TOP 10 HEALTH AND SAFETY COURSES IN VANDERBIJLPARK S. E. 4, VANDERBIJLPARK - PAGE 15

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. Telescopic boom handlers are inherently dangerous; hence, their safe operation cannot be overstated.

This unit standard will be useful to people who work in the civil construction industry. People credited with this unit standard can Identify and select, utilize, and maintain hand tools on a construction site.

This unit standard requires learners to demonstrate the ability to monitor, report and advise on compliance with legislation regarding lifting equipment.

The skills, values and knowledge reflected in this unit standard are required by people in the field of manufacturing and engineering.

This unit standard provides a broad introduction to the preparation of freight for storage, excluding bulk freight, within all modes of transportation. A learner accredited with this unit standard will be able to identify, determine, assess, record and store freight.

The learning outcomes in this unit standard contribute to the exit level outcomes which provide access to workplace based learning programmes for occupationally focused qualifications in this field, and provide qualifying learners with access to a range of further learning at NQF level 2.

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.

Learners who are assessed as competent against this unit standard will be able to identify the hazard of confined spaces and the precautions required for the safety of the workers and the public.

The person credited with this unit standard will be able to understand the functions of a truck mounted crane while using the crane in a safe and suitable manner. They will also be able to access support and emergency services in the case of an incident or accident in the workplace.

This unit standard will be useful to people who are required to lift and move loads not exceeding five tons.