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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Apply personal safety practices on a wastewater treatment works |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
12035 | Apply personal safety practices on a wastewater treatment works | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Water Sector | ||||
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" |
2005-02-09 | 2007-11-28 | SAQA 1058/05 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2008-11-28 | 2011-11-28 |
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 |
246459 | Apply personal safety practices in the water sector | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 4 |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
The qualifying learner achieving this unit standard in combination with context expertise standard(s) will be able to follow defined occupational health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in order to ensure own safety and that of others in the workplace. The learner, without supervisory responsibilities, will be able to recognise and report hazards to designated workplace personnel and accurately follow workplace procedures relevant to controlling risk in the workplace. The learner will be able to identify and take into account internal and external (environmental) factors that influence safe working practices in any workplace in the water sector. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
Literacy NQF level 2. |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
Legislation:
OHS act and regulations. Safety signs and symbols: Identify a minimum of three (3) information, three (3) instruction, three (3) fire prevention and three (3) warning signs and symbols. Safety emergency situations: Fire prevention and evacuation, personal safety actions, rescue. Personal protective equipment: Overalls/overalls suitable for working with chlorine, gloves, gumboots, safety shoes, mask, gas mask, acid resistant boots, face shield. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Demonstrate knowledge of personal safety |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The purpose of the Occupational Health and Safety Act legislation in the workplace is explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. The General Duties of Employees (Section 14) and employees rights and responsibilities regarding safety in the work place are explained in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Safety signs and symbols are identified and the purpose is explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Colour code identification is explained and the purpose of each is explained. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the purpose of a health and safety representative |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Health and safety representative at own works is identified. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. The purpose of the health and safety representative is explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. The election and appointment of a health and safety representative is explained. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Explain personal safe working practices in accordance with work policies and procedures |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Personal protective equipment and safety equipment is identified and its purpose explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. The wearing and use of the personal protective equipment supplied by the organisation is demonstrated. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Procedures for replacing damaged personal protective clothing are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Appropriate personal protective equipment is worn at all times. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. Handling and lifting techniques of heavy objects are demonstrated in accordance with personal safety principles. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
6. Personal safety practices regarding workplace and equipment within scope of own work are identified. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
7. Dangerous situations, practices and equipment are identified and reported. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Demonstrate emergency procedures |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Own works emergency policies and procedures are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Emergency situations within own scope of work and working environment are identified. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Procedures for reporting emergencies are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Own responsibilities in an emergency situation are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. Personal protective equipment and safety equipment is used in accordance with procedures during an emergency. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 |
Maintain good housekeeping practices in accordance with work policies and procedures |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. A clean, healthy and safe working environment is maintained in accordance with work policies and procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Ways to maintain good housekeeping are described. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Personal hygiene procedures are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Designated smoking and eating areas are identified at own works. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. Categories of chemicals and consumables are handled and stored safely. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
6. The purpose and use of a materials safety data sheet is explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
7. The materials data sheet is complete and accurate. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 |
Explain the dangers of working with moving machinery |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The need for and identification of mechanical guarding is explained and demonstrated. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Lockout procedures are explained. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7 |
Enter confined spaces in accordance with work policies and procedures |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The dangers of entering confined spaces are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. All confined spaces in the work place are identified. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Organisational procedures for entry into a confined space are demonstrated. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
Learners should have a knowledge and understanding of:
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Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made.
Assessment criteria: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, and community.
Assessment criteria: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Plan, organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively.
Assessment criteria: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
Assessment criteria: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the form of oral and/or written presentation.
Assessment criteria: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.
Assessment criteria: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.
Assessment criteria: |
UNIT STANDARD NOTES |
This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 246459, which is "Apply personal safety practices in the water sector", Level 2, 4 credits.
Integrated Assessment: When conducting assessments, assessors must ensure that they are familiar with the full text of the unit standards being assessed. Assessors must ensure that the assessment covers the specific outcomes, critical cross-field outcomes and essential embedded knowledge by developing assessment activities and tools, which are appropriate to the contexts in which the learners are working. These activities and tools may include self-assessment, peer assessment, formative and summative assessment. It may be more effective and efficient to assess a number of unit standards together in an integrated way, thus reducing the overall number of assessments and ensuring that commonalities that exist between a number of unit standards are captured in a way that makes sense for assessment. Assessment Option: Learners could be assessed using the following methods: Oral or written questions Observation Simulation |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Core | 48495 | General Education and Training Certificate: Water Services | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | EWSETA |
Core | 22673 | National Certificate: Wastewater Process Operations | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2007-11-28 | Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement |
Core | 48907 | National Certificate: Wastewater Reticulation Services | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered" |
2007-06-09 | Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement |
Core | 24193 | National Certificate: Water Purification Process Operations | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2007-11-28 | Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement |
Core | 23475 | National Certificate: Water Reticulation Services | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | EWSETA |
Core | 20175 | National Certificate: Hygiene and Cleaning Supervision | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | SERVICES |
Elective | 59569 | National Certificate: Electronics | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MICTS |
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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