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

Apply specialist incident investigation techniques to a specific incident in a work environment 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
244518  Apply specialist incident investigation techniques to a specific incident in a work environment 
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  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  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
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

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 demonstrate the ability to conduct specialist investigations into workplace incidents.

Learners credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Explain the theory and principles of incident investigation.
  • Explain the initial response required at an incident scene.
  • Investigate the incident, gather evidence and describe the review/follow-up processes. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Communication at NQF Level 4.
  • Mathematical literacy at NQF Level 4. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Explain the theory and principles of incident investigation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Losses in terms of financial, social, emotional and environmental impacts are explained with regard to incident investigation processes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Key functions of respective team members during the investigation process are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Specialist incident investigation techniques required at a specific incident are identified and explained. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Explain the initial responses required at an incident scene. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The need to preserve evidence at the scene of an incident is explained and the requirements for achieving such preservation are demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Specific emergency responses to an incident scene are described with regard to restricting injuries and to containing damage. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Processes to activate mutual aid arrangements are applied to limit further injury to people and damage to the site. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Investigate the incident and describe the review/follow-up process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Specialist incident investigation techniques applicable to a specific incident are applied. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Evidence collected in terms of sources and data-gathering methods are applicable to the specific incident. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    All collected data are collated and analysed to provide evidence to the investigators. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Recommendations are formulated and forwarded to the relevant authorities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Incident documentation is revised within the specified time. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The investigation recommendations are monitored to ensure that they are applied. 


    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 ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding in place 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 or ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding in place with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA or ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding in place with 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 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Solve problems.
  • By investigating incidents, the individual will be required to embark on remedial action, which requires problem solving. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team/group/organization/community.
  • The individual will have to take reasonable care of oneself and other's safety in the workplace, which shows concern for entire team and not only oneself. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively.
  • As part of the team, the individual will take into account the activities around him/her and ensure that his/her actions are complementary. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, organize and critically evaluate information.
  • When investigating incidents, the individual will have to collect and organise information in such a way that he/she will be able to evaluate it and make decisions. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematics and language skills in the modes of oral and written presentations.
  • Remedial action resulting from the investigation must be communicated to all relevant persons. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically (showing responsibility toward the environment and health of others).
  • Science and technology are used at the appropriate level, e.g. in interpreting data. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems.
  • He/she must understand the impact of his/her or others' actions in the overall objectives of the workplace. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of society at large.
  • The unit standard has both the knowledge component and practical skills, which should contribute to recognition for the individual, better safety, improved productivity and performance, which eventually benefit the whole society. 
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    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 
    Specified Requirements:

    Specified requirements include legal and site-specific requirements and are contained in one or more of the following categories of documentations:

    Legal:

    Include, but not limited to, pertinent sections of legislation, including associated regulations and other supporting documentation.
  • Range:
    > Occupational health, safety and environment.
    > Mining and minerals.
    > Local government.
    > Mandatory codes of practice.
    > Safety standards.

    Site Specific:
  • Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA).
  • Occupational Health and Safety Risk Management Programme.
  • Managerial Instructions.
  • Mine Standard Procedures.
  • List of Recorded OH&S Risks.
  • Working Guides.
  • Equipment and Materials Specifications. 
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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  66789   National Certificate: Environmental Management  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  LG SETA 
    Core  79808   National Diploma: Occupational Safety  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    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 


    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. Giamanje TVET College 
    2. Jobafrik Consulting 
    3. Josmap Training Institute 
    4. Mementos Training Pty Ltd 
    5. Progressive School of Business and Engineering (Pty) 
    6. Tasc Business Consulting and Training 
    7. Thando Consulting Services 
    8. Timothy Fasheun Group Enviromentors (Pty) Ltd 
    9. Transafric Consulting Pty Ltd 
    10. Vhutshilo Health And Training Organisation 


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