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SAQA Qualification 50285: National Certificate - Professional Driving

Bus Driver Course

General Remarks and Prerequisites

The Qualification 50285 offers
4 core unit standards,
8 fundamental unit standards and
48 elective unit standards
totaling to 60 unit standards.

A minimum of 122 credits are required to be awarded the National Certificate.

The core and fundamental unit standards have to be included in a training course resulting in 66 credits achieved.
The learner has to select from the elective unit standards with a total of 359 possible credits a number of unit standards resulting in a minimum of 56 additional credits.

It is assumed that the learners have a knowledge base equal to NQF Level 2 in particular in the fields of mathematical literacy and communication competence.

Prior learning achievements are recognised.

The course curriculum is divided into 6 sections. Sections 1 to 4 cover all mandatory Core and Fundamental Unit Standards. Each Section can be booked individually and is presented in its entirety.

The unit standards of Sections 5 and 6 can be booked individually. Unit Standards marked with an asterisk can be selected according the preferences of the learner.

Course Curriculum

ID

Unit Standard Title

Credits

Duration(days)

Section 1: Communication Skills

13

119467

Use language and communication in occupational ...

5

 

119457

Interpret and use information from texts

5

 

119472

Accommodate audience and context needs ...

5

 

119465

Write/present/sign texts for a range of   ...

5

 

Section 2: Basic Mathematics and Finance

10

9010

Demonstrate an understanding of the use  ...

2

 

9013

Describe, apply, analyse and calculate shape  ...

4

 

9012

Investigate life and work related problems  ...

5

 

7456

Use mathematics to investigate and monitor  ...

5

 

Section 3: Health in Business

8

114941

Apply knowledge of HIV/AIDS to a specific ...

4

 

8016

Maintaining occupational health, safety and ...

8

 

Section 4: Customer Service

12

123258

Foster and maintain customer relations

10

 

123261

Plan road transport service delivery

8

 

Section 5: Essential Elective Unit Standards

 

116534

Carry out basic first aid treatment at the workplace

2

1

113852

Apply occupational health, safety and ...

10

6

12484

Perform basic fire fighting

4

2

14353

Conduct basic financial transactions

3

2

119750

Inspect and lubricate an automotive system

8

5

377201

Apply advanced driving skills: defensive driving

6

4

Section 6: Driving Buses Specific Unit Standards

 

123253

Operate a rigid heavy vehicle

15

10

123254

Operate a vehicle combination

20

13

*123252

Provide long distance coach/bus services

10

6

*123256

Provide commuter services

8

5

*123255

Provide tour coach services

8

5

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