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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: |
Apply fire fighting techniques |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
252250 | Apply fire fighting techniques | |||
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 1 | NQF Level 01 | 3 |
REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
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 replaces: |
US ID | Unit Standard Title | Pre-2009 NQF Level | NQF Level | Credits | Replacement Status |
110075 | Apply basic fire fighting techniques | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 3 | Complete |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
A learner credited with this unit standard will be capable of identifying, containing, preventing and extinguishing different types of fires by operating basic fire fighting equipment.
The qualifying learner will be capable of: |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
It is desirable for learners wishing to achieve this unit standard to be competent at:
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UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
N/A |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Identify different types of fires. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The causes of fire are identified in accordance with industry practice. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Range of causes of fire include, but is not limited to:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The classes of fires are explained according to industry practice. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Range of classes of fires include, but is not limited to A, B and C. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Explain and practice fire prevention. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The prevention of fires is explained in relation to general organisational housekeeping. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Range of housekeeping includes, but is not limited to:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Fire prevention is explained in relation to industry safe practices (OHS Act) and company specific procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The consequences of non adherence to safe practices is explained in relation to organisational procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Range of consequences includes, but is not limited to:
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SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Operate basic fire fighting equipment. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The basic fire fighting equipment is identified as provided by the organisation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The operating of basic fire fighting equipment is demonstrated in accordance with organisational procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Range of equipment includes, but is not limited to:
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The type of fire fighting equipment is identified in relation to specific types of fires. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Perform basic fire fighting procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The steps to be taken when fighting fires are explained and demonstrated in accordance with organisational procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The precautions to be taken when fighting fires are explained according to organisational procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The steps to be taken when containing fires are described in accordance with organisational procedures. |
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 |
Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made in applying basic fire fighting techniques. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Working effectively with others as member of the team in communicating with all role-players and ensuring safe practices in applying fire fighting techniques. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly while applying safety requirements when fighting fires. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicating effectively by using language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion in interpreting instructions, signs and signals when applying fire fighting techniques. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and safety of others by demonstrating an understanding of safety relating to applying fire fighting techniques. |
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 |
This unit standard replaces unit standard 110075, "Apply basic fire fighting techniques", Level 1, 3 credits.
Notes to Assessors: |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Core | 59300 | General Education and Training Certificate: Transport | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | TETA |
Core | 64949 | National Certificate: Laboratory Practice | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Reregistered | 2021-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Core | 62709 | National Certificate: Service Station Operations | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | W&RSETA |
Elective | 66269 | General Education and Training Certificate: Lumber Milling | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | FPMSETA |
Elective | 78944 | National Certificate: Autotronics | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | MERSETA |
Elective | 65789 | National Certificate: Construction Plant Operations | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | CETA |
Elective | 79686 | National Certificate: Metal and Engineering Manufacturing Processes | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | MERSETA |
Elective | 64189 | National Certificate: Metals Production | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Reregistered | 2021-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Elective | 74269 | National Certificate: Occupational Health, Safety and Environment | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Reregistered | 2021-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Elective | 61929 | National Certificate: Pulp and Paper Operations | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | FPMSETA |
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. | AAH Skills and Development |
2. | ACT SKILLS DEVELOPMENT |
3. | Africa Training Centre |
4. | Agisanang SA Training |
5. | Al Aydarus Services (Pty) Ltd |
6. | Aldabri 106 Institute for Quality Pty Ltd |
7. | Almenta 228 (Pty) Ltd |
8. | Amandlolwazi Training Centre Pty Ltd |
9. | Amokoro Training (PTY) Ltd |
10. | Andebe Training and Skills Development |
11. | ArcelorMittal South Africa Ltd (VANDERBIJLPARK) (TP) |
12. | Aveng Grinaker -LTA Civil Engineering |
13. | Back to Basics Health Training |
14. | Barloworld Transport Solutions |
15. | Bev Short Training Consultants |
16. | BJS FORKLIFTS TRAINING |
17. | BPC HR Consultants |
18. | BPC HR Solutions (PRETORIA) (TP) |
19. | Coalition Trading 1238 cc |
20. | College of Production Technology |
21. | College of Vocational Studies (Pty) Ltd |
22. | Continuous Development Training |
23. | Contra-Lit Pty Ltd |
24. | Creative Thinking Trading 524 |
25. | Dantran Training and Assessing Services |
26. | Dawsons Training Academy (Pty) Ltd (DURBAN) (TP) |
27. | Dee-Bravo Training Centre |
28. | DIONYSUS SKILLS DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE PTY LTD |
29. | DMG Global Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
30. | Driving Sense |
31. | Eastcape Midlands Public FET College - Uitenhage (High Street)Campus |
32. | Edu-Wise Group (Pty) Ltd |
33. | Edutel Wholesale & Retail Academy |
34. | ESS Fire and Medical Services |
35. | ESS Holdings (PTY) Ltd |
36. | Frontline Emergency Care |
37. | GNBR Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
38. | Goldee Trading Academy 176 |
39. | He and She Driver Training Centre |
40. | HHO Enterprise |
41. | Hibiscus Skills Training College (HILLCREST) (TP) |
42. | Imperial Logistics & Transport A Div Of Imper |
43. | Imperial Logistics Group t/a Dedicated Contracts |
44. | Imperial Technical Training Academy (WADEVILLE) (TP) |
45. | Innovative Shared Services |
46. | Izizwe Training Centre (Pty) Ltd T/A Simtech Training (NORTHDENE) (TP) |
47. | Julifa Trading Enterprise cc |
48. | KHULA MINI CONSULTING SERVICES (PTY) LTD |
49. | Khulani HR Consultancy (Pty) Ltd |
50. | Kwetsima (Pty) Ltd. |
51. | Learning Exchange Pty Ltd |
52. | Legal Environment Safety & Health Requirements cc |
53. | Lomkhethi Trading Enterprise |
54. | Madibeng Edu Centre and Suppliers Pty Ltd |
55. | Makwedeng Training |
56. | Marrian Ridge Computer Centre (Pty) Ltd |
57. | Masakhane Further Education and Training |
58. | MASITHUTHUKE HOLDINGS PTY LTD |
59. | Matimba Rigging & Training (SECUNDA) (TP) |
60. | McCarthy Academy Cape Town (BLACKHEATH) (TP) |
61. | McCarthy Automotive Artisan Academy (MIDRAND) (TP) |
62. | McCarthy Automotive Artisans Academy (PINETOWN) (TP) |
63. | MCD Training Centre (Pty) Ltd (MEYERTON) (TP) |
64. | MEGRO LEARNING LOWVELD |
65. | MINERAL MINING TRAINING INSTITUTE(PTY) LTD |
66. | MPACT |
67. | Mpact Operations Paper Springs |
68. | Ndikho Ndinani Protection (Pty) Ltd |
69. | Northlink College - Bellville Campus |
70. | NOSA (Newton park)(WA) |
71. | NOSA LOGISTICS PTY LTD |
72. | Nqothu Projects (PTY) LTD |
73. | Orion Industrial Training Services (Pty) Ltd |
74. | OSR Trading |
75. | P and R Development and Training (Pty) Ltd |
76. | Platorand Training Centre |
77. | Powerpro Technologies and Training Facility (PTY) LTD |
78. | Precision skills development and training |
79. | PRO Skills Development Pty Ltd |
80. | QMS Training |
81. | QTE Training & Consulting cc T/A QTE (GERMISTON) (TP) |
82. | Qualitas Training cc (SELBY) (TP) |
83. | Quantum Leap College Pty Ltd |
84. | Rhens Consulting |
85. | Russ Projects T/A Academy Workplace Development (AWD) (HARRIETDALE) (T |
86. | Samancor Chrome Ltd T/A Khuphuka Training & Development (MIDDELBURG) ( |
87. | SAPPI LTD |
88. | SAPPI SAICCOR (PTY) LTD (Umkomaas) |
89. | SDTSA Training Providers |
90. | Seacrest Investments 156 (Pty) Ltd |
91. | SG Coal (Pty) Ltd (TP) |
92. | Siyaloba Training Academy |
93. | Skills For Life |
94. | South African Fire and Medical Academy (SAFMA) |
95. | Spilamart cc T/A 1st Safety & Training (SABIE) (TP) |
96. | SSS Sheet Metal Work cc T/A Sheetech SA (DURBAN) (TP) |
97. | Staffing Logistics |
98. | The Automobile Association of South Africa NPC T/A The AA Technical College(MIDRAND) (TP) |
99. | The Automobile Association of South Africa T/A AA Training Academy (MO |
100. | THE NEW RECLAMATION GROUP (PTY) LTD (Prospecton) (TP) |
101. | The Skills Matrix cc |
102. | Thunderflex3 Pty (Ltd) |
103. | TIBZA Consulting (Pty) Ltd |
104. | Tirhani SkillsTraining Pty Ltd |
105. | Tommy Phiri Labour Relations and Training Services |
106. | Toyota Academy Toyota SA Motors (Pty) Ltd (ISIPINGO) (TP) |
107. | Toyota Academy Toyota SA Motors (Pty) Ltd (SANDTON) (TP) |
108. | Training Force |
109. | Training Force (Pty) Ltd |
110. | Transvaal Legislative Training |
111. | Umbuso Training Services |
112. | Umgano Foundation (NPC) |
113. | VEB CELE & Associates (Pty) Ltd |
114. | Volkswagen of South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Technical Learning Academy (UIT |
115. | Vumbhoni Trading (Pty) Ltd |
116. | VUPE SECURITY SERVICES |
117. | WACO Africa (Pty) Ltd |
118. | Wasindisa Group (Pty) Ltd |
119. | Wheelman S A |
120. | Wide Horizon Advanced Training (PORT ELIZABETH) (TP) |
121. | Wilbat Projects 148 (Pty) Ltd (ISIPINGO) (TP) |
122. | WISPECO ALUMINIUM (Alrode)(Project Site NVC)(TP) |
123. | York Timbers Pty Ltd |
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. |