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

Receive and store hazardous chemicals 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
110022  Receive and store hazardous chemicals 
ORIGINATOR
Chemical Industries SGB 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
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  2 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 2003-12-03  2006-12-03  SAQA 0151/03 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2007-12-03   2010-12-03  

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 aimed at people who work in or intend to work in a stores and/or receiving function where hazardous materials are handled. People working in a manufacturing or product processing environment will find this unit standard especially useful.

Those learners who acquire the outcomes of this standard will know about and be able to receive and store chemicals safely.

The qualifying learner is able to:
  • Receive hazardous chemicals for production against planned orders.
  • Store hazardous chemicals for production requirements.
  • Supply up to date information on chemicals available for production. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners accessing this unit standard will have demonstrated competence against numeracy and literacy at ABET Level 3 or equivalent. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Receive hazardous chemicals for production against planned orders. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Integrity of packaging is checked, and the condition of chemicals is matched against specifications. Where faults or spillages are identified, action is taken to quarantine and/or return chemicals in line with site policy. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Quantities received are accurately matched to the documented requirements, and any deviances noted and reported as per laid down procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Correct clothing is worn in a manner that protects personnel and products, and complies with organizational policy and legislation. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Correct clothing: gloves, face masks, goggles, overalls, sleeve protectors, safety boots/shoes.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Chemicals are handled in a safe and in an environmentally friendly manner, using the designated handling of equipment and techniques. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Correct handling equipment: pipes and pipe fittings, tanks, pumps, meters, hoses, containers, conveyors and lifting apparatus.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Safety equipment and accessories ready and available during the period of chemical handling, and their uses explained in the event of fire, spillages and leakages. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Hazards associated with each chemical category are discussed, and the appropriate treatments described for cases of accidental human contact. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Store hazardous chemicals for production requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Storage of chemicals is in line with safety legislation and standard operating procedures, and storage space used in accordance with Company stock holding policies. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Stored chemicals are clearly labeled and have accurate date coding. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. All documentation relating to storage is accurate and complete, in line with standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Incorrect chemical storage is discussed with reference to impact on housekeeping, downtime, safety and quality are discussed. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Supply up to date information on chemicals available for production. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Stock data entered in the information system is checked for correctness by comparing records with a count of actual materials on hand. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Records, forms and/or checklists are stored so that they are secure and easily accessible to authorized users, in line with Company policy, procedures and legislation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Updated stock information is communicated to the relevant personnel within the agreed time period to promote efficient operations and good working relations. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    The Educational Training Quality Assurance Body (ETQA), for the Chemical Industry in consultation with GEN/FETQA will accredit providers offering learning towards this standard and will register assessors. They will also appoint the internal and external moderators. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Properties of hazardous chemicals used on the specific site as they impact on site health, safety and environment policy.
  • Legislation, regulations and site specific requirements such as the OHS Act. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team and organisation. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrating and understanding of the world as a set or related systems by recognizing that problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    In order to contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of society at large, it must be the intention underlying any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively; participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities; being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  24253   National Certificate: Batch Mixing  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2006-12-03  Was CHIETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  36156   National Certificate: Chemical Manufacturing Operations  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2006-12-03  Was CHIETA 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.
     
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    All qualifications and part qualifications 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.