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Yellow Machines & Plant Operator Training

Workplace operator competence and statutory compliance.

REH Safety Training provides specialized operator training for construction, earthmoving, industrial and plant equipment across South Africa. Operating heavy plant demands high technical precision and rigorous hazard discipline; our training delivers practical, workplace-aligned skills designed to minimize site incidents, uphold equipment longevity, and maintain full statutory compliance.

Training is structured around safe equipment operation, operator competence, workplace hazard management, and Occupational Health and Safety standards. Where a course aligns with an accredited SAQA unit standard, that qualification is explicitly identified.

Individual & Corporate Bookings
On-Site Training for Qualifying Groups
Face-to-Face & Practical Training
Driven Machinery Regulations Focus

TRAINING DELIVERY

  • Novice Operators: Comprehensive initial training for new machine operators.
  • Refresher Training: Recertification and compliance verification for experienced operators.
  • Corporate Teams: On-site delivery tailored to company fleets and project requirements.
  • Centres: Midrand and Durban.

Operator Training Courses

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Earthmoving
Excavator Operator Training
Duration: Novice & RefresherSAQA: US 262744NQF: Level 2
This course provides operators with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely and effectively operate excavating equipment in construction, earthmoving and related work environments. Training focuses on machine controls, pre-start inspections, safe operating procedures, excavation techniques, workplace hazards and responsible equipment operation.
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Earthmoving
TLB Operator Training
Duration: Novice & RefresherSAQA: US 262727NQF: Level 2
TLB Operator Training develops the knowledge and practical skills required to safely operate a Tractor-Loader-Backhoe in construction, civil engineering, excavation and general earthmoving environments. The course covers machine inspection, operating controls, loading and excavation operations, workplace hazards and safe operating practices.
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Earthmoving
Bobcat Operator Training
Duration: Novice & RefresherSAQA: US 262712NQF: Level 2
This course prepares operators to safely and efficiently operate Bobcat and similar skid-steer equipment in construction, landscaping, earthmoving and material-handling environments. Learners are introduced to machine controls, inspections, safe manoeuvring, attachments, operating procedures and workplace safety requirements.
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Earthmoving
Front-End Loader Operator Training
Duration: Novice & RefresherSAQA: US 262747NQF: Level 2
Front-End Loader training develops the specialized operational competence needed to handle wheeled loading plant in quarries, batching plants and construction sites. Candidates learn bucket control, stockpile loading, haul-route safety, axle stability and daily maintenance protocols.
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Earthmoving
Bulldozer Operator Training
Duration: Novice & RefresherSAQA: US 262729NQF: Level 2
Designed for heavy civil works and mining site clearing, this course instructs operators on track-type tractors. Instruction covers blade control, ripping operations, slot dozing, working on slopes and understanding undercarriage wear and site ground conditions.
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Earthmoving
Grader Operator Training
Duration: Novice & RefresherSAQA: US 262735NQF: Level 2
This course develops the skills required to safely operate a motor grader for earthworks, road construction, maintenance and surface preparation. Learners are introduced to machine controls, pre-start inspections, grading techniques, safe operation and the hazards associated with operating heavy plant.
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Earthmoving
Dump Truck / ADT Operator Training
Duration: Novice & RefresherSAQA: US 262745NQF: Level 2
The course provides operators with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely operate articulated dump trucks and similar heavy hauling equipment. Training covers pre-start checks, loading and tipping operations, manoeuvring, site traffic rules, stability, hazard awareness and safe operating practices.
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Earthmoving
Roller / Compactor Operator Training
Duration: Novice & RefresherSAQA: US 262734NQF: Level 2
Develops the essential competencies required to safely operate static, vibratory and pneumatic compaction rollers in civil construction. Candidates learn rolling patterns, amplitude selection, ground stability assessments and safe edge compaction along open fills.
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Lifting & Cranes
Mobile Crane Operator Training
Duration: Novice & RefresherSAQA: US 116255NQF: Level 2
This course delivers comprehensive training for operators of hydraulic and lattice-boom mobile cranes. Candidates master outrigger setup, load-chart calculation, sling safety, lift-plan adherence and safe rigging communication according to statutory lifting regulations.
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Lifting & Cranes
Overhead Crane Operator Training
Duration: Novice & RefresherSAQA: US 116231NQF: Level 2
Focuses on pendant, remote, and cabin-controlled overhead gantry cranes in manufacturing, warehousing, and engineering workshops. Training develops precision movement, hook safety, pre-shift checks, center-of-gravity balancing and strict load-travel lane management.
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Forklift & Handling
Forklift Operator Training
Duration: Novice & RefresherSAQA: US 242974NQF: Level 1
Forklift Operator Training provides learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to operate forklift equipment safely in warehouses, construction sites, factories and other workplace environments. Training covers pre-use inspections, load handling, stability, manoeuvring, stacking, workplace hazards and safe operating procedures.
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Forklift & Handling
Forklift Refresher Training
Duration: 1 Day RefresherLegal: DMR 18 Compliance
Designed specifically for existing certified forklift drivers requiring legal recertification under Driven Machinery Regulations. Evaluates practical driving skills, corrects bad operating habits, updates candidates on revised safety protocols and re-certifies safe warehouse operations.
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Other Plant
Telehandler (Telescopic Boom)
Duration: Novice & RefresherSAQA: US 260762NQF: Level 3
Teaches the safe operation of variable-reach rough-terrain telescopic handlers. Operators learn boom extension physics, stability envelope limits, fork and bucket attachment changes, load-chart reading and safe placement at height on complex building projects.
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Other Plant
Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP)
Duration: Novice & RefresherSAQA: US 243272NQF: Level 2
Provides operators with practical and theoretical competencies for operating scissor lifts and boom-type elevated work platforms. Instruction emphasizes harness attachment, emergency lowering controls, overhead collision avoidance, wind limits and surface gradients.
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Why Choose REH Safety Training?

