Training requirments

Fleet logistics and
defensive driver
training

4x4 defensive driving

AARTO for fleet managers

AARTO for professional drivers

Anti-hijacking techniques

Dangerous goods by road

Diesel locomotive shunting

Economic driving

Expat RSA roads orientation

Gravel roads defensive driving

Heavy vehicle defensive driving - essential skills

Heavy vehicle defensive driving - full skills training

Light delivery vehicles

Lowbed securement

Maintaining customer relations

Motorcycle defensive driving

Professional driver evaluations

Rigid heavy vehicles

Side tipper trucks

Vehicle combinations

Crane operations

Lift trucks

Lifting operations

Earthmoving plant

Construction plant

Scaffolding

Construction site safety

Health and safety

Working at heights

ISO standards

Dangerous goods

Tools & powertools

Landscaping tools

Off-road 4x4 driving techniques Learn advanced off-road driving skills for challenging terrains. This course covers mechanics and handling techniques of 4x4 vehicles. Gain the confidence to navigate through various terrains... MORE INFO

AARTO system explained to professional drivers Comprehensive understanding of the AARTO Act, penalties, and demerit system. Ideal for professional drivers looking to maintain a clean driving record... MORE INFO

AARTO system for Fleet Managers Acquire an in-depth understanding of the AARTO Act specific to fleet compliance. This course delves into penalty resolution strategies, and demerit points. Designed for fleet managers, the course... MORE INFO

Anti-Hijacking techniques and risk mitigation Master techniques for risk minimization during high-risk hijacking scenarios. This course provides an overview of situational awareness, effective rapid-response strategies, and psychological... MORE INFO

Convey dangerous goods by RSA & Namibian roads This training programme provides information on the requirements and responsibilities of people wishing to transport dangerous goods on South African and Namibian roads, and the development... MORE INFO

Shunt Diesel locomotives The locomotive shunting course is available to employees involved in the shunting of rail vehicles during loading, unloading and maintenance operations and is not intended for mainline locomotive... MORE INFO

Economic driving skills and techniques Master fuel-efficient and eco-friendly driving techniques. This course equips drivers with the skills to balance safety, speed, and vehicle longevity. Learn strategies for maximizing fuel economy... MORE INFO

Motor vehicle driving orientation for expats in South Africa Tailored for expatriates, covers RSA road laws, local driving conditions, and safety protocols. Gain confidence in navigating through different terrains and traffic patterns while ensuring compliance... MORE INFO

Defensive driving for gravel roads Learn advanced techniques for safe navigation on gravel roads. This course covers vehicle control, hazard id, and emergency responses. Essential for drivers who traverse uneven terrains... MORE INFO

Heavy vehicle defensive driving - essential skills Essential defensive driving techniques for heavy vehicles - tailored for drivers to safely operate heavy-duty machinery under varying conditions, focusing on foundational maneuvers, hazard id... MORE INFO

Heavy vehicle defensive driving - full skills training Master all facets of defensive driving techniques for heavy vehicles. Covers advanced maneuvering, hazard recognition, and safety measures. Aimed at experienced drivers - is compliant... MORE INFO

Light delivery vehicle defensive driving Diverse road conditions and heavy traffic are common. Specialized training equips drivers to anticipate hazards, make safer decisions, and effectively handle their vehicles, thereby reducing... MORE INFO

Lowbed securement best practises Become an expert in securement practices for lowbeds. Adheres to South African regulations and covers cargo securement, weight distribution, and tie-down techniques, safety and legality... MORE INFO

Maintaining customer relations for drivers Master the skills for maintaining excellent customer relations while on the road. This course covers communication, complaint handling, and conflict resolution. Enhance client satisfaction, leading to... MORE INFO

Motorcycle defensive driving for delivery staff From basic to advanced techniques, this course focuses on maintaining control in challenging situations, understanding bike mechanics, and adhering to South African safety regulations.... MORE INFO

