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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of fire exposures in order to manage the potential fire risk

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14986	Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of fire exposures in order to manage the potential fire risk
ORIGINATOR
SGB Financial Services
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-
FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies			Finance, Economics and Accounting
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 4	NQF Level 04	3
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"		2003-10-08	2006-10-08	SAQA 0150/03
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2007-10-08		2010-10-08

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
242662	Apply knowledge of fire exposures in order to manage the potential fire risk	Level 4	NQF Level 04	3

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

This Unit Standard is intended for managers of organisations and learners who manage asset risk in insurance and other organisations.

The qualifying learner is capable of:

Explaining the basic principles of fire science.

Explaining possible fire protection methods.

Applying knowledge of fire risk control in order to prevent or minimise a potential loss.

Suggest a potential solution to minimise the impact of fire risk on a specific site.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

There is open access to this Unit Standard. Learners should be competent in Communication and Mathematical and Financial Literacy at NQF Level 3.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

The typical scope of this Unit Standard is:

Fire risks in wholesale, retail, manufacturing and storage risks as commonly encountered in a business environment including electrical risks.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Explain the basic principles of fire science.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The basic elements of fire combustion are explained and an indication is given of how each element could be used to subdue a fire.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The basic elements of fire spread are explained with examples.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The five classes of fire are identified according to substance type.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. The concept of fire load is explained with examples.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Explain possible fire protection methods.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Methods of passive protection are explained with reference to design, construction and use of materials.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The concept of active protection measures is explained with examples.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Apply knowledge of fire control in order to prevent or minimise a potential loss.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The basic risk management process is applied in order to manage a fire risk at a selected site.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The potential fire risk is quantified for five different scenarios in order to prioritise the risk.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. A basic fire site plan is interpreted and related to the actual site conditions and fire spread risk.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. The impact of the occupancy and process on fire risk exposure is explained with examples.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Suggest a potential solution to minimise the impact of fire risk on a specific site.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Potential fire risks are identified at a specific site.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The potential fire risk is evaluated in terms of probability and potential impact.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Treatment measures are suggested to manage the risk in the most cost effective manner.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. The proposed solution is presented in a written report.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Accreditation for this Unit Standard shall be obtained from the relevant Education and Training Quality Assurance Body, through summative and formative assessment by a registered assessor.

Assessors must be registered as an Assessor with the INSQA or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the INSQA.

Moderators must be registered as assessors with INSQA, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Agreement with INSQA.

Training providers must be accredited by the relevant ETQA.

Moderation should include both internal and external moderation where applicable.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Learners are capable of identifying and solving problems in which responses show that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made in identifying potential fire risks at a specific site and recommending control measures.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Learners are capable of collecting, organising and critically evaluating information in collecting and interpreting data relating to fire risk.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Learners are capable of communicating effectively in presenting their recommendations for fire risk management.

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA

N/A

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 242662, which is "Apply knowledge of fire exposures in order to manage the potential fire risk", Level 4, 3 Credits.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	49046	National Certificate: Lump Ore Beneficiation	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2008-08-20	Was MQA until Last Date for Achievement
Core	49044	National Certificate: Mineral Processing, Gold Extraction	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2008-08-20	Was MQA until Last Date for Achievement
Elective	24396	National Certificate: Risk Management	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2006-10-08	Was INSETA until Last Date for Achievement

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.	DE BEERS CONSOLIDATED MINES VENETIA
2.	FINSCH DIAMOND MINE(PTY) LTD
3.	HARMONY GOLD MINING CO LTD
4.	MODIKWA MINING PERSONNEL SERVICES PTY L TD