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

Conduct an issue-based risk assessment within a workplace 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
336945  Conduct an issue-based risk assessment within a workplace 
ORIGINATOR
Task Team - Fabrication and Extraction 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology Fabrication and Extraction 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 4  NQF Level 04  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 
This Unit Standard will be useful for persons who are required to conduct an issue-based risk assessment within a mining environment to ensure a healthy and safe working condition. It provides knowledge and understanding of what underpins the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

People credited with this Unit Standard are able to:
  • Explain the specified requirements pertaining to issue-based risk assessment.
  • Prepare for risk assessment.
  • Assess the risks.
  • Initiate remedial and follow-up action. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are competent in the following:
  • Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 2. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Explain the specified requirements pertaining to issue-based risk assessment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The legal requirements in terms of the employer's responsibility to assess and respond to risk are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The definitions pertaining to hazard identification and risk assessment are explained in terms of legal requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The purpose of each type of hazard identification and risk assessment procedure is explained in terms of specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The main components of an issue-based risk assessment procedure are explained in terms of specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The factors that may indicate a need for conducting an issue based risk assessment are explained in terms of specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The importance of conducting an issue based risk assessment is explained. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Plan for risk assessment strategy. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The required personal protective equipment is available, operational, fit for purpose, and used in accordance with its design and specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The relevant documents to assist in identifying hazards are identified in accordance with company specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Information regarding standards for the area, previously identified hazards and risks, as well as related control measures, is gathered in accordance with company specified requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Assess potential risks within possible sites. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Risks and hazardous areas are assessed in accordance with company specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Identified hazardous conditions are recorded in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The significant risks that were assessed from hazardous conditions are dealt with in accordance with specified requirements in terms of promptness and order of significance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Reports are completed and submitted in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Follow-up action is initiated and implemented in accordance with specified requirements. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this Unit Standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this Unit Standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or by an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA, according to the ETQA's policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation.
  • Moderation must include both internal and external moderation of assessments, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise.
  • Anyone wishing to be assessed against this Unit Standard may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The following embedded knowledge will be assessed in an integrated manner in the Unit Standard:
  • Legal requirements in terms of the employer's responsibility to assess and respond to risk.
  • Legal definitions pertaining to hazard identification.
  • Purpose of each type of hazard identification and risk assessment.
  • Main components of an issue-based risk assessment procedure.
  • Factors that may indicate a need for conducting an issue based risk assessment.
  • The importance of conducting an issue based risk assessment.
  • The identification of relevant documents.
  • Gathering of information regarding standards for the area.
  • Reports are completed and submitted according.
  • Initiating follow-up action.
  • Dealing with significant risks that were assessed. 
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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 and make decisions using critical and creative thinking.

    Note:
  • The ability of the candidate to understand the action to be taken should environmental conditions and personal acts not conform to standard. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
  • Work effectively with others as members of a team, group, organisation or community.

    Note:
  • The ability of the candidate to understand the action to be taken to safeguard fellow workers against unsafe environmental conditions and unsafe acts. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
  • Organise and manage themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively.

    Note:
  • The ability of the candidate to identify hazards and risks in an underground workplace and to understand the effects of sub standard conditions. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
  • Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.

    Note:
  • The ability of the candidate to analyse and determine risks and deal with them accordingly. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
  • Communicate effectively, using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentations.

    Note:
  • The ability of the candidate to effectively complete and submit reports will indicate his/her proficiency in effective communication. 
    		•

    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.

    Note:
  • The ability of the candidate to act when and where required by understanding the implications and impact of his actions within the company. 
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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 
    Terminology:

    Specified Requirements:
  • Specified requirements include legal and site-specific requirements and are contained in one or more of the following documents:
  • Legal:
    > Relevant Acts: e.g. Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act no 29/1996), and Minerals Act and Regulations, 1991 (Act no 50/1991).
    > Mandatory Codes of Practice.
    > SABS and other relevant Standards.
    > Chief Inspector of Mines' Directives.
  • Site Specific:
    > Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA).
    > Occupational Health and Safety Risk Management Programme.
    > Voluntary Codes of Practice.
    > Managerial Instructions.
    > Mine Standard Procedures.
    > List of Recorded OH and S Risks.
    > Working Guides.
    > Equipment and Materials Specifications of 1993. 
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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  74490   Further Education and Training Certificate: Mining Operations  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MQA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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