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

Inspect and approve packaged goods for compliance in the transport of dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes by sea 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
242988  Inspect and approve packaged goods for compliance in the transport of dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes by sea 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Transport and Logistics Operations 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services Transport, Operations and Logistics 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  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 
The person credited with this unit standard is able to inspect and approve packaged goods for compliance in the transport of dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes by sea. They are also able to verity all documentation for correctness and authenticity. Learners are also able to check the vessel for suitability before loading.

A person credited with this unit standard is capable of:
  • Inspecting container/magazine for suitability.
  • Verifying documentation.
  • Checking vessel for suitability and segregation.
  • Issuing certificate of compliance. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners accessing this unit standard will have demonstrated competence in:
  • Communication at NQF Level 4 or equivalent.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4 or equivalent.
  • Unit Standard Title. "Packing, stowage and segregation of dangerous goods". 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    This unit standard requires the individual to undertake the relevant outcomes actions for the nine identified classes of Dangerous Goods as listed below:
  • Class 1 - explosives
  • Class 2 - gasses
  • Class 3 - flammable liquids
  • Class 4 - flammable solids
  • Class 5 - oxidizers & peroxides
  • Class 6 - poisons & etiological substances
  • Class 7 - radioactive materials
  • Class 8 - corrosives
  • Class 9 - miscellaneous dangerous goods/substances 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Inspect container/magazine for suitability. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The package requirement is analysed to identify suitable container/magazine according to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods code. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    A multi modal declaration is received and verified according to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods code. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The purpose for inspecting the container/magazine is explained and described as it relates to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods code. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The purpose of the multi modal declaration is explained and described as it relates to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods code. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Verify documentation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The South African Maritime Safety Authority container/magazine inspection certificate is completed and available according to the national legislation for Class 1 substances. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Transport documentation is verified according to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods code. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Stowage plan is assessed and verified according to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods code as it relates to the segregation and stowage of goods. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    An Explosive Class 1 checklist is completed and submitted by agent according to the national legislation for Class 1 substances only. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    All related permits (from the South African Police Service) are completed according to national legislation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The classification of the goods according to UN numbers is verified against International Maritime Dangerous Goods classification codes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    The purpose of the verification of the documentation is explained and described in accordance to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods code and national requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Check vessel for suitability and segregation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Vessel is inspected for suitability in conformance with Safety of Life at Sea regulations (SOLAS) and segregation and stowage according to International Maritime Dangerous Goods code. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    All certification documentation is verified as it relates to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods code. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Fire hazards are considered and addressed in line with safety legislation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Emergency procedures are listed and explained in line with the International Maritime Dangerous Goods code. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The importance of vessel suitability is explained and described as it relates to Safety of Life at Sea regulations. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Issue certificate of compliance. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    For Class 1 substances. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The purpose to issue a certificate of compliance is explained and described according to national legislation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    A certificate is issued according to national legislation. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An individual wishing to be assessed (including through RPL) against this unit standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard or assessing this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Knowledge of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code.
  • Knowledge of the Explosive Act.
  • Knowledge of the Dangerous Goods regulations.
  • Knowledge and an understanding of Safety of Life at Sea regulations (Chapter vii and chapter ii - 54). 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems related to monitoring for compliance in the inspection and approval packaged goods for compliance in the transport of dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes by sea. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise oneself and one's activities so that all requirements are met in achieving competence in the inspection and approval packaged goods for compliance in the transport of dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes by sea. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, evaluate, organise and critically evaluate information in the inspection and approval packaged goods for compliance in the transport of dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes by sea. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively when monitoring for compliance in the inspection and approval packaged goods for compliance in the transport of dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes by sea. 

    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
    Elective  57849   Further Education and Training Certificate: Dangerous Goods: Multi-modal Transportation  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2016-12-31  TETA 


    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.
     
    NONE 


    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.