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MHS act Legal Liability
Aligned to SAQA 110205 :  Demonstrate knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act, regulations and definitions
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
This unit standard will be useful to people who are required to explain the general legal requirements for generic purposes in an underground coal mine.

Persons credited with this unit standard are able to:
Explain the aspects of the Mine Health and Safety Act (29/1996).
Explain the aspects of the Regulations.
Explain the contents of the relevant definitions. 

OHS Act Legal Liability
Aligned to SAQA 120344:  Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of relevant current occupational health and safety legislation

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
Learners found competent in this unit standard will be able to explain the basic principles of relevant current health and safety legislation and the consequences of non-compliance.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE
This unit standard covers the current occupational health and safety and mine health and safety regulations.

Specified requirements include legal requirements and are contained in one or more of the following documents:
Current mine health and safety legislation
Current occupational health and safety legislation 


PURPOSE OF THE COURSE
Learners who are assessed and found competent against this course will be able to identify the hazards and the precautions required for the safety around conveyor belts 


COURSE RANGE
The typical scope of this course is:
• Safety Around Belt Conveyors
(Includes: Safety for Maintenance, Stored Energy, Lock-out, safe operating procedure, check list before starting.)
• Conveyor Protection Devices
(Belt Control, Belt Alignment, Belt overload, Belt slip protection, Take-up Over-travel, Chute, Bin, pull-cord station, Rip detectors, Fire detection, lightning protection, dust suppression)
• Basics of conveyor guard design
(Guards & Fencing, Nip point & Nip guards)
• Machinery & Equipment
(Conveyor Regulations & Hazards)
• Ergonomic around Conveyor
(General, Reaching) 

Level 1:  Perform basic life support and first aid procedures
ALIGNED TO SAQA  : 119567 

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:
  Demonstrate an understanding of emergency scene management
  Demonstrate an understanding of elementary anatomy and physiology
  Assess an emergency situation
  Apply First Aid procedures to the life-threatening situation
  Treat common injuries 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE:
The recognition and management of a range of emergencies according to the prescribed protocols.
Rendering basic First Aid to the community even if the required resources have to be improvised

Level 2: Provide risk-based primary emergency care/first aid in the workplace
ALIGNED TO SAQA : 120496
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
This Unit Standard will be useful for employees to enable them to provide primary emergency care (first aid) in response to an occupational risk induced or any health emergency in their specific workplaces.

Qualifying learners are able to:
  Demonstrate the principles of primary emergency care.
  Assess and control a single injury emergency scene in the workplace.
  Demonstrate primary emergency life support for adults, children and infants.
  Explain and manage shock.
  Carry out secondary assessment of the sick or injured person and provide appropriate primary       emergency care at the scene.
  Keep records of the incident/accident. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE:
This unit standard covers the recognition and management of the following range of emergencies for adults, children and infants according to current and accepted emergency care protocols and principles:
  Emergency scene management.
  Rescue breathing, CPR and choking for adults, children and infants.
  Shock.
  Bleeding and wounds.
  Neck and spine immobilization and transportation.
  Fractures and dislocations.
  Burns.
  Thermal stress.
  Poisoning.
  Medical emergencies. 

Level 3: Provide first aid as an advanced first responder
ALIGNED TO SAQA : 376480
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
This unit standard is to enable the first responder to react to emergencies at an advanced first aid level, until the arrival of more professional emergency personnel.

Qualifying learners will be capable of:
  Explaining the principles of advanced first aid in emergencies.
  Demonstrating an advanced level of preparedness to deal with sudden illness or emergency.
  Assessing and managing an emergency scene/disaster.
  Describing the anatomy and explaining the physiology of the human body systems in terms of   injury or sudden illness.
  Applying primary first aid for all age groups according to accepted current first aid protocols.
  Explaining and managing shock.

NB: The certificate of competence associated with this Unit Standard will be valid for only three years to ensure the holder's continued competency through regular re-assessment. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE:
N/A

SAQA 12484: Perform basic fire fighting

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.  

SAQA 119080: Lead and supervise construction teams

The purpose of the learning is:
Learners who are assessed as competent against this unit standard will be able to monitor the performance of team members including disciplinary action and provide on-job training and coaching
It contributes to the development of a professional community of construction supervisors. The contribution to the national skills development strategy is the key developmental interface between learners and new competencies to be achieved.
Its contribution to socio-economic transformation is that learners would be able to undergo rpl-assessment and thereby receive recognition for previous learning and experience. This unit standard can therefore enhance the employability and career prospects of learners.  

ALIGNED TO SAQA : 10255 Select, use & care for power tools

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
This unit standard is for persons in the Electrical Engineering; Generation; Distribution; Transmission, Construction and Renewable Energy Sectors.
A person credited with this unit standard will be able to:
Select, safely use and care for range of fixed and portable power tools

This unit standard will contribute to the full development of the learner within the electrical engineering and construction environment by providing recognition, further mobility and transportability within the field of Physical Planning and Construction. The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this unit standard are essential for social and economic transformation and upliftment within the electrical engineering and construction environment. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE:
Power source includes pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical.
The range of power tools include but is not limited to drilling machines, grinders, sanders, brushes, riveters, buffs, wrenches (including impact type), saws and tacks.
Caring for power tools includes but is not limited to clamping, changing blades, replacing, adjustment or setting up, cleaning, lubricating and tightening.
Safety precautions include the use of personal protective equipment, electrical and fire protection.
Statutory requirements include but are not limited to SABS, OSH Act and manufacturers specifications.  


