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- Fire Marshal
- Fall Arrest Rescue
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- Title: Perform basic life support and first aid procedures
- ID: 119567
- Pre-2009 NQF Level: Level 1
- NQF Level: NQF Level 01
| PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
| This unit standard is for persons required to assess the emergency situation and providing basic Life Support and basic First Aid in order to stabilise patients prior to transfer to the emergency services. People credited with this unit standard are able to:
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- Title: Perform basic fire fighting
- ID: 12484
- Pre-2009 NQF Level: Level 2
- NQF Level: NQF Level 02
| PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
| The skills, values and knowledge reflected in this unit standard are required by people in the field of manufacturing and engineering. The learning outcomes in this unit standard also contribute to the exit level outcomes required for various manufacturing and engineering qualifications. Qualifying learners can select and use the appropriate fire fighting equipment to extinguish or control fires in the workplace. |
| LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
| This unit standard has been designed as part of a progression. It is one of a series of unit standards for safety, health and environmental protection in the field of manufacturing and engineering. |
| UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
| The scope and level of this unit standard is determined by the ranges as indicated under the specific outcomes. |
- Title: Describe the functions of the workplace health and safety representative
- ID: 259622
- Pre-2009 NQF Level: Level 2
- NQF Level: NQF Level 02
| PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
| The person credited with this unit standard is able to understand the objectives and statutory requirements pertaining to health and safety in the workplace. The learners will be able to explain the rights, powers, functions and duties of the workplace health and safety representative and how any errant health, safety and environmental issues may be handled. Learners will also be able to participate in the safety, health and environmental structures and measure these activities according to health, safety and environmental requirements. The qualifying learner is capable of:
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- Title: Conduct an investigation into workplace incidents
- ID: 120335
- Pre-2009 NQF Level: Level 3
- NQF Level: NQF Level 03
| PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
| Learners credited with this unit standard will be able to demonstrate the ability to conduct investigations into workplace incidents. The competency includes all the activities required to successfully conduct incident investigations. |
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| UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
| NB: All the Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria are assessed in accordance with specified requirements and – where applicable – consequences to health and safety. Specified requirements include Current legal and site-specific requirements and are contained in one or more of the following documents: Legal:
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- Title: Conduct continuous hazard identification and risk assessment within a workplace
- ID: 244383
- Pre-2009 NQF Level: Level 2
- NQF Level: NQF Level 02
| PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
| This unit standard will be useful for persons who are required to conduct continuous hazard identification and risk assessment within an underground working place to ensure a healthy and safe environment to work in. People credited with this unit standard are able to:
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| LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
The credit calculation is based on the assumption that learners are already competent in terms of the following outcomes or areas of learning when starting to learn towards this unit standard:
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| UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
| Specific range statements are provided in the body of the unit standard where they apply to particular specific outcomes or assessment criteria. |
- Title: Facilitate the development, implementation, and maintenance of a Safety, Health and Environment management system
- ID: 244283
- Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5
- Credits: 10
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
This Unit Standard requires learners to be able to apply Safety, Health and Environment principles which will enable them to design, implement and maintain quality management programmes related to health, safety, and environment.
Learners credited with this Unit Standard will be capable of:
Discussing fundamental issues pertaining to occupational safety, health and environment.
Demonstrating an understanding of Safety Theories and Principles.
Applying the fundamentals of Risk Management.
Applying safety, health and environment management systems.
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
Communication skills at NQF Level 4.
UNIT STANDARD RANGE
N/A
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Discuss fundamental issues pertaining to occupational safety, health and environment.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1
Fundamental issues pertaining to occupational safety in the workplace are explained.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE
Fundamental issues include but are not restricted to, housekeeping; stacking and storage; colour coding; symbolic safety signs; hand and portable power tools; lifting equipment; ladders; scaffolds; vessels under pressure; compressed gas cylinders; machine guarding; personal protective equipment; confined spaces; hot work; permit to work; lockout systems; conveyors; disaster management.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2
Fundamental issues pertaining to occupational health in the workplace are explained in terms of specified requirements.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE
Fundamental issues include but are not restricted to, the anticipation, identification; evaluation and control of occupational hygiene stressors; the role of the occupational hygienist; functions of occupational health services; legislative requirements; clinic management; fitness-to-work and disability evaluation; health monitoring and surveillance; AIDS in the workplace; absenteeism; hazards evaluation and control; disaster management; drug screening; employee assistance and counselling; health promotion; health risk assessment; primary health care.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3
Fundamental issues pertaining to the environment are explained according to specified requirements.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE
Fundamental issues include but are not restricted to, applicable legislation; air; water, soil and noise pollution; energy optimisation; waste management; emergency preparedness and response; disaster management; environmental impact assessments; aspects and impacts; social responsibility.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Demonstrate an understanding of safety theories and principles.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1
Fundamental theories of occupational safety are applied in a proposed occupational safety management programme.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Apply the fundamentals of risk management.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1
The fundamental principles of risk management are explained.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2
The fundamental principles of risk management are applied during the implementation of risk management strategies in the workplace.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4
Apply SHEQ Management systems.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1
The various elements and general requirements of SHEQ Management systems are explained and demonstrated.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2
The process of planning, implementing and maintaining SHEQ Management systems is explained and demonstrated.
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 another ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding 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 by SAQA.
Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures.
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE
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.
Information is obtained from PERTINENT sections of CURRENT documents.
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