National Certificate: Professional Driving

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

Purpose:

The purpose of the qualification is to ensure competent professional driving competence in the road transport sector, thus improving earning capacity of professional drivers as well as transport sector professionalism and economic growth. The qualification is set to create an environment for growth and development of learners, by improving the employment prospects and marketable competence of drivers, and accelerating the redress of past unfair discrimination in education, training and employment opportunities. By setting the minimum standards contained in this qualification, professional driving education and training will also improve.

The professional status of drivers of commercial vehicles will be enhanced by awarding a formal qualification in recognition of their professional competence. This qualification is designed to allow maximum access to, mobility and progression within education and training, and within a career path in the transport sector. Competence achieved in this qualification provides building blocks towards NQF level 4 qualifications, and the inclusion of communication and language, and mathematic literacy requirements contributes to learner development beyond simply the requirements for professional driving.

UNIT STANDARDS:

	ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Core	114941	Apply knowledge of HIV/AIDS to a specific business sector and a workplace	Level 3	NQF Level 03	4
Core	123258	Foster and maintain customer relations	Level 3	NQF Level 03	10
Core	8016	Maintaining occupational health, safety and general housekeeping	Level 3	NQF Level 03	8
Core	123261	Plan road transport service delivery	Level 3	NQF Level 03	8
Fundamental	119472	Accommodate audience and context needs in oral/signed communication	Level 3	NQF Level 03	5
Fundamental	9010	Demonstrate an understanding of the use of different number bases and measurement units and an awareness of error in the context of relevant calculations	Level 3	NQF Level 03	2
Fundamental	9013	Describe, apply, analyse and calculate shape and motion in 2-and 3-dimensional space in different contexts	Level 3	NQF Level 03	4
Fundamental	119457	Interpret and use information from texts	Level 3	NQF Level 03	5
Fundamental	9012	Investigate life and work related problems using data and probabilities	Level 3	NQF Level 03	5
Fundamental	119467	Use language and communication in occupational learning programmes	Level 3	NQF Level 03	5
Fundamental	7456	Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal, business and national issues	Level 3	NQF Level 03	5
Fundamental	119465	Write/present/sign texts for a range of communicative contexts	Level 3	NQF Level 03	5
Elective	14353	Conduct basic financial transactions	Level 2	NQF Level 02	3
Elective	8418	Do basic research	Level 2	NQF Level 02	4
Elective	119750	Inspect and lubricate an automotive system	Level 2	NQF Level 02	8
Elective	123262	Load general freight	Level 2	NQF Level 02	6
Elective	243665	Meet the requirements in order to obtain a provisional licence	Level 2	NQF Level 02	15
Elective	243666	Meet the requirements of being a safe driver to obtain a valid driving licence for a motor vehicle	Level 2	NQF Level 02	22
Elective	123257	Operate a rigid light vehicle	Level 2	NQF Level 02	10
Elective	116253	Operate a truck mounted loader crane	Level 2	NQF Level 02	20
Elective	8420	Operate in a team	Level 2	NQF Level 02	4
Elective	12484	Perform basic fire fighting	Level 2	NQF Level 02	4
Elective	15123	Select and use vehicle lifting equipment	Level 2	NQF Level 02	3
Elective	254154	Apply advanced techniques for operating four wheel drive (4WD) vehicles in on-road and off-road conditions	Level 3	NQF Level 03	8
Elective	8000	Apply basic business principles	Level 3	NQF Level 03	9
Elective	113852	Apply occupational health, safety and environmental principles	Level 3	NQF Level 03	10
Elective	254135	Apply the techniques for operating four wheel drive (4WD) vehicles, in on-road and off-road conditions	Level 3	NQF Level 03	4
Elective	116534	Carry out basic first aid treatment in the workplace	Level 3	NQF Level 03	2
Elective	113909	Coach a team member in order to enhance individual performance in work environment	Level 3	NQF Level 03	5
Elective	10977	Convey abnormal freight	Level 3	NQF Level 03	8
Elective	123259	Convey dangerous goods by road	Level 3	NQF Level 03	4
Elective	10976	Convey livestock	Level 3	NQF Level 03	8
Elective	117705	Demonstrate knowledge of the Firearms Control Act 2000 (Act No 60 of 2000) applicable to possessing a firearm	Level 3	NQF Level 03	3
Elective	117833	Handle a crime situation	Level 3	NQF Level 03	6
Elective	13917	Indicate the role of a team leader ensuring that a team meets an organisation`s standards	Level 3	NQF Level 03	6
Elective	117171	Manage time effectively to enhance productivity and enable a balanced lifestyle	Level 3	NQF Level 03	2
Elective	123260	Operate tailgates and tail-lifts	Level 3	NQF Level 03	2
Elective	8039	Operating cranes	Level 3	NQF Level 03	10
Elective	8038	Operating lift trucks	Level 3	NQF Level 03	6
Elective	123256	Provide commuter services	Level 3	NQF Level 03	8
Elective	376480	Provide first aid as an advanced first responder	Level 3	NQF Level 03	8
Elective	123252	Provide long distance coach/bus services	Level 3	NQF Level 03	10
Elective	123255	Provide tour coach services	Level 3	NQF Level 03	8
Elective	116940	Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based spreadsheet application to solve a given problem	Level 3	NQF Level 03	6
Elective	114730	Comply with safety requirements in the medical pathology or blood transfusion fields	Level 4	NQF Level 04	6
Elective	13414	Conduct a financial analysis of a small business	Level 4	NQF Level 04	10
Elective	117241	Develop a business plan for a small business	Level 4	NQF Level 04	5
Elective	117244	Investigate the possibilities of establishing and running a small business enterprise (SMME)	Level 4	NQF Level 04	3
Elective	117500	Manage finance in a small business	Level 4	NQF Level 04	8
Elective	7997	Managing self-development	Level 4	NQF Level 04	12
Elective	114215	Mentor a colleague to enhance the individual`s knowledge, skills, values and attitudes in a selected career path	Level 4	NQF Level 04	3
Elective	123253	Operate a rigid heavy vehicle	Level 4	NQF Level 04	15
Elective	123254	Operate a vehicle combination	Level 4	NQF Level 04	20
Elective	114738	Perform financial planning and control functions for a small business	Level 4	NQF Level 04	6
Elective	10756	Use of a hand machine carbine	Level 4	NQF Level 04	10
Elective	10748	Use of a handgun	Level 4	NQF Level 04	10
Elective	10750	Use of a rifle	Level 4	NQF Level 04	10
Elective	10754	Use of a shotgun	Level 4	NQF Level 04	10
Elective	377201	Apply advanced driving skills: defensive driving	Level 5	NQF Level 05	6
Elective	377220	Apply advanced driving skills: offensive driving