Discretionary Grant Available · TETAOpen▾
Transport Education & Training Authority · TETA
Discretionary Grant pools per sub-sector chamber.
- Window:
- Applications close 30 April
- Priority focus:
- Freight Logistics · Maritime · Aviation
SAQA Qualification · 93793
Truck Driver
R51 500
(Once-off Institutional License Fee)
Professional Role & Capability Blueprint
- Target Designation
- Certified Truck Driver Practitioner
- Competency Focus
- Master specialised practical applications, safety criteria, and regulatory mandates required of a qualified Truck Driver.
- Academic Weight
- Full national recognition at NQF Level 3 yielding 130 credits upon successful PoE verification.
Strategic Institutional Purpose
- Audit Objective
- Formulated to systematically bridge operational skills deficits under the governing TETA quality matrix.
- Value Proposition
- Equips your workforce with measurable, legally compliant skills to optimise productivity, satisfy Workplace Skills Plans (WSP), and unlock maximum B-BBEE scorecard weight.
Who is this for
This qualification is ideal for entry-level workers, school leavers, or career changers who want to gain foundational skills. It is specifically designed for anyone who aspires to become a truck driver and wants a structured, nationally recognised learning pathway. Whether you are currently working in the field or just starting out, this programme will meet you where you are and take you to the next level.
Qualification Rules · Module Matrix
Official SAQA module breakdown parsed from the qualification's registered rules.
Knowledge Modules (KM)
0 crTheory · 0 modules
No modules listed in SAQA rules.
Practical Skill Modules (PM)
33 crApplied · 3 modules
- Prepare15 cr
truck for loading, offloading and transportation
NQF Level 3
- Operate10 cr
a truck
NQF Level 3
- Inspect8 cr
vehicles and complete inspection reports
NQF Level 3
Work Experience Modules (WM)
0 crSite · 0 modules
No modules listed in SAQA rules.
Official SAQA Curriculum
Source of truth · SAQA ID 93793 · Field 11 - Services › Transport, Operations and Logistics
Purpose▾
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Truck Driver. Truck drivers operate trucks with a GVM in excess of 3,500 kilograms and ensure the safe transportation of cargo from point of departure to point of arrival. A qualified learner will be able to: • Plan and prepare a truck for transportation. • Operate a truck. • Maintain operational documents and records.
Rationale▾
The Transport Industry requires a training system for truck drivers for energy efficient and environmentally friendly trucks with a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) in excess of 3,500 kilograms. The overall objective is to enhance the skills and competences of truck drivers to improve road safety and customer services. This new occupational qualification includes all the relevant aspects required to comply with the new legislation pertaining to energy efficiency and safety. This qualification resides as one of several in the transport industry and makes allowance for any feeder occupations to gain access to operate a truck with a GVM in excess of 3,500 kilograms. The Truck Driver qualification also makes provision for people to progress within the transport industry. The main benefits of this qualification for the learner are that the learner: • Has an opportunity to be recognised as a qualified heavy vehicles driver with well-structured, relevant and current competencies. • Is able to provide enhanced customer service. • Has access to entrepreneurial opportunities within the road freight industry. Society will be served by qualified truck drivers who not only undertake work with improved skills but are also undertaking this work with a full awareness of the importance of energy efficiency requirements. The economy requires efficient and effective truck driver competencies for economic growth purposes as well as assisting in the global move to a greener world by contributing towards utilising energy efficient heavy vehicles.
Learning Assumed to be in Place & RPL▾
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of result or certifying a work experience record. RPL for access to the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry Requirements: • NQF Level 2 qualification.
Exit Level Outcomes▾
- Plan and prepare a truck for transportation.
- Operate a truck.
- Maintain operational documents and records.
Qualification 93793 · Curriculum Architecture
Occupational Certificate: Truck Driver · NQF Level 3 (130 Credits)
Three Curriculum Pillars
Knowledge Modules
Classroom & E-Learning
- Facilitated lectures & self-study
- Written question banks
- Formative comprehension checks
Practical Skill Modules
Simulated Line Tasks
- Simulated line tasks
- Observation rubrics
- Structured task sheets
Work Experience Modules
On-the-Job Production
- On-the-job rotation
- Mentor logbooks
- Workplace sign-offs
Evidence & Audit Pipeline
Learner Portfolio of Evidence (PoE)Owner · Candidate▾
Admin & Registration
ID, learner contract, induction pack, POPIA consent.
Knowledge Evidence
Written assessments & question banks — KM-01 to KM-07.
Practical Evidence
Task sheets, observation rubrics, assessor photos.
Workplace Evidence
Logbooks, mentor sign-offs, supervisor letters.
Assessor Master FileOwner · Registered Assessor▾
Assessment Reports
Judgements, learner feedback, remediation agreements, appeals log.
Internal Moderation & Quality FileOwner · Moderator / SDP▾
Moderation Evidence
10% sampling matrix, HACCP/LOTO compliance sheets, SDP sign-off.
Final Accreditation Gateway
Issued by the accredited Skills Development Provider once internal moderation is signed off.
Provider submits declaration + PoE to the Assessment Quality Partner (AQP).
QCTO awards the SAQA-registered certificate on successful EISA outcome.
Learning Material Stack
Start-to-Exit Moderation Timeline
- 1
Pre-Delivery Setup
Facilitator induction, learner enrolment forms, baseline assessment, PoE folder issue. Alignment matrix stamped.
- 2
Delivery & Formative Moderation
Modular rollout with formative assessments per KM/PM. Internal moderator reviews evidence weekly; feedback loop before summatives.
- 3
Summative & External Moderation
Summative assessments captured, PoE finalised, submitted for external moderation. Certification uploaded to the SETA/QCTO.
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Book Moderation SessionClassroom Transformation Blueprint
Broken Standard
- 📄Photocopied guides with mismatched outcomes
- ❔Missing formative/summative assessments
- ⚠️No SETA alignment matrix — audit fails
- 🎲Facilitators improvise Truck Driver delivery
- 🕳️PoE gaps flagged in moderation
i2Graduates Transformation
- ✓0 KM + 3 PM + 0 WM modules mapped to NQF Level 3
- ✓Pre-validated assessment bank per module
- ✓TETA alignment matrix included
- ✓Facilitator scripts + learner activities per credit
- ✓PoE templates that survive external moderation
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