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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Respond to, implement and manage emergencies according to an emergency action plan in a workplace 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
120329  Respond to, implement and manage emergencies according to an emergency action plan in a workplace 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Occupational Health and Safety 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
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 3  NQF Level 03  2 
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 does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
Persons credited with this unit standard will be able to describe the specified requirements pertaining to responding to emergencies according to action plan procedures in a workplace, Implement and manage emergency action plan procedures. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Communications at NQF Level 2.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 2. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    All the specific outcomes and assessment criteria are assessed in accordance with specified requirements and- where applicable- consequences to health and safety.

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

    Legal:
  • Mine Health and Safety Act.
  • Occupational Health and Safety Act.
  • Chief Inspector of Mines' Directives.

    Site-specific:
  • Health and safety agreements.
  • Codes of practice.
  • Standards.
  • Standards task procedures.
  • Risk Assessments procedures.
  • Occupational Health and Safety Risk Management Programme.
  • Managerial Instructions.
  • Mine Standard Procedures.
  • List of Recorded OH&S Risks.
  • Working Guides/Permits.
  • MSDS.
  • Equipment and Materials Specifications. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Describe the specified requirements pertaining to responding to emergencies according to an emergency action plan in a workplace. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The types and extent of emergencies that can occur in the workplace are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Emergency action plans and procedures in a workplace are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Definitions and legal limits regarding irrespirable atmospheres are given. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Responses to emergencies according to action plan procedures in a workplace are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Training requirements for responding to emergencies according to an emergency action plan in a workplace are explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Must include emergency procedures, evacuation drills, tools and equipment.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Implement and manage emergency action plan procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The classification of risk areas is given. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The siting, sizing and equipping of emergency evacuation assembly points is correctly demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The mapping out of evacuation routes is demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The approved emergency evacuation procedure is implemented and managed accordingly. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Evacuation procedures must include initiation, escape, assembly and workplace re-entry procedures.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Emergency action plans and evacuation procedure training programmes are implemented and managed correctly. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Implementation and managing of the emergency and evacuation procedures is performed in a manner that fosters teamwork and avoids conflict. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Respond to emergencies according to action plan procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The selection and use of tools and equipment pertaining to the type of emergencies is demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The response to emergencies pertaining to the emergency action plan is correctly demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The evacuation of workers is done in a manner that ensures their health and safety. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The response to emergencies in the workplace is performed in a manner that fosters teamwork and avoids conflict. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The consequences of not responding to emergency action plan procedures are explained. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA or ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding in place with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider by the relevant ETQA or ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding in place with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Solve problems
  • By responding and improving on emergency procedures, the individual will be required to embark on remedial action, which requires problem solving. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team/group/organization/community
  • The individual will have to take reasonable care of oneself and other's safety in the workplace, which shows concern for entire team and not only oneself. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively
  • As part of the team, the individual will take into account the activities around him/her and ensure that his/her actions are complementary. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, organize and critically evaluate information
  • When responding to emergencies, the individual will have to collect and organise information in such a way that he/she will be able to evaluate it and make decisions. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematics and language skills in the modes of oral and written presentations
  • Remedial action resulting from the emergency response, must be communicated to all relevant persons. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically (showing responsibility toward the environment and health of others)
  • Science and technology are used at the appropriate level, e.g. in interpreting data. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems
  • He/she must understand the impact of his/her or others' actions in the overall objectives of the workplace. 
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    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  77063   National Certificate: Construction Health and Safety  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 
    Core  62769   National Certificate: Mineral Processing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MQA 
    Core  79806   National Certificate: Occupational Hygiene and Safety  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Core  60369   National Certificate: Strata Control Operations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MQA 
    Elective  64190   National Certificate: Metals Production  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  60249   National Certificate: Primary Response in Emergencies  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2010-06-02  HW SETA 
    Elective  78803   National Certificate: Primary Response in Emergencies  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2013-06-02   
    Elective  62796   Further Education and Training Certificate: Strata Control Operations  Level 4  NQF Level 04  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. Academy for Construction Skills (Pty) Ltd (ACS) 
    2. ADCORP TECHNICAL TRAINING (PTY) LTD 
    3. ALLINA FRANCIS (SA) 
    4. Aveng Grinaker -LTA Civil Engineering 
    5. AVUXENI COMPUTER ACADEMY KZN 
    6. BADEN TRAINING AND COMPUTING SERVICES (PTY) LTD 
    7. Bright Storm Projects 
    8. Certified Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    9. CLEAN HEAT ENERGY SAVING SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 
    10. DE BEERS CONSOLIDATED MINES VENETIA 
    11. Eastcape Training Centre 
    12. EASTERN CHROME MINES SAMANCOR 
    13. Elite Operator and Skills Training 
    14. ERGO BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY NPC 
    15. Eskilz College (Pty) Ltd 
    16. ESS HOLDINGS (PTY) Ltd 
    17. EXXARO COAL (PTY) LTD 
    18. FINSCH DIAMOND MINE(PTY) LTD 
    19. FOSKOR (PTY) LTD 
    20. GEOSTRAT TRAINING 
    21. HARMONY GOLD MINING CO LTD 
    22. imithetho labour law 
    23. IMPALA PLATINUM SERVICES LTD 
    24. KABELANO TRAINING SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 
    25. KOLOMELA MINE 
    26. KUMBA IRON ORE (SISHEN) 
    27. Kumba Sishen HRD Centre 
    28. Mavco Engineering 
    29. METSKILL PTY LTD 
    30. Microzone Training CC 
    31. MMTI Holdings 
    32. MODIKWA MINING PERSONNEL SERVICES PTY L TD 
    33. Motheo Academy PTY LTD 
    34. Namuntlha Training and Development (Pty)Ltd 
    35. Nokaneng Environmental Management Consulting 
    36. PALABORA COPPER (PTY) LTD 
    37. PRIDE OF SUCCESS (PTY) LTD 
    38. RICHARDS BAY MINING PTY LTD 
    39. SASOL GLOBAL LEARNING 
    40. SIBANYE GOLD ACADEMY PROPRIETARY LIMITED 
    41. Sonani Training and Communications 
    42. THARISA MINERALS (PTY) LTD 
    43. THE BENEFICIATION ACADEMY 
    44. THUNGELA OPERATIONS (PTY) LTD 
    45. Tovani Traiding 299 
    46. Training Force (Pty) Ltd 
    47. XTRACT TRAINING SERVICES (SA)(PTY)LTD 
    48. Zibuyile Consulting and Projects (Pty) Ltd 


    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.