Lifting Machinery

Short Learning Programmes Unit Standard Duration (days) NQF level CREDITS
Operate a mobile crane

Hydraulic Mobile Cranes up to 50 000 kg

(C33, C34, C37, C38, C43)

US:116254 Novice Training = 5 days;  Refresher Training = 1 day 2 20
Heavy Cranes above 50 000 kg

(C35, C36, C39, C40)

US:242982 3 14
Operate counter-balanced lift truck

(F1-F3)

US:242974 3 7
Operate advanced defined purpose lift trucks

(Order Picker F8 – F9)

US: 242972 3 7
Operate a pendant controlled overhead crane

(C30)

US:116235 2 5
 Operate a cab controlled overhead crane

(C31)

US:116231 2 8
Operate defined purpose lift trucks

(F12)

US:242981 2 4
Operate advanced defined purpose lift trucks

(Reach Truck F5)

US: 242972 3 7
Operate a truck mounted loader crane

(C32)

US:116253 2 20
Operate defined purpose lift trucks

(Pedestrian controlled stacker F6 – F7)

US: 242981 2 4
Demonstrate knowledge of the regulatory framework for lifting machines US:260778 3 3 8
Describe different categories of lifting machines US:260779 3 3 8