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

Describe and understand the basic methods of controlling ventilation in a work place 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
421857  Describe and understand the basic methods of controlling ventilation in a work place 
ORIGINATOR
QCTO Task Team - Mining and Minerals 
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  Not Applicable  NQF Level 02  2 
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 to people who are required to describe and understand the basic methods of controlling ventilation in a work place.

Learners credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Outline the necessity for ventilating a working place.
  • Describe the methods of controlling ventilation in a working place.
  • Describe the basic effects on workers when exposed to sub standard ventilation conditions. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are already competent in:
  • Communication and Mathematical Literacy at ABET Level 3. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Outline the necessity for ventilating a working place. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The reasons for ventilating a working place are explained in terms of workplace requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The airflow requirements in a working place are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Methods of identifying failure in ventilation in the workplace are explained in terms of consequences to occupational health, safety and production. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Describe the methods of controlling ventilation in a working place. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The methods of controlling ventilation in a working place are described in terms of specified requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Controlling methods must include: Doors, Walls, Regulators, Brattices, Vent curtains.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Definitions regarding controlling methods in a working place are explained in terms of specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The controlling methods of airflow in a work place are explained. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Describe the basic effects on workers when exposed to sub standard ventilation conditions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The effects that sub standard ventilation conditions have on the safety; occupational health and productivity of workers are explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Must include: Accumulation of gases, High dust concentrations, abnormal thermal conditions, Oxygen deficiency.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The action to be taken, when ventilation control is not effective, is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The importance of taking appropriate action when ventilation control is not effective is explained in terms of consequences to occupational health, safety and production. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant QCTO Quality Assurance Partner (QAP).
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant QCTO QAP.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant QAP according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed QAP procedures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The following embedded knowledge is addressed in an integrated manner in the unit standard:
  • Reasons for ventilating a working place.
  • Airflow requirements in a working place.
  • Methods of identifying failure in ventilation in the workplace.
  • Methods of controlling ventilation in a workplace.
  • Definitions regarding controlling methods.
  • Controlling methods of airflow in a work place.
  • Effects of sub standard ventilation. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team/group/organisation/community.
    Note:
  • The ability and willingness of the learner to work effectively when applying the basic methods of controlling ventilation. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, organise and evaluate information.
    Note:
  • The ability of the learner to collect and interpret information and take appropriate action when applying the basic methods of controlling ventilation. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically (showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others).
    Note:
  • The ability of the learner to select and use appropriate equipment and apply relevant techniques when applying the basic methods of controlling ventilation. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems.
    Note:
  • The learner understands the interaction between various processes and individuals in the mining industry and plays a constructive role in that regard. 
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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 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    Terminology:

    Specified Requirements are contained in one or more of the following:
  • Managerial instructions.
  • Codes of Practice.
  • Company Standards.
  • Standard Task Procedures.
  • Health Management Programme.
  • Risk Assessment Documentation.
  • Working Guides.
  • Mine Health and Safety Act and Regulations 29/1996.
  • Le Roux's Notes on Mine Environmental Control.
  • Measurements in Mine Environmental Control.
  • COMRO Reports.
  • SIMRAC Reports.
  • Manufacturers' specifications.
  • ACGIH Reports.
  • NIOSH Guidelines.
  • Mine Environmental Practitioners Data Book.
  • OHS Act and Regulations 85/1993.
  • Occupational Hygiene: The Science.
  • Occupational Hygiene: The Art.
  • Handbook of Occupational Hygiene Kluwer 1980.
  • Patty's Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology John Wiley and Sons 1987.
  • Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene Plog BA.

    Motivation Re Number of Specific Outcomes:

    Even though there are less than four specific outcomes in this unit standard it represents a whole competency. It is NOT merely a description of tasks, jobs or procedures but it focuses on outcomes of activity. It also has a broad application across a range of contexts as stipulated in the unit standard.

    In addition this unit standard is considered as a milestone of learning in the sector. It is worth recognising in its own right, as it is attributable to and achievable by an individual.

    This unit standard is fit-for-purpose for the sector and the specific outcomes jointly meet all the competence requirements of the title of the standard.

    In addition the unit standard has been integrated to avoid artificial distinctions between activities/processes. 
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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  90656   National Certificate: Mine Ventilation  Not Applicable  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MQA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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