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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Demonstrate an understanding of and apply security measures and maintain work area

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
115872	Demonstrate an understanding of and apply security measures and maintain work area
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 3	NQF Level 03	5
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

The person credited with this unit standard is able to identify and implement security measures within their working environment and maintain their own working areas according to the company standards. Learners are also able to create a presentable working environment that meets company standards that contribute to the professionalism of the company.

The qualifying learner is capable of:

Implementing security measures in the working environment.

Responding to emergency situations.

Maintaining a clean and safe working area.

Creating a presentable work area.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Learners accessing this qualification will have demonstrated competence in numeracy and literacy on NQF level 2 or equivalent.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Access and movement policies could include but are not limited to: locking of doors, access cards, entry permits/documentation, security gates etc.

High risk products could include but are not limited to: small moveable items, high cash value items, etc.

Housekeeping will include but is not limited to: washing, polishing, vacuuming, scrubbing, dusting, sweeping, emptying bins, replacing dead flowers etc.

Working area décor regulations and policies include but are not limited to colour scheme, decorations, personal effects etc.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Implement security measures in the working environment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Access to restricted areas is implemented according to company standards.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

High risk products are secured within the stores in cages or locked rooms according to company policy and procedure.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Access and movement policies and procedures are implemented according to company standards.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Respond to emergency situations.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Telephone numbers of emergency services are obtained and displayed according to organisational regulatory requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Names of safety representatives are listed according to nominated representatives.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Emergency procedures are described in accordance with emergency situations and procedures.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Maintain a clean and safe working area.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Housekeeping standards are listed and explained according to organisational requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Housekeeping standards are implemented within agreed time frames and monitored to ensure consistent compliance with the standards.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Create a presentable working area.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Working area décor complies with company set regulations and policies.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Work area is clean and tidy as per company standards.

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 relevant ETQA.

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

Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

An understanding of safety practices and techniques.

An understanding of handling robberies and safety techniques.

Company housekeeping standards and procedures.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems related to traffic flow and security in a display area.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others when cleaning the working area.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage oneself and one's activities when maintaining own working area according to housekeeping standards.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, evaluate, organise and critically evaluate information when identifying and implementing company safety standards.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively when implementing housekeeping standards.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology when cleaning and maintaining a work area.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems whereby the value of a persons life is more important than a product or cash.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING

In order to contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of society at large, it must be the intention underlying any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities.

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	48887	National Certificate: Hiring Services and Support	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	SERVICES
Elective	65949	Further Education and Training Certificate: Supervision of Construction Processes	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CETA

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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