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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Use tools and operate equipment in an environmentally responsible manner |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
119556 | Use tools and operate equipment in an environmentally responsible manner | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Environmental Sc/Mgt & Waste Mgt | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences | Environmental Sciences | |||
ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
Undefined | Regular | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 10 |
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 |
In order for me to perform effectively in the field of environmental science, environmental management and waste management, I will be able to:
I will also know and understand: I can be assessed against this unit standard in the context of any activity which is related to managing environmental issues, such as: > Materials recovery and buy back centres. > Waste reception. > Landfill operations. The skill, the knowledge and the values reflected in this unit standard form part of the exit level outcomes required for the National Certificate in Environmental Practice NQF Level 2. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
It is assumed that there is competent in Communication and Mathematical literacy skills at NQF Level 1. |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
The scope and level of this unit standard is indicated by range statements related to the Specific Outcomes. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Select and use appropriate tools and equipment responsibly. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Tools and equipment includes hand tools, mechanical machines, eg pneumatic compaction equipment, chain saws, bush cutters, static compaction equipment, weighing equipment, pumps, mixing equipment, shredding equipment, lifts, hoists, loaders, transport vehicles (inspection and basic maintenance only).
Responsibly: with due care for health, safety and the environment. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The tools and equipment are selected appropriately for the purpose and with regard to their impact on the environment. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
With regard to their impact on the environment: the potential and actual impacts on the environment of tools and equipment are anticipated or identified and appropriate choices are made. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Operations involving a range of tools and equipment are completed in accordance with correct operational procedures and in an environmentally responsible manner. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Correct operational procedures: learners who are not in formal employment would have to be assessed under simulated operational conditions.
Environmentally-responsible manner includes conserving resources, minimising waste, preventing soil loss, preventing wastage of water and energy, preventing pollution, preventing harm to wildlife, etc. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Operations are carried out efficiently and to safety, health, environmental and quality standards. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Standards include legal requirements, standard operating procedures and work instructions. Learners who are not in formal employment would have to be assessed under simulated operational conditions. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Tools and equipment are used safely and with due care for self, fellow workers, equipment, materials and the environment. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Used safely includes appropriate use of personal protective clothing and equipment for each tool and piece of equipment. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Questions about the selection and use of tools and equipment are responded to appropriately. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Questions would include potential and actual impact(s) of the tools and equipment on the environment, application of correct operational procedures, safety measures, etc. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Basic principles that underpin the structure and/or function of the tools or equipment are explained clearly. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
This assessment criterion relates to having sufficient knowledge and understanding of such principles (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, power, torque, etc) for the application of operational, maintenance and safety requirements, etc, to be meaningful to the learner.
Workplace requirements include operational, maintenance, storage and safety requirements, etc. Learners who are not in formal employment would meet an equivalent standard. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Inspect and prepare tools and equipment prior to use. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Inspect includes checking for damage to the tool; checking the safety and condition of the tools and equipment; considering the environmental impact of the tools and equipment; checking pollution control measures (eg bafflers for noise reduction, scrubbers, sprinklers for dust suppression, filters); checking for leaks and emissions, etc.
Prepare tools may include installation of blades and bits, lubricating moving parts, minor adjustments, sharpening, unlocking. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Inspection and preparation is performed accurately and according to worksite procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
According to worksite procedures: learners who are not in formal employment would have to be assessed under simulated operational conditions. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The consequences of not preparing tools and equipment correctly for use are explained correctly. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Unsafe or damaged tools and equipment, or tools and equipment which may impact adversely on the environment, are identified, reported and their use discontinued. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Maintain and store tools and equipment. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Simple repairs, maintenance and care tasks are carried out according to worksite procedures and in an environmentally-responsible manner. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Worksite procedures: learners who are not in formal employment would have to be assessed under simulated operational conditions.
Environmentally-responsible manner includes correct disposal of old oil and parts; containing and cleaning up spillages; repairing and reporting leaks, etc. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Tools and equipment are stored in an environmentally-responsible manner and appropriately. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Where applicable, includes immobilisation of equipment and secondary containment. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Tools and equipment are kept securely and records maintained appropriately. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Includes following procedures for obtaining tools, equipment and consumables; accounting for consumables used. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Potential or actual breaches of security are identified and reported accurately. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
To obtain credits I must be assessed. The assessment will be based on evidence that I produce. My assessment will be governed by the policies and guidelines of a relevant Education and Training Quality Assurance body (ETQA), which has jurisdiction over this field of learning. The policies and procedures of the relevant ETQA will also determine:
