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

Maintaining occupational health, safety and general housekeeping 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
8016  Maintaining occupational health, safety and general housekeeping 
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 3  NQF Level 03  8 
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
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

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 
A learner accredited with this standard will be able to demonstrate applied competence in occupational health, safety awareness of environmental issues and general housekeeping based on statutory and industry requirements. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • NQF 1 or General Education and Training Certificate;
  • Fire Fighting Standard (NQF level 1);
  • Emergency Care Standard (NQF Level 1). 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The applied competence expressed in this standard cover largely familiar scenarios requiring limited discretion and judgement. The learner will have significant responsibility however, for ensuring the quality of health, safety, environmental and general housekeeping across a wide range of freight handling contexts. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Use the correct protective clothing and equipment. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Use the correct protective clothing and equipment in relation to specific freight/commodities and environments. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Explain his/her understanding of what constitutes safety, health and environment appreciation in the broader working environment, and how this relates to good practices within such environments. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Outcomes will be judged by whether the learner can:

    1. Explain his/her understanding of what constitutes safety, health and environment appreciation in the broader working environment, and how this relates to good practices within such environments.

    2. Demonstrate application of relevant legislation to ensure compliance with national, and where applicable, international safety and health requirements and environmental standards.

    3. Select, demonstrate and/or describe the application of appropriate reporting mechanisms for unsafe working practice and conditions
    4. Promptly identify possible contingency plans according to the type and scale of a simulated emergency.

    5. Select, explain and demonstrate good housekeeping practices (e.g. preparing dunnage, stacking within demarcated areas).

    6. determine and explain means for possible improvements in health, hygiene, environmental and safety practices in a given scenario. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Demonstrate application of relevant legislation to ensure compliance with national, and where applicable, international safety and health requirements and environmental standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Select, demonstrate and/or describe the application of appropriate reporting mechanisms for unsafe working practice and conditions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Promptly identify possible contingency plans according to the type and scale of a simulated emergency. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Select, explain and demonstrate good housekeeping practices (e.g. preparing dunnage, stacking within demarcated areas). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Determine and explain means for possible improvements in health, hygiene, environmental and safety practices in a given scenario. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Implementing and complying with the relevant procedures. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Implementing and complying with the relevant procedures, material requirements and methodologies in maintaining prescribed safety, health and environmental standards in the workplace (e.g. ensure cleanliness, report faulty equipment). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Explain his/her understanding of what constitutes safety, health and environment appreciation in the broader working environment, and how this relates to good practices within such environments. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Demonstrate application of relevant legislation to ensure compliance with national, and where applicable, international safety and health requirements and environmental standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Select, demonstrate and/or describe the application of appropriate reporting mechanisms for unsafe working practice and conditions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Promptly identify possible contingency plans according to the type and scale of a simulated emergency. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Select, explain and demonstrate good housekeeping practices (e.g. preparing dunnage, stacking within demarcated areas). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Determine and explain means for possible improvements in health, hygiene, environmental and safety practices in a given scenario. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Implementing selected mechanisms for the minimising of risks. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Implementing selected mechanisms for the minimising of safety, health and environmental impacts and risks as specified in current legislation (e.g. Occupational Health and Safety Act), NOSA requirements and organisational policies (e.g. removal of waste). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Explain his/her understanding of what constitutes safety, health and environment appreciation in the broader working environment, and how this relates to good practices within such environments. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Demonstrate application of relevant legislation to ensure compliance with national, and where applicable, international safety and health requirements and environmental standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Select, demonstrate and/or describe the application of appropriate reporting mechanisms for unsafe working practice and conditions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Promptly identify possible contingency plans according to the type and scale of a simulated emergency. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Select, explain and demonstrate good housekeeping practices (e.g. preparing dunnage, stacking within demarcated areas). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Determine and explain means for possible improvements in health, hygiene, environmental and safety practices in a given scenario. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    1. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.

    2. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited by the Freight Handling Chamber of the Transport SETA and/or relevant ETQA.

    3. Moderation of assessment will be done by the relevant ETQA at its discretion. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The learner can understand, explain and apply:

    1. Legislation pertaining to general health, safety and environmental issues (e.g. OHS Act, NOSA) ISO 1400 local authority regulations and company policies and procedures.

