Plant operator NQF2

A NQF2 Construction Plant Operator (SAQA) qualification via Tjeka denotes competence in the operation of critical construction plant and equipment.

Investing in a Tjeka-trained operator yields substantial returns and long-term benefits. These include increased productivity and improved safety. This is because well-trained operators are more efficient, completing their tasks with precision, resulting in faster completion times. They also know how to operate expensive plant correctly to avoid damaging it and reduce wear and tear.

Learners entering the programme must have attained a General Education and Training Certificate with NQF1 Communication and Mathematical Literacy.

The qualification may be obtained in part or whole through recognition-of-prior learning. Skills and experience will be assessed against the assessment criteria and specific outcomes contained in the relevant unit standards.

NQF2 Construction Plant Operator competencies

Holders of a NQF2 Construction Plant Operator qualification possess the following competencies:

• An understanding of leverage principles to operate earthmoving, transport and ancillary plant. This includes draglines; graders; scrapers; skid-steer, tractor backhoe and front-end loaders; and tracked and wheeled bulldozers. These skills also enable the operation of continuous-bucket excavators and face shovels. Transport equipment covered by this course includes articulated- and rigid-dump trucks and tip trucks; tractors; service trucks and water carts. This is in addition to a range of ancillary plant. These include bitumen-sprayers; side-boom pipelayers; hot-mix asphalt paving, milling and paving screed machines; and compactors.