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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Take care of self and others and report on risks and incidents in clothing manufacturing

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
10915	Take care of self and others and report on risks and incidents in clothing manufacturing
ORIGINATOR
SGB Clothing
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology			Manufacturing and Assembly
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 2	NQF Level 02	6
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 standard is in the core category of the NQF Level 2 National Certificate in Clothing Processes. Learners assessed competent against this standard will be able to take care of self and others and report on risks and incidents within their environment in the manufacture of clothing. Learners involved in any elective area will use this standard.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Learners will have attained an ABET Level 4 qualification and will be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide. Learners will also communicate verbally and in writing at ABET Level 4.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

The standard applies to cutting, sewing, finishing and product development in the clothing sector in South Africa.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Following rules and regulations when using, selecting, cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Demonstrate sequential action to use visual equipment and / or practical walk about to establish whether the person knows the rules, regulations and symbols as well as explaining how their actions will affect others.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Roles and responsibilities of employees and employers are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Determine, report and identify skills be they verbal or written.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Point out and identify any safety equipment and practically demonstrate or explain the use thereof.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Interpreting how ones actions will effect oneself and others.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Roles and responsibilities of employees and employers are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Determine, report and identify skills be they verbal or written.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Point out and identify any safety equipment and practically demonstrate or explain the use thereof.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Reporting incidents using available verbal and written reporting mechanisms.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Roles and responsibilities of employees and employers are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Determine, report and identify skills be they verbal or written.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Point out and identify any safety equipment and practically demonstrate or explain the use thereof.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Identifying risks and taking appropriate action.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Roles and responsibilities of employees and employers are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Determine, report and identify skills be they verbal or written.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Point out and identify any safety equipment and practically demonstrate or explain the use thereof.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Identifying safety signs, colours and symbols within clothing manufacturing processes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Roles and responsibilities of employees and employers are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Determine, report and identify skills be they verbal or written.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Point out and identify any safety equipment and practically demonstrate or explain the use thereof.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Learning programmes will be accredited by the relevant Sector Education and Training Authority and any Education and Training Quality Assurance Bodies in place. Qualified assessors will assess competence against this standard.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

The demonstrated understanding of:

Ones actions and the effect on surroundings.

The techniques of emergency procedures, fires, hygiene and the environment.

The OHS Act, section 14, in particular (general duties of employees at work).

Basic first aid including CPR and ABC.

The meaning of all safety signs, symbols and rules.

What, how, why, who and when to report on incidents and risks.

Designated safety representatives.

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems so that risks and problems can be identified and necessary steps are taken to solve it within time deadlines.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others and organise and manage oneself so that one can interpret how ones actions will effect oneself and others in the environment.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse and organise information to interpret the OHS Act to enhance health and safety.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively in writing or verbally so that he / she can report on incidents, risks and rules and regulations.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology in order to use safety equipment.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Understand the world as a set of related systems, realising the importance of using the most appropriate action to rectify a life threatening situation.

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	21870	National Certificate: Clothing Manufacturing	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2012-06-30	FPMSETA

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

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