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

Monitor, report and advise on the safety principles pertaining to a transport management system 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
244521  Monitor, report and advise on the safety principles pertaining to a transport management system 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Occupational Health and Safety 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services Preventive Health 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  10 
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 is for learners who have to demonstrate the ability to monitor, report and advise on the safety principles pertaining to the transport of raw material, goods, product, live stock, passengers and equipment.

Persons credited with this unit standard will be capable of:
  • Describing the current safety legislation applicable to any transport management system.
  • Applying the Safety, Health and Environmental aspects when handling and transporting raw material, goods, product, livestock, passengers and equipment. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Communication at NQF Level 4.
  • Mathematical literacy at NQF Level 4. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Describe the current safety legislation applicable to any transport management system. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Current safety legislation includes, but is not limited to, pertinent sections of relevant Acts, By-Laws, Maintenance Procedures, Handling Protocols and Records. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Safety principles required for any transport management system are explained in terms of the current legislation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Safety principles pertaining to a transport management system are applied to a selected transport management system. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Apply Safety, Health and Environmental requirements when handling and transporting raw materials, goods, products, livestock, passengers and equipment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The different precautionary measures regarding the safe operating and handling of transport mechanisms are explained to confirm the application thereof. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Mechanisms refers to all types of transport as well as all means of loading and offloading all raw materials, goods, products, livestock, passengers and equipment.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The safety, health and environmental aspects of all transport mechanisms are explained according to each type. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Safety, health and environmental requirements for transport mechanisms are applied to at least two of the types in the given range. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA or ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding in place with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA or ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding in place with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA or ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding in place with the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems and make decisions using critical and creative thinking.
  • Note: The ability of the candidate to perform basic calculations contributes to his/her problem solving skills. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as members of a team, group, organisation or community.
  • Note: The ability and willingness of the candidate to accept, interpret and delegate work instructions correctly, when and if required, in an appropriate manner indicates that he/she can work effectively as a team member in the bigger organisational structure. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively.
  • Note: The competence of inspecting pressure vessels will indicate that the candidate can organise and manage activities in his/her working environment. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
  • Note: The ability of the candidate to perform basic recording of pressure vessel data will indicate proficiency in collecting, organising and evaluating information. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively, using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentations.
  • Note: The ability of the candidate to use visual, mathematics and language skills will indicate his/her effectiveness to communicate information in the modes of oral and written presentations. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.
  • Note: The ability of the candidate to select the appropriate formulae and perform the relevant calculations indicates that he/she is able to use science and technology. 
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    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.
  • Note: The ability of the candidate to identify the impact of certain conditions of pressure vessels on the rest of the workplace demonstrates an understanding of the world of a set of related systems. 
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    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 
    Specified Requirements:

    Specified requirements include legal and site-specific requirements and are contained in one or more of the following categories of documentations:

    Legal:

    Include, but not limited to, pertinent sections of legislation, including associated regulations and other supporting documentation.
  • Range:
    > Occupational health, safety and environment.
    > Mining and minerals.
    > Local government.
    > Mandatory codes of practice.
    > Safety standards.

    Site Specific:
  • Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA).
  • Occupational Health and Safety Risk Management Programme.
  • Managerial Instructions.
  • Mine Standard Procedures.
  • List of Recorded OH&S Risks.
  • Working Guides.
  • Equipment and Materials Specifications. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  79808   National Diploma: Occupational Safety  Level 5  NQF Level 05  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.
     
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