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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: |
Operate a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
243272 | Operate a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Hiring Services | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 11 - Services | Cleaning, Domestic, Hiring, Property and Rescue Services | |||
ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
Undefined | Regular | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 10 |
REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
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 |
The person credited with this unit standard is able to safely operate and use a Mobile Elevating Work Platform. The learner will be able to assess his/her work environment so as to establish any safety hazards in order to prevent or eliminate such hazards and resultant losses, to conduct pre-inspection tests and to operate the Mobile Elevating Work Platform in safe conditions.
The qualifying learner is capable of: |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
It is assumed that learners are competent in:
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UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
Mobile Elevating Work Platform will include but are not limited to Cherry Picker, Scissor Lift, Boom Lift, Access Platform, Man Lift, Personnel Lift, Aerial Work Platform. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Identify applications to decide on appropriate Mobile Elevating Work Platform to be used. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Different types and characteristics of Mobile Elevating Work Platform are identified, listed and explained with examples of each type. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
The types and characteristics of Mobile Elevating Work Platform include but are not limited to scissor lift, articulated booms, telescopic booms, straight booms, stick booms, sigma lifts, truck mounts, trailer mount, and personnel lifts. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Various applications of each type of Mobile Elevating Work Platform are identified and explained with examples of their specific uses. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The characteristics of the Mobile Elevating Work Platform are matched with its intended use according to industry standards. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Assess risks in the work environment to prevent and eliminate safety hazards. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Possible hazardous conditions in the environment which may exist for setting up a Mobile Elevating Work Platform are explained with examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Possible hazardous conditions in the environment which may be encountered during the operation of a Mobile Elevating Work Platform are explained with examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Hazardous conditions are assessed in terms of direct consequences to person and property. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Hazard control is conducted to comply with standard operating procedures to eliminate, minimise or control risk of injury or damage to people and property. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Conduct pre-operation inspection of Mobile Elevating Work Platform. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The reason for conducting a pre-operation inspection is described in terms of the consequences of not conducting it. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
A pre-operation inspection is conducted according to manufacturer's instructions and standard operating procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
A pre-operation full function test is conducted in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Faults and/or defects found are isolated, tagged and reported according to standard operating procedures. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Place people, tools and equipment correctly and safely on Mobile Elevating Work Platform. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Safe working loads are explained in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Safe working loads are loads at which a Mobile Elevating Work Platform can safely operate within the manufactures design criteria and it is the maximum weight limit at which the Mobile Elevating Work Platform can safely operate. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Placement of load is explained according to manufacturer's instructions. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Consequences of not following manufacturer's load instructions are explained with examples. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 |
Operate a Mobile Elevating Work Platform. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The required personal protective equipment (PPE) is used while operating the Mobile Elevating Work Platform and in accordance with standard operating procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Movement of Mobile Elevating Work Platform is conducted in accordance with regulatory and operational requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The Mobile Elevating Work Platform is operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
The operation of Mobile Elevating Work Platform includes but is not limited to lifting, lowering, slewing, telescoping, manual lowering, using outriggers and/or stabiliser, levelling. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Risks associated with the operation of the Mobile Elevating Work Platform are explained in terms of specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Safety related hazards are continuously monitored according to standard operating procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Emergency procedures are followed in accordance with emergency protocol and standard operating procedure. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 |
Conduct shut-down procedures and stow Mobile Elevating Work Platform safely. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Procedures are explained which are critical to the shut-down and stowing of a Mobile Elevating Work Platform. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Mobile Elevating Work Platform is parked in a safe and secure area according to manufacturer's instructions and standard operating procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Mobile Elevating Work Platform is stowed after use in accordance with operational requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Operational requirements will include but are not limited to: refuelling, charging battery, top up oil level, cleaning. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Faults and/or defects found are tagged and reported according to standard operating procedures. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identify and solve problems when assessing the risk in the work environment to prevent and eliminate safety hazards. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others when operating a Mobile Elevating Work Platform to ensure safe working practices. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise oneself and one's activities when conducting pre-operation inspections of the Mobile Elevating Work Platform. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information when identifying applications in order to decide on appropriate Mobile Elevating Work Platform. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively when reporting on faults or defects. |
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 |
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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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21. | Breerivier Training Development CC Mossel Bay |
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23. | Certified Training Solutions (PTY) Ltd |
24. | Certified Training Solutions PTY Ltd |
25. | CLEO |
26. | Continuous Development Training |
27. | Dee's Training (PTY) LTD |
28. | Dee-Bravo Training Centre |
29. | Devolden Group |
30. | Diversity technology Training Institute |
31. | DMG Global Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
32. | Dreyer & Dreyer Risk Solutions |
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35. | Durban Driver Training Centre Pty Ltd |
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39. | Econo Driver Training |
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44. | Elite Operator and Skills Training |
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48. | Excellect 209 (PTY) LTD |
49. | Excellect 209 PTY LTD |
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53. | FBT Consultants CC |
54. | Fost Training Pty (Ltd) |
55. | Global Learning Services |
56. | GOSCOR ACCESS SOLUTIONS PTY LTD |
57. | H and H Risk Solutions |
58. | He and She Driver Training Centre |
59. | Hi-Reach Manlift |
60. | Humrec Human Resource Training |
61. | Ikusasa Lethu Projects and Training (Pty) Ltd |
62. | Imbewu Development Institute (Pty) Ltd |
63. | Innovative Shared Services |
64. | Insimbi Engineering & Training |
65. | Juan-Tech Rentals Pty Ltd |
66. | Juan-Tech Training Centre |
67. | Kahisano Skills Development and Training |
68. | Khazimula Diamond (Pty) Ltd |
69. | KPI Consulting Pty LTD |
70. | Kriel Training (PTY) LTD |
71. | Kwetsima (Pty) Ltd. |
72. | Lamus Training Academy Pty Ltd |
73. | Learning Exchange Pty (Ltd) |
74. | Lefa Skills Academy |
75. | LEFA Training and Projects |
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77. | Lehway Safty Training and Risk Management |
78. | Lessons Online (Pty) Ltd |
79. | Lex Training (Pty) Ltd |
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81. | LICENCE WISE TRAINING SPECIALISTS |
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84. | LTM Training & Remote Learning Solutions |
85. | LTM Training and Remote Learning Solutions |
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87. | Magas Training and Development (Pty) Ltd |
88. | Malamba Forklift Training |
89. | MCD TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTRE (Legacy) Mers-3726 |
90. | Merrod Trading 122 Pty Ltd |
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92. | MK TRAINING PTY LTD |
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All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |