Page 41 - Logistics News - Issue 02 - 2024

NEWS

CFAO Equipment SA offers accredited

training for forklift drivers and mechanics

IN THE fast-paced world of material handling, machines are operators are more adept at navigating challenges and

indispensable tools for efficient operations. CFAO Equipment SA adhering to safety protocols, ultimately reducing the risk of

stands at the forefront of this industry, offering total solutions accidents and damage to equipment. CFAO Equipment SA
for new and pre-owned equipment, rental options and value- offers comprehensive training in two key areas.
added services. However, it also focuses on enhancing business
capabilities through specialised technical training. Firstly, the company’s forklift driver training equips
participants with the necessary skills to legally and safely
Ensuring the safe and effective operation of forklifts and operate the various types of forklifts that it sells. Upon

other material handling equipment demands more than just completion, drivers receive an official license, validating their
technical expertise; it requires comprehensive training, regular competence to operate specific machines. This training

maintenance and an unwavering commitment to workplace covers a wide range of topics, including start up and shutdown
safety. Recognising this critical need, CFAO Equipment SA has checks, operational procedures, manoeuvring, load collection
made it a cornerstone of its business to provide accredited and handling, and familiarisation with the advanced features
forklift driver’s license instruction and a Manufacturing, found in modern forklifts.
Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training
Authority (merSETA) recognised forklift mechanic qualification. Additionally, the CFAO Equipment SA Training Academy

offers a four-year course endorsed by the National Artisan
While forklifts are incredibly versatile machines, their full Moderating Body (NAMB). Eligible apprentices from further
potential can only be realised in the hands of skilled, competent education and training (FET) colleges and technical high
and well-trained operators. Similarly, their operational life can schools undergo training to become accredited forklift
only be prolonged through regular servicing and maintenance mechanics, earning a highly regarded ‘Red Seal’ trade

performed by expert technicians. certificate. This indicates that candidates have met the
criteria for the trade’s national standard. Training, delivered
Empowering operators through essential by technical trainers who are registered assessors and
training moderators, includes theoretical instruction and practical
“Training serves as the central pillar of effective forklift skills, ensuring operators can efficiently and safely handle

operations,” emphasises Pumza Sikaka, Learning and machinery in various environments. Candidates typically enter
Development Manager at CFAO Equipment SA. Trained the programme as apprentices and emerge as highly skilled
technicians, ready to contribute to CFAO Equipment SA’s
workforce.

Another pathway to accreditation is through the process
of Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning (ARPL). This is for
experienced employees who have been working as technician’s

assistants, but are not officially qualified. These generally older

candidates undergo an assessment to identify gaps in their
knowledge and capabilities. Following this assessment, they
receive targeted trade preparation training and, ultimately,
undergo a trade test. Recognising their prior learning in the

field, these technicians are exempt from completing the full
four-year training programme to obtain their qualification.

The CFAO Equipment SA Training Academy adheres
closely to these regulatory requirements, offering accredited
training programmes and ensuring operators are compliant
with relevant standards and regulations. •

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