Bolton college provides skills development services to the construction sector, to implement the objectives of the National Skills Development Strategy (NSDS III) and to ensure that people obtain the critical or scarce skills that are needed to build the capacity of the construction sector to become economically sustainable and globally competitive.
The qualifying learner will be able to operate a rigid body dump truck by understanding the functions of starting, shutting down and operating procedures for the machine. 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 qualifying learner will be capable of:Demonstrating knowledge of the functions of a rigid body dump truck.Planning for work activities and prepare work area. Starting and shutting down rigid body dump truck.Operating rigid body dump truck.Transporting rigid body dump truck to and from site.
The qualifying learner will be able to operate a backhoe/loader by understanding the functions of starting, shutting down and operating procedures for the machine. 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 QUALIFYING LEARNER WILL BE CAPABLE OF:Demonstrating knowledge of the functions of a backhoe/loader.Planning for work activities and prepare work area.Starting and shutting down backhoe/loader.Operating backhoe/loader. Transporting backhoe/loader to and from site.
This unit standard will be useful to people who are responsible for removing broken rock by means of a diesel powered load haul dumper in an underground workplace PEOPLE CREDITED WITH THIS UNIT STANDARD ARE ABLE TO: Explain the specified requirements pertaining to the transfer of broken rock by means of a diesel powered load haul dumper. Prepare to transfer broken rock with a diesel powered load haul dumper. Transfer broken rock with a diesel powered load haul dumper. Perform post-transferring activities.The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this unit standard contribute to social and economic transformation
The person credited with this Unit Standard is able to operate a counter-balanced lift truck in a safe manner. They will also be able to conduct pre and post inspections to ensure the performance of the lift truck. The person will be able to handle the loading and storage of freight by using the equipment and its accessories in the required manner. They will also be able to access emergency system and services in the event of an incident or accident.THE QUALIFYING LEARNER IS CAPABLE OF:Applying the recognised methods for inspecting and recording the operational fitness of the forklift truck
The qualifying learner will be able to operate a front end loader by understanding the functions of starting, shutting down and operating procedures for the machine. 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 qualifying learner will be able to operate a grader by understanding the functions of starting, shutting down and operating procedures for the machine. 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 qualifying learner will be able to operate an articulated dump truck by understanding the functions of starting, shutting down and operating procedures for the machine. 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 person credited with this unit standard is able to understand the functions, safety and suitability of the crane prior to utilization in the freight handling industry. Learners are also able to inspect and record the operational fitness of the components of a crane and be able to access available support systems.
The qualifying learner is capable of:Demonstrating an integrated practical and theoretical grounding in crane operations according to safe handling and maintenance practices in compliance with crane manufacturer's and legislated standards.The contribution to the national skills development strategy is the key developmental interface between learners and new competencies to be achieved.Learners who master the applied competence described in this unit standard will contribute to the development of a professional community of civil engineering construction crane operators who are able to competently use science and technology when applying operation techniques.
The driver should be declared physically fit and have completed an eyesight test (such as the Orthorator test, the Purdue University Test No. 3, etc.) and an industry recognised depth perception and hand-eye co-ordination test. It is assumed that people starting to learn towards this unit standard have already undergone company induction, have an appropriate licence to operate in the work area, and are competent in unit standards which address:Relevant Code of practice,Mechanical Awareness and Plant Appreciation, The contribution to socio-economic transformation is that learners will be able to undergo RPL-assessment and thereby receive recognition for previous learning and experience.
The qualifying learner will be able to operate an excavator by understanding the functions of starting, shutting down and operating procedures for the machine. 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 QUALIFYING LEARNER WILL BE CAPABLE OF:Demonstrating knowledge of the functions of a excavator.Planning for work activities and prepare work area.Starting and shutting down excavator.Operating excavator.It is recommended that learners entering into a study of this unit standard will prove competent at the end of the unit standard.
The qualifying learner will be able to operate a roller by understanding the functions of starting, shutting down and operating procedures for the machine. 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 QUALIFYING LEARNER WILL BE CAPABLE OF:Demonstrating knowledge of the functions of a roller.Planning for work activities and prepare work area.Operating roller.Transporting roller to and from site.It is recommended that learners entering into a study of this unit standard will prove competent at the end of the unit standard.
The person credited with this unit standard is able to operate a battery operated defined purpose lift truck. They are able to access emergency support and services in the case of an emergency while operating a lift truck. The person is also able to identify and classify the load, handle and move the freight while operating the lifting equipment in accordance with standards and its performance capabilities. They are also able to monitor the fitness of the lift truck.THE QUALIFYING LEARNER IS CAPABLE OF:Accessing available emergency support systems and services in case of incidents and accidents.
Operating a reach stacker takes place within a regulatory framework that seeks to ensure safety of the operator, the reach stacker and its environment. Reach stackers are inherently dangerous; hence, their safe operation cannot be overstated. The learner will also acquire the competencies and skills to operate the components, systems and joy sticks to accomplish the task of lifting and handling loads appropriately. LEARNERS CREDITED WITH THIS STANDARD WILL BE CAPABLE TO:Discussing and applying the regulatory framework for operating reach stackers.Handling loads with a reach stacker,Operating the machine.
This unit standard will be useful to people who have responsibility to drill holes using an electro-hydraulic drill rig in an underground workplace .PERSONS CREDITED WITH THIS UNIT STANDARD ARE ABLE TO:Explain the specified requirements pertaining to the drilling of holes using an electro-hydraulic drill rig,Prepare to drill holes,Drill holes,Perform post-drilling activities. This unit standard is intended to promote general skills,understanding of persons responsible for drilling holes using an electro-hydraulic drill rig in the mining sector to ensure competence.
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a plumber.The plumber installs, maintains, tests and repairs hot and cold water supply systems, drainage, sewerage and rainwater systems.A qualified learner will be able to:Install, maintain, test and repair above-ground soil waste and vent systems and sanitary ware appliances at NQF Level 4.Install, maintain and test below-ground drainage systems and perform basic building work at NQF Level 4.Install, maintain and test cold water systems and hot water systems at NQF Level 4.Install, maintain and test rain water systems at NQF Level 4.
The unit standard is for persons who need to understand the concepts and principles of CCTV. It is intended for installers, specifiers, sales people, technicians and anyone who will be involved in any aspect of CCTV systems. Learners will understand the theory associated with CCTV and the functions of the components in CCTV systems. This unit standard emphasises the importance of the ethical issues surrounding the installation of CCTV and will also take into account the legal framework in which CCTV is used.
This qualification is intended for application in the mining industry, and has a primary operational application in the engineering field.Recipients of this qualification, in one of the specialisation areas, are able to conduct the essential operations associated with engineering maintenance, repairs, manufacturing and trouble shooting in any one of the following specialisation areas:Metalliferous,Coal Opencast,Diamonds Open Cast.People credited with this qualification are able to:Identify and use engineering tools and equipment
The qualifying learner will be able to operate a tracked dozer by understanding the functions of starting, shutting down and operating procedures for the machine. 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 QUALIFYING LEARNER WILL BE CAPABLE OF:Demonstrating knowledge of the functions of a tracked dozer.Planning for work activities and prepare work area.
This Qualification is to equip learners working in any type of workplace with a broad understanding and knowledge of Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) concepts and practices with sufficient detail to enable them to function in a safe and healthy way and to deal with health and safety problems and issues. It will also contribute to the further development of learners within this environment by providing articulation, recognition and mobility within this dynamic and changing environment.
