CPME is accredited to train learners towards a National Certificate in Construction Plant Operations – SAQA Qualification ID 65789.
This qualification is intended to assist all relevant stakeholders and role-players, including:
- Civil and Building Construction companies
- Plant Hire
- Forestry
- Material Handling
- Mining
- Plant manufacturers
Learners who master the applied competence described in this unit standard will contribute to the development of a professional community of Construction Plant operators.
The National Certificate in Construction Plant Operations qualification is designed for both novice and experienced learners who may be expected to operate earthmoving plant while performing their daily duties.
Qualifying learners will acquire the principles of leverage to demonstrate mechanical awareness and appreciation of civil construction plant and applying pre-operational and post-operational checks.
The qualifying candidate will be capable of:
- Applying health and safety principles in plant operations.
- Understanding plant operations in the construction environment.
- Performing plant operation related functions.
- Adhering to plant operation personnel procedures.
- Understanding mechanical and leverage principles to operate earthmoving, transport and/or ancillary plant.
It is recommended that a learner entering a programme leading to this Qualification has successfully completed a General Education and Training Certificate including, Communication and Mathematical literacy at NQF Level 1.
For further detailed information about the course, please refer to the SAQA information available here