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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Occupational Certificate: Skid Steer Loader Operator

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
101668	Occupational Certificate: Skid Steer Loader Operator
ORIGINATOR
Development Quality Partner - MQA
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-			OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Occupational Certificate	Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology		Fabrication and Extraction
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	48	Not Applicable	NQF Level 02	Regular-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 06120/18	2018-07-01	2023-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30		2027-06-30

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.

This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Skid Steer Loader Operator.

A Skid Steer Loader Operator operates and controls a skid steer loader to scoop, lift, move and load small loads of material for mining or construction operations. The skid steer loader machine is typically hydraulically driven. The qualifying learner will know the functioning and operating of the skid steer loader, including health, safety and the environmental requirements and will be able to operate the machine productively and safely.

A qualified learner will be able to:

Operate a skid steer loader for mining and construction operations.

Rationale:
There is a need in various sectors of the South African economy for machine operators. In particular, skid steer loaders are essential to the construction and mining sectors. South African legislation requires persons to be trained and assessed competent before operating machines. This qualification will train and develop the qualifying learner with the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to ensure machines are operated productively and safely. This will also improve the standard of training and assessment, which will lead to better operations and improved safety and will improve mobility of employment. Most learners will already be employed. The career progression for skid steer loader operators will be to other machine operator specialisations and to occupations in operations, engineering or training.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of result or certifying a work experience record.

RPL for access to the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may Recognise Prior Learning against the relevant access requirements.

Entry Requirements:

Level 1 with communication mathematical literacy.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

This qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge and Practical Skill Modules:
Knowledge Modules:

734206001-KM-01, Workplace fundamentals, Level 2, 6 Credits.

734206001-KM-02, Health, safety and the environment, Level 2, 8 Credits.

734206001-KM-03, Operations and machines, Level 2, 4 Credits.

734206001-KM-04, Components, controls and consumables, Level 2, 5 Credits.
Total number of Credits for Knowledge Modules: 23.

Practical Skill Modules:

734206001-PM-01, Work safely and respond to emergencies, Level 2, 1 Credits.

734206001-PM-02, Perform pre-operational activities, Level 2, 3 Credits.

734206001-PM-03, Operate machine, Level 2, 8 Credits.
Total number of Credits for Practical Skill Modules: 12.

This qualification also requires the following Work Experience Modules:

34206001-WM-01, Workplace operations, Level 2, 13 Credits.
Total number of Credits for Work Experience Modules: 13.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Carry-out start and end-of-shift procedures and checks, using the knowledge of the skid steer loader specifications, operational standards and operating systems and to meet all health, safety and environmental requirements.
2. Operate the skid steer loader, using the knowledge of its performance parameters, operation controls and standards.
3. Work safely, applying the knowledge of relevant legal and company requirements, hazard identification and risk assessment processes and procedures and environmental and operating conditions.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

The start and end-of-shift procedures have been completed correctly.

Operational checks have been carried out according to procedures.

All health, safety and environmental requirements have been met.

An understanding of the purpose of all the checks is demonstrated.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

The correct sequence of operations is followed.

The machine is operated within specified limits.

Any defects, damage or deviations are identified and reported and the machine is shut down or isolated in a safe manner.

Changes in environment or conditions are identified and reported-continuous risk assessment.

Man-machine interfaces are controlled safely and effectively.

Production targets are met.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

The importance of identifying and responding to various kinds of hazard is explained.

How to respond to emergencies is described and explained.

Legal and procedural compliance with regard to the operation of the machine and working safely is described and explained.

Integrated Formative Assessment:
The skills development provider will use the curriculum to guide them on the stipulated internal assessment criteria and weighting. They will also apply the scope of practical skills and applied knowledge as stipulated by the internal assessment criteria. This formative assessment leads to entrance into the integrated external summative assessment.

Integrated Summative Assessment:
An external integrated summative assessment, conducted through the Assessment Quality Partner, is required for the issuing of this qualification. The external assessment will cover the following focus areas:-Carry out start and end-of-shift activities-Operate the machine-Work safely. The external assessment will consist of an evaluation of records and questioning, by a registered assessor, using specified assessment criteria requirements.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

Skid steer loaders are used widely in the construction and mining sectors. The countries selected for comparison were Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

Reference to skid steer loader operators were found in the following qualifications:
Australia:
RII30813 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations.

New Zealand:
National Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Bulk Earthmoving).

United Kingdom:
500/4305/5 NVQ in Plant Operations.

Similarities:
All the qualifications include workplace fundamentals, occupational health and safety, hazard identification and risk assessment and operating the machine.

Differences:
The main difference in all of the above is the core and elective construction, whereas this qualification has specific specialisations for the different machines.

Conclusion:
The South African Curriculum is comparable to international practice.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This qualification can articulate horizontally to the following qualifications currently being developed:

Occupational Certificate: Loader Operator.

Occupational Certificate: Mobile Mining Equipment Operator.

Occupational Certificate: Dump Truck Operator.

Occupational Certificate: Hydraulic Rock Breaker Operator.

This qualification can articulate vertically to the following qualifications currently being developed:

Occupational Certificate: Excavator Operator.

Occupational Certificate: Dragline Operator.

MODERATION OPTIONS

N/A

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

N/A

NOTES

Qualifying for external assessment:
In order to qualify for an external assessment, learners must provide proof of completion of required modules by means of statement of results and work experience.

Additional legal or physical entry requirements:
Physical requirements: Meet health and medical requirements Legal requirements: Operator specific requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act or Mine Health and Safety Act, as applicable.

Criteria for the accreditation of providers:
Accreditation of providers will be done against the criteria as reflected in the relevant curriculum on the QCTO website.

The curriculum title and code is: 734206001: Skid Steer Loader Operator.

This qualification encompasses the following trades as recorded on the NLRD:

This is not a trade qualification.

Part Qualifications:
None.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

NONE

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.

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