Lifting Machines

Lift trucks

  • Counterbalance Lift Truck – SAQA ID 242974 Code 1- 4
  • Reach Lift Truck – SAQA ID 242972 Code 5
  • Pedestrian Controlled Lift Truck – SAQA ID 242981 Code 6 & 7
  • Order Picker Lift Truck – SAQA ID 242972 Code 8 & 9
  • Side Loader Lift Truck Code 10
  • Rough Terrain / Earthmoving / Agricultural Equipment With
  • Lift Truck Attachments Code 11
  • Pallet Lift Truck – SAQA ID 242981 Code 12
  • VNA lift truck, non-elevating cab, to service all levels – SAQA ID 242972 Code 13
  • VNA Lift truck, elevating cab, to service all levels – SAQA ID 242972 Code 14
  • Rail mounted stacker lift truck, non-elevating cab – SAQA ID 242972 Code 15
  • Rail mounted stacker lift truck, elevating cab – SAQA ID 242972 Code 16

Lift Truck Attachments/Special Operations

A Side Shift
B Single Pole
C Carton or Paper Roll Clamp
D Crane Hook
E Push Pull Attachments / Slip sheet equipment
F Load Rotator
G Wire Guidance system
H Load extender Pantograph
I Rotating Mast (Order Picker)
J Tilting Bucket
K Tandem Forks

Objective:

To provide learners with the knowledge and practical skills to operate a Lift Truck safely and efficiently.

Content:

  • Introduction to the lift truck
  • Motive and operating controls
  • Servicing and daily checks
  • Hydraulic system
  • Lift Truck stability
  • Capacity plates and de-rating factors
  • Handling loaded and unloaded pallets
  • Vehicle loading and unloading
  • Driving on inclines and ramps
  • Legislation

Duration:   Based on 4 Operators per Instructor

Learner Re-Certification: 1 Day (4 hours Theory & 1 hour/Trainee Practical)
Learner Certification: 3 Days (15 hours Theory & 1 day Practical)
Novice Learner Certification: 5 Days (15 hours Theory & average 3 days Practical)

Target Population:

Operators, Supervisors and Managers requiring training in terms of the Driven Machinery, Regulation 18(11) of the Occupational Health & Safety Act.

Ratio: Minimum 4 learners – Maximum 5 learners. (Price based on 4 learners

Cranes

  • Overhead Crane (Pendant/Radio/Cab Control) – SAQA ID 242976/242982 Code 30/ 31
  • Truck Crane – SAQA ID 242978 Code 32
  • Mobile Crane (Hydraulic & Lattice Boom & Mobility) – SAQA ID Code 33/ 39/43
  • Crawler Crane – SAQA ID 242982 Code 40
  • Tower Crane – SAQA ID 242982 Code 41 & 42
  • Sugar Crane – SAQA ID 242982 Code 44
  • Ships Crane – SAQA ID 242982 Code 45
  • Telescopic Boom Handler – SAQA ID 242982 Code 46
  • Warf Side Crane (Rail mounted) – SAQA ID 242982 Code 47
  • Reach Stacker (Telescopic container handler) – SAQA ID 242982 Code 48
  • Straddle Carrier – SAQA ID 242982 Code 49
  • Cantilever Container Crane (Ship to shore) – SAQA ID 242982 Code 50
  • Scotch Derrick Crane (Ship Mounted) – SAQA ID 242982 Code 51
  • Inland Container Crane (Rail to Road transfer) Goliath type – SAQA ID 242982 Code 52
  • Aerial Platform (Cherry picker, mobile elevated platform) – SAQA ID 242982 Code 53

Crane Attachments/Special Operations

P Fly Jib (Lattice)
Q Boom Extensions (Hydraulic)
R Counterweight Options
S Tandem Lifts
T Special Categories
U Lifting Cradle (Personnel Cage)
V Rail Mounted
X Steam driver
Y Spreader
Z Grab / grapple

Objective:

To provide learners with the knowledge and practical skills to operate a Crane safely and efficiently.

Content:

  • Introduction to the Crane
  • Safety standards & Legislation
  • Motive and operation controls
  • Daily checks
  • Servicing and inspections
  • Lifting procedures
  • Operator hand signals
  • Calculating Lifting Capacity
  • Principles of Leverage
  • Power lines/wind loading
  • Ground support conditions
  • Overhead power lines/wind loading
  • Safe load indicators/duties charts
  • Basic Slinging & Rigging
  • Load charts/range diagrams
  • Lifting, transporting & placing loads

Duration: Based on 4 Operators per Instructor

Learner Re-Certification: 1 Day (½ day Theory & ½ day Practical)
Learner Certification: 3 Days (2 days Theory & 1 day Practical)
Novice Learner Certification: 5 Days (2 days Theory & 3 days Practical)

Target Population:

Operators, Supervisors and Managers requiring training in terms of the Driven Machinery Regulation 18(11) of the Occupational Health & Safety Act.

Ratio: Minimum 4 learners – Maximum 5 learners. (Price based on 4 learners)

Please contact Expectra for pricing on these courses

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