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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Collect data regarding radiological conditions

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
119497	Collect data regarding radiological conditions
ORIGINATOR
SGB Radiation Protection
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences			Physical Sciences
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 3	NQF Level 03	12
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

This unit standard requires learners to test selected instruments for radiation and contaminant measurements before and after using such instruments, to ensure functionality. Tests must be appropriate for specific types of instruments. The learner is required to explain the logic of instrument testing.

Credited learners are capable of:

Identifying monitoring areas according to specified data collection requirements

Selecting locations/points for surveying based on specified operational requirements

Collecting environmental samples that meet specified quality requirements

Measuring radiological conditions according to specified measurement requirements

Communicating data collection results in specified formats

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

It is assumed that learners are competent in:

NQF Level 2 Mathematic Literacy

NQF Level 2 Communication

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

External radiation, surface contamination, airborne contamination (inc. radon), and environmental samples such as grass, water, air, etc. are included. Other range statements are provided in the body of the unit standard with the relevant specific outcomes and/or assessment criteria.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Identify monitoring areas according to specified data collection requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Access to areas for monitoring is obtained prior to commencement of monitoring activitiesing

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Access requirements and procedures are adhered to

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Survey planning is done to meet specified requirements

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Area positions are confirmed and/or verified against given operational requirements for monitor

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Select locations/points for surveying based on specified operational requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Hazards in monitoring areas are identified accurately

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Monitoring areas are mapped according to specified operational procedures

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Mapping can include drawing grids, lines, reference points, etc.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Locations/points selected for surveying meet specified requirements for monitoring

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Position of locations/points is confirmed and/or verified against given operational requirements for surveying

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Collect environmental samples that meet specified quality requirements.

OUTCOME RANGE

Samples can include soil, water, plants, dust, etc.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Sampling locations are identified according to specified operational procedures

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Sample quality meets specified requirements

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Deployment and retrieval of instruments meet specified operational procedures

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Instruments include detectors

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Specified sample recording procedures are adhered to

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Sample submission for analysis meets operational procedure requirements

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Measure radiological conditions according to specified measurement requirements.

OUTCOME RANGE

Measurement could relate to radiological conditions of material, components, resources, waste, people, equipment, etc.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Equipment/equipment range is set according to operational procedures, and based on historical data

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Procedures selected are appropriate for specified measurements

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Instruments are maintained and operated according to organisational and manufacturer specification

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Equipment settings are verified and justified in terms of purpose of measurement

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Communicate data collection results in specified formats.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Results are recorded according to specified operational procedures

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Reporting of data collection results meet specified requirements

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Actions take based on results are appropriate for results obtained and specific contexts

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Actions can include, for example, demarcating hazards with signage as required in a specific contexts

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Results are checked against specified criteria

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Assessment of learner achievements takes place at providers accredited by a relevant ETQA for the provision of programs that result in the outcomes specified for this unit standard.

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

Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with a relevant ETQA.

The relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures will oversee moderation of assessment and is responsible for moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this unit standard

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Credited learners understand and can explain:

Access requirements and procedures

Survey planning requirements

Internal and external hazards

Operational requirements and procedures for surveying

Sampling locations and collecting environmental samples

Sample quality specified requirements

Deployment and retrieval of instruments

Sample submission for analysis and operational procedure requirements

Specified sample recording procedures

Measuring radiological conditions according to specified measurement requirements, and relevant procedures

Equipment/equipment range settings

Recording and reporting of data collection results

The structure of matter (micro, sub atomic, atomic structure)

Definition of radioactivity, types of radiation and their features/characteristics

Differences between radiation and contamination

Methods of radiation and contaminant detection and instruments

Application, purpose, use, operation, maintenance and limitations of instruments

Occupational exposure hazards

Interaction of radiation with matter, and the biological effects

Dose limits and derived levels, and the relationship between them, and conversions

Efficiency and activity calculations

Radiological concepts and units

Personal protective equipment, and dosimetry

Source handling 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 where responses to problems show that such critical and creative thinking has been used to make responsible decisions when area positions are confirmed and/or verified against given operational requirements for monitoring and position of locations/points is confirmed and/or verified against given operational requirements for surveying, and equipment settings are verified and justified in terms of purpose of measurement.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community when access to areas for monitoring is obtained prior to commencement of monitoring activities and sample submission for analysis meets operational procedure requirements.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively when access requirements and procedures are adhered to, survey planning meets specified requirements, and instruments are maintained and operated according to organisational and manufacturer specification.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information when collecting environmental samples that meet specified quality requirements, measuring radiological conditions according to specified measurement requirements.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively using visual, mathematic and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation when monitoring areas are mapped according to specified operational procedures, specified sample recording procedures are adhered to, and to communicate data collection results in specified formats.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others when hazards in monitoring areas are identified accurately, locations/points selected for surveying meets specified requirements for monitoring, deployment and retrieval of instruments meet specified operational procedures, sample quality meets specified requirements, equipment/equipment range is set according to operational procedures, and based on historical data, procedures selected are appropriate for specified measurements.

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 to identify monitoring areas according to specified data collection requirements, select locations/points for surveying based on specified operational requirements, identify sampling locations according to specified operational procedures, and when actions take based on results are appropriate for results obtained and specific contexts.

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA

Assessors should keep the following principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard:

Focus the assessment activities on gathering evidence in terms of the main outcome expressed in the title to ensure assessment is integrated rather than fragmented. Remember we want to declare the person competent in terms of the title. Where assessment at title level is unmanageable, then focus assessment around each specific outcome, or groups of specific outcomes.

Make sure evidence is gathered across the entire range, wherever it applies. Assessment activities should be as close to the real performance as possible, and where simulations or role-plays are used, there should be supporting evidence to show the learner is able to perform in the real situation.

Do not focus the assessment activities on each assessment criterion. Rather make sure the assessment activities focus on outcomes and are sufficient to enable evidence to be gathered around all the assessment criteria.

The assessment criteria provide the specifications against which assessment judgements should be made. In most cases, knowledge can be inferred from the quality of the performances, but in other cases, knowledge and understanding will have to be tested through questioning techniques. Where this is required, there will be assessment criteria to specify the standard required.

The task of the assessor is to gather sufficient evidence, of the prescribed type and quality, as specified in this unit standard, that the learner can achieve the outcomes again and again and again. This means assessors will have to judge how many repeat performances are required before they believe the performance is reproducible.

All assessments should be conducted in line with the following well documented principles of assessment: appropriateness, fairness, manageability, integration into work or learning, validity, direct, authentic, sufficient, systematic, open and consistent

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	49596	National Certificate: Radiation Monitoring	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	EWSETA

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

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