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REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Demonstrate knowledge of the OHS Act applicable to technicians employed in the air-conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation industries

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
116379	Demonstrate knowledge of the OHS Act applicable to technicians employed in the air-conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation industries
ORIGINATOR
SGB Air-conditioning Refrigeration and Ventilation
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 4	NQF Level 04	4
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 replaces:

US ID	Unit Standard Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Credits	Replacement Status
13454	Demonstrate knowledge of the OHS Act applicable to technicians employed in the air-conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation industries	Level 4	NQF Level 04	4

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

State the implication and application of sections 17,18 and 37 and the regulations regarding driven machines, electrical installations and electrical machinery of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS ACT) as it applies to mechanics employed in the air-conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation industries.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Knowledge of the OSH Act as it affects employees and experienced workers in the air conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation industries.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

The following clauses of section 17 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act:
Health and safety representatives, Clauses 17.1 to 17.7.

The following clauses of section 18 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act:
Function of health and safety representatives, Clause 18.1 to 18.4.

The following clauses of section 37 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act:
Acts or omissions by employees or mandatories, Clause 37.1 to 37.6.

Driven machinery regulations:
Definitions: block and tackle, builder's hoist, cradle, divisional inspector, explosive powered tool, goods hoist, lifting machine, lifting tackle, lift truck, point of operation.
Regulations: 2, 8, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21.

Electrical installation regulations:
Definitions: accredited person, certificate of compliance, electrical contractor, electrical installation, electrical tester for single phase, installation electrician, installation work, master installation electrician, point of consumption, point of control, point of outlet, point of supply,
SABS 0142.
Regulations: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 12.

Electrical machinery regulations:
Definitions: circuit, conductor, dead, earthed, electrical installation, insulated, live or alive, miniature substation, portable electric tool, system, voltage.
Regulations: 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10 and 23.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Interpret section 17 of the OHS ACT.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The OSH Act regarding health and safety representatives is correctly interpreted.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Interpret section 18 of the OHS ACT.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The functions of health and safety representatives are correctly interpreted.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Interpret section 37 of the OHS ACT.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The duties under "Acts or omissions by employees or mandatories are correctly interpreted.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Interpret the applicable sections of the "driven machine regulations".

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The applicable sections of the "driven machine regulations" are correctly interpreted.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Interpret the applicable sections of the "electrical installation regulations".

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The applicable sections of the "electrical installation regulations" are correctly interpreted.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6

Interpret the applicable sections of the "electrical machinery regulations".

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The applicable sections of the "electrical machinery regulations" are correctly interpreted.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Any person wishing to be assessed against this unit standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA, who may appoint a moderator to be present at the assessment.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

The reason for the Occupational health and safety act and the applicable definitions, application and implications of the sections stated under "range"

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

Learner and societal development

Understanding the necessity of laws and regulations

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others

Understand that laws and regulations are necessary to regulate working conditions

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyze, organize and critically evaluate information

Interpreting the OSH Act

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems

Understand the reasons for laws and regulations

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA

N/A

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

This unit standard replaces unit standard 13454, "Demonstrate knowledge of the OHS Act applicable to technicians employed in the air-conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation industries", Level 4, 4 credits.

Supplementary information:

The learner does not have to repeat the laws "word for word" but only needs to demonstrate that he understands the application of the law as it affects him/her in the workplace.
Assessment may be done by means of a written test.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	48966	Further Education and Training Certificate: Air-conditioning, Refrigeration and Ventilation	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2009-03-12	Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement
Core	65509	Further Education and Training Certificate: Air-conditioning, Refrigeration and Ventilation	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MERSETA

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

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