-line, 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.

For the work experience modules, learners will be provided with a detailed work experience guide. This will enable learners to complete the required work experience modules under the guidance of a workplace coach/mentor.

Assessment strategy

  • Formative assessment for the knowledge modules and practical modules is conducted throughout the programme during the facilitated sessions. Assessment activities are included in the Formative Assessment Workbook and will be checked by the facilitator. Learners are expected to complete all the activities in their workbooks.
  • Summative assessment is conducted at the end of each module. Learners are expected to complete summative assessment activities in the workplace. These will be assessed by KVR Training.
  • Statement of work experience: KVR Training will declare a learner ready for the External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA) once the formative and summative activities are completed and a statement of work experience with supporting evidence is compiled in the learner’s workplace.
  • The external integrated summative assessment (EISA) will be conducted through the relevant Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) Assessment Quality partner. The EISA will focus on the exit level outcomes and associated assessment criteria. The EISA will be conducted by means of a combination of a written assessment (paper or online) at an approved assessment site and the external assessment of the evidence produced during the workplace experience at an approved assessment site by an Assessment Quality Partner (AQP) registered assessor. The assessments will test the candidate’s ability to communicate, solve problems and make decisions in relation to a set of typical situations and circumstances which include receiving and recording freight according to policy, allocating freight for storage and controlling of stock, picking, reconciling and dispatching of freight.
  • EISA Preparation: KVR will allocate time in the programme schedule for EISA preparation. Focus will be given to exam techniques, past papers, and remedial coaching.

What are the workplace requirements?

The work experience modules must be completed in the workplace. Workplace requirements are clearly stipulated in the curriculum. For this qualification the following human and physical resources are required:

Physical Requirements:

The following physical resources are required:

  • Access to a transport environment in order for learner to have exposure to all aspects of occupational tasks
  • Tools and equipment to conduct occupational tasks
  • The physical resources in terms of tools, equipment, systems, conditions and interfaces that the workplace must have to ensure that learners can participate in all work activities

Should a workplace not have all the necessary physical requirements they are allowed to enter into formal agreements with other workplaces that do have the required list of physical requirements in order to achieve accreditation. KVR Training will assist and facilitate this process.

Human Resource Requirements:

  • A mentor with a minimum of a level 3 qualifications that includes competencies related to the transport industry or equivalent OR at least 5 years relevant experience working within a transport or related industry
  • Workplace coach/mentor: learner ratio 1 to 4

Legal Requirements:

  • Compliant to all relevant labour relations and employment legislation
  • Accredited with relevant authority
  • Compliant with SHERQ requirements
  • Compliant with all relevant legislation pertaining to the industry

What workplace activities will need to be completed?

Learners receive a work experience guide providing guidelines for workplace activities. Some of the workplace activities for this qualification include the following:

  • Obtain the relevant documentation and complete a vehicle check including a delivery note for the load, vehicle check list, journey plan and loading instruction.
  • Obtain auxiliary equipment such as tarpaulins, straps and corner plates, for securing a load as per a check sheet.
  • Complete a hazard inspection checklist
  • Verify vehicle compliance and report any defects
  • Complete the planning and preparation documentation

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