    2. Support systems and emergency services available.

    3. The information sources available to maintain and improve awareness of the need for good housekeeping and health (e.g. AIDS Awareness) in the work place in line with statutory health and safety requirements.

    4. Safety signs and symbols (national and, where applicable, international).

    5. Safety, health and environmental awareness.

    6. Potential safety, health and environmental hazards resulting from poor practices in housekeeping, hygiene and safety.

    7. The complete range of assigned safety, health and environmental housekeeping duties for which the individual is accountable.

    8. Hygiene issues in the workplace. 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems by recognising potential non-compliance situations in and around the work environment and demonstrate initiative in recommending and applying corrective measures in accordance with relevant legislation, regulations and company policies and procedures. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Working effectively with others and in teams by encouraging others to maintain hygiene standards. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information to select the most appropriate method for preventing/minimising impact of, and responding to safety, health and environmental incidents. 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  24196   National Certificate: Construction Material Manufacturing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 
    Core  14574   National Certificate: Freight Handling  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2006-12-03  TETA 
    Core  57831   National Certificate: Freight Handling  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  TETA 
    Core  48887   National Certificate: Hiring Services and Support  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SERVICES 
    Core  64829   National Certificate: Lifting Machine Operations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  TETA 
    Core  13716   National Certificate: Professional Driving  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2006-06-29  TETA 
    Core  50285   National Certificate: Professional Driving  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  TETA 
    Core  22992   National Certificate: Refractories Masonry  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 
    Core  49447   National Certificate: Trade Exhibition Support  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SERVICES 
    Core  66071   Further Education and Training Certificate: Computer Aided Drawing Office Practice (CAD)  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 
    Core  64889   Further Education and Training Certificate: Mineral Processing  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MQA 
    Elective  48892   National Certificate: Macadamia Production and De-husking  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
    Elective  48894   National Certificate: Milling and Blending of Spice Powder  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
    Elective  48903   National Certificate: Tea Production and Processing  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
    Elective  48904   National Certificate: Paprika Oleoresin Extraction and Blending  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
    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 
    Elective  49155   Further Education and Training Certificate: Shipping  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  TETA 
    Elective  65949   Further Education and Training Certificate: Supervision of Construction Processes  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 


