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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Demonstrate knowledge pertaining to basic health and safety principles in and around a workplace |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
116527 | Demonstrate knowledge pertaining to basic health and safety principles in and around a workplace | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Occupational Health and Safety | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services | Preventive Health | |||
ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
Undefined | Regular-Fundamental | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 2 |
REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2007-08-07 | 2008-11-26 | SAQA 0160/05 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2009-11-26 | 2012-11-26 |
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 |
259639 | Explain basic health and safety principles in and around the workplace | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 4 |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
This unit standard is relevant to learners who are employed in and around a workplace in South Africa. Learners credited with this unit standard are capable of:
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LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
The unit standard outcomes and credits are based on the assumption that learners attempting this Unit Standard can already read, write and communicate at ABET 3. |
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. Hazard identification includes a rudimentary evaluation to be able to make an initial judgement on the significance of the hazard identified. Hazards associated with, include but are not limited to: Explosives, Explosions, Toxic or flammable gases, Transport, Falls of ground, Walkways, Machines an or Equipment, Noise and dust, Fires, Falling into excavations, Hazardous chemicals, Inadequate illumination. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Explain the specified requirements for the use and application of Personal Protective Equipment in a workplace. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Explanation of the specified requirements pertaining to the types of Personal Protective Equipment that will be utilised and applied correctly as well as the limitations of the PPE used in and around the workplace confirms understanding. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Explanation of the specified requirements pertaining to the maintenance and storage practices pertaining to Personal Protective Equipment in the workplace confirms understanding. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Explanation of the specified requirements pertaining to reporting of substandard conditions and replacement procedures pertaining to Personal Protective Equipment confirms understanding. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Explanation of the different types of signage pertaining to Personal Protective Equipment in and around the workplace confirms understanding. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Explanation of the importance of wearing Personal Protective Equipment and consequences of non-compliance confirms understanding. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Explain the specified requirements pertaining to general safety rules in a workplace. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Explanation of the consequences of intoxication at a workplace is consistent with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Explanation of authorised entry in a work area is consistent with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Explanation of authorised use of motorised and mobile equipment in a workplace is consistent with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Explanation of lock out procedures in a workplace is consistent with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Explanation of signage pertaining to the workplace is consistent with specified requirements. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Explain the specified requirements pertaining to emergency procedures at the workplace and demonstrating response appropriate to the situation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Explanation of the prescribed emergency escape routes, assembly points and refuge bays at the workplace confirms understanding. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Explanation of the emergency communication procedure in a workplace is consistent with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Explanation of the emergency preparedness plan and prevention techniques is in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Demonstrations of actions to be taken during prescribed situations confirm understanding of specified requirements. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Explain the specified requirements pertaining to good housekeeping at the workplace. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Explanation of the specified requirements pertaining to good housekeeping confirms understanding. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Explanation of the specified requirements pertaining to stacking of materials confirms understanding. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Explanation of the specified requirements pertaining to demarcation and colour coding in a workplace confirms understanding. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 |
Explain the specified requirements pertaining to employer and employee's duties with regards to occupational safety and health in a workplace. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Explanation of the specified requirements pertaining to employer's duties with regards to occupational safety and health in a workplace confirms understanding. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Explanation of the specified requirements pertaining to employee's duties with regards to occupational safety and health in a workplace confirms understanding. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Explanation of the specified requirements pertaining to the occupational health and safety representation structure and activities in the workplace confirms understanding. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Explanation of the specified requirements pertaining to the hazards associated within the working environment and the reporting thereof confirms understanding. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
Assessment of learner achievements takes place at providers accredited by a relevant ETQA (RSA, 1998b) for the provision of programs that result in the outcomes specified for this unit standard. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with a relevant ETQA. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with a relevant ETQA. The relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures will oversee moderation of assessment and is responsible for moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this unit standard. |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
Essential embedded knowledge will be assessed through assessment of the specific outcomes in terms of the stipulated assessment criteria. Learners are unlikely to achieve all the specific outcomes, to the standards described in the assessment criteria, without knowledge of the listed embedded knowledge. This means that for the most part, the possession or lack of the knowledge can be directly inferred from the quality of the learner's performance. Where direct assessment of knowledge is required, assessment criteria have been included in the body of the unit standard.
