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

Demonstrate understanding of the gas industry, the organisation and its different stakeholders 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
246458  Demonstrate understanding of the gas industry, the organisation and its different stakeholders 
ORIGINATOR
Chemical Industries SGB 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology Engineering and Related Design 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 3  NQF Level 03  3 
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 who demonstrate competence as described in the outcomes of this unit standard will be able to understand the purpose and rationale of the organisation and the industry in which it operates.

The qualifying learner is able to:
  • Describe the legislation that reflects the employer/employee relationship.
  • Explain the organisation's purpose and the environment within which it operates.
  • Explain the structure of the industry in which the organisation operates and the organisation's role within the industry.
  • Demonstrate understanding of the legal framework in which the industry operates. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners accessing this unit standard will have demonstrated competence against communication and mathematical literacy at NQF Level 2 or equivalent. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The typical context of this unit standard assumes an existing or new domestic or commercial gas installation site.

    The typical scope of this unit standard includes one of the following but is not limited to:
  • LPG installations.
  • Natural gas installations.
  • Compressed gas installations.
  • Medical installations.

    Range statements, which are applicable to the Unit Standard title, Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria are found beneath the applicable assessment criteria. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Describe the legislation that reflects the employer/employee relationship. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The employer/employee relationship is outlined in terms of current employment regulations. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Regulations include but are not limited to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act and employment contract.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    General organisation employment policies are explained in accordance with company's Human Resource policies and employment conditions. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Employment policies include workplace procedures, grievances, disciplinary code, recruitment and transfer.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Employee benefits are explained in accordance with company's Human Resource policies and employment conditions. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Employee benefits may include but are not limited to housing, medical aid, pension fund, training and development.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Own conditions of employment are explained in accordance with company's Human Resource policies and employment conditions. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Conditions of employment include salary, medical aid and pension.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Workplace organisational rules and regulations are explained in accordance with company's Human Resource policies and employment conditions. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Includes working hours, shift system, shift roster, overtime system, training time, leave, absence without leave and public holidays.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Explain the organisation's purpose and the environment within which it operates. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The organisation's central business concept is explained in terms of its mission, vision and business objectives. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Raw materials used, conversion processes used and products produced by the organisation are outlined in terms of the company's current production programme. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Own department function is explained in relation to achieving the organisation's objectives. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Own contribution to organisation's objectives is described in terms of own job description. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Explain the structure of the industry in which the organisation operates and the organisation's role within the industry. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The role and purpose of the industry are explained in terms of its contribution to the economy. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Structure and sub-sectors of the industry are described in terms of products produced and position in the value chain. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Own organisation's role and position within the industry is outlined in terms of industry structure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Suppliers, customers and competitors are identified in terms of industry structure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Other stakeholders in the business are identified and described in terms of industry structure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The different qualifications available for gas installers are outlined in terms of industry structure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    The authority and limitations attached to these qualifications are described in terms of industry structure. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Demonstrate understanding of the legal framework in which the industry operates. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    National and international standards governing the industry are outlined in accordance with the legal framework in which the industry operates. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Legislation and regulations governing the industry are listed and categorised in terms of their regulatory functions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Registration levels and requirements of the industry are explained in accordance with industry requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Pathways to obtain access to different fields in the industry are outlined in accordance with industry requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Local by-laws and the specific issues they address that need to be considered in a gas installation are discussed in accordance with the legal framework in which the industry operates. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Regional differences that may impact on the gas installations are explained in accordance with industry statistics. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An assessor, accredited with a relevant at NQF Level 3 or higher qualification, will assess the learner's competency.
  • Only an Assessor with considerable first hand experience in gas installations will assess the learner's competency.
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this Unit Standard must be registered as an Assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Direct observation in simulated or actual work conditions is required. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The qualifying learner understands and is able to:
  • Describe the legislation that reflects the employer/employee relationship.
  • Explain the organisation's purpose and the environment within which it operates.
  • Explain the structure of the industry in which the organisation operates and the organisation's role within the industry.
  • Demonstrate understanding of the legal framework in which the industry operates. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    The learner is able to identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions, using critical and creative thinking, have been made by:
  • Explaining own role and contribution to the organisation.
  • Understanding the conditions of employment for own function.

    Refer to the following Specific Outcome(s):
  • Describe the legislation that reflects the employer/employee relationship.
  • Explain the organisation's purpose and the environment within which it operates. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community by:
  • Understanding own role and contribution within the organisation.

    Refer to the following Specific Outcome(s):
  • Describe the legislation that reflects the employer/employee relationship.
  • Explain the organisation's purpose and the environment within which it operates.
  • Explain the structure of the industry in which the organisation operates and the organisation's role within the industry. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    The learner is able to organise and manage himself and his activities responsibly and effectively by:
  • Obtaining and studying relevant learning materials and other documents.

    Refer to all Specific Outcomes. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.

    Refer to all Specific Outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively by using mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentations by:
  • Understanding own reporting structure.
  • Interpreting regulations governing employer/employee relationship.

    Refer to the following Specific Outcome(s):
  • Describe the legislation that reflects the employer/employee relationship.
  • Explain the organisation's purpose and the environment within which it operates. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by:
  • Understanding the purpose, functions and inter-relationship of all relevant policies, procedures, industry structures and workplace organisations.
  • Identifying stakeholders.
  • Identifying the inter-relationship between raw materials used and products produced in the organisation and industry.

    Refer to all Specific Outcomes. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large by:
  • Understanding the role of the organisation in a gas installing environment and the effect it has on the growth and development of the organisation, its customers and employees.

    Refer to all Specific Outcomes. 
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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 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  58950   National Certificate: Gas Installations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CHIETA 


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