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Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993)

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Driven Machinery Regulations, 2015

National Code of Practice for the Training Providers of Lifting Machine Operators, 2024

13. Accreditation Requirements for Personnel

 

13.1 Every accredited training provider shall appoint in writing a full-time employee as a management representative.

 

13.2 Every accredited training provider shall appoint in writing all registered facilitators/assessors.

 

13.3 Management Representative
a. The management representative shall be empowered with the necessary authority to ensure that the provisions of the National Code of Practice are implemented and maintained.
b. The accredited training provider shall within 7 days notify the authorised body in writing regarding any changes to the management representative.

 

13.4 Assessor
a. An assessor is a person having complied with the following—
i. Holding a valid certificate of competence in assessment and facilitation and a minimum of three years’ experience and a valid certification / license / carry card for each applicable lifting machine / equipment code.

The duration of initial training for an assessor shall be at least the same as for a novice operator plus documented 120-hours practical experience.

Demonstrating competence for providing training as evaluated according to the relevant criteria.

ii. Knowledgeable of this code of practice; and
b. Who is under the supervision and control of an accredited training provider.