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

Collect data regarding radiological conditions 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
119497  Collect data regarding radiological conditions 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Radiation Protection 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences Physical Sciences 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 3  NQF Level 03  12 
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
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

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 
This unit standard requires learners to test selected instruments for radiation and contaminant measurements before and after using such instruments, to ensure functionality. Tests must be appropriate for specific types of instruments. The learner is required to explain the logic of instrument testing.

Credited learners are capable of:
  • Identifying monitoring areas according to specified data collection requirements
  • Selecting locations/points for surveying based on specified operational requirements
  • Collecting environmental samples that meet specified quality requirements
  • Measuring radiological conditions according to specified measurement requirements
  • Communicating data collection results in specified formats 

  • LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are competent in:
  • NQF Level 2 Mathematic Literacy
  • NQF Level 2 Communication 

  • UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    External radiation, surface contamination, airborne contamination (inc. radon), and environmental samples such as grass, water, air, etc. are included. Other range statements are provided in the body of the unit standard with the relevant specific outcomes and/or assessment criteria. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify monitoring areas according to specified data collection requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Access to areas for monitoring is obtained prior to commencement of monitoring activitiesing 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Access requirements and procedures are adhered to 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Survey planning is done to meet specified requirements 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Area positions are confirmed and/or verified against given operational requirements for monitor 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Select locations/points for surveying based on specified operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Hazards in monitoring areas are identified accurately 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Monitoring areas are mapped according to specified operational procedures 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Mapping can include drawing grids, lines, reference points, etc.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Locations/points selected for surveying meet specified requirements for monitoring 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Position of locations/points is confirmed and/or verified against given operational requirements for surveying 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Collect environmental samples that meet specified quality requirements. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Samples can include soil, water, plants, dust, etc. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Sampling locations are identified according to specified operational procedures 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Sample quality meets specified requirements 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Deployment and retrieval of instruments meet specified operational procedures 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Instruments include detectors
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Specified sample recording procedures are adhered to 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Sample submission for analysis meets operational procedure requirements 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Measure radiological conditions according to specified measurement requirements. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Measurement could relate to radiological conditions of material, components, resources, waste, people, equipment, etc. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Equipment/equipment range is set according to operational procedures, and based on historical data 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Procedures selected are appropriate for specified measurements 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Instruments are maintained and operated according to organisational and manufacturer specification 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Equipment settings are verified and justified in terms of purpose of measurement 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Communicate data collection results in specified formats. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Results are recorded according to specified operational procedures 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Reporting of data collection results meet specified requirements 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Actions take based on results are appropriate for results obtained and specific contexts 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Actions can include, for example, demarcating hazards with signage as required in a specific contexts
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Results are checked against specified criteria 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Assessment of learner achievements takes place at providers accredited by a relevant ETQA for the provision of programs that result in the outcomes specified for this unit standard.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with a relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with a relevant ETQA.
  • The relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures will oversee moderation of assessment and is responsible for moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this unit standard 

  • UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Credited learners understand and can explain:
  • Access requirements and procedures
  • Survey planning requirements
  • Internal and external hazards
  • Operational requirements and procedures for surveying
  • Sampling locations and collecting environmental samples
  • Sample quality specified requirements
  • Deployment and retrieval of instruments
  • Sample submission for analysis and operational procedure requirements
  • Specified sample recording procedures
  • Measuring radiological conditions according to specified measurement requirements, and relevant procedures
  • Equipment/equipment range settings
  • Recording and reporting of data collection results
  • The structure of matter (micro, sub atomic, atomic structure)
  • Definition of radioactivity, types of radiation and their features/characteristics
  • Differences between radiation and contamination
  • Methods of radiation and contaminant detection and instruments
  • Application, purpose, use, operation, maintenance and limitations of instruments
  • Occupational exposure hazards
  • Interaction of radiation with matter, and the biological effects
  • Dose limits and derived levels, and the relationship between them, and conversions
  • Efficiency and activity calculations
  • Radiological concepts and units
  • Personal protective equipment, and dosimetry
  • Source handling procedures 

  • UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems where responses to problems show that such critical and creative thinking has been used to make responsible decisions when area positions are confirmed and/or verified against given operational requirements for monitoring and position of locations/points is confirmed and/or verified against given operational requirements for surveying, and equipment settings are verified and justified in terms of purpose of measurement. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community when access to areas for monitoring is obtained prior to commencement of monitoring activities and sample submission for analysis meets operational procedure requirements. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively when access requirements and procedures are adhered to, survey planning meets specified requirements, and instruments are maintained and operated according to organisational and manufacturer specification. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information when collecting environmental samples that meet specified quality requirements, measuring radiological conditions according to specified measurement requirements. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematic and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation when monitoring areas are mapped according to specified operational procedures, specified sample recording procedures are adhered to, and to communicate data collection results in specified formats. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others when hazards in monitoring areas are identified accurately, locations/points selected for surveying meets specified requirements for monitoring, deployment and retrieval of instruments meet specified operational procedures, sample quality meets specified requirements, equipment/equipment range is set according to operational procedures, and based on historical data, procedures selected are appropriate for specified measurements. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation to identify monitoring areas according to specified data collection requirements, select locations/points for surveying based on specified operational requirements, identify sampling locations according to specified operational procedures, and when actions take based on results are appropriate for results obtained and specific contexts. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    Assessors should keep the following principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard:
  • Focus the assessment activities on gathering evidence in terms of the main outcome expressed in the title to ensure assessment is integrated rather than fragmented. Remember we want to declare the person competent in terms of the title. Where assessment at title level is unmanageable, then focus assessment around each specific outcome, or groups of specific outcomes.
  • Make sure evidence is gathered across the entire range, wherever it applies. Assessment activities should be as close to the real performance as possible, and where simulations or role-plays are used, there should be supporting evidence to show the learner is able to perform in the real situation.
  • Do not focus the assessment activities on each assessment criterion. Rather make sure the assessment activities focus on outcomes and are sufficient to enable evidence to be gathered around all the assessment criteria.
  • The assessment criteria provide the specifications against which assessment judgements should be made. In most cases, knowledge can be inferred from the quality of the performances, but in other cases, knowledge and understanding will have to be tested through questioning techniques. Where this is required, there will be assessment criteria to specify the standard required.
  • The task of the assessor is to gather sufficient evidence, of the prescribed type and quality, as specified in this unit standard, that the learner can achieve the outcomes again and again and again. This means assessors will have to judge how many repeat performances are required before they believe the performance is reproducible.
  • All assessments should be conducted in line with the following well documented principles of assessment: appropriateness, fairness, manageability, integration into work or learning, validity, direct, authentic, sufficient, systematic, open and consistent 

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

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  49596   National Certificate: Radiation Monitoring  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  EWSETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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