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

Conduct comprehensive technical disaster impact assessment 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
243315  Conduct comprehensive technical disaster impact assessment 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Fire and Rescue 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services Cleaning, Domestic, Hiring, Property and Rescue Services 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  15 
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 
This unit standard will enable Disaster Risk Management practitioners and related role-players to improve professionalism and enhance the quality and effectiveness of services by being able to conduct comprehensive technical disaster impact assessment.

A person credited with this unit standard is able to:
  • Conduct research on national and international standards and indicators to predetermine impact/loss parameters.
  • Conduct a preliminary assessment of the impact and consequences of disaster-related events.
  • Conduct a comprehensive technical impact assessment of disaster-related events.
  • Interpret the results of the impact assessment and determine possible losses.
  • Activate response through verifying and disseminating information on needs and requirements.

    This unit standard will contribute to the development of the learner within the context of the Disaster Risk Management discipline. Learners who have achieved this unit standard will increase their opportunities for further development and employability within the Disaster Risk Management environment. 

  • LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that the learner has the following knowledge and skills:
  • Communication at NQF Level 5. 

  • UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • The words threat and risk are used as synonyms where appropriate.
  • Threatening situations are inclusive of risk to individuals, social, environmental, infrastructural.
  • The word environment in the context of this unit standard includes communities. 

  • Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Conduct research on national and international standards and indicators to predetermine impact/loss parameters. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Research findings on national and international parameters are validated to ensure relevance to impact/loss parameters. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The applicability of research findings on national and international parameters is assured in order to contribute to the specific local environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Parameters are formulated in accordance with the gaps that have been identified and analysed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Additional factors are interpreted in order to determine influencing parameters in local environment. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Conduct a preliminary assessment of the impact and consequences of disaster-related events. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Relevant data is accumulated from all stakeholders for preliminary assessment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Data collected is interpreted and synthesised in order to support preliminary assessment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Results of preliminary assessment are examined against researched parameters. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Results of preliminary assessment are interpreted to determine the extent of the impact. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Conduct a comprehensive technical impact assessment of disaster-related events. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Specialist requirements are determined to conduct a comprehensive technical impact assessment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Preliminary assessment information is accumulated from all stakeholders for technical assessment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Information collected is applied in order to inform the technical assessment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Different methodologies are explored and applied in executing impact assessment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Findings are analysed and integrated in order to compile a comprehensive impact assessment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Results of comprehensive technical assessment are examined against researched parameters. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Results of comprehensive technical assessment are interpreted to determine the extent of the impact. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Interpret the results of the impact assessment and determine possible losses. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Results of the impact assessment are analysed to determine possible losses. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The most vulnerable elements are determined to focus the disaster response. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Vulnerable elements include but are not limited to societal, environmental and economical, infrastructure.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Impact on affected communities and environments are quantified to focus disaster response. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Results are interpreted to determine the multi-disciplinary response needs. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Interpreted results are integrated into the integrated development plans (IDPs) to ensure a multi-disciplinary approach. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Activate response through verifying and disseminating information on needs and requirements.