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

Render basic first aid 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
9965  Render basic first aid 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Building Construction 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
HW SETA - Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority 
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction Building Construction 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 2  NQF Level 02 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2006-08-01  2009-08-01  SAQA 0160/05 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2010-08-01   2013-08-01  

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 is replaced by: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
120496  Provide risk-based primary emergency care/first aid in the workplace  Level 2  NQF Level 02   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
The purpose of this Unit Standard is to enable learners to render basic first aid, to ensure that they contribute to a safe, healthy environment for themselves and others, and that physical harm to individuals is minimized. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
GETC NQF Level 1 literacy and numeracy competencies. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
1. Emergencies include accidents, illness, fire, flood, and chemical contamination.
2. Visible vital signs include responsiveness, breathing, and circulation.
3. The universal principles include putting on gloves and protecting the hands.
4. First aid includes the treatment of burns, cuts, fractures, etc.
5. Minor medical emergencies include fainting, bleeding nose, cuts and bruises, sprains, and hyperventilation. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Intervene in a first aid scenario. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Potential hazards around an injured person are identified and eliminated. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Visible vital signs of the injured person are examined. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. The telephone number of emergency services in the area are known or accessed. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Assistance is requested. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. The injured is reassured and calmed and information about the injury cause is requested. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation is demonstrated. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Treat bleeding wounds. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Universal principles for dealing with infectious diseases are applied. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. A wound is checked for foreign objects. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Serious bleeding is controlled using the most appropriate method, and the correct procedure. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Treat an injured person for shock. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Signs that indicate shock are accurately identified. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Correct treatment procedures are demonstrated. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
Immobilise a fracture. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. A limb is immobilised using available materials. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. The injured person is not moved. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
Intervene in minor medical emergencies. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. A first aid box is accessed. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. The signs and symptoms associated with the condition are identified. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Basic first aid is administered. 


UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
Assessment of learner achievements takes place at providers accredited by CETA (RSA, 1998b) for the provision of programs that result in the outcomes specified. CETA is responsible for moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this qualification. 

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
Qualifying learners understand and can explain:

1. The importance of identifying emergency situations quickly and correctly.
2. The importance of documenting emergency procedures accurately and timeously.
3. The injuries that take priority over other injuries.
4. Potential hazards.
5. CPR.
6. Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
7. Universal principles for dealing with infectious diseases.
8. Visible vital signs.
9. Signs of shock.
10. First aid. 


Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
Identify and solve problems

1. Intervene in a first aid scenario
2. Treat bleeding wounds
3. Treat an injured person for shock
4. Immobilise a fracture
5. Intervene in minor medical emergencies
  • Potential hazards around an injured person are identified and eliminated
  • The telephone number of emergency services in the area are known or accessed
  • CPR is demonstrated
  • Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation is demonstrated
  • Universal principles for dealing with infectious diseases are applied
  • Serious bleeding is controlled using the most appropriate method, and the correct procedure
  • Correct treatment procedures are demonstrated
  • A limb is immobilised using available materials
  • Basic first aid is administered. 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others

    1. Intervene in a first aid scenario.
  • The telephone number of emergency services in the area are known or accessed.
  • Assistance is requested. 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively

    1. Intervene in a first aid scenario.
  • Assistance is requested.
  • The injured is reassured and calmed and information about the injury cause is requested. 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Understand Contextual world-systems

    1. Intervene in a first aid scenario.
  • Potential hazards around an injured person are identified and eliminated.
  • The telephone number of emergency services in the area are known or accessed. 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate scientific and technological competence

    1. Intervene in a first aid scenario.
    2. Treat bleeding wounds.
    3. Treat an injured person for shock.
    4. Intervene in minor medical emergencies.
  • Visible vital signs of the injured person are examined.
  • CPR is demonstrated.
  • Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation is demonstrated.
  • Universal principles for dealing with infectious diseases are applied.
  • Signs that indicate shock are accurately identified.
  • Basic first aid is administered. 

  • UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 120496, which is "Provide risk-based primary emergency care/first aid in the workplace", Level 2, 5 credits. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  65969   General Education and Training Certificate: Human Settlements Development  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  CETA 
    Core  22977   National Certificate: Construction: Roadworks  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered" 
    2005-12-04  CETA 
    Core  24273   National Certificate: Community House Building  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  CETA 
    Core  48961   National Certificate: Construction: Crane Operations  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  CETA 
    Core  48940   National Certificate: Construction: Plant Operations  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2012-06-30  CETA 
    Core  24133   National Certificate: Construction: Roadworks  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  CETA 
    Core  49022   National Certificate: Floor Covering Installation  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  CETA 
    Core  65769   National Certificate: Glazing  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  CETA 
    Core  65929   National Certificate: Waterproofing  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  CETA 
    Core  22670   National Certificate: Construction Carpentry  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2009-03-12  Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Core  22671   National Certificate: Construction Masonry  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2009-03-12  Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Core  21853   National Certificate: Construction Plumbing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2007-09-12  Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Core  20815   National Certificate: Construction Tiling  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2009-03-12  Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Core  49012   National Certificate: Construction: Concrete Reinforcing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2009-05-13  Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Core  49016   National Certificate: Construction: Concreting  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  CETA 
    Core  24173   National Certificate: Construction: Roadworks  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  CETA 
    Core  49015   National Certificate: Construction: Structural Steel Erecting  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2009-05-13  Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Core  24295   National Certificate: Timber Roof Erecting  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  CETA 
    Core  48905   National Certificate: Wastewater Reticulation Services  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2008-02-19  Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  48642   General Education and Training Certificate Housing: Housing Consumer Education  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2009-05-13  Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  49411   General Education and Training Certificate: Construction  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  CETA 
    Elective  48495   General Education and Training Certificate: Water Services  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  EWSETA 
    Elective  23473   National Certificate: Community Water, Health and Sanitation Promotion  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2008-06-11  Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  61689   National Certificate: Community Water, Health and Sanitation Promotion  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  EWSETA 
    Elective  49410   National Certificate: Construction  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  CETA 
    Elective  48806   National Certificate: Craft Production  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  CATHSSETA 
    Elective  59016   National Certificate: Fish and Seafood Processing  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  FOODBEV 
    Elective  61929   National Certificate: Pulp and Paper Operations  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  FPMSETA 
    Elective  48907   National Certificate: Wastewater Reticulation Services  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered" 
    2007-06-09  Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  23475   National Certificate: Water Reticulation Services  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  EWSETA 
    Elective  58247   National Certificate: Ceiling and Partitioning Installation  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  CETA 
    Elective  20919   National Certificate: Construction Painting  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2009-03-12  Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  20814   National Certificate: Construction Plastering  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2009-03-12  Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  22490   National Certificate: General Security Practices  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2007-11-28  Was SAS SETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  23975   National Certificate: Construction Material Testing: Bituminous Materials  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered" 
