Bev Short Training Consultants (Pty) Ltd was registered in 2013 as a Training Provider and Consultancy. We received our TETA accreditation in 2016 (TETA 15-2016) and our Department of Transport approval in 2016 (PrDP(D) 2016/156) as well as our Department of Labour approval (652).
Bev Short Training Consultants (PTY) Ltd is an accredited training service provider working within the Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport Industries, specializing in Dangerous Goods, Lifting Machine Operations, Warehousing and Driver training.
Bev Short Training Consultants (PTY) Ltd is accredited with Education Training and Development SETA (ETDP SETA) (ETDPS011633).
Our most popular courses are:
Driven by a team of highly experienced and passionate professionals with over 30 years in the training arena; Bev Short Training Consultants is an empowered organisation who also believe that economic growth, development and empowerment are not only necessary but complementary processes.
At Bev Short Training Consultants, we offer numerous courses in the various subject areas for Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport. We believe that the end result of any training or learning intervention should show a significant return on investment, whether it is increased performance, profitability or efficiencies. But no matter what option you choose, you will receive excellent customer service but more importantly you will receive the most in-depth and practical training available anywhere in South Africa.
Our public training courses provide a quick and easy way for an individual or a small team to quickly get up to speed on specific skills sets. These courses are scheduled throughout the year and are held in professional training facilities across Kwa Zulu Natal with a branch in Gauteng opening soon.
Purpose of this course; To provide learners with the knowledge to convey dangerous goods in accordance with legal, safety, manufacturer and other relevant requirements and handle incidents safely when they occur.
Credited learners are capable of:
• Complying with relevant legal documentation requirements.
• Applying safety and standard operating procedures during loading and off-loading.
• Applying safety procedures in the event of an incident.
• Complying with the requirements of SANS 10231 in terms of behaviour on route.
Recertification – 1 Day Novice – 2 Days
Purpose of this course; A learner accredited with this standard will now be capable of handling and storing hazardous/dangerous goods safely in accordance with national and international statutory requirements in any freight handling environment.
Credited learners are capable of:
• Identifying and classifying hazardous/dangerous goods.
• Handling and storing hazardous/dangerous goods.
• Implementing statutory requirements.
• Taking the appropriate actions in the event of accidents or incidents.
Duration – 1 Day
Purpose of this course; To equip a learner with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills in identifying, containing, preventing and extinguishing different types of fires by operating basic firefighting equipment.
The qualifying learner will be capable of:
• Identifying different types of fires.
• Explaining and practice fire prevention.
• Operating basic firefighting equipment.
• Perform basic fire fighting procedures.
Duration 1 Day
Purpose of this course; A learner accredited with this standard will be able to demonstrate applied competence in occupational health, safety awareness of environmental issues and general housekeeping based on statutory and industry requirements.
The qualifying learner will be capable of:
• Using the correct PPE.
• Implementing and complying with relevant HSE procedures.
• Implementing selected mechanisms, for minimizing risks.
Duration – 1 Day
The comprehensive two-day course covers:
• Definitions of defensive driving
• Driver Attitudes and Behaviours
• Factors Affecting Concentration
• Driver Impairment
• Golden Rules of Driving
• Hazard Identification
• Economic Driving patterns
• Collision Prevention
• LOVE of defensive driving
• Safe Following Distances
• Escape Routes
• 4 Keys to Safe Driving
• Fatigue Management
• Diet and Nutrition
• Traffic Regulations and Legislation
• Vehicle Maintenance and Inspections
• Cargo Securement
• Basic Fire Fighting
• Incident Scene Management
• K53 Practical on road assessment
Duration: 2 Days Customer to provide vehicle for on-road assessment
The primary objective of this workshop is to assist companies in effectively dealing with procedures under the AARTO Act and ways of preventing the far-reaching consequences this act could have on your fleet and employees. Duration 1 Day
Purpose of this course; To equip learners with the theoretical and practical knowledge for moving, packing and maintaining stock in a DC/Warehouse and maintaining safety and housekeeping standards
A learner accredited with this standard will be able to;
• Identify appropriate areas for packing stock.
• Move stock to and pack stock in identified location.
• Prevent shrinkage and losses while moving, packing and maintaining stock.
• Maintain stock in the DC.
Duration – 2 Days
Purpose of this course; To provide people with the knowledge and skills to pick stock for dispatch to stores/customers in a Distribution Centre or Warehouse
A learner accredited with this standard will be able to;
• Identify stock listed on a picking advice
• Pick the correct stock quantity
• Pack and move the stock ready for dispatch to customers/stores
• Prevent shrinkage and losses while picking stock
• enhance the efficiency of the supply chain
Duration – 2 Days
Purpose of this course; A learner credited with this standard will be able to effectively interact with customers to the benefit of the business
The qualifying learner will be capable of:
• Explaining the relationship between business and the customer.
• Providing customer satisfaction.
• Solving problems that may lead to customer dissatisfaction.
• Displaying appropriate behaviour when interacting with customers.
Duration – 1 Day
Purpose of this course; A learner credited with this standard will be able to describe the modes of transport related to all types of freight and explain all processes relating to logistics and the supply chain thereby enabling him/her to operate in the South African transport sector
The qualifying learner will be capable of:
• Identifying and describing the different modes of transport and their infrastructure.
• Describing the relationship between different components of the supply chain.
• Describing the impact of different modes of transport on the environment.
• Explaining the difference between supply chain and logistics.
