Operate a Rough Terrain / Earthmoving / Agricultural Equipment

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Course Code SCN-100-CT-P0-USTD-CN0090
Unit Standard Title Operate a Rough Terrain / Earthmoving / Agricultural Equipment
Unit Standard Description Unit Standard Title: Operate Rough Terrain/Earthmoving/Agricultural equipment

SAQA Qualification ID: 260762

Credits: 11

NQF Level: 3

Purpose Operating a lifting machine takes place within a regulatory framework that seeks to ensure safety of the operator, the lifting machine and the lifting machine environment. Rough terrain/earthmoving/agricultural equipment is dangerous, hence, their safe operation cannot be overstated. The learner will also acquire the competencies and skills to operate the components, systems and levers to accomplish the task of lifting and handling loads appropriately.
Duration This course is presented over 5 days for Novices and 1 day for re-certification
Recommended Entry Criteria Literacy and Numeracy at Grade 11
Learning Outcome Discuss and apply the regulatory framework for operating a rough terrain/earthmoving/ agricultural equipment

Describe the rough terrain/earthmoving/agricultural equipment to be operated

Demonstrate mechanical awareness of the rough terrain/earthmoving/agricultural equipment

Inspect the rough terrain/earthmoving/agricultural equipment

Handle loads with the rough terrain/earthmoving/agricultural equipment

Operate the rough terrain/earthmoving/agricultural equipment