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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Determine radon and thoron progeny concentrations using the Ogden method 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
120343  Determine radon and thoron progeny concentrations using the Ogden method 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Occupational Health and Safety 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services Preventive Health 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular-Fundamental  Level 4  NQF Level 04  4 
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 be able to determine radon and thoron progeny concentrations using the Ogden method. Learners credited with this Unit Standard are capable of:
  • Explaining the specified requirements pertaining to determining radon and thoron progeny concentrations.
  • Preparing to measure.
  • Determining radon and thoron progeny concentrations.
  • Performing post-determination activities. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are competent in Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF level 4. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Specified requirements include legal and site-specific requirements and are contained in one or more of the following documents:

    Legal requirements:

    Include and are contained in one or more, but not limited to the following documents:
  • OHS Act and Regulations 85/1993
  • Mine Health and Safety Act and Regulations 29/1996
  • Guideline for mandatory Codes of Practice

    Site-specific requirements:
  • Managerial instructions
  • Codes of Practice
  • Company Standards
  • Standard Task Procedures
  • Health Management Program
  • Risk Assessment Documentation
  • Working Guides
  • Manufacturers' specifications 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Explain the specified requirements pertaining to determining radon and thoron progeny concentrations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The allowable radon and thoron progeny concentrations are explained and are consistent with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The route of entry and effects of exposure to radon and thoron progeny are explained in terms of the consequences to health in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The principle of operation and the precautions regarding handling and storage of the instrument are explained in consistence with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The measuring positions and the application of the instrument are explained and are consistent with the specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The importance of selecting measuring positions as specified is explained in terms of health. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The measuring method and calculations are consistent with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    The importance of conducting radon and thoron progeny measurements, to ensure a healthy environment, is explained and is consistent with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    The sources and characteristics of radon and thoron progeny are explained in consistence with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    The requirements of a monitoring programme and the information relevant to the determination of radon and thoron progeny concentrations are explained in consistence with specified requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Prepare to measure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The required personal protective equipment is obtained, checked for functionality and used in accordance with its design and specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The importance of examining, using and storing the personal protective equipment is explained in terms of the consequences to health, safety and productivity. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The instrument is examined according to specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Defective instruments are dealt with according to specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The importance of examining the instrument and dealing with defects found is explained in terms of the consequences to health. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Permission to enter the working place is obtained according to specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    The consequences of entering a workplace without obtaining permission are explained in terms of health and safety. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    The selection of the measuring position is consistent with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    The importance of selecting a measuring position as prescribed is explained in terms of the consequences to health. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 
    The position where measuring is to take place is examined and hazards and risks pertaining to health and safety are dealt with according to specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 11 
    The importance of the examination, and dealing with hazards and risks is explained in terms of the consequences to health and safety. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 12 
    Preparatory work is performed in a manner that fosters teamwork and avoids conflict. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Determine radon and thoron progeny concentrations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The pre-operational checks of the instrument are consistent with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The importance of conducting pre-operational checks is explained in terms of the consequences to health. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The measurements are consistent with specified requirements and factors that can influence the measurement are dealt with. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The importance of measuring according to prescribed requirements is explained in terms of the consequences to health. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The radioactivity on the filter is determined according to specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The recording of the measuring position and appropriate data is consistent with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    The importance of recording the data as prescribed is explained in terms of the consequences to health. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    The measured radon and thoron progeny concentrations are compared with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    The importance of dealing with abnormal concentrations is explained in terms of the consequences to health. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 
    Work related hazards and associated risk pertaining to health and safety, while measuring, are identified and dealt with according to specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 11 
    The measurements are performed in a manner that fosters teamwork and avoids conflict. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Perform post-determination activities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The data are downloaded, analysed, and a printout of results generated according to specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The instrument is cleaned and stored according to specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Defective instruments are dealt with according to specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The importance of complying with the above is explained in terms of the consequences to health. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Reports are complete, accurate, in the required format, and submitted to designated personnel on time. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited, as a provider, through the relevant ETQA by SAQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The following embedded knowledge is addressed in an integrated way in the unit standard:
  • Health and safety knowledge
  • Report writing
  • Legal and site-specific requirements 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Solve problems related to the detection of radon and thoron progeny concentrations using the Ogden method by recommending remedial and preventive measures. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team/group/organisation/community by accepting, interpreting and delegating instructions correctly, if and when required, in a context-appropriate manner. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively by meeting specified requirements, recording test results in specified formats, and recommending appropriate action where necessary. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, organise and critically evaluate information to correct for conditions, environmental factors, and limitations that can influence readings, interpret information obtained, and recommend appropriate action. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematics and language skills in the modes of oral and written presentations to record and report test results. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically (showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others) to select the appropriate methods and instruments for the detection of radon and thoron progeny concentrations using the Ogden method. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recommending appropriate actions based on the evaluation of test results and reporting results to relevant designated persons, confirming that a specific observation, inference, action or decision can have an interrelated effect. 

    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
    Elective  79807   Further Education and Training Certificate: Occupational Hygiene and Safety  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  57631   National Certificate: Radiation Protection  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  EWSETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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