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

Maintain safety in the conduct of adventure based learning activities 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
252183  Maintain safety in the conduct of adventure based learning activities 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Tourism, Adventure & Guiding 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services Hospitality, Tourism, Travel, Gaming and Leisure 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  5 
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 
This unit standard is aimed at individuals involved in the maintaining and promotion of safety and prevention of emergency incidents in the Adventure Based Learning environment. The qualifying leaner is also well positioned to act independently and pro-actively in dealing with such incidents as they arise.

The training of staff that can promote safety, pre-empt emergency incidents but also manage them well if they arise during physical activities, will create more secure environments to the benefit of clients, the facilitating companies, the individuals themselves and consequently the sub-field as a whole.

Persons credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Identify hazards and assess risks in own area of responsibility using the outdoor recreation risk assessment process.
  • Contribute to safety procedures to manage risks in own area of responsibility.
  • Maintain the safety of participants and colleagues.
  • Supervise responses to incidents and emergencies. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that the learner is competent in:
  • Communication Literacy 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 
    Identify hazards and assess risks in own area of responsibility using the outdoor recreation risk assessment process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Colleagues, participants and clients are encouraged to identify and report possible hazards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The risks associated with such hazards are evaluated in using the outdoor recreation risk assessment method to determine as to whether they are acceptable according to legal, national and organisational set criteria. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Unacceptable risks are identified and reported to relevant authorities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    A responsible colleague is consulted when own technical expertise is not sufficient to cope with the hazard or risk. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Contribute to safety procedures to manage risks in own area of responsibility. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Learners are involved actively in developing and agreeing on procedures for managing risks, ensuring that these procedures are consistent with the risk assessment and requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Learners identify and report unacceptable risks and defer to a responsible colleague when their own technical expertise is not sufficient to cope with the hazard or risk. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Appropriate authorities are informed when risks are not being safely managed. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Maintain the safety of participants and colleagues. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Participants and other support staff are instructed, informed and counseled so as to understand risks, hazards and safety procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Participants and other support staff are encouraged to be responsible for their own health and safety and that of all other participants. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Colleagues are instructed in the independent monitoring of safety procedures with a view to intervening promptly where procedures are not being followed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Participants and colleagues are encouraged by learners to provide feedback on risks, hazards and safety procedures so that learners can use this feedback to improve risk management. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Supervise responses to incidents and emergencies. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Incidents and emergencies are identified and assessed promptly when they occur. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Appropriate first aid is applied in accordance with accepted legal and ethical principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Participants and colleagues are directed to assist with the situation according to the emergency action plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Appropriate assistance is summoned as soon as possible and clear information provided about the incident or emergency. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Contributions to resolving an emergency situation, including possible evacuation of casualties, are made in line with the candidate leader's level of competence and responsibility. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    An accurate and detailed report of the incident is compiled for record purposes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Suggestions are made for preventing similar occurrences. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An individual wishing to be assessed (including through RPL) against this unit standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard or assessing this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures.
  • External moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Evacuation procedures appropriate to any emergency.
  • Communication systems relevant to outdoor use in varied weather conditions.
  • Climate, weather and consequent threats from the outdoor environment.
  • Health and safety policy and procedures related to the activity.
  • Appropriate knowledge pertaining to risk management.
  • Relevant knowledge of clothing for variety of outdoor environments.
  • Principles of ensuring safety in the event of fire.
  • Search & rescue procedures appropriate to various conditions.
  • Principles of water safety management.
  • Navigation on land and water.
  • Psychology of human needs, with an emphasis on safety needs. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Problem-solving is highlighted when the individual applies knowledge of the basic safety, health and environmental aspects in emergency situations. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Teamwork as a member of a team/group/organisation/community is emphasised in jointly ensuring safety during activities. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Self-organisation is demonstrated by operating in line with requirements and legal prescriptions during the leading of course activities. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Information-review is utilised in relation to any evolving emergency situation and that might require immediate action. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate is promoting using visual, mathematics and language skills in the modes of oral and written presentations during the leading of course activities. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Using science and technology effective and critically (showing responsibility toward the environment and health of others) is enhanced by using prescribed equipment to its best effect. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understanding related systems is demonstrated by understanding a role and responsibility towards health and safety and how that impacts or the work environment. 

    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 
  • It is required that individuals completing this unit standard should already possess competency in adventure recreation activities to enable contextualization as it applies to assist in ABL activities.
  • At this level it is expected of an individual to demonstrate a high level personal, moral and professional integrity.
  • Good leadership and social skills should include good judgement and decision-making ability.
  • Must show the ability to work under instruction of a mentor.
  • Use opportunities to be creative in thinking. 
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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  66190   National Certificate: Adventure Based Learning  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CATHSSETA 
    Elective  59201   National Certificate: Generic Management  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  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.
     
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