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

Establish radiological controls 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
242694  Establish radiological controls 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Radiation Protection 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences Physical Sciences 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  15 
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 
Controls effectively reduce exposures to specific radiological hazards. For a specific hazard one needs to select the controls that will reduce risk as much as possible and by the most effective means, with available resources, in an optimal way. This results in improved optimisation in the sector and, therefore, balancing of social and economic factors and costs. For example credited learners are able to identify which programmes are relevant in what areas and the scope of application, and can evaluate controls for risk appropriateness. They can prescribe radiological requirements and limitations.

This unit standard requires learners to be able to compare criteria and standards with controls, to weigh up controls with practicability, and to ensure a realistic balance between social and economic factors. Controls are applied within the context of specific tasks, that is, practical application given the nature of specific tasks. Hazard occurrence can be linked to controls, and, therefore, can be identified and rectified, resulting in improved prevention and safety. Controls address specific radiological hazards, to reduce exposures to such hazards. Application of general policies and procedures to a specific area, facility or context is a transferable competence.

Credited learners are capable of:
  • Developing classification schemes for relevant radiation protection controls.
  • Evaluating results using developed classification scheme.
  • Selecting controls appropriate for specific contexts.
  • Disseminating information for control implementation to all relevant persons. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Investigate quality and control mechanisms in a business unit (NLRD ID No 118005, NQF Level 4).
  • Control radiation protection processes (NLRD ID No 123388, NQF Level 4).
  • Communication (NQF Level 4).
  • Mathematic Literacy (NQF Level 4). 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Range statements are provided in the unit standard where relevant to specific outcomes and/or assessment criteria. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Develop classification schemes for relevant radiation protection controls. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Schemes include sampling, exposures, dose limits, waste streams, transport, resources, abnormal conditions/occurrences, and cover, for example, characterisation, classification and quantification. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Limits and criteria specified for classification are based on organisation-specific requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Procedures for classification purposes are developed in accordance with regulatory guidelines. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Regulatory guidelines include specifications such as recording of dose limits regarding the annual radiation dose exposures, modes of exposure and the effects that ionizing radiation has on the health of persons, exposure pathways to the public and environment, etc.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The importance of compliance is explained in terms of the consequences to health. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Resource allocation is justified in terms of organisational requirements and specified limitations. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Evaluate results using developed classification scheme. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Radiological data selected for evaluation is representative of specific environments monitored. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Results are evaluated in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Reported monitoring data is classified in accordance with the developed classification scheme. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Abnormal radiological conditions are identified in accordance with the classification scheme. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Risks are evaluated and classified against identified criteria. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Select controls appropriate for specific contexts. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Controls that are selected are appropriate for specific contexts and their limitations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Controls selected within a work unit meet organisational needs. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Selection of controls is conducted within legal and regulatory requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Controls are developed using prescribed methods and frameworks. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Disseminate information for control implementation to all relevant persons. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Information is disseminated according to organisational protocols and standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Quality and quantity of information disseminated is adequate and relevant for specific groups and programmes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Information is disseminated to all relevant persons and groups. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Communication timing, channels and formats used are appropriate for specific target groups. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Deadlines for dissemination are adhered to according to specified requirements. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Assessment of learner achievements takes place at providers accredited by a relevant ETQA (RSA, 1998b) for the provision of programs that result in the outcomes specified for this unit standard.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with a relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with a relevant ETQA.
  • The relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures will oversee moderation of assessment and is responsible for moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this unit standard. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Credited learners understand and can explain:
  • Classification schemes for radiation protection controls.
  • Specified limits and criteria.
  • Regulatory guidelines, compliance and consequences to health.
  • Resource allocation.
  • Radiological data representivity.
  • Abnormal radiological conditions.
  • Risk evaluation and classification.
  • Controls, contexts and their limitations.
  • Methods/frameworks for control development. 
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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 where responses to problems show that such critical and creative thinking has been used to make responsible decisions when abnormal radiological conditions are identified in accordance with the classification scheme. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community when the amount of information disseminated is adequate and relevant for specific groups and programmes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively when procedures are developed in accordance with regulatory guidelines, and legal and regulatory requirements regarding controls are adhered to. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information to develop classification schemes for relevant radiation protection controls, and when radiological data selected for evaluation is representative of specific environments monitored, results are evaluated in accordance with specified requirements and risks are evaluated and classified against identified criteria. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematic and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation to disseminate information for control implementation to all relevant persons and communication timing, channels and formats are appropriate for specific target groups. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others when the importance of compliance is explained in terms of the consequences to health. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation to select controls appropriate for specific contexts, and when resource allocation is justified in terms of organisational requirements, reported monitoring data is classified in accordance with the developed classification scheme. 

    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 
    Notes to assessors:

    Assessors should keep the following 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, 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 learner 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 learner 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  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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