Any institution or company which offers learning that will enable me to achieve the purpose of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA. My assessment against this standard should meet all the requirements of established principles. It should include practical assessment activities, which are appropriate to the contents of this unit standard. These activities should include an appropriate combination of self and peer assessment, practical and oral assessments, observations, etc. I can be assessed in the language of my choice although if I have to report incidents or conditions to someone else, I will be assessed on my ability to report in the language commonly used in my working environment. I will be assessed on all the Specific Outcomes, Critical Cross-Field Outcomes and essential embedded knowledge. The Specific Outcomes must be assessed in their own right, through oral and practical evidence. My assessment will not only be based on observation but also on other evidence which I compile into a portfolio of evidence. I cannot be assessed only through a written or oral test. The Specific Outcomes and Essential Knowledge will be assessed in relation to each other. If I am able to explain the items which fall under the heading of essential embedded knowledge, but am unable to perform the Specific Outcomes, then I cannot be assessed as 'competent'. Similarly, if I am able to perform tasks described under the Specific Outcomes, but cannot explain or justify them in terms of the fundamental concepts, principles and practice relevant to the level of the unit standard that underpins my skill, then I cannot be assessed as 'competent'. I will also be assessed on my ability to apply the principles and techniques related to the Critical Cross-Field Outcomes, not only in terms of what I can demonstrate, but also in terms of what I know and can discuss. My assessment for this unit standard can be done in conjunction with the assessment of other unit standards related to a qualification, and even in conjunction with my assessment for the qualification as a whole. |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
The following items reflect the type of knowledge that the assessor will evaluate
1.Names & functions of: > tools and equipment > attachments (where applicable) > storage areas / facilities > services and consumables > personal protective equipment 2.Purpose of: > tools and equipment > caring for tools and equipment > operational procedures > health and safety procedures > signs and symbols related to safety > using personal protective clothing and equipment > caring for the environment 3.Attributes, descriptions, characteristics & properties: > tools and equipment > the functioning of the equipment > services / consumables > operating procedures > personal protective clothing and equipment 4.Processes and events: > selecting and wearing appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment > selecting and using the appropriate tools and equipment 5.Causes and effects, implications of: > selecting the incorrect tools or equipment for the purpose or the material > not following correct operational procedures > holding or using the tool or equipment incorrectly > incorrect preparation, handling, storage or maintenance > potential impact on the environment of tools or equipment > implications for the environment of misuse of tools or equipment > potential impact on the reputation of the enterprise of environmental practices 6.Procedures and techniques: > correct operational procedures > cleaning, inspection, preparation and storage of tools and equipment > maintenance of tools and equipment > emergency procedures > isolating and reporting damaged equipment > recording information related to use of tools and equipment 7.Sensory cues: > visual cues, smell, sound, taste and touch associated with incorrect settings, blunt blades, loose bolts, incorrect operation, etc. 8.Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards: > sections applicable to safety, health and the environment > rights and responsibilities of the individual regarding the environment 9.Theory: rules, principles, laws: > related to the use or operation of the tools and equipment > basic understanding of leverage, force, pressure, torque > related to the environmental impact of specific actions or tools / equipment 10.Categories: > tools and equipment > services and consumables 11.Relationships, systems: > relationship between the nature of the tool or piece of equipment, the purpose for which it is used and the individual's responsibility and obligations to the environment and human health and safety |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identify and solve problems
> Use the tools and operating the equipment > Anticipate impacts of tools and equipment on the environment |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others
> work safely with due care for the health and well-being of others |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage myself and my activities
> inspect and prepare tools and equipment before use > clean, maintain, care for and store tools, equipment and consumables correctly > follow correct operational procedures when using tools and equipment |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information
> use sensory information to assess the condition of tools and equipment > use sensory information to assess the quality of performance |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively
> record and report information related to handling and using tools and equipment |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically
> apply basic understanding of leverage, force, pressure and torque in order to use tools and equipment effectively and safely > apply basic environmental principles when using tools and equipment in order to conserve resources and prevent damage to the environment |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems
> understand the interrelationship between the nature of the tool or piece of equipment, the purpose for which it is used, the correct methods of handling and using / operating it, and the individual's responsibility and obligations towards the environment and human health and safety |
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 |
N/A |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Core | 49605 | National Certificate: Environmental Practice | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | LG SETA |
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. | A4 Consultancy CC |
2. | Amabamba Recruitment |
3. | AVAX SA 481 CC. T/A Mandisa Development Services |
4. | Buena Vista Learning Academy |
5. | Bull's Business and Skills Training Institute |
6. | Buyisiwe Management Services (Pty) Ltd |
7. | Dee's Training (PTY) LTD |
8. | Edutraining Business College |
9. | Faranang Marketing |
10. | Fire Protection Association of Southern Africa |
11. | Giamanje TVET College |
12. | Glentech Innovative Design Concepts |
13. | Growth Management Consulting |
14. | HDPSA |
15. | IQ Skills Academy (PTY) LTD. |
16. | Jobafrik Consulting |
17. | Josmap Training Institute |
18. | Kay Beez Development Projects |
19. | Limadi Industrial Projects |
20. | Makhuba Development Projects CC |
21. | Mamuhle Academy |
22. | MARS Business Consulting |
23. | Mazasa Management Consulting CC. |
24. | Mcebo Technologies |
25. | Mintirho Development Services |
26. | Mortarboard Training Solutions |
27. | Ndwamato Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
28. | Networx for Career Development |
29. | Nkinane Trading Enterprise |
30. | NKQUBELA CONSULTING |
31. | Nokusho M Consulting and Trading |
32. | OMNI HR CONSULTING PTY LTD |
33. | Paramount Training Academy |
34. | Pebetse Training and Consulting |
35. | Petra Institute of Development |
36. | PFIM Trading (Pty) Ltd |
37. | Phumelela Sisonke African Foundation |
38. | PMA Holdings (PTY ) LTD. |
39. | Progressive School of Business and Engineering (Pty) |
40. | Reflections Development Institute |
41. | RLSTP Training & Development (PTY) LTD. |
42. | Simmek Holdings |
43. | South African Corporate Training Association |
44. | South West Gauteng College - Central Office |
45. | Starplex 489 cc |
46. | Tachfin Holdings |
47. | Tasc Business Consulting and Training |
48. | Tembe Service Providers |
49. | Thando Consulting Services |
50. | Timothy Fasheun Group Enviromentors (Pty) Ltd |
51. | TLD Consulting |
52. | Tloumogale Business Development & Consulting |
53. | Transafric Consulting Pty Ltd |
54. | TWINMARK STRATEGY AND MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS |
55. | Umbuso Training Services |
56. | UNIVERSITY OF BUSINESS EXCELLENCE(PTY)LTD |
57. | University of Venda |
58. | Wildlife and Enviroment Society of South Africa |
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. |