ALIGNED TO SAQA : 258957  Identify, inspect, use, maintain and care for engineering hand tools

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
This unit standard is for persons in the Electrical Engineering; Generation; Distribution; Transmission; Construction and Renewable Energy Sectors.

A person credited with this unit standard will be able to:
Identify, inspect, use, maintain and care for engineering hand tools.

This unit standard will contribute to the full development of the learner within the electrical engineering and construction environment by providing recognition, further mobility and transportability within the field of Physical Planning and Construction. The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this unit standard are essential for social and economic transformation and upliftment within the electrical engineering and construction environment. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE:
Hand tools include, but are not limited to: hand saws, hammers, screw drivers, sockets, spanners, chassis punches, side cutters, pliers, wire strippers, drill bits, measuring and marking off tools, fastening tools.
Application include but is not limited to dismantling (loosening, tightening of bolts) cutting.

ALIGNED TO SAQA : 119744 Select, use and care for engineering hand tools

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
People in the field of vehicle servicing and repair require the skills, values and knowledge reflected in this unit standard.
Qualifying learners can select, safely use and care for a range of engineering hand tools used for checking, forming, cutting, marking and fastening tools and tooling aids.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE:
The ranges as indicated under the specific outcomes determine the scope and level of this unit standard.
All work is performed under constant supervision and according to workplace and workshop manual specifications and occupational safety, health and environmental legislation. 


SAQA 259622:  Describe the functions of the workplace health and safety representative

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. 

ALIGNED TO SAQA : 120335  Conduct an investigation into workplace incidents

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.
 
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:
Mine Health and Safety Act
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Chief Inspector of Mines' Directives

Site-specific:
Health and safety agreements
Codes of practice
Standards
Standards task procedures
Risk Assessments procedures
Occupational Health and Safety Risk Management Programme
Managerial Instructions
Mine Standard Procedures
List of Recorded OH&S Risks
Working Guides / Permits
MSDS
Equipment and Materials Specifications 

ALIGNED TO SAQA : 253638 Sling and communicate during crane operations

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
The qualifying learner is capable of:

Demonstrating an integrated practical and theoretical grounding in Crane Operations, inspecting and evaluating lifting gear, preparing and slinging regular loads, as well as communicating during crane operations.

The contribution to The National Skills Development Strategy is the key developmental interface between learners and new competencies to be achieved.

Learners who master the applied competence described in this unit standard will contribute to the development of a professional community of mechanical handling specialists who are able to competently use science and technology when applying operation techniques.

The contribution to socio-economic transformation is that learners will be able to undergo RPL-assessment and thereby receive recognition for previous learning and experience. This in turn will enhance the employability and career prospects of learners employed in this sector. 

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.

ALIGNED TO SAQA : 244407 
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
This unit standard will be useful to people who are required to lift and move loads not exceeding five tons.

People credited with this unit standard are able to:
Explain the factors critical to lifting and moving loads.
Prepare to lift and move a load.
Lift and move a load.
Make the load available for production purposes. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE:

This unit standard covers manual lifting equipment and must include:
Tirfor hoists.
Chain blocks.
Coffin hoists.
Rope tackles/rope blocks. 

ALIGNED TO SAQA: 12481  Sling loads

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
Learners in the field of engineering require the skills, values and knowledge reflected in this unit standard.

The learning outcomes in this unit standard also contribute to the exit level outcomes required for the National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Fitting (NQF level 2) and related qualifications.

Qualifying learners can sling loads safely before allowing load-moving equipment to remove / move the load. They will understand the importance of applying safe slinging techniques and how it is achieved. This will include a basic knowledge of weight determining, determining what load slinging equipment is required, lashing the load, attaching the load to the selected lifting equipment and signalling the lifting equipment operator. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE
The ranges as indicated under the specific outcomes determine the scope and level of this unit standard.

All work is performed under supervision and according to worksite and manufacturer specifications and occupational safety, health and environmental legislation.

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HAZCHEM

Aligned to SAQA: 14560

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
Learners who are assessed as competent against this unit standard will be able to handle, transport, sore and utilize cement, lime, bitumen, tar and flammable gas on a Construction Site

It contributes to the development of a professional community of Civil Construction Workers. The contribution to The National Skills Development Strategy is the key developmental interface between learners and new competencies to be achieved.

Previously disadvantaged persons and other learners who through recognition of prior learning will be able to be accessed against this standard and receive National recognition for their competence. This will enhance their employability and career advancement and contribute to the socio-economic transformation of the country. 

