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

Apply work site practices 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14683  Apply work site practices 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Welding 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology Manufacturing and Assembly 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 2  NQF Level 02  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 
This unit standard is for a learner within the fabrication and welding fields. Learners credited with this unit standard are able to applying, explaining and use worksite practices in relation to Basic hand tools, material handling procedures, welding tools and equipment, as required by industry in accordance with quality requirements.
A person credited with this unit standard is capable of:
  • Establish the principles of personal and job safety on the worksite
  • Demonstrate safe working practices on the worksite
  • Adhere and conform to store procedures and material handling
    This unit standard will contribute to the full development of any learner by providing recognition, further mobility and transportability within the field. The knowledge, skills and understanding demonstrated in this unit standard are essential for social and economic transformation and upliftment within the fabrication and welding environment. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Abet level 3 Unit standards:
    SAQA Lo/06
    SAQA Com/001
    SAQA Com/003
    SAQA Com/004
    SAQA Unit Math 001
    SAQA Unit math 002
    SAQA Unit Math 007
    SAQA Unit Math 013 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Scope
    Apply, explain and use worksite practices in relation to Basic hand tools, material handling procedures, welding tools and equipment, in accordance with quality requirements.

    This unit standard makes it possible for the learner to function in the workplace by conforming to the following issues:
  • Specific worksite safety practices and use of personal protective equipment.
  • Communication and team work principles.
  • Demarcation of work area.
  • Identification, location and functions of equipment, tools and materials.

    Context
    This unit standard is done under supervision.

    Level (for level 2)
    A learning program leading to the award of this unit standard should develop learners who demonstrate:
  • Ability to carry out moderate tasks that are familiar.
  • Ability to offer a clear choice of routine responses.
  • Basic operational knowledge base as indicated in the embedded knowledge component and that are readily available.
  • An understanding of known solutions to familiar problems with little generation of new ideas.
  • Ability to work under direct supervision with some responsibility. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Establish the principles of personal and job safety on the worksite. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Hazards are identified in relation to worksite in accordance with the OHS Act. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Equipment, electrical machinery, chemicals, fire, gas, fumes, compressed air, noise and product.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Personal hazards are identified in relation to worksite. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Clothing, hair, footwear, jewellery, lifting, handling, and occupational overuse syndrome.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Procedures are identified in relation to avoidance of accidents. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Equipment, machinery, electrical, chemical, fire, fumes, compressed air, gas, protective clothing, storage as laid down in company policy or standard procedure.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Procedures in the event of accident, fire emergency are explained as laid down in company policy or procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Procedures and principles of relevant acts and regulations relating to safety, health and welfare on worksite are identified. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    OHS act, Local government by-laws and legislative requirements.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrate safe working practices on the worksite. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Safe working practices in the use of machinery are demonstrated as specified in the company policy and manufacturer's operational manual and instructions. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Fences, guards, safety devises, operation and isolation techniques.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Safe working practices are demonstrated which ensure personal safety. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Safe working practices are demonstrated which ensure personal safety.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Hazardous materials are stored and carried as specified by manufacturer. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Chemicals, gas, compressed air, flammable materials, lubricants, paints, sealants, cleaning fluids, and waste materials.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Warning signs are identified in relation to hazards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Work areas are kept clean and free of debris. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Walkways, floors, workbenches, platforms, and conveyers.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Equipment is used and maintained as specified by manufacturer's or standard procedure. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Electrical, mechanical, fluid, and radiation.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    7. Procedures in the event of fire, accident, chemical spillage, and emergency are followed as laid down by regulation and specified on worksite. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    8. Worksite practices comply with Acts, Regulations, and by-laws relating to health, safety and welfare. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    OHS Act, Local authority by-laws.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    9. Emergency shut down procedures are complied with to manufacturer's or worksite procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Adhere and conform to store procedures and material handling. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Store procedures are explained and described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Store procedures are according to worksite practice. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Materials are stored safely. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    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 must be accredited in terms of the criteria laid down by the relevant ETQA.

    Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Specific worksite safety practices and use of personal protective equipment.
  • Communication and team work principles.
  • Demarcation of work area.
  • Identification, location and functions of equipment, tools and materials.
  • Hazard identification method.
  • Safe working practices in the use of machinery.
  • Chemicals and characteristics.
  • Warning and safety signs.
  • Procedures in the event of fires.
  • Evacuation procedures. 
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    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 work site practices for example materials, tools and Safety related issues, (Reflected in specific outcome reflexive component). 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work with others (communication between team members). 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage one self (plan, select and organise tasks).(Reflected in specific outcome). 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology looking after the environment and health to others when using hand and weld related tools. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand the world as a set of related systems (reflecting the implications of incorrect usage of work site practices with reference to the work place). 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Contributing to the full personal development of the learner, for example:
    Cultural sensitivity and exploring career opportunity. 

    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 
    This unit standard may be obtained through RPL. The learner should be thoroughly briefed on the mechanism to be used and support and guidance should be provided. Care should be taken that the mechanism used provides the learner with an opportunity to demonstrate competence and is not so onerous as to prevent learners from taking up the RPL option towards gaining a qualification.

    Supplementary Material

    Assessment Tools

    These tools may include the following:
  • In-situ (on-the-job) observations
  • Role-play simulations
  • Structured group discussions
  • Written reports (e.g. tests, exams, case studies, projects, registers, logbooks, workbooks)
  • Verbal report backs (presentations)
  • Portfolios of evidence
  • Projects
  • Experiential learning
  • Working in teams
  • Scenario sketching

    Notes to asserssors:
    Assessors should keep the following general 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 candidate 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 candidate 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. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  24214   National Certificate: Welding Application and Practice  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2006-12-03  MERSETA 
    Core  57881   National Certificate: Welding Application and Practice  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  58722   National Certificate: Engineering Fabrication  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 


    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. MSC Artisan Academy (Pty) Ltd T/A Master Artisan Academy SA (EAST LOND 


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