Duration – 1 Day
Purpose of this course: The person credited with this unit standard is able to handle dangerous goods during warehousing and storage
The qualifying learner will be capable of:
• Identifying and classifying dangerous goods in accordance with documentation, packaging and labelling.
• Handling and storing classified goods and substances.
• Preparing the dangerous goods for transportation.
• Taking appropriate actions in the event of accidents in the handling of dangerous goods
Duration – 2 Days
Purpose of this course The person credited with this unit standard is able to conduct workplace inspections and can be assigned as the designated Health and Safety Representative
The qualifying learner will be capable of:
• Explaining the relevant legal requirements to conduct Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) inspections.
• Planning Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) inspections.
• Conducting inspections to identify non-compliance in the workplace.
• Reporting on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) inspections.
Duration 1 Day
Purpose of this course A person credited with this unit standard will be able to effectively communicate within a business environment.
The qualifying learner will be able to:
• Demonstrate an understanding of communication channels in business and everyday life.
• Conduct written and verbal communication within the business environment.
• Use communication in a business environment.
Duration - 2 Days
Purpose of this course This unit standard provides a broad introduction to HIV/AIDS in the workplace.
It introduces a broad case of knowledge about HIV/AIDS that will enable learners to be informed and caring workers in an industry. The focus is knowledge, skills, values and attitudes in relation to the learner`s own context and experience of the world of work.
Duration - 2 Days
Purpose of this course This unit standard is intended for people who need to be able to operate a personal computer either as a user of computers or as basic knowledge for a career
The qualifying learner will be able to:
• Start up and shut down a personal computer system using standard and non-standard methods.
• Change the configuration of a personal computer.
• Use personal computer operating system functions.
• Use operating system utilities.
Duration – 1 Day
Purpose of this course This unit standard is for persons required to assess the emergency situation and providing basic Life Support and basic First Aid in order to stabilize patients prior to transfer to the emergency services.
The qualifying learner will be able to:
• Demonstrate an understanding of emergency scene management
• Demonstrate an understanding of elementary anatomy and physiology
• Assess an emergency situation
• Apply First Aid procedures to the life-threatening situation
• Treat common injuries
Duration – 2½ Days
Candidates who have never operated a lift truck previously are required to undergo 5 days (8 hours a day) training course. The objective of this course is not only to train the candidate how to take care of his machine, drive correctly and safely but also focuses on acceptable levels of productivity.
Counter Balance Lift Truck • F1 • Up to 3000kg
Counter Balance Lift Truck • F2 • Up to 7000kg
Counter Balance Lift Truck • F3 • Up to 15000kg
Counter Balance Lift Truck • F4 • Above 15000kg
Reach Lift Truck • F5 • Up to 2500kg
Operate overhead gantry cranes • C30
Operate truck mounted cranes • C32
Operate heavy crane • C36
Operate a reach stacker • C48
Operate a straddle carrier • C49
MEWP Boom/Scissor Lift • C53
The below course are aimed at those operators who have been trained, but their certificates are about to expire.
Counter Balance Lift Truck F1 • Up to 3000kg
Counter Balance Lift Truck • F2 • Up to 7000kg
Counter Balance Lift Truck • F3 • Up to 15000kg
Counter Balance Lift Truck • F4 • Above 15000 kg
Reach Lift Truck • F5 • Up to 2500kg
Operate overhead gantry cranes • C30
Operate truck mounted cranes • C32
Operate heavy crane • C36
Operate a reach stacker • C48
Operate a straddle carrier • C49
MEWP Boom/Scissor Lift • C53
Counter Balance Lift Truck • F1 • Up to 3000kg
Counter Balance Lift Truck • F2 • Up to 7000kg
Counter Balance Lift Truck • F3 • Up to 15000kg
Counter Balance Lift Truck 8 F4 • Above 15000kg
Reach Lift Truck • F5 • Up to 2500kg
Operate overhead gantry cranes • C30
Operate truck mounted cranes • C32
Operate heavy crane • C36
Operate a reach stacker • C48
Operate a straddle carrier • C49
MEWP Boom/Scissor Lift • C53
Training conducted on client’s premises
TETA Accreditation Number: TETA15-615 DOT: PrDP (D) 2016/156 Co. Reg.: 2013/161882/07
ETDP Accreditation Number: ETDPS011633
We are approved to offer the following courses:
Value Adding Services and Programmes Include:
• Safe Stacking
• Forklift – Renewals and Novice Training
• Customized Material Design
• Facilitation
• Conduct Assessment and Moderation of Outcomes Based Learning
• Skills Development Facilitation
The staff members of Bev Short Training Consultants are all Subject Matter Experts in their field of training. They are a passionate and dedicated group of individuals who do not hesitate to go the extra mile for our clients.
We want to ensure that there is a measurable impact and sustainable change from your learning experience, in short that you are able to apply your learning to real business problems.
We have an intimate relationship with the Department of Transport and Bev is a member of Impolompolo National Truck Driver’s Foundation.
Our driver trainers are all experienced Facilitators and/or assessors and moderators. Bev Short also has a code 14 driver’s licence and has driven HGV’s between 1996 and 2000.
The following documents are to be produced when booking training:
Signed declaration by employer that the operator is medically and psychologically fit to operate the machine.
A minimum of 6 learners is required to run a class.
Should this impact negatively on your operations, we do have public courses running which you can take advantage of for 1 learner at a time. Forklift training is done on your site.
Weekend training can be accommodated at an additional cost of R800 for a Saturday and R1600 on a Sunday. Forklift novice training takes place over 5 days.