ALIGNED TO SAQA: 120330

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
Persons credited with this unit standard will be able to:
Explain the legal and specified requirements for conducting continuous risk assessments.
Prepare to conduct a continuous risk assessment.
Conduct a continuous risk assessment.
Initiate remedial action and follow up on Continuous Risk Assessment.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE
NB: All the Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria are assessed in accordance with legal and specified requirements and - where applicable - consequences to health and safety.

Specified requirements include legal and site-specific requirements and are contained in one or more of the following documents:

Legal:
Mine Health and Safety Act
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Chief Inspector of Mines' Directives

Site-specific:
Health and safety agreements
Codes of practice
Standards
Standards task procedures
Risk Assessments procedures
Occupational Health and Safety Risk Management Programme
Managerial Instructions
Mine Standard Procedures
List of Recorded OH&S Risks
Working Guides / Permits
MSDS
Equipment and Materials Specifications 

ALIGNED TO SAQA: 262726

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
Qualifying learners will acquire the principles of leverage to demonstrate mechanical awareness and appreciation of civil construction plant and applying pre-operational and post-operational checks. Learners who master the applied competence described in this unit standard will contribute to the development of a professional community of Construction Plant operators.

The qualifying learner will be capable of:
Describing functions of major components and systems.
Describing functions of instruments and controls.
Inspecting and recording operational fitness of all plant components.
Applying principles of leverage. 

ALIGNED TO SAQA: 256176

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
This unit standard reflects the skills, knowledge and values required to remove and replace off-the-road (OTR) wheels and tyres. Learners credited with this unit standard are able to:
Remove wheels from OTR machines/equipment and tyres from wheels.
Refit tyres to wheels and wheels to OTR machines/equipment.
Apply knowledge of maintenance requirements for OTR tyres.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE
Off-the-road (OTR) machines/equipment includes but is not limited to military applications, cranes, earthmoving equipment and mining equipment.

'Wheel' refers to the entire wheel assembly, including but not limited to components such as rims, inner and outer flanges, bead seat band and lock rings but excludes the tyre.

The context will determine whether the entire wheel and tyre assembly will be removed and replaced, or whether the wheel will remain secured to the machine/equipment hub, while only the tyre is removed and replaced. The learner must be assessed in both of these contexts in order to meet the requirements of this unit standard.
Tyre types include tubeless, tubed type, crossply and radial.
The individual will work as a member of a team throughout the process of removing and refitting tyres and wheels.
The learner is not required to operate specialised tyre handling machines.
Further information on the scope and level of this unit standard is indicated by range statements related to the specific outcomes or assessment criteria. 

ALIGNED TO SAQA: N/A

PURPOSE OF THE COURSE
Tyre awareness is to promote road safety, preventive maintenance, environmental sustainability, economic efficiency, and legal compliance by educating drivers and vehicle owners about the importance of proper tyre care practices and the impact of tyres on vehicle performance and safety.

ALIGNED TO SAQA: N/A

PURPOSE OF THE COURSE
This course is designed for both novice and experienced learners who may be expected to strip, fit and repair tyres for light and heavy duty vehicles while performing while performing their daily duties.

It also makes good business sense that anyone who is expected to supervise employees related to these activities should know what the correct methods and procedures are so that they are competent to identify good or bad practices during the course of their supervision day / shift. 

ALIGNED TO SAQA: 15034

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
Learners who are assessed as competent against this unit standard will be able to identify the hazard of confined spaces and the precautions required for the safety of the workers and public.

This unit standard underpins the Elective Learning.

It contributes to the development of a professional community of Construction workers. The contribution to The National Skills Development Strategy is the key development interface between learners and new competencies to be achieved.

Its contribution to socio-economic transformation is that learners would be able to undergo RPL-assessment and thereby received recognition for previous learning and experience. The employability and career prospects of learners can therefore be enhanced by the qualification.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE
The typical scope of this unit standard is:
Trenches
Manholes
Chambers
Tunnels
Ducts
Below water tables
Depressions
Basements 

ALIGNED TO SAQA: 263245

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
The qualifying learner will acquire the knowledge and skills required by the industry to function as a scaffold erector. Their functions will include leading a scaffold team. This includes the ability to safely and efficiently deploy the required resources to erect and dismantle access scaffolding. This unit standard will serve, in conjunction with related unit standards, to develop the qualifying learner to function as a scaffold erector in an access scaffold team.

The qualifying learner will be capable of:
Interpreting basic drawings and instructions for the erection of access scaffolding.
Coordinating resources for the erection of access scaffolding.
Erecting and using access scaffolding.
Dismantling access scaffolding. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE
Range of access scaffolding includes, but is not limited to:
Drop/hanging scaffold, cantilever platform, medium duty independent scaffold with bridging for 2 bays and protection fan. 

ALIGNED TO SAQA: 263205

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
The qualifying learner will acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to inspect access scaffolding for compliance with the South African National Standards (SANS) 10085. This unit standard will serve, in conjunction with related unit standards, to develop the qualifying learner to function as a scaffold inspector.

The qualifying learner will be capable of:
Demonstrating an understanding of different types of access scaffolding, applications and compliance.
Explaining the role and responsibilities of the inspector.
Reading and interpreting drawings, client requirements and other specifications.
Inspecting and handing over access scaffolding.  


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