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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Work safely and use safety equipment

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
9443	Work safely and use safety equipment
ORIGINATOR
SGB Air-conditioning Refrigeration and Ventilation
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology			Engineering and Related Design
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 2	NQF Level 02	7
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		2004-06-13	2004-10-13	SAQA 0560/05
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2005-10-13		2008-10-13

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 is replaced by:

US ID	Unit Standard Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Credits	Replacement Status
116241	Work Safely and use safety equipment when carrying out mechanical or electrical work on air conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation installations	Level 2	NQF Level 02	7

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

Carry out work without endangering the safety of personnel and others in the vicinity of the workplace.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

It is assumed that learners starting to learn towards this unit standard are able to communicate effectively with others and have been alerted to the consequences of unsafe working practices.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Applicable to all working conditions and safety equipment.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Check tools, equipment and site for safety

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The tools and equipment to be used for the job are checked for safe operation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The job site is checked for safe working conditions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The scaffolds and ladders are checked for safety and correct positioning.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. The safety equipment is checked for availability and condition.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Switchboards and power circuits are electrically isolated.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. The customer is informed of the work to be carried out.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. The location of the first aid station or equipment is indicated.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8

8. Fire fighting equipment is checked and escape routes are determined.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Carry out the job safely

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. All safety precautions are taken when lifting heavy material or equipment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Power tools and welding equipment are safely positioned and properly used.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Safety equipment is used in accordance with requirements, safe working practices are followed and the safety of all persons involved in the work or who are in the vicinity are carefully considered.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. All instructions by the customer or the safety officer are complied with.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Work safely under emergency conditions

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Possible emergency conditions are named and appropriate actions are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Poor lighting, water or oil leakage, fire or smoke, refrigerant or gas leakage.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Leave the job site safely

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The job site is left in a clean condition in accordance with good housekeeping practice.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Covers and guards are safely secured, temporary fixtures are removed.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The customer is advised of any incomplete work or precautions necessitated by the work.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Switchboards and power circuits are re-energized and tested.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Any person wishing to be assessed against this unit standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA, who may appoint a moderator to be present at the assessment.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

The tools and equipment are in good order and the workplace is safe.

Safe working procedures and pay attention to all safety requirements and instructions.

All necessary precautions emergency conditions exist.

The job site is left in a safe and healthy condition for all future occupants.

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems:

Identify dangerous working conditions

Identify unsafe tools and equipment

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage myself and my activities responsibly and effectively:

Follow correct working procedures

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems:

Working safely is applicable to all actions

UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING

Learner and societal development:

Contribute to the full development of myself

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 116241 which is "Work safely and use safety equipment when carrying out mechanical or electrical work on air conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation installations", Level 2, 7 credits.

Supplementary information:

Legal requirements regarding worksite safety as well as the use of tools and equipment are contained in the relevant clause of the occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	20719	National Certificate: Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Ventilation	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2004-06-13	Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement
Core	21004	National Certificate: Automotive Component Manufacturing and Assembly	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2008-11-01	Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement
Core	22858	National Certificate: Autotronics	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2009-11-07	Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement
Core	22869	National Certificate: Engineering Fabrication	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2007-08-16	MERSETA
Core	58722	National Certificate: Engineering Fabrication	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual
Core	21014	National Certificate: Metal and Engineering Manufacturing	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2008-11-01	Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement
Core	49018	National Certificate: Metals Production	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2008-11-26	MERSETA

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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