Proven excellence in industrial safety, plant operator competence, and compliance.

Practical Training

Training focused on workplace application and safe operating practices to ensure immediate productivity on site.

Experienced Trainers

Training delivered by appropriately qualified, registered and experienced subject matter plant specialists.

Corporate Training

Scalable, customized training solutions designed specifically for companies, industrial contractors and fleet teams.

On-Site Training

Convenient on-site training options available for qualifying corporate and group requirements across South Africa.

Flexible Training

Training schedules structured around operational shifts and company production requirements to reduce downtime.

OHS Focused

Every course integrates thorough hazard awareness, legal responsibilities and statutory Driven Machinery Regulations.

Training Your Operators as a Team?

We provide structured operator training solutions for companies, engineering contractors and organisations that need multiple employees trained or recertified. On-site training is available for qualifying group requirements across Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and nationwide.

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Training Locations

Regional training centres and mobile nationwide deployment.

Midrand Centre

REH Safety Training
14 Douglas Road, Glen Austin
Midrand, Gauteng
Tel: 061 580 7967 | 010 746 6954

Durban Centre

REH Safety Training
62 Lilian Ngoyi Street, Windermere
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Tel: 076 934 6783 | 010 746 6954

On-Site Training

Nationwide Corporate Delivery
Available at your project yard, warehouse, mine or construction site for qualifying group requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common questions regarding plant operator training.

We provide training across earthmoving, lifting and handling machinery including Excavator, TLB (Tractor-Loader-Backhoe), Bobcat / Skid Steer, Front-End Loader, Bulldozer, Motor Grader, Dump Truck / ADT, Roller / Compactor, Mobile Crane, Overhead Crane, Telehandler and Forklifts.
Yes, we provide both Novice Forklift Operator Training for new operators and 1-Day Forklift Refresher Training for experienced drivers requiring certificate renewal under the Driven Machinery Regulations.
Yes, refresher courses are available across our entire plant operator equipment catalogue for candidates who have previously completed accredited training and need their operator licensing renewed.
Yes, corporate group bookings are a primary service at REH Safety Training. We assist companies, contractors and logistics operations with structured group intakes scheduled to fit operational demands.
Yes, on-site training can be arranged for qualifying group requirements provided the employer has the compliant equipment and a safe, suitable operating area for practical assessments.
Our established regional training facilities are located in Midrand (Gauteng) and Durban (KwaZulu-Natal), supplemented by nationwide on-site training options for corporate clients.
You can request a quick quotation by clicking the "Request a Quote" button on this page, submitting the form at rehtraining.co.za/contact, or by phoning our training desk directly at 061 580 7967.
Accreditation and SAQA unit standard alignment depend specifically on the individual course selected. Where a unit standard exists (such as for forklift or mobile crane), it is registered with the relevant SETA / statutory body. We specify the SAQA details on a course-by-course basis.

Ready to Train Your Operators?

Contact REH Safety Training to discuss your operator training requirements, course availability and corporate training options.

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QUICK LINKS

MIDRAND

REH Safety Training
14 Douglas Road, Glen Austin
Midrand, Gauteng

DURBAN

REH Safety Training
62 Lilian Ngoyi Street
Windermere, Durban
KwaZulu-Natal

CONTACT

061 580 7967
010 746 6954
info@rehtraining.co.za
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