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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Perform basic rigging procedures

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14706	Perform basic rigging procedures
ORIGINATOR
SGB Welding
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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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	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

Learners accredited with this unit standard will be able to conduct basic rigging practices in accordance with legislative safety standards and job requirements. This includes the inspection, selection and use of slings and lifting tackle to safely lift, move and stack loads.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

The knowledge and learning related to the following:
Abet level 4 / NQF level 1 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
Safety Health and Environmental (OHS Act) relevant to worksite procedures

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Scope:
All operations are to be conducted under supervision.
Load capacity for this unit standard not to exceed 2t. (two metric tons)
The safe working load (SWL) of selected lifting equipment must be adequate for the loads used.

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

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Identify and select lifting equipment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Safe working loads and correct slinging methods are determined.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Lifting equipment are identified and selected in accordance with load requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Lifting equipment is inspected and unsafe or defective equipment identified and reported in accordance to worksite procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Lifting equipment includes chain slings, rope slings, steel wire slings, synthetic web slings, shackles, eyebolts, guide ropes and plate grabs.
Equipment defects include wear, corrosion, stretched links, deterioration of splices, cracks, nicks and broken strands.
Calculation of safe working loads entails the use of elementary formulas and basic mathematical principles.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Explain the consequences of using damaged or defective equipment

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Convey loads by means of lifting equipment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Plan the rigging process.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Loads are slung in accordance with load requirements and worksite procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Applicable communication methods are utilized to clear people from the load path and destination.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Loads are lifted, conveyed and placed / stacked in the pre-determined location in accordance to worksite procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Planning the rigging procedure to include consideration to the safety of people and possible damage to equipment.
Slinging methods used must conform to sound rigging practices.
Communication methods used may include the use of two-way radios, standard hand signals and warning devices such as hooters and whistles.
Power driven lifting equipment such as electric hoists, pendant cranes and overhead cranes that are used for the rigging process must be operated by competent persons.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Care and store of lifting equipment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Explain the consequences of inadequate caring and storage procedures for lifting equipment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Equipment is cared for and stored in accordance with manufacturers recommendations and worksite procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Caring practices include cleaning and lubricating before storing.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

1. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard, must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
2. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant SETA/ETQA.
3. 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

1. Relevant worksite procedures.
2. Specific legislative & company safety regulations
3. Elementary rigging terminology and load calculations.
4. Company storage locations and procedures.
5. Application of rigging equipment, slinging methods and hand signals.
6. Interpretation of equipment defects and unsafe rigging practices.

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 the rigging process (Reflected in specific outcomes during the rigging procedure)

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others (teamwork), interacting with colleagues, subordinates and supervisors whilst planning, analyzing, conducting and revising rigging strategies.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organize and manage one`s activities in a responsible and effective manner.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communication skills: The effective utilization of sound communication practices, which includes oral, written and hand signage.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Understand the world as a set of related systems (understanding the implications of incorrect selection of rigging equipment and tools in relation to load requirements.

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 INFORMATION:

1. Assessment methods:
Integrated assessment methods and tools will allow the candidate to demonstrate that she/ he has acquired knowledge of and can safely and effectively apply competence identified in this unit standard.

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

These methods must be carefully selected based on the purpose of the assessment (For example, the written method of assessing knowledge or on-job demonstration of practical competence). The assessment must integrate a number of different methods in order to give the assessor reliable and valid proof of competence and evidence of required attitudes.

Notes to assessors:

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.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	58268	National Certificate: Lift Installation and Maintenance	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MERSETA
Elective	66029	General Education and Training Certificate: Chemical Operations	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual
Elective	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	24214	National Certificate: Welding Application and Practice	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2006-12-03	MERSETA

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

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