Pre-employment professional driver evaluations Gain critical insights into a driver's skills before hiring. Guides employers - focusing on key performance indicators like road safety, vehicle handling, and compliance with South African traffic... MORE INFO

Drive rigid heavy vehicles HRETD’s rigid heavy vehicle course is designed for novice learners and drivers with previous operating experience and provides candidates with the necessary skills and knowledge to... MORE INFO

Drive and operate side tip trucks This course on driving and operating a tip truck course is designed for both novice and experienced operators who may be expected to safely and efficiently operate a tip truck... MORE INFO

Drive vehicle combinations
Our vehicle combination course has been produced for novice learners and drivers with previous operating experience and provides candidates with the skills and knowledge to operate a...MORE INFO

Fleet logistics and
defensive driver
training
4x4 defensive driving
AARTO for fleet managers
AARTO for professional drivers
Anti-hijacking techniques
Dangerous goods by road
Diesel locomotive shunting
Economic driving
Expat RSA roads orientation
Gravel roads defensive driving
Heavy vehicle defensive driving
- essential skills
Heavy vehicle defensive driving
- full skills training
Light delivery vehicles
Lowbed securement
Maintaining customer relations
Motorcycle defensive driving
Professional driver evaluations
Rigid heavy vehicles
Side tipper trucks
Vehicle combinations

Crane operations
Heavy cranes
Marine loader cranes
Mobile cranes
Mobilifts
Overhead cranes (Cabin)
Overhead cranes (Pendant)
Single girder hoists
Telescopic materials handlers
Truck mounted cranes
Tower cranes

Lift trucks
Advanced defined purpose
Counterbalanced lift trucks
Defined purpose lift trucks
Side loader lift trucks
Rough terrain lift trucks
Tow Tractors

