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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Take action to address impacts on the environment |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
119553 | Take action to address impacts on the environment | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Environmental Sc/Mgt & Waste Mgt | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences | Environmental Sciences | |||
ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
Undefined | Regular | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 10 |
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 |
In order for me to perform effectively in the field of environmental science, environmental management and waste management, I will be able to:
I will also know and understand: I can be assessed against this unit standard in the context of any activity which is related to managing environmental issues, such as: > Materials recovery and buy back centres > Waste reception > Landfill operations The skill, the knowledge and the values reflected in this unit standard form part of the exit level outcomes required for the National Certificate in Environmental Practice NQF Level 2. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
It is assumed that the learner is competent in Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 1. |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
The scope and level of this unit standard is indicated by range statements related to the Specific Outcomes. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Determine an appropriate response to a variety of identified environmental impacts. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Variety: 2 or 3 impacts that have been identified in the learner's work, domestic or community context.
Appropriate response includes preventive, corrective and remedial actions, acting immediately, reporting (including incident reporting), stopping the process, addressing the cause, addressing the impact. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The differences between preventive, corrective and remedial responses are explained correctly. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Responses are chosen that are appropriate to the level of authority or capacity of the learner. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Responses are made in a timely manner. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Develop an appropriate plan to address each identified impact. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
The plan should include a sequence of steps.
Evidence of several plans would be required, one for each identified impact. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The plan is developed that is logical, practical and sufficiently detailed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Other parties are informed of the plan and required assistance requested. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Implement the plans and evaluate the results. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The actions are taken that are in accordance with the plan. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The implementation of the plan is monitored and appropriate adjustments made where necessary. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The impacts are addressed properly. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Record and report interventions and results achieved. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
The report can include recommendations. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Records are completed and accurately made so that they reflect the key issues succinctly and clearly. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Reports are compiled and presented appropriately. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
To obtain credits I must be assessed. The assessment will be based on evidence that I produce. My assessment will be governed by the policies and guidelines of a relevant Education and Training Quality Assurance body (ETQA), which has jurisdiction over this field of learning. The policies and procedures of the relevant ETQA will also determine:
Any institution or company which offers learning that will enable me to achieve the purpose of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA. My assessment against this standard should meet all the requirements of established principles. It should include practical assessment activities, which are appropriate to the contents of this unit standard. These activities should include an appropriate combination of self and peer assessment, practical and oral assessments, observations, etc. I can be assessed in the language of my choice although if I have to report incidents or conditions to someone else, I will be assessed on my ability to report in the language commonly used in my working environment. I will be assessed on all the Specific Outcomes, Critical Cross-Field Outcomes and essential embedded knowledge. The Specific Outcomes must be assessed in their own right, through oral and practical evidence. My assessment will not only be based on observation but also on other evidence which I compile into a portfolio of evidence. I cannot be assessed only through a written or oral test. The Specific Outcomes and Essential Knowledge will be assessed in relation to each other. If I am able to explain the items which fall under the heading of essential embedded knowledge, but am unable to perform the Specific Outcomes, then I cannot be assessed as 'competent'. Similarly, if I am able to perform tasks described under the Specific Outcomes, but cannot explain or justify them in terms of the fundamental concepts, principles and practice relevant to the level of the unit standard that underpins my skill, then I cannot be assessed as 'competent'. I will also be assessed on my ability to apply the principles and techniques related to the Critical Cross-Field Outcomes, not only in terms of what I can demonstrate, but also in terms of what I know and can discuss. My assessment for this unit standard can be done in conjunction with the assessment of other unit standards related to a qualification, and even in conjunction with my assessment for the qualification as a whole. |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
The following items reflect the type of knowledge that the assessor will evaluate
1.Names & functions of: 2.Purpose of: 3.Attributes, descriptions, characteristics & properties: 4.Processes and events: 5.Causes and effects, implications of: 6.Procedures and techniques: 7.Sensory cues: 8.Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards: 9.Theory: rules, principles, laws: 10.Categories: 11.Relationships, systems: |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identify and solve problems
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage myself and my activities
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems
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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 | 49605 | National Certificate: Environmental Practice | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | LG SETA |
Elective | 74269 | National Certificate: Occupational Health, Safety and Environment | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-07-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Elective | 79806 | National Certificate: Occupational Hygiene and Safety | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Elective | 90656 | National Certificate: Mine Ventilation | Not Applicable | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "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. | A4 Consultancy CC |
2. | Amabamba Recruitment |
3. | AVAX SA 481 CC. T/A Mandisa Development Services |
4. | Buena Vista Learning Academy |
5. | Buyisiwe Management Services (Pty) Ltd |
6. | Edutraining Business College |
7. | Fire Protection Association of Southern Africa |
8. | Giamanje TVET College |
9. | Glentech Innovative Design Concepts |
10. | Growth Management Consulting |
11. | IQ Skills Academy (PTY) LTD. |
12. | Jobafrik Consulting |
13. | Josmap Training Institute |
14. | Kay Beez Development Projects |
15. | MARS Business Consulting |
16. | Mazasa Management Consulting CC. |
17. | Mcebo Technologies |
18. | Mintirho Development Services |
19. | Mortarboard Training Solutions |
20. | NKQUBELA CONSULTING |
21. | Nokusho M Consulting and Trading |
22. | Paramount Training Academy |
23. | Pebetse Training and Consulting |
24. | PFIM Trading (Pty) Ltd |
25. | Phumelela Sisonke African Foundation |
26. | Progressive School of Business and Engineering (Pty) |
27. | RLSTP Training & Development (PTY) LTD. |
28. | Simmek Holdings |
29. | Starplex 489 cc |
30. | Tachfin Holdings |
31. | Tasc Business Consulting and Training |
32. | Thando Consulting Services |
33. | Timothy Fasheun Group Enviromentors (Pty) Ltd |
34. | TLD Consulting |
35. | Tloumogale Business Development & Consulting |
36. | Transafric Consulting Pty Ltd |
37. | UNIVERSITY OF BUSINESS EXCELLENCE(PTY)LTD |
38. | University of Venda |
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. |