Heavy Commercial Vehicle (HCV) training
This training is mainly aimed at the truck drivers. Whether it is for a company that have identified problem areas that they want to address or for drivers who want to upskill themselves, we at Dunatara can assist. Most of the courses have TETA accredited options. This means that the student can build on his/her own portfolio and be assured of the quality of the training. The unit standards currently on offer are the following:
Operate a light rigid vehicle – US 123257 (Code C1)
Operate a heavy rigid vehicle – US 123253 (Code C)
Operate a vehicle combination – US 123254 (Code EC)
These courses are Defensive Driving. This type of training is about physical driving skill, awareness and anticipation and driving with the correct attitude. We teach the driver how to anticipate danger and how to avoid it. The golden rule is to predict rather than to react. The following training can be added to existing courses or it can be done as a course on its own, depending on the client’s requirement:
Conduct basic fire fighting – US 12484
Load general freight – US 123262
Super link manoeuvring and reversing (non-accredited)
The courses will consist of theoretical and practical training. We know commercial drivers and vehicles have to keep moving. Therefore the training is structured around the client’s time and needs. A certificate of competence, valid for 1 year, is issued. Drivers are then required to be re-assessed annually, to keep up their high standard of driving.
Learnerships
Dunatara and ATS Transport offers a learnership program on selected dates. This is to help train and uplift potential truck drivers. During this program, the candidates are helped to obtain their code EC learner’s and driver’s licenses and they then get the opportunity to build up experience by assisting experienced drivers within the ATS Transport fleet. Candidates are also required to attend training courses presented by an accredited driver trainer with years of experience within the field of long distance truck driving. The learnership program forms part our social responsibility.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) & Skills development facilitation
Dunatara has an RPL advisor. This means that students, who are experienced in their field and have attended non-accredited training courses, can have their skills and knowledge assessed in order to get the relevant accreditation for their qualifications. Dunatara can also do assessments to determine whether candidates are suitable for their positions. We can also assist with the setup and implementation of your Work Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR).