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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: |
Demonstrate knowledge of the most common harmful gases and vapours |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
244422 | Demonstrate knowledge of the most common harmful gases and vapours | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Mining and Minerals | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology | Fabrication and Extraction | |||
ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
Undefined | Regular | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 4 |
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 replaces: |
US ID | Unit Standard Title | Pre-2009 NQF Level | NQF Level | Credits | Replacement Status |
110118 | Demonstrate knowledge of the most common harmful gases and vapours | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 1 |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
This unit standard is for persons who must know the most common harmful gases and vapours.
People credited with this unit standard are able to: The knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this unit standard contribute to social and economic transformation and the upliftment and economic growth of the mining and minerals sector by demonstrating knowledge of the most common harmful gases and vapours as part of the mining process. This unit standard is intended to promote general knowledge and understanding of persons responsible for making safe a workplace in the mining and minerals sector in order to ensure knowledgeable, competent and informed workers. |
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 |
Gases and Vapours include but is not limited to:
Specific range statements are provided in the body of the unit standard where they apply to particular specific outcomes or assessment criteria. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Explain the ceiling limits and effects of the gases and vapours. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The explanation of the ceiling limits of the gases and vapours is according to specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The description of the effects that the gases and vapours have on the occupational health and safety of persons is consistent with specified requirements. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Explain the various types of detection and measurement methodologies for the gases and vapours and the detection instruments' operation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The description of the various types of detection and measurement methodologies for the gases and vapours is consistent with specified requirements (Including continuous monitoring). |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The explanation outlines according to manufacturers` specifications, the instrument's principle of operation. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Explain the characteristics, sources, occurrence of the gases and vapours. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The description of the characteristics of these gases and vapours in terms of specific gravity, explosive range, toxicity, asphyxiation, and sensorial distinguishing properties is consistent with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The description of the occurrence of each of the gases and vapours is consistent with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The description of the sources of each of the gases and vapours is consistent with specified requirements. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Explain the action to be taken and consequences of not taking action if the gases and vapours are encountered. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The action to be taken when the gases and vapours are encountered outside the legal exposure levels is explained and is consistent with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The importance of taking the required action is explained in terms of the consequences to safety, occupational health and production. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
The following embedded knowledge is addressed in an integrated way in the unit standard:
Causes and effects, implications of: Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards: |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identify and solve problems and make decisions using critical and creative thinking.
Note: The ability of the learner to identify, record and deal with hazardous and unhealthy conditions contributes to his/her problem solving skills. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community.
Note: The ability and willingness of the learner to accept, interpret and delegate work instructions correctly, when and if required, in an appropriate manner indicates that he/she can work effectively as a team member in the bigger organisational structure. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage himself/herself and his/her activities responsibly and effectively.
Note: The identification of hazardous and unhealthy conditions, the recording thereof and taking appropriate action will indicate that the learner can organise and manage activities in his/her working environment. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
Note: The ability of the learner to correct for pressure and temperature and to interpret the information obtained and take appropriate action will indicate proficiency in collecting, organising and evaluating information. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively, using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentations.
Note: The ability of the learner to use visual and language skills will indicate his/her effectiveness to communicate information. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically, thus showing responsibility towards the environment and occupational health of others.
Note: The learner demonstrates an understanding of and ability to use advanced mining technology in terms of production, safety and communication. |
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.
Note: The ability of the learner to understand the effects of gases and vapours on the occupational health and safety of persons and that other persons could be involved in dealing with gases and vapours confirms understanding that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation. |
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 |
This unit standard replaces unit standard 110118, "Demonstrate knowledge of the most common harmful gases and vapours", Level 1, 1 credits.
Terminology: Specified requirements: Specified requirements include legal and site-specific requirements and are contained in one or more of the following documents: Legal: Site specific: Notes to Assessors: Assessors should keep the following principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard: Unit Standard Justification: Level: Attribute; Level; Justification: Average Level: 24/9 = 2.66. Actual Level Assigned: 3. Credits: Total hours required by the learner to achieve the required outcome: Activity; Hours: Total: 36 hours. Credits Achieved: 36/10 = 3.6. Actual Credits Assigned: 4. |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Core | 58739 | National Certificate: Mining Operations for Underground Hard Rock | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | MQA |
Core | 78323 | National Certificate: Lamproom Operations | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | MQA |
Core | 90656 | National Certificate: Mine Ventilation | Not Applicable | NQF Level 02 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | MQA |
Core | 90655 | National Certificate: Small Scale Mining | Not Applicable | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | MQA |
Elective | 74269 | National Certificate: Occupational Health, Safety and Environment | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Reregistered | 2023-07-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Elective | 64909 | National Certificate: Small Scale Mining | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | MQA |
Elective | 62869 | National Certificate: Rockbreaking: Surface Excavations | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | MQA |
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. |
1. | AVENG (AFRICA) (PTY) LTD |
2. | BANA BA THARI MINING TRADING AND DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY |
3. | BARBERTON MINES (PTY) LTD |
4. | BAS COACHING,TRAINING,MARKETING |
5. | BOKONI PLATINUM MINES (PTY) LTD |
6. | BOOYSENDAL PLATINUM (PTY) LTD |
7. | CONCOR PROJECTS PTY LTD |
8. | DEI GRATIA TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT SOLUTION |
9. | DIGGERS TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES |
10. | EASTERN CROME MINES SAMANCOR |
11. | ELITE OPERATOR AND SKILLS TRAINING |
12. | FOSKOR (PTY) LTD |
13. | HARMONY GOLD MINING CO LTD |
14. | HOTAZEL MANGANESE MINES (PTY) LTD |
15. | JUAB GENERAL DEALER |
16. | KROONDAL OPERATIONS (PTY) LTD |
17. | MANCAS CONSULTINGS CC |
18. | MARULA PLATINUM PTY LTD |
19. | MATHOME TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (PTY) LTD |
20. | MVUSULUDZO PROJECTS (PTY) LTD |
21. | NORTHAM PLATINUM LTD |
22. | PALABORA COPPER (PTY) LTD |
23. | PMC TRAINING CONSULTANTS AND ASSOCIATES (PTY) LTD |
24. | POWERGATE TRAINING PTY LTD |
25. | REGINALD MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE |
26. | SAFETY AND TRAINING SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD |
27. | SIBANYE GOLD ACADEMY PROPRIETARY LIMITED |
28. | SIBANYE GOLD LIMITED - BEATRIX DIVISION |
29. | SIBANYE GOLD LIMITED - KLOOF DIVISION |
30. | SIBANYE RUSTENBURG PLATINUM MINES PTY LTD |
31. | VENETIA MINE |
32. | WESTERN PLATINUM MINE |
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. |