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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: 

Maintaining occupational health, safety and general housekeeping 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
8016  Maintaining occupational health, safety and general housekeeping 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Transport and Logistics Operations 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services Transport, Operations and Logistics 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 3  NQF Level 03 
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 
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. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • NQF 1 or General Education and Training Certificate;
  • Fire Fighting Standard (NQF level 1);
  • Emergency Care Standard (NQF Level 1). 

  • UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The applied competence expressed in this standard cover largely familiar scenarios requiring limited discretion and judgement. The learner will have significant responsibility however, for ensuring the quality of health, safety, environmental and general housekeeping across a wide range of freight handling contexts. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Use the correct protective clothing and equipment. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Use the correct protective clothing and equipment in relation to specific freight/commodities and environments. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Explain his/her understanding of what constitutes safety, health and environment appreciation in the broader working environment, and how this relates to good practices within such environments. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Outcomes will be judged by whether the learner can:

    1. Explain his/her understanding of what constitutes safety, health and environment appreciation in the broader working environment, and how this relates to good practices within such environments.

    2. Demonstrate application of relevant legislation to ensure compliance with national, and where applicable, international safety and health requirements and environmental standards.

    3. Select, demonstrate and/or describe the application of appropriate reporting mechanisms for unsafe working practice and conditions
    4. Promptly identify possible contingency plans according to the type and scale of a simulated emergency.

    5. Select, explain and demonstrate good housekeeping practices (e.g. preparing dunnage, stacking within demarcated areas).

    6. determine and explain means for possible improvements in health, hygiene, environmental and safety practices in a given scenario. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Demonstrate application of relevant legislation to ensure compliance with national, and where applicable, international safety and health requirements and environmental standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Select, demonstrate and/or describe the application of appropriate reporting mechanisms for unsafe working practice and conditions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Promptly identify possible contingency plans according to the type and scale of a simulated emergency. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Select, explain and demonstrate good housekeeping practices (e.g. preparing dunnage, stacking within demarcated areas). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Determine and explain means for possible improvements in health, hygiene, environmental and safety practices in a given scenario. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Implementing and complying with the relevant procedures. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Implementing and complying with the relevant procedures, material requirements and methodologies in maintaining prescribed safety, health and environmental standards in the workplace (e.g. ensure cleanliness, report faulty equipment). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Explain his/her understanding of what constitutes safety, health and environment appreciation in the broader working environment, and how this relates to good practices within such environments. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Demonstrate application of relevant legislation to ensure compliance with national, and where applicable, international safety and health requirements and environmental standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Select, demonstrate and/or describe the application of appropriate reporting mechanisms for unsafe working practice and conditions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Promptly identify possible contingency plans according to the type and scale of a simulated emergency. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Select, explain and demonstrate good housekeeping practices (e.g. preparing dunnage, stacking within demarcated areas). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Determine and explain means for possible improvements in health, hygiene, environmental and safety practices in a given scenario. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Implementing selected mechanisms for the minimising of risks. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Implementing selected mechanisms for the minimising of safety, health and environmental impacts and risks as specified in current legislation (e.g. Occupational Health and Safety Act), NOSA requirements and organisational policies (e.g. removal of waste). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Explain his/her understanding of what constitutes safety, health and environment appreciation in the broader working environment, and how this relates to good practices within such environments. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Demonstrate application of relevant legislation to ensure compliance with national, and where applicable, international safety and health requirements and environmental standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Select, demonstrate and/or describe the application of appropriate reporting mechanisms for unsafe working practice and conditions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Promptly identify possible contingency plans according to the type and scale of a simulated emergency. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Select, explain and demonstrate good housekeeping practices (e.g. preparing dunnage, stacking within demarcated areas). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Determine and explain means for possible improvements in health, hygiene, environmental and safety practices in a given scenario. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    1. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.

    2. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited by the Freight Handling Chamber of the Transport SETA and/or relevant ETQA.

    3. Moderation of assessment will be done by the relevant ETQA at its discretion. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The learner can understand, explain and apply:

    1. Legislation pertaining to general health, safety and environmental issues (e.g. OHS Act, NOSA) ISO 1400 local authority regulations and company policies and procedures.

    2. Support systems and emergency services available.

    3. The information sources available to maintain and improve awareness of the need for good housekeeping and health (e.g. AIDS Awareness) in the work place in line with statutory health and safety requirements.

