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

Supervise workers at levels 2 and 3 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
9482  Supervise workers at levels 2 and 3 
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 4  NQF Level 04  6 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 2001-06-13  2004-06-13  SAQA 0836/01 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2005-06-13   2008-06-13  

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
116380  Supervise workers at levels 2 and 3  Level 4  NQF Level 04  6   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
Ensure that personnel carry out their work safely, efficiently and cost effectively in accordance with relevant schedules or project plans. They are able to explain key factors underlying the effective use of resources, manage work place productivity and report on workplace operations. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Fundamental refrigeration and air-conditioning principles
  • Basic managerial skills
  • Basic electrical principles as applicable to refrigeration and air-conditioning
  • Basic understanding of the operation of air-conditioning and refrigeration systems, their components and controls
  • Carry out normal problem solving of refrigeration and air-conditioning plant. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Organizing resources and materials, delegating work, planning, controlling and organising, time keeping, report writing, legal requirements. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Plan the work methods and organize resources with individuals and teams. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Project plans and schedules for the execution of the work are drawn up and are in accordance with the project specification. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The resources to meet the project plan are identified and scheduled. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Resources include people, tools, finance, consumables, material, spares, outside expertise, equipment, information, time and use of technology.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Knowledge of and compliance with applicable statutory requirements is demonstrated. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Basic conditions of employment. Machinery regulations. Occupational Health and Safety Act.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Objectives are clearly spelt out and contain details of performance measurement, timeframes and responsibilities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Work methods are designed in consultation with individuals or team. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Decision-making processes are agreed with individuals or team. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Update and achieve work objectives, delegate, control and organize individuals and teams. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Work priorities are established and allocated to achieve targets and controlled to meet project plan. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Allocation of tasks, resources, spares and components.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Scheduling of work is implemented and delegated as agreed with individual or team. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Systems are established to manage inputs, controls outputs and minimize wastage and delays. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Supervise and manage production, work and services of individuals and teams. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Transport and use of material and equipment on site is monitored. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Site and facilities are established in accordance with project plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Accurate and complete records are kept in accordance with company policies and requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Knowledge of project management administration is demonstrated. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Minutes of meetings, variation orders, site instructions, resource control.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Details of deviations are assessed and corrective action taken. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Adherence of workforce to safety regulations is complied with. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Mechanical, electrical, personal, OHS Act.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Evaluate performance of individuals and teams. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Productivity is measured according to agreed performance standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Evaluation results are communicated in accordance with agreed company regulations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Reports on work activities are accurate, timely, clear and relevant and line with company's requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. At completion, work place is left neat, waste material disposed off and equipment returned to stores. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Opportunities for worker improvement are identified and assessed in consultation with individual workers. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Good housekeeping in line with accepted standards is monitored. 


    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 
  • Skills necessary for effective supervision.
  • Managing work of individuals and teams to achieve objectives.
  • Setting and agreeing work objectives. Organize and allocate resources.
  • Implement and evaluate work plans. Monitor and evaluate performance.
  • Safety regulations. Conditions of employment. 
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    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems
  • Planning work. Identifying and solving problems with workforce 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others
  • Working with subordinates, superiors and clients 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organize and manage myself and my activities responsibly and effectively
  • Supervising and managing subordinates 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively
  • Presenting oral or written reports to superiors 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically
  • Work scheduling techniques 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems
  • Understanding the impact of organizational and communication skills on work performance of workforce 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Learner and societal development
  • Learning how to organize and manage work force 
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    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 116380, which is "Supervise workers at levels 2 and 3", Level 4, 6 credits.

    Specific requirements are contained in one or more of the following documents:
  • Company procedures and guidelines.
  • Company procedures and guidelines
  • The assessment of this unit standard will take place on the basis of evidence of demonstrated performance in the workplace or simulated work conditions.
  • Relevant legislation refers to specific by-laws, acts and statutes that may apply to specific work activities. 
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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
    Fundamental  20721   National Certificate: Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Ventilation  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2004-06-13  Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  22491   Further Education and Training Certificate: Specialist Security Practices  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2006-11-16  SAS SETA 


    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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