    2004-02-11  Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  23974   National Certificate: Construction Material Testing: Soils and Aggregates  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered" 
    2004-02-11  Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  23476   National Certificate: Supervision of Water Reticulation Operations  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2008-02-09  Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. Academy for Construction Skills (Pty) Ltd (ACS) 
    2. ADT SECURITY SERVICES PTY LTD 
    3. Afri Guard(pty)ltd 
    4. AIM TRAINING ACADEMY 
    5. ALL CONNECTIONS TRAINING AND CONSTRUCTION (PTY) LTD 
    6. Artisan Development Academy 
    7. Better Best Agri Development 
    8. BH Training and Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
    9. Bhekuza Training Centre 
    10. Bhekwell Group 
    11. BLACKEN SECURITY SERVICES 
    12. BOLAND COLLEGE (Paarl) 
    13. Border Kei Training Trust 
    14. Bright Storm Projects 
    15. BTC TRAINING AFRICA PTY LTD 
    16. Capricorn FET College - Central Office 
    17. CBM Training 
    18. CENTRE FOR CAREER GUIDANCE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CC 
    19. CLEAN HEAT ENERGY SAVING SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 
    20. Construction Resource Development College 
    21. Dego Consultants 
    22. Dreyer and Dreyer Risk Solutions 
    23. Eastcape Training Centre 
    24. Edu House South Africa 
    25. EDUCATORY ELECTRO SERVICES 
    26. Edzani Community Development and Consultancy 
    27. Ekurhuleni Artisans and Skills Training Pty Ltd 
    28. Empilweni Management Solutions cc 
    29. ERGO MAPHELONG INSTITUTE (PTY) LTD 
    30. Esayidi TVET College 
    31. ESKOM GENERATION - PALMIET PUMP STORAGE GRABOUW 
    32. ETS Emergency Training Solutions (PTY) LTD 
    33. Fidelity Security Services 
    34. Furniture World Training Centre 
    35. Gert Sibande TVET College 
    36. GNS ENTERPRISE (PTY) LTD 
    37. Godisang Development 
    38. Goitsebasadi Construction Project 
    39. Goldfields FET College 
    40. Hadassah Security Consultants Cc 
    41. Ikemeleng Training and Development Services 
    42. IMVULA SKILLS DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY 
    43. In Touch Community Development & Project Managers 
    44. INDUSTRIES EDUCATION & TRAINING INSTITUTE 
    45. Inkwe Sekuriteit Bk 
    46. INSIMBI SECURITY TRAINING CENTRE 
    47. ITO FOCUS PHOLE 
    48. IZWE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 
    49. Josmap Training Institute 
    50. K-BONENG CONSULTING SERVICES (PTY) LTD 
    51. L S Nkosi CC 
    52. Leps Training Consultants 
    53. LNT Trading Enterprise 
    54. Madzahisi College 
    55. Mahumani Empowerment Servives Centre 
    56. Majoncor Projects and Training Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    57. Majuba TVET College 
    58. Masana Social Consultants cc 
    59. Mavco Engineering 
    60. MEC TRAINING (PTY) LTD 
    61. Microzone Training CC 
    62. Mnambithi TVET College 
    63. Mopani South East FET College - Central Office 
    64. Motheo Academy PTY LTD 
    65. Motheo TVET College 
    66. MPUMALANGA REGIONAL TRAINING TRUST 
    67. Mthoms Trading 
    68. MTL Training and Projects 
    69. MULES CONSULTING 
    70. Namuntlha Training and Development (Pty)Ltd 
    71. Nkqubela Community Developers 
    72. No Limits Trading Enterprise 
    73. Nokuthula Dube & Associates 
    74. Nomagwanishe Investments cc 
    75. NOMAKU TRADERS CC 
    76. NOMASOJABULA TRAINING CENTRE 
    77. Northern Cape Rural TVET College 
    78. NORTHERN PROVINCE TRAINING ACADEMY 
    79. Northlink TVET College 
    80. NTANDOKAZI HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD 
    81. NU LAW FIREARMS COMPLIANCE 
    82. Operational Process Improvements (Pty) Ltd 
    83. PIONEER BUSINESS CONSULTING (PTY) LTD 
    84. POWER SYSTEMS TRAINING, CAPE TOWN 
    85. Powerpro Technologies and Training Facility (PTY) LTD 
    86. Primeserv Corporate Solutions 
    87. Pro Skills Development (Pty) Ltd 
    88. Protech Training (Pty) Ltd 
    89. Qualfurn Training & Projects (Pty) Ltd 
    90. RAMAZWI SECURITY SERVICES CC 
    91. Raubex Construction Pty (Ltd) 
    92. Sakhisizwe Development Training 
    93. Sekhukhune District Municipality EMS Training Academy 
    94. Sheq and Environmental Projects 
    95. Sivile Housing Association RSA 
    96. Somvi General Services 
    97. Sonani Training and Communications 
    98. SOUTH AFRICAN RESERVE BANK 
    99. SOUTH AFRICAN RESERVE BANK CAPE TOWN 
    100. South African Value Education (Pty) Ltd 
    101. St Anthonys Education Centre 
    102. Staff Management Services 
    103. Stefanutti Stocks Holding Limited 
    104. STEP AHEAD BUSINESS TRAINING 
    105. Striving Mind Academy & Consultancy 
    106. TECHNICAL INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 
    107. Thabomeleng 
    108. TINTSWALO SECURITY SERVICES 
    109. Tjeka Training Matters Pty Ltd 
    110. Tovani Traiding 299 
    111. Training Force (Pty) Ltd 
    112. Transvaal Training 
    113. Tshwane North College for FET - Central Office 
    114. TSK Projects 
    115. TZANEEN TRAINING CENTRE LIMPOPO 
    116. Ubucubu Home Industries 
    117. UBUNTU 
    118. UMPHA DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 
    119. Vuselela TVET College 
    120. Zama Training & Developments 
    121. ZEVOLI 9 PTY LTD 



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