This National Code of Practice is to provide clarity and direction to all stakeholders directly or indirectly related to the accreditation and provision of training to lifting machine/equipment operators in South Africa.

The National Code of practice is set in line with the relevant accreditation criteria and guidelines of the Quality Council for Trade Occupations (QCTO).

The National Code of Practice requires that all lifting machine/equipment Operators of lifting machines listed in this code are trained regardless of the capacity of the lifting machine / equipment by an accredited training providers.

Further, the National Code of Practice covers the criteria and guidelines for lifting machine/ equipment operators, assessors, moderators and skills training providers.

Where other Occupational Health and Safety legislation is applicable these must be applied.

The Authorised Body shall be consulted by South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) prior to approval and registration of, components of learning / skills programmes, part-qualifications or qualifications for operators of lifting machines/equipment.