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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Demonstrate knowledge of environmental legislation as it impacts on management of risk |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
242685 | Demonstrate knowledge of environmental legislation as it impacts on management of risk | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Insurance and Investment | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies | Finance, Economics and Accounting | |||
ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
Undefined | Regular | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
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 replaces: |
US ID | Unit Standard Title | Pre-2009 NQF Level | NQF Level | Credits | Replacement Status |
14983 | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of environmental legislation as it impacts on risk management | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
This Unit Standard is intended for learners who are involved in the management or transfer of asset risk in insurance and other organisations. It will be useful for learners in Short Term Insurance, Risk Management Generalists and Loss Adjusters.
The qualifying learner is capable of: |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
It is assumed that learners are competent in Communication and Mathematical Literacy at Level 3. |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
The typical scope of this Unit Standard is:
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Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Identify environmental principles and legislation that impact on the management of risk. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The legislation that impacts on environmental issues is named and an indication is given of the relationship of the different legislation to the National Environment Management Act (NEMA). |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The Constitutional basis for environmental legislation is explained and an indication is given of the aspects of the environment that are protected by implication. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Overarching environmental principles based on international treaties are explained with reference to the principles of polluter pay, sustainable development, integrated environmental management, access to environmental information and environmental impact assessment. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the National Environment Management Act (NEMA) as it applies to the management of risk. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The concept of duty of care is explained with reference to pollution, environmental damage and remediation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Liability relating to environmental damage is explained with reference to the company, directors and employees. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Extension of liability is explained in terms of people's legal standing and type of liability. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The concept of civil liability is explained with reference to NEMA. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
The concept of criminal liability is explained with reference to NEMA. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Offences that could result in extension of liability under NEMA are named with reference to related legislation dealing with air, water and environmental cover. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Environment Conservation Act as it impacts on the management of risk. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Requirements for waste management are explained with reference to the Act. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Criminal liability for non-compliance is explained with reference to the Act. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The relationship between Environment Conservation Act and NEMA is explained with reference to extension of liability. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Activities that require environmental impact assessments are named with examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
The basic requirements for conducting environmental impact assessments are explained for a specific scenario. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the National Water Act as it impacts on the management of risk. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Different water uses are identified and situations when water use licenses are required are explained with examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
A water license is interpreted in order to identify the conditions under which the license is issued for a specific site and the penalties for not complying with the water license are explained with reference to both the Water Act and NEMA. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Duty of care is explained with reference to pollution of water resources and related liability risks. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Requirements for water usage are explained with reference to the impact of water usage on operations and the environment. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 |
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of legislation relating to Air Quality Management as it impacts on the management of risk. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Authorisations required in respect of operational processes that result in air omissions are identified and the penalties for non-compliance are explained with reference to Air Quality Management legislation and extension of liability under NEMA. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Ways in which different types of emission should be monitored are explained with reference to current legislation. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 |
Apply the risk management process to a specific situation in order to manage environmental risk. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The environmental risk in a specific situation is identified and quantified to determine the extent of the risk. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
A report is compiled indicating the probability and severity of the risk in a specific situation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
A plan is developed to ensure sustainable environmental management for a specific situation. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Learners are capable of identifying and solving problems in which responses show that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made in identifying potential environmental risks at a specific organisation and developing a plan to ensure sustainable management for a specific site. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Learners are capable of collecting, organising and critically evaluating information in identifying and quantifying the risk at a specific site. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Learners are capable of communicating effectively in explaining the relationships between the Acts and the consequences of non-compliance. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Learners are capable of seeing the world as a set of related systems in applying the Acts in an integrated manner in order to manage environmental risk. |
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 replaces unit standard 14983, ' Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of environmental legislation as it impacts on risk management ', Level 4, 6 credits.
Search words: risk management. |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Elective | 57613 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Short-Term Risk Management | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2012-06-30 | INSETA |
Elective | 61489 | National Certificate: Transport Operations | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | TETA |
PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
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