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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Handle dangerous goods during warehousing and storage |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
242996 | Handle dangerous goods during warehousing and storage | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Transport and Logistics Operations | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 11 - Services | Transport, Operations and Logistics | |||
ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
Undefined | Regular | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
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 handle dangerous goods during warehousing and storage. They are able to classify goods in preparation for storage and prepare these goods for safe transportation. Learners are also able to handle incidents in the event of them happening in accordance with required safety procedures and guidelines.
A person credited with this unit standard is capable of: |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
Learners accessing this unit standard will have demonstrated competence in:
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UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
This unit standard requires the individual to undertake the relevant outcomes actions for the identified classes of Dangerous Goods as listed below (as applicable to the specific industry):
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Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Identify and classify dangerous goods in accordance with documentation, packaging and labelling. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The type of dangerous goods is identified and determined in relation to labelling and documentation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The dangerous goods are classified in accordance to South African National Standards codes (10228) of practice and international codes. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Handle and store classified goods and substances. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Options and possibilities for the segregation/demarcation in the safe handling and storage of dangerous goods are identified and described in accordance with laid down safety standards, pollution and environmental requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Safe working procedures and practices in the handling and storage of dangerous goods are identified, explained, described and applied according to national codes of practice and legislation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Potential hazards in the working environment are identified, explained and described according to codes of practices and national legislation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The choice of a particular method of handling and storage (in relation to the classification of dangerous goods), the precautions to take and the aspects of applicable legislation and codes of practice are explained, described and applied. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
The handling/storage operation, and the ways in which the process could be compromised are described and explained as it relates to codes of practice and national legislation. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Prepare the dangerous goods for transportation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The compatibility of the dangerous goods are explained and described according to South African National Standards code of practice. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The relevant documentation for the transportation of dangerous goods is identified, explained, described and completed according to national legislation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The applicable Dangerous Goods Placards are identified and explained as required by South African National Standards codes of practice and national legislation. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Take appropriate actions in the event of accidents in the handling of dangerous goods. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The accident/incident reporting is defined as required by national legislation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The accident/incident appropriate actions are explained and demonstrated according to national legislation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Safety procedures are explained and described according to South African Bureau Of Standards 0232 part 3, annexure A. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
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 the handling of dangerous goods during warehousing and storage. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others in order to ensure the proper handling of dangerous goods by all concerned. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise oneself and one's activities so that all requirements are met in achieving competence in the handling of dangerous goods during warehousing and storage. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, evaluate, organise and critically evaluate information in the handling of dangerous goods during warehousing and storage. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively when handling of dangerous goods during warehousing and storage. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Demonstrate the world as asset of related systems where the proper handling and storing of dangerous goods has either a positive or negative impact on the safety of workplace, people and the environment. |
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 | 59365 | National Certificate: Freight Forwarding and Customs Compliance | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | TETA |
Elective | 63409 | National Certificate: Wholesale and Retail Operations | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | W&RSETA |
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 |
Elective | 59298 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Freight Forwarding and Customs Compliance | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | TETA |
Elective | 57712 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Generic Management | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
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. | Aldabri 106 Institute for Quality Pty Ltd |
2. | Answerthecall |
3. | AUK MARINE AND MINING |
4. | Bev Short Training Consultants |
5. | Centre for Logistics Excellence (Pty) Ltd |
6. | Circleway College |
7. | Clearline Consulting Pty Ltd |
8. | DB Schenker Logistics Campus MEA Pty Ltd |
9. | Dee-Bravo Training Centre |
10. | Diversity technology Training Institute |
11. | Full Output |
12. | Global Maritime Legal Solutions Pty Ltd |
13. | Hazchemwize (PTY) Ltd |
14. | He and She Driver Training Centre |
15. | Innovative Shared Services |
16. | KDS Centre for Skills Development and Training Pty Ltd |
17. | kholwa management and training consultancy (pty) Ltd |
18. | Kwetsima (Pty) Ltd. |
19. | Learning Exchange Pty (Ltd) |
20. | NOSA LOGISTICS PTY LTD |
21. | Ntshingila Group |
22. | Open Learning Group |
23. | Orion Industrial Training Services (Pty) Ltd |
24. | P and R Development and Training (Pty) Ltd |
25. | Phephani Learnerships cc |
26. | Quantum Leap College Pty Ltd |
27. | Renntek Pty Ltd |
28. | Robertsons Cargo Consultancy |
29. | Robertsons Cargo Consultancy (Pty) Ltd |
30. | Royal Impression Academy |
31. | School of Shipping |
32. | Sobabini Group Pty Ltd |
33. | South African Fire and Medical Academy (SAFMA) |
34. | Training Consultant and SD College |
35. | Velile Supply Chain Consulting |
36. | Wheelman S A |
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. |