    4. Safety signs and symbols (national and, where applicable, international).

    5. Safety, health and environmental awareness.

    6. Potential safety, health and environmental hazards resulting from poor practices in housekeeping, hygiene and safety.

    7. The complete range of assigned safety, health and environmental housekeeping duties for which the individual is accountable.

    8. Hygiene issues in the workplace. 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems by recognising potential non-compliance situations in and around the work environment and demonstrate initiative in recommending and applying corrective measures in accordance with relevant legislation, regulations and company policies and procedures. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Working effectively with others and in teams by encouraging others to maintain hygiene standards. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information to select the most appropriate method for preventing/minimising impact of, and responding to safety, health and environmental incidents. 

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

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  24196   National Certificate: Construction Material Manufacturing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  CETA 
    Core  57831   National Certificate: Freight Handling  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  TETA 
    Core  14574   National Certificate: Freight Handling  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2006-12-03  TETA 
    Core  48887   National Certificate: Hiring Services and Support  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  SERVICES 
    Core  64829   National Certificate: Lifting Machine Operations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  TETA 
    Core  50285   National Certificate: Professional Driving  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  TETA 
    Core  13716   National Certificate: Professional Driving  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2006-06-29  TETA 
    Core  22992   National Certificate: Refractories Masonry  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  CETA 
    Core  49447   National Certificate: Trade Exhibition Support  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  SERVICES 
    Core  66071   Further Education and Training Certificate: Computer Aided Drawing Office Practice (CAD)  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  CETA 
    Core  64889   Further Education and Training Certificate: Mineral Processing  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  MQA 
    Elective  48892   National Certificate: Macadamia Production and De-husking  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
    Elective  48894   National Certificate: Milling and Blending of Spice Powder  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
    Elective  48903   National Certificate: Tea Production and Processing  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
    Elective  48904   National Certificate: Paprika Oleoresin Extraction and Blending  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
    Elective  57712   Further Education and Training Certificate: Generic Management  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  49155   Further Education and Training Certificate: Shipping  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  TETA 
    Elective  65949   Further Education and Training Certificate: Supervision of Construction Processes  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  CETA 


