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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Sling and communicate during crane operations

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
116256	Sling and communicate during crane operations
ORIGINATOR
SGB Civil Engineering Construction
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction			Civil Engineering Construction
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 2	NQF Level 02	4
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		2007-10-30	2008-06-11	SAQA 0160/05
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2009-06-11		2012-06-11

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 is replaced by:

US ID	Unit Standard Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Credits	Replacement Status
253638	Sling and communicate during crane operations	Level 2	NQF Level 02	4

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

The qualifying learner is capable of: Demonstrating an integrated practical and theoretical grounding in Crane Operations, inspecting and evaluating lifting gear, preparing and slinging regular loads, as well as communicating during crane operations The contribution to The National Skills Development Strategy is the key developmental interface between learners and new competencies to be achieved. Learners who master the applied competence described in this unit standard will contribute to the development of a professional community of Civil Engineering Construction Crane Operators who are able to competently use science and technology when applying operation techniques The contribution to socio-economic transformation is that learners will be able to undergo RPL-assessment and thereby receive recognition for previous learning and experience. This in turn will enhance the employability and career prospects of learners employed in this sector.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

The following knowledge, skills attitude and/or equivalent: Learning assumed to be in place NQF Level 1 Numeracy and NQF Level 1 Literacy The operator should be declared physically fit and have completed an eyesight test (such as the Orthorator test, the Purdue University Test No. 3, etc.) and an industry recognised depth perception and hand-eye co-ordination test. It is assumed that people starting to learn towards this unit standard have already undergone company induction, have an appropriate licence to operate in the work area, and are competent in unit standards which address: Relevant Code of practice Occupational Health, Safety and General Housekeeping . Mechanical Awareness and Plant Appreciation

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

Identify types of lifting equipment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Types of lifting equipment are described in relation to their purpose and use. Weights of various regular loads are calculated, lifting equipment selected, and applicable sling and lifting gear applied to the load in accordance with the relevant Codes of Practice and Company procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Ropes, chains, web slings, lifting beams, spreader bars, slings, shackles, eye bolts, lifting devices

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Packing and dunnage are selected and applied to crane lift situations, in accordance with the relevant Codes of Practice and Company procedures.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Inspect and evaluate lifting gear.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Lifting gear is inspected and evaluated in accordance with relevant Codes of Practice and Company procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

May include, but is not limited to - lifting beams, spreader bars, slings, shackles, eye bolts, natural, synthetic and wire ropes, chains and web slings.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Prepare and sling regular loads.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Regular loads are prepared and slung in accordance with the relevant Codes of Practice.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Tie appropriate knots in natural or synthetic ropes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Bowline, clove hitch, sheet bend

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Communicate during crane operations.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Hand signals for cranes and lifting appliances are in accordance with recognised practice.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Audible communication is done in accordance with the relevant Codes of Practice, and company procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

May include but is not limited to radio telephone, other electrical devices, verbal.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the CETA-ETQA Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the CETA-ETQA CETA-ETQA or other ETQA's who have a Memorandum of Understanding in place with CETA-ETQA would be responsible for moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this qualification.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Regulatory Requirements in terms of Permits Types of lifting equipment Lifting gear Inspection procedures Recognised hand signals and other forms of communication Types of ties

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems Evident in the following specific outcomes and assessment criteria: Inspect and evaluate lifting gear. Lifting gear is inspected and evaluated in accordance with relevant Codes of Practice and Company procedures.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others Evident in the following specific outcomes and assessment criteria: Communicate during crane operations Hand signals for cranes and lifting appliances are in accordance with recognised practice

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Employ self management Evident in the following specific outcomes and assessment criteria: Identify Types of lifting equipment Packing and dunnage are selected and applied to crane lift situations, in accordance with the relevant Codes of Practice and Company procedures

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Manage information Evident in the following specific outcomes and assessment criteria: Identify types of lifting equipment Types of lifting equipment are described in relation to their purpose and use. Weights of various regular loads are calculated, lifting equipment selected, and applicable sling and lifting gear applied to the load in accordance with the relevant Codes of Practice and Company procedures.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively Evident in the following specific outcomes and assessment criteria: Communicate during crane operations Audible communication is done in accordance with the relevant Codes of Practice, and company procedures.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Demonstrate scientific and technological competence Evident in the following specific outcomes and assessment criteria: Identify types of lifting equipment Types of lifting equipment are described in relation to their purpose and use. Weights of various regular loads are calculated, lifting equipment selected, and applicable sling and lifting gear applied to the load in accordance with the relevant Codes of Practice and Company procedures.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Understand contextual world-systems Evident in the following specific outcomes and assessment criteria: Communicate during crane operations Regulatory permits are obtained in accordance with statutory requirements pertaining to plan, task, site, and navigation routes assessment.

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA

N/A

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 253638, which is "Sling and communicate during crane operations", Level 2, 4 credits.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	48961	National Certificate: Construction: Crane Operations	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CETA
Elective	59015	National Certificate: Gas Installations	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CHIETA
Elective	61929	National Certificate: Pulp and Paper Operations	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	FPMSETA

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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3.	VEB CELE & ASSOCIATES PTY LTD

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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.