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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Supervise rope access teams and perform advanced manoeuvres and rescues |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
230001 | Supervise rope access teams and perform advanced manoeuvres and rescues | |||
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 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
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 |
Learners working towards competence in this unit standard will be a person using rope access techniques to access work to be performed, where rope access skills are required.
Qualifying learners will be capable of: The practice in the industry is that for someone to function as a supervisor in a rope access operation, the learner must: |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
Learners accessing this unit standard will have demonstrated competence in:
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UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
Range statements that refer to assessment criteria: |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Perform advanced rope access manoeuvres. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
A full range of advanced rope access manoeuvres are performed according to industry requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Advanced rope access manoeuvres includes all the rope access manoeuvres specified for level 1 and 2 rope access work performed with advanced skill It includes all of the following: descending and ascending ropes; passing knots, deviations and rebelays (intermediate anchors) and obstructions; performing rope transfers and changeovers; aid climbing, belaying and traversing a loop; performing horizontal (traverse), vertical and lead climbing. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Aerial tramways/cable ways/ pulley systems are used according to the suitable situation and safety practices. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The use of direct belay techniques or running ropes is demonstrated following safe practices. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The precautions during lead climbing and traversing are described according to safety practices and requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Monitoring the safety practices of the team under the learner's supervision, is demonstrated descender, connectors, and back-up devices). |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Monitoring of use of the double rope protection system at all times, correct use thereof. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
The adaptation of long and short rope transfer techniques and other rope access techniques are explained for a variety of work environments and situations with examples. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Perform advanced rescues from any position. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Simple rescues or lowering techniques are preformed demonstrating safe practices and good casualty management. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Rescues, using lowering and hauling systems, are performed demonstrating safe practices and good casualty management. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Advanced rescues are performed demonstrating safe practices and good casualty management including rescues from a traverse, a loop, a cableway, and during lead climbing. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
A stretcher rescue is performed demonstrating good casualty management. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
A rescue situation is supervised ensuring that safe practices are followed by the team. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
The appropriate use of the various types of rescues is explained with examples of each. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Organise worksite in accordance with legal and safety requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Appropriate clothing and Personal Protective Equipment for a specific task are selected according to worksite and job requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Hazards that could affect equipment and a safe work environment are named and four examples are given of how to deal with each hazard. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The external factors that can affect the team's safety are explained with four examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The safety precautions taken when working in confined spaces, when transporting loose equipment exceeding the weight limit, and to protect the public are described according to worksite. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
The reporting of a safety incident is explained in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety Act. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
All documents that cover legal, safety requirements of rope access work are named and the content described giving an overview of main points. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Organise work sites and work projects. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
A risk assessment and rescue plan for a specific worksite is prepared considering hazards to health and safety and daily reassessment of hazards at the worksite and of a rigged system. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Hazards and conditions for which permits may be required, are given and the reasons for getting permits explained with examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The purpose and method for obtaining official clearance for a worksite before access work starts, is explained according to worksite procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
An operations plan/procedure for a specific worksite is developed including all the required information, and is communicated with team members covering all points. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Operation plan/ procedure refers to a description of how to perform the task and includes rope access equipment, equipment needed for the task, the number and level of technicians, safety factors, risk assessment, medical information ie closest hospital, rescue plans from any situation in the rope access system. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
The purpose and various methods for setting up an exclusion zone are explained with examples applicable to various worksites. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
The requirements for organising of a worksite are explained based on the site, the experience of the team and work conditions and presence of the public. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
The documents and records that need to be kept for each work project are explained based on rope access guidelines and legal requirements. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 |
Supervise rope access work teams. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The structure of a rope access work team is motivated and the responsibilities of a supervisor explained according to worksite requirements or operations plan. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The checks to be performed on all team members before access work can start are described ensuring safety of the rope system and the work team. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
A communication system is established and communicated with a work team and the purpose explained with examples of the consequences of poor communication. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The orientation of a work team on a new worksite or task is explained considering the operations plan and risk assessment. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
The precautions to be taken when newly qualified technicians are on the team, are described according to safe practices and worksite requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
The factors that determine rest periods are described with five examples of the effect on the work team. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
Embedded knowledge is reflected within the assessment criteria of each specific outcome. The assessor should be familiar with the following subject matter:
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UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identify and solve problems in which response displays that responsible decisions, using critical and creative thinking, have been made by assessing worksites and conditions that can affect the rest periods of work terms. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively, evident in preparing operational plans and selecting and managing work teams. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively evident in communication the operational plans to work teams and reporting safety incidents. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively utilising rope access equipment. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING |
Contribute to the full personal development of each learner by participating as a responsible citizen evident in performing rescues. |
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 |
Supplementary information - Terms and definitions used in this unit standard:
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QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Elective | 49081 | National Certificate: Construction: Advanced Plant Operations | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | CETA |
Elective | 48889 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Hiring Operations | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | SERVICES |
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. | Certified Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
2. | Dreyer and Dreyer Risk Solutions |
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. |