    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. AAH Skills and Development 
    2. ACT SKILLS DEVELOPMENT 
    3. Adimire Operators Skills Training Centre 
    4. Africa Training Centre 
    5. African Academey for the Built Environment NPC 
    6. Afro Fleet (Pty) Ltd 
    7. Agri RDA Holdings Pty Ltd 
    8. Akane Training Academy 
    9. Aldabri 106 Institute for Quality Pty Ltd 
    10. Algoa Bus Company 
    11. All-in-one Driving Academy 
    12. Amandlolwazi Training Centre Pty Ltd 
    13. Andebe Group 
    14. Andzanie Trading Enterprise (Pty) Ltd 
    15. Bakubung Driver Training and consultants CC 
    16. Bc Training Academy 
    17. Bev Short Training Consultants 
    18. Bidvest Panalpina Logistics (BPL) 
    19. Big Tree Group 
    20. Biva Investments (Pty) Ltd 
    21. BJS FORKLIFTS TRAINING 
    22. Blue Crane Skills Development 
    23. Bolton Business College & Computer Studies 
    24. BPL Academy 
    25. Bright Storm Projects 
    26. Brilliant Skills Development & Training Solutions 
    27. Bumbene Safety Consultants (Pty) Ltd 
    28. Buscor 
    29. Cathy Hill Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    30. Centre for Logistics Excellence (Pty) Ltd 
    31. Certified Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    32. Certified Training Solutions PTY Ltd 
    33. CHAMDOR DRIVER TRAINING CC 
    34. Circleway College 
    35. Coega Development Corporation 
    36. Commercial professional driver academy (PTY) Ltd 
    37. Commercial professional driver academy PTY Ltd 
    38. Commercial Transport Academy CTA Pty Ltd 
    39. Continuous Development Training 
    40. Crossroads Distribution (Pty) Ltd - Johannesburg 
    41. DB Schenker Logistics Campus MEA Pty Ltd 
    42. Dee's Training (PTY) LTD 
    43. Dee-Bravo Training Centre 
    44. Dees Driver Training Centre 
    45. DEW CRISP PTY LTD 
    46. Dionysus Skills Development Initiative 
    47. DMG Global Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    48. DQ Staffing Solutions 
    49. Dreyer & Dreyer Risk Solutions 
    50. Drive for Africa Training and Evaluation 
    51. Driven Machinery Training Services cc 
    52. Driving Sense 
    53. Durban Driver Training Centre Pty Ltd 
    54. Dynamic Institute of Training S.A 
    55. Dynamic Road Safety 
    56. EDU - FLEET 
    57. Edu Wize Group Pty Ltd 
    58. Educon Training and Development PTY LTD 
    59. Edzani Community Development and Consultancy 
    60. Enviroserv Waste Management Pty Ltd 
    61. ESS Holdings (PTY) Ltd 
    62. Evaflex 
    63. Excellect 209 (PTY) LTD 
    64. Excellect 209 PTY LTD 
    65. Exclusive Training and Services 
    66. Exclusive Training Services 
    67. Exodec 388 CC 
    68. FRANKLIN GLOBAL RISK MANAGEMENT (PTY) LTD 
    69. G T Training Service Provider 
    70. Ga- Mokgopo Forklift Training 
    71. GijimaAst Holdings (Pty) Ltd 
    72. GijimaAst Holdings Pty Ltd 
    73. Global Learning Services 
    74. Global Maritime Legal Solutions Pty Ltd 
    75. Global Star Trading (Pty) Ltd 
    76. Golden Arrow Bus Services_pty Ltd 
    77. Green Light Training and Projects 
    78. GREENRIM TRAINING PTY LTD 
    79. Halfway Service Station 
    80. Harvestine Investments 
    81. Hazchemwize (PTY) Ltd 
    82. He and She Driver Training Centre 
    83. Human Resources Education Training & Development 
    84. Humrec Human Resource Training 
    85. Hygienicon Consultancy (Pty) Ltd 
    86. HYGRO TRAINING COLLEGE (Pty) LTD 
    87. Imperial Logistics & Transport A Div Of Imper 
    88. Imperial Logistics Group t/a Dedicated Contracts 
    89. Industrial Fire and Emergency Services cc 
    90. Inkqubela Consultants 
    91. Inkwenkwezi Private College & Skills Development cc 
    92. Innovative Shared Services 
    93. Insimbi Engineering & Training 
    94. Intellect Management & Training consultancy 
    95. Intellectual Technical Training Institute 
    96. Intercape Mainliner 
    97. Interstate Bus Lines 
    98. Iyanda Holdings(Pty) Ltd 
    99. IZWE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 
    100. Juan-Tech Training Centre 
    101. KDS Centre for Skills Development and Training Pty Ltd 
    102. Kempston Driving Academy 
    103. Khabanyane Training and development 
    104. Khamafi Training cc 
    105. Khulani HR Consultancy (Pty) Ltd 
    106. Kitta Transport Training Academy 
    107. KKH Operator Training and Projects Pty Ltd 
    108. Kriel Training (PTY) LTD 
    109. Kulika Training and Consultancy Pty Ltd 
    110. KZN Taxi and Commuter Corporation NPC 
    111. Learncorp 
    112. Learning Exchange Pty (Ltd) 
    113. Lehway Safty Training and Risk Management 
    114. Lessons Online (Pty) Ltd 
    115. Licence Wise 
    116. Limadi Industrial Projects 
    117. Little Treehouse Holdings (PTY) Ltd 
    118. LTM Training & Remote Learning Solutions 
    119. LTM Training and Remote Learning Solutions 
    120. Lwaze Lwanda General Traders CC 
    121. MadibengGeneral Suppliers 