    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. Adimire Operators Skills Training Centre 
    4. Africa Training Centre 
    5. Afro Fleet (Pty) Ltd 
    6. Agri RDA Holdings Pty Ltd 
    7. Akane Training Academy 
    8. Aldabri 106 Institute for Quality Pty Ltd 
    9. Algoa Bus Company 
    10. All-in-one Driving Academy 
    11. ALLINA FRANCIS (SA) 
    12. Amandlolwazi Training Centre Pty Ltd 
    13. Andebe Group 
    14. Andzanie Trading Enterprise (Pty) Ltd 
    15. Bakubung Driver Training and consultants CC 
    16. Bc Training Academy 
    17. Bev Short Training Consultants 
    18. Bidvest Panalpina Logistics (BPL) 
    19. Big Tree Group 
    20. Biva Investments (Pty) Ltd 
    21. BJS FORKLIFTS TRAINING 
    22. Blue Crane Skills Development 
    23. Bolton Business College & Computer Studies 
    24. BPL Academy 
    25. Bright Storm Projects 
    26. Brilliant Skills Development & Training Solutions 
    27. Bumbene Safety Consultants (Pty) Ltd 
    28. Buscor 
    29. Cathy Hill Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    30. Centre for Logistics Excellence (Pty) Ltd 
    31. Certified Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
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    33. CHAMDOR DRIVER TRAINING CC 
    34. Circleway College 
    35. Coega Development Corporation 
    36. Commercial professional driver academy (PTY) Ltd 
    37. Commercial professional driver academy PTY Ltd 
    38. Commercial Transport Academy CTA Pty Ltd 
    39. Continuous Development Training 
    40. Crossroads Distribution (Pty) Ltd - Johannesburg 
    41. DB Schenker Logistics Campus MEA Pty Ltd 
    42. Dee's Training (PTY) LTD 
    43. Dee-Bravo Training Centre 
    44. Dees Driver Training Centre 
    45. DEW CRISP PTY LTD 
    46. Dionysus Skills Development Initiative 
    47. DMG Global Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    48. DQ Staffing Solutions 
    49. Dreyer & Dreyer Risk Solutions 
    50. Drive for Africa Training and Evaluation 
    51. Driven Machinery Training Services cc 
    52. Durban Driver Training Centre Pty Ltd 
    53. Dynamic Institute of Training S.A 
    54. Dynamic Road Safety 
    55. EDU - FLEET 
    56. Edu Wize Group Pty Ltd 
    57. Educon Training and Development PTY LTD 
    58. Edzani Community Development and Consultancy 
    59. Enviroserv Waste Management Pty Ltd 
    60. Eskilz College (Pty) Ltd 
    61. ESS Holdings (PTY) Ltd 
    62. Evaflex 
    63. Excellect 209 (PTY) LTD 
    64. Excellect 209 PTY LTD 
    65. Exclusive Training and Services 
    66. Exclusive Training Services 
    67. Exodec 388 CC 
    68. G T Training Service Provider 
    69. GijimaAst Holdings (Pty) Ltd 
    70. GijimaAst Holdings Pty Ltd 
    71. Global Learning Services 
    72. Global Maritime Legal Solutions Pty Ltd 
    73. Golden Arrow Bus Services_pty Ltd 
    74. Green Light Training and Projects 
    75. GREENRIM TRAINING PTY LTD 
    76. Halfway Service Station 
    77. Harvestine Investments 
    78. Hazchemwize (PTY) Ltd 
    79. He and She Driver Training Centre 
    80. Human Resources Education Training & Development 
    81. Humrec Human Resource Training 
    82. Hygienicon Consultancy (Pty) Ltd 
    83. HYGRO TRAINING COLLEGE (Pty) LTD 
    84. Imperial Logistics & Transport A Div Of Imper 
    85. Imperial Logistics Group t/a Dedicated Contracts 
    86. In Touch Community Development & Project Managers 
    87. Industrial Fire and Emergency Services cc 
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    91. Insimbi Engineering & Training 
    92. Intellect Management & Training consultancy 
    93. Intellectual Technical Training Institute 
    94. Interstate Bus Lines 
    95. istudent Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    96. Iyanda Holdings(Pty) Ltd 
    97. Juan-Tech Training Centre 
    98. KDS Centre for Skills Development and Training Pty Ltd 
    99. Kempston Driving Academy 
    100. Khabanyane Training and development 
    101. Khamafi Training cc 
    102. Khulani HR Consultancy (Pty) Ltd 
    103. Kitta Transport Training Academy 
    104. KKH Operator Training and Projects Pty Ltd 
    105. Kriel Training (PTY) LTD 
    106. Kulika Training and Consultancy Pty Ltd 
    107. KZN Taxi and Commuter Corporation NPC 
    108. Learncorp 
    109. Learning Exchange Pty (Ltd) 
    110. Lehway Safty Training and Risk Management 
    111. Lessons Online (Pty) Ltd 
    112. Licence Wise 
    113. Limadi Industrial Projects 
    114. Little Treehouse Holdings (PTY) Ltd 
    115. LTM Training & Remote Learning Solutions 
    116. LTM Training and Remote Learning Solutions 
    117. Lwaze Lwanda General Traders CC 
    118. MadibengGeneral Suppliers 
