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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Implement basic safety procedures in emergencies

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114863	Implement basic safety procedures in emergencies
ORIGINATOR
SGB Diplomacy, Protocol and Foreign Affairs Assist
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security			Sovereignty of the State
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	3
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

This unit standard has as its core purpose, qualifying learners who will perform First Aid and basic life support procedures. The learner will demonstrate knowledge of health and safety regulations of host country and South Africa. They will manage an emergency scene and practice fire fighting and emergency evacuation drills.

The qualifying learner will be able to:

Perform First Aid and basic life support procedures.

Manage an emergency situation.

Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety regulations.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Learners accessing this qualification are assumed to have completed a Level 4 qualification or RPL equivalent.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

N/A

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Perform First Aid and basic life support procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The medical-legal implications and principles of First Aid are described.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The need for the practice of personal safety is explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Elementary human anatomical structures and physiological functions are described.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Appropriate First Aid procedures are demonstrated.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Manage an emergency situation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Potential disasters for a specific area and/or situation are identified.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The difference between man-made and natural disasters and their probable impact are described.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

A simple disaster management plan is devised.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Community structures and resources to utilize in emergencies are identified.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Appropriate evacuation and fire fighting drills are demonstrated.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

Accurate emergency contact information is compiled and made readily available.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety regulations.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Occupational health and safety principles are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Knowledge of the South African Health and Safety Act is demonstrated.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The health and safety regulations of a particular target country are investigated and a report is compiled.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Health and safety information is displayed and made known to all concerned parties.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

An individual wishing to be assessed (including through RPL) against this unit standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the ETQA.

Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the ETQA.

Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard or assessing this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the ETQA's discretion.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Emergency scene management

First Aid (CPR, AR, Choking, Wounds and bleeding, Shock, Unconsciousness, Fainting, Fractures, Burns, Head Injuries, Spinal injuries)

Principles of First Aid

Emergency drills

Fire fighting

Disaster Management plan

Health and Safety Act and regulations

Relevant Information: Contact numbers and persons

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others in securing safety.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, evaluate, organise and critically evaluate information pertaining to emergency situations.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively in emergency scene management.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems to acquire best possible aid in emergency or disaster situations.

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

Assessment Methods and Integrated Assessment:

Ensure that assessment covers the specific outcomes, the critical cross-field outcomes and the essential embedded knowledge. Assessment activities should be appropriate to the context and tools may include self-assessment, peer assessment, formative and summative assessment.

A range of assessment methods should be used, including direct observation, product sample, simulation, questioning (verbal or written) and testimony (portfolio collection of evidence).

Integrated assessment: It may be more effective and efficient to assess a number of unit standards together thus reducing the number of assessment "events". Ensure that the commonalities that exist between a number of unit standards are captured in a way that makes sense for assessment.

Supplementary Information:

Activity & number of hours:
Lectures: 10
Experiential Learning: 20 (Practical applications and drills)
Total: 30

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	57651	National Certificate: Forensic Science	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	SAS SETA
Fundamental	48761	National Certificate: Mission Administration	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2020-07-30	PSETA
Elective	66869	National Certificate: Home Affairs Services	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	PSETA
Elective	63969	National Certificate: Pharmaceutical Sales Representation	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CHIETA
Elective	61729	National Diploma: Policing	Level 6	NQF Level 06	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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