Nigel Shipston

In support of clarifying the need for various participants in the process of LMO training, attached is a PPT presentation comparing required processes in comparison to actual processes in effect. Addressing the faults in current practices will assist in implementing appropriate and compliant practices.

Hi Lynel,
I think the main concern is how to get moving again within the restraints of the COVID restrictions. Online training is obviously a core element of addressing these constraints, but as you know, most of the SDP’s are in the SMME category with limited resources to implement a change of this nature. Many of these providers are involved in…[Read more]

Hi Sylvia,
And all those involved in this exercise, this is a mammoth task and all efforts are welcomed and appreciated.

Wait for it…… However,in terms of experience and membership, APPETD by far, does not represent the vast majority of private training providers who DHET refer to as “suitcase” SDP’s. When reviewing the APPETD Membership…[Read more]

Hi Sylvia,
I did this many years ago when I wanted to check if a training provider had uploaded any of my results for the ODETDP Diploma. (Not one upload despite having successfully completed 98% of the outcomes!)

At that stage, as I recall, it only took about two weeks to get the results. Not sure of the volumes they now have to process in…[Read more]

I have now made a website and blog available at https://lmochallengesa.wixsite.com/website for more access to contact and information. Log in is free.

Well said Deon, and don’t forget that if we educate our customers as well, the illegal providers will be restricted in where they can operate. Most of our problems can be blamed on a general lack of knowledge or appreciation of the Regulatory requirements, which are, after all, compulsory like any other Regulatory requirement.

Yesterday I had a relatively long standing accredited LMO training provider query what DMR stood for?

Do I need to emphasise the need for LMO training providers and practitioners to improve their knowledge of the Regulatory environment in which they are supposed to be operating?

Hi Razia,
Details sent!

Good morning all,
As an update to the challenge test, I have available an LMO Guide which addresses common issues regarding requirements of the Driven Machinery Regulations 2015 and NCOP. Should you wish to make use of this Guide, it is available for R100.00. It addresses many misconceptions and misinterpretations of these Regulatory…[Read more]

Regarding the challenge, I now also have a Guide document for those perhaps less familiar with LMO regulatory requirements. Awareness of these requirements should be a necessity for anyone dealing with forklift and crane operator training as it is a Regulatory requirement.

Good morning Sonja,
Just checking whether you received the mail regarding the challenge? There seems to have been some internet and mail disruptions over the last few days.

Good morning Sonja,
Sent you a mail with details, just confirming you received.
Nigel.

Just as a follow on to the previous post regarding the challenge, it may also be an idea to establish a “panel” of suitably knowledgeable people who can address LMO provider questions and issues.  At present there are very few who can provide appropriate answers, at least those who are accessible and consistent in approach to the DMR and NCOP r…[Read more]