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Determine And Develop Information Relating To Plant And Equipment And Service For Hire Training

SAQA US 115844 | NQF 5 | Credits 6 | Duration 3 Days
From $967 per delegate

Description

This course equips learners with the skills to identify, gather, and develop accurate information on plant, equipment, and services available for hire. It covers key aspects such as specifications, costs, availability, and contractual terms, enabling effective decision-making in equipment and service procurement. The training ensures compliance with organisational policies and relevant legislation.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify and gather relevant information on plant, equipment, and services for hire from reliable sources.
  • Analyze and evaluate information to determine suitability, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with requirements.
  • Develop comprehensive reports and documentation detailing specifications, terms, and conditions of hire.
  • Apply organisational policies and legal requirements in the information development process.
  • Demonstrate effective communication and negotiation skills when liaising with suppliers and stakeholders.

Target Audience

This course is designed for supervisors, managers, and procurement personnel responsible for sourcing and managing plant, equipment, and service hires within their organisations.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment.

Course Outline

Day 1: Foundations of Plant and Equipment Hire Information

Objectives:
• Understand the scope and importance of accurate information for plant and equipment hire.
• Identify key categories of plant and equipment commonly hired in South Africa.
• Describe the legal and regulatory requirements for hire documentation.
• Explain the role of maintenance records and service history in hire decisions.

Topics:
• Introduction to plant and equipment hire industry
• Categories of plant and equipment: earthmoving, material handling, construction, etc.
• Legal framework: OHSA, National Environmental Management Act, and hire agreements
• Documentation: hire contracts, inspection reports, and service records
• Determining hire rates: factors affecting pricing
• Introduction to asset registers and tracking systems
• Case studies: common information gaps and their impact

Day 2: Developing Information Systems and Risk Management

Objectives:
• Develop procedures for collecting and updating hire-related information.
• Analyse risk factors associated with plant and equipment hire.
• Create templates for service schedules and condition reports.
• Evaluate information sources for reliability and relevance.

Topics:
• Information collection methods: inspections, operator feedback, and supplier data
• Risk assessment: identifying hazards, assessing likelihood and severity
• Developing service schedules based on manufacturer guidelines and usage
• Creating condition report templates: pre-hire, during hire, post-hire
• Information management systems: manual vs. digital solutions
• Record keeping for compliance and audit trails
• Workshop: develop a sample hire information pack

Day 3: Practical Application and Integration

Objectives:
• Apply information to make informed hire decisions.
• Integrate information from multiple sources to support hire processes.
• Present findings and recommendations in a professional report.
• Demonstrate understanding of continuous improvement in information management.

Topics:
• Decision-making using hire information: selecting equipment, determining duration
• Integrating service records, operator logs, and financial data
• Reporting: format, audience, and key metrics
• Case study: real-world scenario – resolving a hire dispute using documentation
• Continuous improvement: feedback loops, updating procedures
• Final assessment: practical exercise – compile a hire recommendation report
• Course review and Q&A

Practicals

No practicals for this training.

This course is made up of exercises and case studies delivered alongside the theory — no separate practical sessions are required to complete it.

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course and a final summative test at the end.

Daily Exercises — 30%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 30% to the final total.

Final Test — 70%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 70% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 30%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 70%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Daily Average 30% + Final Test 70%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates Discount
5 3% off
10 6% off
15 9% off
20 12% off
25 15% off
30 18% off
50 30% off
75 35% off
100 40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.

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