    122. Madidi Supply Chain Institute & Business Institute 
    123. Magas Training and Development (Pty) Ltd 
    124. Magnacorp Project Managers 
    125. Makwedeng Training 
    126. Maliwa Investment (Pty)Ltd 
    127. Margie Angamuthu Training (Pty) Ltd 
    128. Masakhane Further Education and Training 
    129. Mediro Training Academy 
    130. Mnce Trading cc 
    131. Mobile Training cc 
    132. Mphatlalatsane Learning Resources 
    133. Mpofu Engineering Projects 
    134. Mziphela Training and Projects Pty. Ltd 
    135. Ncameni Kasizane Skills Development PTY LTD 
    136. Ndikho Ndinani Protection (Pty) Ltd 
    137. NDWAMATO TRAINING SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 
    138. Ndwamato Training Solutions PTY LTD 
    139. Netcobrite (Pty) Ltd 
    140. Networx for Career Development 
    141. New Business Solution Cosulting and Training Services 
    142. Nirvana Training Academy 
    143. NOSA LOGISTICS PTY LTD 
    144. Nowethu Learning Institute cc 
    145. NS Traders 
    146. Ntsoaki Driving School 
    147. OHS Legislative Training CC 
    148. OHS TRAINING AFRICA 
    149. OHSTEC 
    150. Open Learning Group 
    151. Orion Industrial Training Services (Pty) Ltd 
    152. OSR Trading 
    153. P and R Development and Training (Pty) Ltd 
    154. Pal Passenger Bus Services 
    155. Paradise Skills Development CC 
    156. Phephani Learnerships cc 
    157. Powergate Training 
    158. PPLE Group Pty Ltd 
    159. Precision skills development and training 
    160. Primeserv Corporate Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    161. Pro Driver Training (Pty) Ltd 
    162. PRO Skills Development (Pty) Ltd 
    163. PRO Skills Development Pty Ltd 
    164. Pro-Driver Trucking Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    165. Production Management Institute (PMI) 
    166. Protrain Solutions 
    167. Proviso Training College Pty Ltd 
    168. PUTCO Limited 
    169. PUTCO Pty Ltd 
    170. Quantum Leap College Pty Ltd 
    171. Racon Pest Control Training Academy 
    172. Rasehlo Transport and Tourism 
    173. RED ALERT EMS (PTY) LTD 
    174. Renntek Pty Ltd 
    175. RICHARDS BAY COAL TEMINAL COMPANY LIMITED (Legacy) 
    176. Royal Impression Academy 
    177. SA Maritime School and Transport College 
    178. Safe and Eco Driving Pty Ltd 
    179. Safety Haz Training (PTY) Ltd 
    180. Sanda Skills Development (Pty) Ltd 
    181. School of Shipping 
    182. Sediba Sabasadi Skills Training Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    183. Segaole Driving School 
    184. Seng''khona Trading Enterprise 129 cc 
    185. Seshego Risk Management Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    186. Shadamston College 
    187. Shipping And Transport College Pty Ltd 
    188. Sisabenza Operator Training (PTY) LTD 
    189. Sishi Ubuntu Investment Holding 
    190. Siyashayela Training and Development 
    191. SN Pool Transport 
    192. Sonani Training and Communications 
    193. Sophia''s Excellence Driving Academy 
    194. Sophia's Excellence Driving Academy 
    195. South African Transport Centre of Excellence 
    196. SPINA Consultancy cc Cape Town 
    197. SSS Advanced Driver Training 
    198. Staffing Logistics 
    199. Striving Mind Academy and Consultancy Pty Ltd 
    200. Tamar Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    201. Test NN 
    202. THABO Training and Services 
    203. The Assessment Zone (Pty) Ltd 
    204. The Mushroom Hut (Pty) Ltd 
    205. The Skills Authority 
    206. THE SKILLS COLLEGE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING(PTY) LTD 
    207. The Skills Matrix 
    208. Thobologo Training and Education Group 
    209. Thwala Training Services (Pty) Ltd 
    210. TIESPRO (Pty) Ltd 
    211. Tinotel Communications 
    212. Training Consultant and SD College 
    213. Training Force 
    214. Training Force (Pty) Ltd 
    215. Trainsure -Tsebo Traiding cc 
    216. Transnet Academy - Faculty of Maritime 
    217. Transnet Maritime School of Excellence 
    218. Transvaal Legislative Training 
    219. Transvaal Training 
    220. Triton Express (Pty) Ltd 
    221. Triton Express Pty Ltd 
    222. True-Blue Training (Pty) Ltd 
    223. Tshireletso Multi-skills and Training 
    224. Tshwane First Aid & Safety Training (Pty) Ltd 
    225. Ubuntu Asssessors Solutions 
    226. Uthingo Training Centre 
    227. Uzoyithola Training and Consulting 
    228. Value Logistics Limited 
    229. Various Aligned Safety And Training 
    230. Vhonisani Training Academy & Projects 
    231. Victoria driving School (PTY) LTD 
    232. Victoria driving School PTY LTD 
    233. VSL General Trading CC 
    234. Vulindlela Training Centre 
    235. Wheelman S A 
    236. Wild Boar Fire cc 
    237. Xisana Engeneering and Supply Pty Ltd 
    238. Yellow Jersey Logistics (Pty) Ltd 
    239. Zikholwe Training and Development (pty) Ltd 



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