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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Operate a Working Platform

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
110151	Operate a Working Platform
ORIGINATOR
SGB Mining and Minerals
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology			Fabrication and Extraction
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 2	NQF Level 02	5
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
2026-06-30		2029-06-30

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 unit standard will be useful to people who are responsible to operate a working platform. Persons credited with this unit standard are able to

Explain the factors critical to the operation of a working platform;

Prepare to operate a working platform;

Operate a working platform; and

Monitor a working platform

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

The credit calculation is based on the assumption that learners are already competent in terms of the following outcomes or areas of learning when starting to learn towards this unit standard:

Appropriate authorisation to operate in the work area

Workplace occupational health and safety requirements

Basic Rigging

Identification and use of various hand tools

An understanding of information technology

Knowledge of original equipment manufacturing specification

Communication skills

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Specific range statements are provided in the body of the unit standard where they apply to particular specific outcomes or assessment criteria.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Explain the factors critical to the operation of a working platform.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The principles of the operation, examination and use of a working platform in accordance with specified requirements are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Identify critical points

Effective communication

Evaluate working platform condition

Constant presence of Operator

Function testing of interlocks

Function testing of control systems

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Hazard identification and hazard control are conducted to comply with risk assessment requirements to eliminate, minimize or control risk of ill health and injuries.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Weather conditions

Illumination

Noise

Work area examination

Lock-out procedures

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The importance of operating the working platform is explained in terms of the direct consequences to self and the business.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Injury to persons

Damage to equipment

Loss of production time through breakdowns

Increased costs

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. The possible critical hazards and sub-standard conditions that may be encountered while operating the working platform in a particular context are explained. The accepted best practice for dealing with them are explained.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Prepare to operate a Working Platform.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Permission is obtained in accordance with specified requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The required personal protective equipment is selected, examined and used in a way that is consistent with its purpose, design and specified requirements. Personal protective equipment is used so that the safety of persons and equipment is protected.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Tools, material and equipment are selected, examined and transported in accordance with specified requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. The Working Platform is inspected in accordance with specified requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. The workplace is examined in accordance with specified requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Hazardous and sub-standard conditions are dealt with in accordance with specified requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. The consequences for health, safety and production of not preparing to operate the Working Platform in line with specified requirements and current legislation are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Permission

Personal protective equipment

Tools, material and equipment

Inspecting working platform

Hazardous and sub-standard conditions

Lock-out

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Operate a Working Platform.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The required personal protective equipment is used in a way that is consistent with its purpose, design and specified requirements. Personal protective equipment is used so that the safety of persons and equipment is protected.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The working platform is operated in accordance with specified requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Work related hazards are dealt with in accordance with specified requirements. Risks associated with the operation of a working platform are explained in terms of specified requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Interpersonal interaction is positive, consistent with specified requirements, promotes effective teamwork, and avoids dysfunctional conflict.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. The tools and equipment are used in accordance with manufacturers` design and without injury to self and others.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. The consequences for health, safety and production of not transporting persons in line with specified requirements and current legislation are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Personal protective equipment

Suspension points and attachments

Load moved and positioned

Work related hazards and associated risks

Interpersonal interaction

Use of tools and equipment

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Monitor a Working Platform.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The machine`s performance and condition are monitored and hazards and defects are reported in accordance with specified requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Rate of consumable usage

Physical damage

Performance rate as prescribed by specified requirements

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Occupational environmental elements are monitored and hazards are reported in accordance with specified requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Water

Noise

Illumination

Weather conditions

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The work area is continuously monitored and safety hazards are reported in accordance with specified requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Tools, material and equipment selected are dealt with in accordance with specified requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. The workplace is cleaned and maintained free from hazards in accordance with specified requirements and good housekeeping practices.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Specified reporting and recording requirements are complied with.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Reporting to Supervisor

Communication with relevant persons and department

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 as a provider through the relevant ETQA by SAQA.

3. Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Essential embedded knowledge will be assessed through assessment of the specific outcomes in terms of the stipulated assessment criteria. Without knowledge of the listed embedded knowledge, candidates are unlikely to achieve all the specific outcomes to the standards described in the assessment criteria. This means that for the most part, the possession or lack of the knowledge can be directly inferred from the quality of the candidate`s performance. Where direct assessment of knowledge is required, assessment criteria have been included in the body of the unit standard.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems and make decisions using critical and creative thinking.

Note: The ability of the candidate to identify substandard and hazardous conditions, assess and take appropriate action.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community.

Note: The ability and willingness of the candidate to accept and interpret work instructions correctly.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage himself / herself and his / her activities responsibly and effectively.

Note: The ability of the candidate to indicate what methods, tools and personal protective equipment are required, and to communicate to fellow workers his / her intentions and the assistance required.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.

Note: The ability of the candidate to reconcile the information from visual and physical examinations and constantly evaluate the changing situation.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively, using visual, mathematical and / or language skills in the modes of oral and / or written presentations.

Note: The appropriate communication with the relevant Persons with regard to the reporting of hazards and substandard conditions will indicate his / her proficiency in effective communication.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology effectively and critically, thus showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.

Note: The use of science and technology is not relevant for this unit standard.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.

Note: The ability of the candidate to identify and refer anomalous behaviour to a specialist confirms his / her understanding of the fact that a specific observation, inference, action or decision may have a devastating effect.

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA

Assessors should keep the following principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard:

Focus the assessment activities on gathering evidence in terms of the main outcome expressed in the title to ensure assessment is integrated rather than fragmented. Remember we want to declare the person competent in terms of the title. Where assessment at title level is unmanageable, then focus assessment around each specific outcome, or groups of specific outcomes.

Make sure evidence is gathered across the entire range, wherever it applies. Assessment activities should be as close to the real performance as possible, and where simulations or role-plays are used, there should be supporting evidence to show the candidate is able to perform in the real situation.

Do not focus the assessment activities on each assessment criterion. Rather make sure the assessment activities focus on outcomes and are sufficient to enable evidence to be gathered around all the assessment criteria.

The assessment criteria provide the specifications against which assessment judgements should be made. In most cases, knowledge can be inferred from the quality of the performances, but in other cases, knowledge and understanding will have to be tested through questioning techniques. Where this is required, there will be assessment criteria to specify the standard required.

The task of the assessor is to gather sufficient evidence, of the prescribed type and quality, as specified in this unit standard, that the candidate can achieve the outcomes again and again and again. This means assessors will have to judge how many repeat performances are required before they believe the performance is reproducible.

All assessments should be conducted in line with the following well documented principles of assessment: appropriateness, fairness, manageability, integration into work or learning, validity, direct, authentic, sufficient, systematic, open and consistent.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

Terminology:

Specified requirements include legal and site-specific requirements and are contained in one or more of the following documents:

Legal

Relevant Acts, e.g. Mine Health & Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29/1996), Minerals Act and Regulations, 1991 (Act No. 50/1991) and Merchant Shipping Act

Mandatory Codes of Practice

SABS and other relevant standards

Chief Inspector of Mines` Directives

Site-Specific

Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA)

Occupational Health and Safety Risk Management Programme

Managerial Instructions

Mine Standard Procedures

List of Recorded OH & S Risks

Working Guides

Equipment and Materials Specifications

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Elective	64829	National Certificate: Lifting Machine Operations	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	TETA

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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