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Learning Exchange offers earthmoving plant operator training on
all construction machines on electives and all the core and
fundamental unit standards:
1.
Only fully accredited
assessors and material is utilized.
2.
Training and Assessment of
current operators for certification purposes
3.
Skills programmes (On or more
unit standards relevant to the employer/ employees training
requirements
4.
Learnership in the National
Certificate : Construction Plant Operation – NQF Level 2 –
SAQA Reg No 49410
5.
On-site audits of operating
staff
6.
Training of novice (new)
operators until they achieve full competency
Training Methodology
1.
On-site training
is often the most effective way of training as the operator is
trained on the type of equipment which is used by him in his work,
and he also learns to assess the risks in his own work
environment.
2.
Theoretical training
forms the foundation of learner knowledge which is then applied in
the practical application of operating the machines.
3.
Practical training
on the machine is the most time-consuming portion of the training
as the operator has to practice his skills until he can safely and
economically operate the machine.
This normally takes in the region of 15 days for Novice
operators (Operators who have never operated a machine before).
4.
Simulator training
can be included in the ADT and Excavator programme to simulate
dangerous situations and weather conditions such as rain, as well
as night time driving.
5.
On-site orientation
is conducted to ensure the competence level of the learner is
applicable to his working environment. We recommend two days
on-site orientation per group of 5 operators.
At this stage the summative assessment is done and the
operator is issued with a Certificate of Competency and a license
card.
6.
On-site coaching
– On site coaching is another way of ensuring that the learner has
mastered all the skills required and that he understands all
safety and operating aspects of his working environment.
This will entail working
under
a coach or close on-site supervision for two weeks to a month.
The coach/supervisor must sign them off to work
independently once he is satisfied with their performance.
A group of Learners being trained on an excavator.
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