SAQA US ID: 116078
NQF Level: 2
Credits: 26
Duration: 1 Week
Recertification: 1 Day
NQF Level: 2
Credits: 26
Duration: 1 Week
Recertification: 1 Day
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A grader is heavy equipment with a long blade used to create a flat surface during grading
It is used for road construction, road maintenance, spreading, fine grading, earthmoving, clearing bushland and debris, and removing snow. After this grader operator training course, you will be capable of operating graders and understanding their functions. In our grader training course, you will learn the starting, shutting down, and operating procedures of graders.
- What is a motor grader
- Different makes of graders
- Functions of a grader
- Grader attachments
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are compulsory grader training requirements for safety purposes. Learners joining the grader operator course will prove competence in communication and mathematical literacy at NQF Level 1. National ID/passport is required and at least code 10 driver’s license. Your CV is necessary for job assistance. It will be presented to potential employers and recruitment agencies after your grader operator course. An old copy of the grader license and certificate of competence is required for the grader license renewal or refresher course.
- The main functions of a grader and all its major components is explained.
- Safety features and warning devices.
- Application of grader in civil construction, roadworks, and mining sites.
- Maximum operating capacities of grader.
- The main functions of a grader and all its major components is explained.
- Safety features and warning devices.
- Application of grader in civil construction, roadworks, and mining sites.
- Maximum operating capacities of grader.
- Personal safety (PPEs)
- Discussing grader safety and how it affects the driving of a grader in the workplace
- Identifying hazards to avoid injuries and accidents
- Site operational requirements.
- Selecting of required equipment to perform the work activity.
- Inspection and preparation of work area.
- Daily and weekly operator maintenance
- Start-up and shutdown procedures
- Parking of a motor grader
- Documenting grader hours and use.
- Reporting of maintenance and faults
- Functions of the various controls
- Safe driving practices
- Operational hazards
- Grader performance monitoring
- Creating smooth and flat surfaces
- Blade control (side shifting, rotating, and lifting)
- Grading, cutting, pushing, spreading, mixing, ditches, windrows, and bank sloping
- Getting off the machine
- Obeying all site rules
- Being a team player
- Being able to communicate
- Being able to identify and solve problems
- Having the correct and positive attitude
- Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Guidelines for Driven Machinery Regulations
- National Road Traffic Act
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- info@mjminingskillstrainingcollege.co.za
- 36-34 Delville St, Witbank, Emalahleni, 1035, South Africa