Credited learners understand and can explain: |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Solve problems because the individual has knowledge of the basic safety, health and environmental (SHE) aspects relating to him or her. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others as a member of a team/group/organisation/community by understanding his or her role and responsibility in terms of SHE. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively in line with SHE requirements and legal prescriptions. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, organize and critically evaluate information that relate to the SHE situation and that might require immediate action. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematics and language skills in the modes of oral and written presentations to address sub-standard SHE situations. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effective and critically (showing responsibility toward the environment and health of others) by using prescribed SHE equipment to its best effect. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by understanding his or her role and responsibility toward SHE and how that impacts or the work environment. |
UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA |
Assessors should keep the following principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard:
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UNIT STANDARD NOTES |
This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 259639, which is "Demonstrate an understanding of basic health and safety principles in and around the workplace.", Level 2, 4 credits.
Specified requirements include legal and site-specific requirements and are contained in one or more of the following documents: Legal requirements: Site-specific requirements: |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Core | 58267 | General Education and Training Certificate: Mining and Minerals Processes | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MQA |
Core | 48804 | National Certificate: Occupational Safety, Hygiene and Environment | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2008-11-26 | Was HW SETA until Last Date for Achievement |
Core | 21842 | National Certificate: Surface Mining Rockbreaking | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2008-09-17 | Was MQA until Last Date for Achievement |
Elective | 66029 | General Education and Training Certificate: Chemical Operations | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Elective | 59326 | National Certificate: International Trade | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | TETA |
Elective | 64909 | National Certificate: Small Scale Mining | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MQA |
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. |
1. | ADCORP TECHNICAL TRAINING (PTY) LTD |
2. | Aldabri 106 Institute for Quality Pty Ltd |
3. | ALLOYS HEAD OFFICE |
4. | ASSMANG (PTY) LTD |
5. | ASSMANG BEESHOEK MINE |
6. | BADEN TRAINING AND COMPUTING SERVICES (PTY) LTD |
7. | BAFOKENG RASIMONE MANAGEMENT SERVICES PTY LTD |
8. | BANA BA THARI MINING TRANING AND DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY |
9. | BARBERTON MINES (PTY) LTD |
10. | DEI GRATIA TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT SOLUTION |
11. | Diversity technology Training Institute |
12. | EASTERN CHROME MINES |
13. | ERGO BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY NPC |
14. | EXXARO COAL (PTY) LTD |
15. | FINSCH DIAMOND MINE(PTY) LTD |
16. | FOSKOR (PTY) LTD |
17. | GLENCORE OPERATIONS SOUTH AFRICA PTY LTD |
18. | Global Maritime Legal Solutions Pty Ltd |
19. | HARMONY GOLD MINING CO LTD |
20. | IMPALA PLATINUM SERVICES LTD |
21. | KOLOMELA MINE |
22. | KUMBA IRON ORE (SISHEN) |
23. | Kumba Sishen HRD Centre |
24. | LYNAZY RESOURCES |
25. | MANCAS CONSULTINGS CC |
26. | MATHOME TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (PTY) LTD |
27. | MMTI Holdings |
28. | MODIKWA MINING PERSONNEL SERVICES PTY L TD |
29. | MURRAY & ROBERTS CEMENTATION (PTY)LTD |
30. | NORTHAM PLATINUM LTD |
31. | P and R Development and Training (Pty) Ltd |
32. | PALABORA COPPER (PTY) LTD |
33. | PPC Ltd |
34. | PROGRESSIVE TRAINING DEVELOPMENT AND PROJECTS (PTY) LTD |
35. | RICHARDS BAY MINING PTY LTD |
36. | SA Maritime School and Transport College |
37. | SASOL GLOBAL LEARNING |
38. | SENZEKO EXECUTIVE RISK CC |
39. | SIBANYE GOLD ACADEMY PROPRIETARY LIMITED |
40. | SIBANYE RUSTENBURG PLATINUM MINES PTY LTD |
41. | THUNGELA OPERATIONS (PTY) LTD |
42. | TWO RIVERS PLATINUM (PTY) LTD |
43. | XTRACT TRAINING SERVICES (SA)(PTY)LTD |
44. | ZULEK TRAINING SPECIALISTS |
45. | ZUREL PRIVATE COLLEGE |
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. |