    119. Madidi Supply Chain Institute & Business Institute 
    120. Magas Training and Development (Pty) Ltd 
    121. Makwedeng Training 
    122. Maliwa Investment (Pty)Ltd 
    123. Margie Angamuthu Training (Pty) Ltd 
    124. Masakhane Further Education and Training 
    125. Mediro Training Academy 
    126. Mnce Trading cc 
    127. Mobile Training cc 
    128. Mphatlalatsane Learning Resources 
    129. Mpofu Engineering Projects 
    130. Mziphela Training and Projects Pty. Ltd 
    131. Ncameni Kasizane Skills Development PTY LTD 
    132. Ndikho Ndinani Protection (Pty) Ltd 
    133. NDWAMATO TRAINING SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 
    134. Ndwamato Training Solutions PTY LTD 
    135. Netcobrite (Pty) Ltd 
    136. Networx for Career Development 
    137. Nirvana Training Academy 
    138. NOSA LOGISTICS PTY LTD 
    139. Nowethu Learning Institute cc 
    140. NS Traders 
    141. Ntsoaki Driving School 
    142. OHS Legislative Training CC 
    143. OHS TRAINING AFRICA 
    144. OHSTEC 
    145. Open Learning Group 
    146. Orion Industrial Training Services (Pty) Ltd 
    147. OSR Trading 
    148. P and R Development and Training (Pty) Ltd 
    149. Pal Passenger Bus Services 
    150. Paradise Skills Development CC 
    151. Phephani Learnerships cc 
    152. PPLE Group Pty Ltd 
    153. Precision skills development and training 
    154. Primeserv Corporate Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    155. Pro Driver Training (Pty) Ltd 
    156. PRO Skills Development (Pty) Ltd 
    157. PRO Skills Development Pty Ltd 
    158. Pro-Driver Trucking Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    159. Protrain Solutions 
    160. PUTCO Limited 
    161. PUTCO Pty Ltd 
    162. Quantum Leap College Pty Ltd 
    163. Racon Pest Control Training Academy 
    164. Rasehlo Transport and Tourism 
    165. Renntek Pty Ltd 
    166. RICHARDS BAY COAL TEMINAL COMPANY LIMITED (Legacy) 
    167. Royal Impression Academy 
    168. SA Maritime School and Transport College 
    169. Safe and Eco Driving Pty Ltd 
    170. Safety Haz Training (PTY) Ltd 
    171. Sanda Skills Development (Pty) Ltd 
    172. School of Shipping 
    173. Sediba Sabasadi Skills Training Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    174. Segaole Driving School 
    175. Seng''khona Trading Enterprise 129 cc 
    176. Seshego Risk Management Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    177. Shadamston College 
    178. Shipping And Transport College Pty Ltd 
    179. Sisabenza Operator Training (PTY) LTD 
    180. Siyashayela Training and Development 
    181. SN Pool Transport 
    182. Sonani Training and Communications 
    183. Sophia''s Excellence Driving Academy 
    184. Sophia's Excellence Driving Academy 
    185. South African Transport Centre of Excellence 
    186. South African Value Education (Pty) Ltd 
    187. SPINA Consultancy cc Cape Town 
    188. SSS Advanced Driver Training 
    189. Staffing Logistics 
    190. Striving Mind Academy and Consultancy Pty Ltd 
    191. Tamar Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    192. Test NN 
    193. THABO Training and Services 
    194. The Assessment Zone (Pty) Ltd 
    195. The Mushroom Hut (Pty) Ltd 
    196. The Skills Authority 
    197. THE SKILLS COLLEGE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING(PTY) LTD 
    198. The Skills Matrix 
    199. Thobologo Training and Education Group 
    200. Thwala Training Services (Pty) Ltd 
    201. TIESPRO (Pty) Ltd 
    202. Tinotel Communications 
    203. Training Consultant and SD College 
    204. Training Force 
    205. Training Force (Pty) Ltd 
    206. Trainsure -Tsebo Traiding cc 
    207. Transnet Academy - Faculty of Maritime 
    208. Transnet Maritime School of Excellence 
    209. Transvaal Legislative Training 
    210. Transvaal Training 
    211. Triton Express (Pty) Ltd 
    212. Triton Express Pty Ltd 
    213. True-Blue Training (Pty) Ltd 
    214. Tshireletso Multi-skills and Training 
    215. Ubuntu Asssessors Solutions 
    216. Uthingo Training Centre 
    217. Uzoyithola Training and Consulting 
    218. Value Logistics Limited 
    219. Various Aligned Safety And Training 
    220. Vhonisani Training Academy & Projects 
    221. Victoria driving School (PTY) LTD 
    222. Victoria driving School PTY LTD 
    223. VSL General Trading CC 
    224. Vulindlela Training Centre 
    225. West Coast TVET College 
    226. Wheelman S A 
    227. Wild Boar Fire cc 
    228. Xisana Engeneering and Supply Pty Ltd 
    229. Yellow Jersey Logistics (Pty) Ltd 
    230. Zama Training & Development cc 
    231. Zikholwe Training and Development (pty) Ltd 


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