HRETD offers training programmes, from short skills courses to train the trainer courses. We specialise in legal compliance training that is accredited with the TETA and CETA when it comes to technical training, operator training, in service training and onsite training. Our assessors and facilitator trainers responsible for assessment, recertification and certification offer effective training that is Cost effective, competitively priced and affordable in the SADC region including Namibia. We also offer course development. For the transport and logistics industry we offer driver training, advanced driver training and Dangerous goods by road training, as well as diesel locomotive shunting and Fuel bowser training. Rigid heavy vehicle, tip truck, vehicle combination and Water cart training are also offered. When it comes to crane operations training, the lifting machines we specialise in are Heavy cranes and Mobile cranes, as well as Mobilifts, Cabin Overhead cranes, Pendant Overhead cranes and Single girder hoists. We also do Telescopic materials handler, sometimes called Telehandlers and Truck mounted cranes, sometimes called HIAB and Tower cranes. We train on a variety of lift trucks and forklift including counterbalanced lift truck, Advanced defined purpose lift trucks, defined purpose lift trucks and Side loader lift trucks. We also do rough terrain lift trucks, Reach trucks and Pedestrian stackers. Besides these, we also train on order pickers, Side loaders, Very narrow aisle lift trucks and Rail mounted stackers. We give a variety of lifting equipment and lifting operations training including Basic rigging, Banksman and Lifting equipment inspection. We also offer Safe lifting practise training. When it comes to earthmoving plant, we do articulated dump trucks, Concrete dumpers, Excavators and Face shovels. Also offered is Front end loaders, Graders and Rigid dump trucks. We specialise in training for Scrapers, Skid steer loaders and TLBs. Other earthmoving training includes Track type dozers, Tractors and Wheeled dozers (bulldozers). Tractor loader backhoe and dumpers are also offered. Our construction plant training courses includes Asphalt pavers, MEWP (also called cherry picker or mobile elevating works platform), rock breaker and jackhammer, rollers (road rollers) and Tyre handler attachments. When it comes to scaffolding training, we give scaffolding erecting and scaffold inspection – basically scaffolding safety which complies with SANS 10085 – 2004. Our health and safety training includes Construction Regulations 2014 overview or in depth, Construction site flagman and Excavation safety inspection. We also do Ladder inspection, Site safety awareness and Working at heights (also referred to as heights safety or fall arrest as well as Accident/incident investigation and Confined space entry. We offer accredited Fire fighting level 1 and Fire fighting level 2, as well as accredited First aid level 1 and First aid level 2 training. Other safety training we offer is General housekeeping, Handling HAZMAT and Health and safety rep (also called SHE rep and SHEQ), permissions training such as Hot work permissions, Lockout and isolation (also called Lockout Tagout training) We cover the OHS in depth and we have an overview course. We provide Stacking and storing and Stacking and storing HAZMAT (Hazardous materials) training. We train in powertools safety (correctly written power tools) such as Angle grinders, Boilermaking techniques (and welding and arc cutting), Cut-off saws and general Workshop safety including hand tools. When it comes to landscaping (both horticulture and agricultural), we offer Brush cutters, Chainsaws and Lawnmower training. John, a construction team supervisor, was keen on implementing quality principles on his construction site. One day, a scaffold erecting and dismantling supervisor named Sarah joined the team. They had a quick meeting on planned task observations, as they aimed to apply quality control meticulously. The supervisory skills John had acquired in his training courses proved effective as he managed the team smoothly. An incident occurred when they started to operate pan compactors and trench compactors. Safety was their top priority, and they had a fire and evacuation marshal named Tim, as well as a fall protection planner named Emily. Both had gone through rigorous task observation training and were adept at safety monitoring. Suddenly, a fall arrest situation happened. A worker named Jack was dangling from the scaffold. Emily, the fall protection planner, initiated the protocols while Tim, the fire and evacuation marshal, cleared the area. Another team member, trained as a fall arrest rescue technician, sprung into action and rescued Jack efficiently. The next day, the management decided to elevate the role of the fire and evacuation marshal and the fall protection planner, to include teaching supervisory skills and management skills to all staff. It was crucial to maintain standards, including those for scaffold erection, soil compaction, and machinery operation. In the end, John felt proud of his team's swift actions and appreciated how every member's training in areas like conflict resolution, construction safety, and task safety played a role in averting a crisis. The management, impressed by the team's performance, decided to engage Sarah, the scaffold supervisor, to oversee scaffold dismantling as well. Sarah had significant scaffolding skills and had completed courses in leadership training and employee supervision. She was an expert at operating heavy machinery, including the trench compactors. John's team was also responsible for off-road 4x4 driving techniques, heavy vehicle defensive driving, and AARTO system regulations. Given the mix of terrains they had to navigate to reach different construction sites, these skills were essential. They even had courses for light delivery vehicles and motorcycle defensive driving for delivery staff. With AARTO system training, they made sure that professional drivers understood the legal obligations and safety requirements, particularly for fleet managers. To address the challenge of securing heavy machinery for transport, they had a specialized training session on lowbed securement best practices. A team member, Mark, was excellent at maintaining customer relations, a skill he acquired through specific training programs. As the team expanded, pre-employment professional driver evaluations were introduced. This helped in assessing the driving skills of new recruits, which was crucial for maintaining construction site safety. Economic driving skills were taught to make the best use of fuel, reducing operational costs. Their training programs also catered to expats, offering RSA roads orientation, anti-hijacking techniques, and risk mitigation. They even included a unique program focusing on defensive driving for gravel roads. The last addition to their training curriculum was a special course on economic driving skills and techniques to help save fuel and reduce emissions. One day, they received a big project that required additional skilled workers. Luckily, John had undergone supervisory training, enabling him to manage even larger teams effectively. The project was a big success, and it was all thanks to their diverse skill set, continuous training, and excellent supervisory skills. The team felt a sense of accomplishment, knowing their comprehensive training—from 4x4 driving techniques to construction equipment operation—made them versatile and effective in their roles.