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.
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.
Learners must have an NQF Level 2 qualification.
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.
The qualified learner will be able to achieve the following outcomes:
The modules of the qualification will be presented as follows:
Knowledge Modules:
Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 52
Practical Skill Modules:
Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 33
This qualification also requires the following Work Experience Modules:
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.
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
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:
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:
Legal Requirements:
Learners receive a work experience guide providing guidelines for workplace activities. Some of the workplace activities for this qualification include the following:
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