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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Communicate using a two-way radio system during wildfire suppression operations

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
376883	Communicate using a two-way radio system during wildfire suppression operations
ORIGINATOR
Task Team - Forestry and Wood Technology
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation			Forestry and Wood Technology
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 3	NQF Level 03	4
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		2018-07-01	2020-07-30	SAQA 06120/18
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2021-07-30		2024-07-30

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

Crew leaders and their teams use two-way radios for and during wildfire suppression operations. This unit standard is for people using two-way radios.

They are equipped with the knowledge and skills to maintain two-way radios and to apply the legal, health and safety procedures, as well as the related communication terminology and protocols. The unit standard also enables the target group to correctly handle and use the equipment appropriately according to standard requirements.

People credited with this unit standard are able to:

Communicate messages in accordance with standard radio speech protocol.

Maintain radio communications equipment.

Establish reasons for varying signal strengths and apply corrective actions.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 2 or an equivalent.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

N/A

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Communicate messages in accordance with standard radio speech protocol.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The basic statutory requirements for radio communication are explained in accordance with legislation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The message is communicated using standard terminology and procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The message is communicated in accordance with Incident Command Plan and prescribed principles.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Health and safety measures are adhered to during the use of a radio.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Precautionary measures include but are not limited to lightning, driving and using a two way radio system near explosive material.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Maintain two way radio communications equipment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Radio is stored according to manufacturer's standards.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Manufacturers Standards include but are not limited to water, pouch and battery life.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Radio is charged in accordance with manufacturer's standards.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Radio is handled according to manufacturer standards.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Base sets, mobile, portables, water and pouch.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Establish reasons for varying signal strengths and apply corrective actions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Reasons for varying signal strengths are ascertained in accordance with local conditions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Corrective actions are implemented in accordance with varying signal strengths.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Basic radio faults are identified and rectified by applying standard diagnostic procedures.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against the 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. Moderation should also encompass achievement of the competence described in the associated unit standards.

Anyone wishing to be assessed against this qualification may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge considered critical to the successful achievement of this unit is covered in the specific outcomes and assessment criteria.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems related to two-way radio varying signal associated to local conditions.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others communicating messages making use of a two-way radio system.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage myself and my activities when handling and caring for a two-way radio.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect and analyse messages to be communicated and the appropriate terminology to use within context.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively with key role players using a two-way radio in accordance with standard radio speech protocol.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and health and safety of others when using a two-way radio system.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems when communicating messages using a two-way radio system.

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	79246	Further Education and Training Certificate: Wild Land Fire Fighting	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2015-06-30	FPMSETA

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

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