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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: 

Provide a guided single pitch abseiling experience of more than 60 metres and less than 150 metres 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
9282  Provide a guided single pitch abseiling experience of more than 60 metres and less than 150 metres 
ORIGINATOR ORIGINATING PROVIDER
SGB Tourism Guiding   
QUALITY ASSURING BODY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services Hospitality, Tourism, Travel, Gaming and Leisure 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE OLD NQF LEVEL NEW NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 3  NQF Level 03  2 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Reregistered  2009-07-07  2012-07-07  SAQA 0160/05 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2013-07-07   2016-07-07  

In all of the tables in this document, both the old and the new NQF Levels are shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any reference to NQF Levels are to the old 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 
The qualifying learner achieving this unit standard in combination with a generic standard will be able to create and conduct a Guided Single Pitch Abseiling Experience of greater than 60 meters but less than 150 meters, that entertains and informs participants.

This unit standard in combination with other context expertise standard(s) will enable the qualifying learner to be a competent Long Drop Abseil Guide. In addition they will be well positioned to extend their learning and practice into other areas of tourism, or to strive towards guiding standards and practice at higher levels.

Competent qualifying learners in Long Drop Abseil Supervisors will provide safe and quality experiences and thus strengthen the activity and tourism in general. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
A learner aspiring to be assess competent against this standard should have been assessed as being competent against the unit standard:

"Provide a Guided Single Pitch Abseiling Experience of Less than 60 meters".

The ability to communicate effectively in spoken English will be an advantage as this is, in most cases, the medium of communication. It is assumed that a learner attempting this unit standard will show competence in communication and numeracy equivalent to NQF level 4.

A learner aspiring to complete this unit standards must be in possession of a Level 2 First Aid certificate. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
Guides to the scope and complexity of the specific outcomes and essential embedded knowledge are provided in ranges/points beneath each. These are prefaced by "for example" since they are neither comprehensive nor necessarily appropriate to all contexts. Alternatives must however be comparable in scope and complexity. These are intended only as a general guide to scope and complexity of what is required. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Supervise long drop abseils. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Understand and solve specific long drop abseiling problems. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
Understand and solve specific long drop abseiling problems. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
Ensure that all necessary safety precautions are put in place and adhered to. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Deal with emergencies. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
  • Assisted hoist
  • Un-assisted hoist. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Perform an assisted hoist according to standard industry procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Perform an un-assisted hoist according to standard industry procedures. 


    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The qualifying learner is able to demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of:

    1. Appropriate communication methods
    2. Hoisting techniques
    3. Limitations of equipment 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Problem solving relates to both specific outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Team work relates to both specific outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Self-organisation and management relates to both specific outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communication relates to both specific outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use of science and technology relates to both specific outcomes. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    NONE 


    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 Quality Assuring Bodies 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 Quality Assuring Body should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
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    All qualifications and unit standards registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.