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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Conduct comprehensive technical disaster impact assessment 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
243315  Conduct comprehensive technical disaster impact assessment 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Fire and Rescue 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services Cleaning, Domestic, Hiring, Property and Rescue Services 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  15 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard will enable Disaster Risk Management practitioners and related role-players to improve professionalism and enhance the quality and effectiveness of services by being able to conduct comprehensive technical disaster impact assessment.

A person credited with this unit standard is able to:
  • Conduct research on national and international standards and indicators to predetermine impact/loss parameters.
  • Conduct a preliminary assessment of the impact and consequences of disaster-related events.
  • Conduct a comprehensive technical impact assessment of disaster-related events.
  • Interpret the results of the impact assessment and determine possible losses.
  • Activate response through verifying and disseminating information on needs and requirements.

    This unit standard will contribute to the development of the learner within the context of the Disaster Risk Management discipline. Learners who have achieved this unit standard will increase their opportunities for further development and employability within the Disaster Risk Management environment. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that the learner has the following knowledge and skills:
  • Communication at NQF Level 5. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • The words threat and risk are used as synonyms where appropriate.
  • Threatening situations are inclusive of risk to individuals, social, environmental, infrastructural.
  • The word environment in the context of this unit standard includes communities. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Conduct research on national and international standards and indicators to predetermine impact/loss parameters. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Research findings on national and international parameters are validated to ensure relevance to impact/loss parameters. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The applicability of research findings on national and international parameters is assured in order to contribute to the specific local environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Parameters are formulated in accordance with the gaps that have been identified and analysed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Additional factors are interpreted in order to determine influencing parameters in local environment. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Conduct a preliminary assessment of the impact and consequences of disaster-related events. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Relevant data is accumulated from all stakeholders for preliminary assessment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Data collected is interpreted and synthesised in order to support preliminary assessment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Results of preliminary assessment are examined against researched parameters. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Results of preliminary assessment are interpreted to determine the extent of the impact. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Conduct a comprehensive technical impact assessment of disaster-related events. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Specialist requirements are determined to conduct a comprehensive technical impact assessment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Preliminary assessment information is accumulated from all stakeholders for technical assessment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Information collected is applied in order to inform the technical assessment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Different methodologies are explored and applied in executing impact assessment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Findings are analysed and integrated in order to compile a comprehensive impact assessment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Results of comprehensive technical assessment are examined against researched parameters. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Results of comprehensive technical assessment are interpreted to determine the extent of the impact. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Interpret the results of the impact assessment and determine possible losses. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Results of the impact assessment are analysed to determine possible losses. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The most vulnerable elements are determined to focus the disaster response. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Vulnerable elements include but are not limited to societal, environmental and economical, infrastructure.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Impact on affected communities and environments are quantified to focus disaster response. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Results are interpreted to determine the multi-disciplinary response needs. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Interpreted results are integrated into the integrated development plans (IDPs) to ensure a multi-disciplinary approach. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Activate response through verifying and disseminating information on needs and requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The needs are determined to deal with immediate assessment and losses. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Needs include but are not limited to physical, financial, psychosocial.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Initial findings of impact assessment are benchmarked against the final verification to adapt assessment methodologies. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Information is disseminated to all stakeholders in order to focus co-ordination. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Impact on affected communities and environments are categorised to address priorities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Response is activated in accordance with determined requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    A classification and recommendation for the declaration of a disaster is made based on the impact analysis findings. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • This unit standard will be assessed by an assessor and moderated by a moderator registered with the relevant accredited ETQA.
  • An assessor should be in possession of a relevant qualification that is at least one level higher than the level of this unit standard.
  • Training Providers must be accredited by the relevant ETQA.
  • Assessment should include both formative and summative assessment. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Names, functions and locations of:
  • National and international environment including structures, institutions and infrastructure

    Purpose of processes and procedures of:
  • Advanced risk assessment
  • Advanced vulnerability assessment
  • Multi sectoral and political communication and reporting channels

    Attributes, properties, characteristics related to:
  • Formats of written reports and content

    Cause and effect, implications of:
  • Vulnerable situations as a cause of disasters

    Categories of things, processes, concepts:
  • Role and responsibility of stakeholders
  • Principles of stakeholder involvement and participation
  • The need for a regulatory framework
  • Advanced Disaster Risk Management concepts
  • Timeousness and a sense of urgency
  • Project Management principles
  • Procedures and techniques:
  • Explain the administration procedures in terms of standard operating procedures
  • Operational procedures, methods and techniques
  • Procedures of law enforcement practices
  • Liaison protocol
  • Analytical and mathematical techniques

    Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies:
  • Disaster Management Act
  • Related legislation and regulations

    Theory - rules, laws, principles:
  • Disaster management terminology and concepts
  • Unique characteristics of local, national and international capacity
  • Political and regulatory
  • Advanced theoretical disaster models

    Relationships, systems:
  • Development and resilience/vulnerability
  • Hazard, vulnerability and capacity
  • Between the constitution, legislation and disasters
  • The inter-relationship between stakeholders and the environment
  • Between political aspects/influences impacting on relationships with stakeholders
  • Between government and organisational departments
  • Development and disasters 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made when:
  • Identifying risks. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, and community during:
  • The identification of risks.
  • The process of identifying vulnerabilities.
  • The process of increasing resilience in the environment. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively when:
  • Plan ahead.
  • Compliance with applicable legislation.
  • Performing appropriate checks and procedures.
  • Using checklists where appropriate. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information to better understand and explain:
  • Identifying risks and prioritising. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion when:
  • Convey risk identification information to relevant structures.
  • Meetings and informal communication with stakeholders. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others when:
  • Environmental monitoring.
  • When they communicate using different aids. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation when:
  • Development and resilience/vulnerability.
  • Hazard, vulnerability and capacity.
  • Between the constitution, legislation and disasters.
  • The inter-relationship between stakeholders and the environment.
  • Between political aspects/influences impacting on relationships with stakeholders.
  • Between government and organisational departments. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    Supplementary Information

    Notes to Assessors:

    Assessors should keep the following general principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard:
  • Focus the assessment activities on gathering evidence in terms of the main outcome expressed in the title to ensure assessment is integrated rather than fragmented. Remember we want to declare the person competent in terms of the title. Where assessment at title level is unmanageable, then focus assessment around each specific outcome, or groups of specific outcomes. Do not focus the assessment activities on each assessment criterion. Rather make sure the assessment activities focus on outcomes and are sufficient to enable evidence to be gathered around all the assessment criteria.
  • At this level some errors are to be expected. Assessors must use professional judgement in evaluating competence.
  • Make sure evidence is gathered across the range as expressed under the title. Specific range statements under individual outcomes or assessment criteria are illustrations, from which learning programme developers can select. Assessment activities should be as close to the real performance as possible, and where simulations or role-plays are used, there should be supporting evidence to show the candidate is able to perform in the real situation.
  • The task of the assessor is to gather sufficient evidence, of the prescribed type and quality, as specified in this unit standard, that the candidate can achieve the outcomes again and again.
  • All assessments should be conducted in line with the following well-documented principles: assessment should be appropriate, fair, manageable, integrated into work or learning, valid, and consistent. Evidence should be authentic, sufficient, and current.
  • Assessment of this standard can be carried out through continuous assessment throughout the course of study and specific performances assessed. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  58012   National Certificate: Disaster Risk Management  Level 7  NQF Level 07  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2018-12-31  CHE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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