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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Manage risks in business

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114485	Manage risks in business
ORIGINATOR
SGB Postal Services
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services			Consumer Services
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	15
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
2026-06-30		2029-06-30

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

Competence in this unit standard will enable the learner to create and maintain a secure environment to conduct business. The learner will be able to manage environmental, financial- and human resources` safety, health and security risks, and prevent possible losses.The unit standard will contribute to the development of any learner within the postal industry by providing recognition, further mobility and transportability within the field. It contributes to the competence of those learners who want to pursue a career in the postal industry specifically, leading to greater levels of productivity and quality in this sector.The knowledge, skills and understanding demonstrated in this unit standard is essential for social and economic transformation and upliftment within the postal industry.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

The following competencies are assumed for a learner embarking on the unit standard: Communication and Literacy, NQF Level 4 Mathematics, NQF Level 4Persons attempting this unit standard should have managerial, problem solving, situational analysis, decision making and communication skills.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Workplace may include any premises or place where a person performs work in the course of his employment. Emergency situations may include but not limited to floods, fires, armed robberies and bomb scares. Injuries may include, but not limited to cuts, fractions, shock, burns and smoke inhalation. Fire fighting equipment may include, but not limited to handheld fire extinguishers, fire hoses and sprinkler valve system. Particulars of figures and relevant statements may include, but not limited to balance sheet, stock- cash-, transaction documents, receipt books, recorded items, enquiry book, shortage reports, surplus reports and management reports. Policies may include but not limited to financial policies and security policiesAccess may include any place or system where a person performs work or use in the course of his employment. Procedures may include but not limited to key control, system access control, security measures and secrecySecurity risks may include but not limited to financial risks, HR risks, Health and safety risks.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Promote health, safety and security in the workplace.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. A safe and healthy environment is promoted in line with organisation`s policies and procedures

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Training on health, safety and security protocols in the workplace is provided according to organisation`s policies and procedures

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Hazards to any work-related activity is identified and corrective actions implemented in line with safety requirements

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. All work-related incidents/accidents are investigated and reported on the prescribed documentation

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. First aid or medical treatment is arranged for the injured using correct channels

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Maintain health safety, and security in the workplace.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Systems of work, plant and machinery are maintained to be safe and without risk to health and safety according to legislation

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Potential hazards to any work-related activity is identified and corrective actions implemented according to legislation and organisation`s protocol

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Non-compliance to the requirements of legislation is identified and rectified to be congruent with legislation and organisation`s protocol

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Own behaviour with regard to health and safety, and security is of high standard and in accordance with job description

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Control access to workplace.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Ensure access to workplace is limited, compliant with workplace regulations

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Ensure access to workplace systems is limited, compliant with workplace regulations

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Identify access irregularities according to organisation`s security protocol

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Implement corrective measures for violations, according to organisation`s policies and procedures

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Identify security risks and implement measures to prevent organisational losses.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Security risks are identified according to organisation`s security protocol

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Procedures are drawn up and implemented to minimise potential losses congruent with legislation and organisation`s protocol

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Security risks identified are reported to the relevant authority

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. All possible risks are communicated clearly to staff through appropriate communication channel

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Staff are trained in all aspects of security risks according to organisation`s policies and procedures

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

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: Company code of conduct Company security policies Company operating procedures Health and Safety Ac Usage of security equipment In depth understanding of security aspects and standard operating procedures of the relevant business.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Solve problems. Outcomes: All Assessment: Stock requirements for a specific period are determined based on stock flow analyses Stock requirements for a specific period are recorded on relevant systems Particulars on the completed requisition are verified for accuracy Requisitions are authorised using correct channels Stock items received are verified for correctness against consignment documents Discrepancies between stock ordered and stock received are rectified according to organisation specific procedures. Stock is obtained from place of storage and checked for damage or variances, accurately Particulars of all stock to be issued are recorded and accounted for on relevant systems.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others Outcomes: Receive stock for storage Issue stock to internal and external users Assessment criteria: Ensure access to workplace is limited, compliant with workplace regulations Ensure access to workplace systems is limited, compliant with workplace regulations Identify access irregularities according to organisation`s security protocol Implement corrective measures for violations, according to organisation`s policies and procedures Particulars of all stock to be issued are recorded and accounted for on relevant systems.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Employ self management Outomes: All Assessment: All

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Manage information Outcomes: All Assessment: Stock requirements for a specific period are determined based on stock flow analyses Stock requirements for a specific period are recorded on relevant systems Particulars on the completed requisition are verified for accuracy Requisitions are authorised using correct channels Stock items received are verified for correctness against consignment documents Discrepancies between stock ordered and stock received are rectified according to organisation specific procedures. Stock is obtained from place of storage and checked for damage or variances, accurately Particulars of all stock to be issued are recorded and accounted for on relevant systems.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively. Outcomes: Control access to workplace Identify security risks and implement measures to prevent organisational losses Assessment criteria: Ensure access to workplace is limited, compliant with workplace regulations Ensure access to workplace systems is limited, compliant with workplace regulations Identify access irregularities according to organisation`s security protocol Implement corrective measures for violations, according to organisation`s policies and procedures Particulars of all stock to be issued are recorded and accounted for on relevant systems.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Demonstrate scientific and technological competence. Outcome: Promote health, safety and security in the workplace Assessment: All

UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING

Understand contextual world systems Outcomes: All Assessment: All

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA

N/A

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	48662	National Certificate: Postal Frontline Service Management	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	SERVICES
Elective	57713	Further Education and Training Certificate: Specialist Security Practices	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	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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