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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Monitor and maintain health, safety and security

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
7868	Monitor and maintain health, safety and security
ORIGINATOR
SGB Hospitality,Tourism,Travel, Leisure and Gaming
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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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	4
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		2007-01-23	2007-06-14	SAQA 0160/05
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2008-06-14		2011-06-14

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 is replaced by:

US ID	Unit Standard Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Credits	Replacement Status
243948	Monitor and maintain health, safety and security	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	4

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

The well-being of staff and customers must be maintained at all times. This includes the monitoring of emergency procedures, safety and security and consulting with specialists where development is needed.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

`Maintain a secure working environment`;
`Maintain a safe working environment`.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Range statements are included with specific outcomes as necessary.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Make suggestions on ways to improve security and safety procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Arrange or create an environment in which the learner can be fairly assessed against the outcomes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

This unit standard must be assessed in the workplace or in a realistic working environment.

The unit standard may be assessed in isolation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Evaluate the learner's ability to meet the outcomes consistently.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

This unit standard can be assessed by using a combination of observation, case studies, written tests and discussion with the candidate.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Provide specific feedback to the learner on assessments and the learner's ability to meet the outcomes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Complete the declaration of competence and inform the appropriate ETQA once the learner has demonstrated the ability to meet all the outcomes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Counsel the learner on future assessments, necessary learning and further qualifications.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Explain how to access the building layout and describe the evacuation procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Arrange or create an environment in which the learner can be fairly assessed against the outcomes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

This unit standard must be assessed in the workplace or in a realistic working environment.

The unit standard may be assessed in isolation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

valuate the learner's ability to meet the outcomes consistently.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

This unit standard can be assessed by using a combination of observation, case studies, written tests and discussion with the candidate.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Provide specific feedback to the learner on assessments and the learner's ability to meet the outcomes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Complete the declaration of competence and inform the appropriate ETQA once the learner has demonstrated the ability to meet all the outcomes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Counsel the learner on future assessments, necessary learning and further qualifications.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Explain the reasons for frequent inspections of safety and fire fighting equipment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Arrange or create an environment in which the learner can be fairly assessed against the outcomes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

This unit standard must be assessed in the workplace or in a realistic working environment.

The unit standard may be assessed in isolation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Evaluate the learner's ability to meet the outcomes consistently.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

This unit standard can be assessed by using a combination of observation, case studies, written tests and discussion with the candidate.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Provide specific feedback to the learner on assessments and the learner's ability to meet the outcomes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Complete the declaration of competence and inform the appropriate ETQA once the learner has demonstrated the ability to meet all the outcomes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Counsel the learner on future assessments, necessary learning and further qualifications.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Demonstrate the security and safety procedures in a particular area of work.

OUTCOME RANGE

Security and safety procedures: fire exits and fire procedures, first aid procedures, evacuation procedures, access procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Arrange or create an environment in which the learner can be fairly assessed against the outcomes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

This unit standard must be assessed in the workplace or in a realistic working environment.

The unit standard may be assessed in isolation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Evaluate the learner's ability to meet the outcomes consistently.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

This unit standard can be assessed by using a combination of observation, case studies, written tests and discussion with the candidate.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Provide specific feedback to the learner on assessments and the learner's ability to meet the outcomes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Complete the declaration of competence and inform the appropriate ETQA once the learner has demonstrated the ability to meet all the outcomes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Counsel the learner on future assessments, necessary learning and further qualifications.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Identify potential problems and make recommendations on adjustments or improvements.

OUTCOME NOTES

Given that premises, equipment, security and safety procedures are checked, identify potential problems and make recommendations on adjustments or improvements to senior management.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Arrange or create an environment in which the learner can be fairly assessed against the outcomes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

This unit standard must be assessed in the workplace or in a realistic working environment.

The unit standard may be assessed in isolation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Evaluate the learner's ability to meet the outcomes consistently.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

This unit standard can be assessed by using a combination of observation, case studies, written tests and discussion with the candidate.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Provide specific feedback to the learner on assessments and the learner's ability to meet the outcomes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Complete the declaration of competence and inform the appropriate ETQA once the learner has demonstrated the ability to meet all the outcomes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Counsel the learner on future assessments, necessary learning and further qualifications.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6

Decide what information concerning safety and security needs to be communicated to staff.

OUTCOME NOTES

Decide what information concerning safety and security needs to be communicated to staff, and communicate this in a suitable format and language.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Arrange or create an environment in which the learner can be fairly assessed against the outcomes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

This unit standard must be assessed in the workplace or in a realistic working environment.

The unit standard may be assessed in isolation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Evaluate the learner's ability to meet the outcomes consistently.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

This unit standard can be assessed by using a combination of observation, case studies, written tests and discussion with the candidate.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Provide specific feedback to the learner on assessments and the learner's ability to meet the outcomes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Complete the declaration of competence and inform the appropriate ETQA once the learner has demonstrated the ability to meet all the outcomes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Counsel the learner on future assessments, necessary learning and further qualifications.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7

Analyse stores, public areas and private offices.

OUTCOME NOTES

se stores, public areas and private offices, point out potential hazards and describe ways to reduce the hazards.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Arrange or create an environment in which the learner can be fairly assessed against the outcomes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

This unit standard must be assessed in the workplace or in a realistic working environment.

The unit standard may be assessed in isolation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Evaluate the learner's ability to meet the outcomes consistently.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

This unit standard can be assessed by using a combination of observation, case studies, written tests and discussion with the candidate.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Provide specific feedback to the learner on assessments and the learner's ability to meet the outcomes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Complete the declaration of competence and inform the appropriate ETQA once the learner has demonstrated the ability to meet all the outcomes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Counsel the learner on future assessments, necessary learning and further qualifications.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 8

Compile a list of specialists that would be able to provide input.

OUTCOME NOTES

Given that the health, safety and security procedures need to be updated, compile a list of specialists that would be able to provide input.

OUTCOME RANGE

Specialists: security, safety, health.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Arrange or create an environment in which the learner can be fairly assessed against the outcomes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

This unit standard must be assessed in the workplace or in a realistic working environment.

The unit standard may be assessed in isolation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Evaluate the learner's ability to meet the outcomes consistently.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

This unit standard can be assessed by using a combination of observation, case studies, written tests and discussion with the candidate.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Provide specific feedback to the learner on assessments and the learner's ability to meet the outcomes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Complete the declaration of competence and inform the appropriate ETQA once the learner has demonstrated the ability to meet all the outcomes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Counsel the learner on future assessments, necessary learning and further qualifications.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

1. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.

2. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be registered with the FE/HE Registrar.

3. Any institution wishing to receive skill development grants must be accredited with the relevant ETQA. Such an institution will also be registered with the relevant SETA.

4. Moderation of assessment will be done by the relevant ETQA at its discretion.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Essential embedded knowledge is dealt with under the specific outcomes section where "demonstrated knowledge and understanding" is required.

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems - relates to the following outcomes:

Given that premises, equipment, security and safety procedures are checked, identify potential problems and make recommendations on adjustments or improvements to senior management.

Analyse stores, public areas and private offices, point out potential hazards and describe ways to reduce the hazards.

Make suggestions on ways to improve security and safety procedures.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING

Personal development: Participate as a responsible citizen - relates to the following outcomes:

Demonstrate the security and safety procedures in a particular area of work.

Given that premises, equipment, security and safety procedures are checked, identify potential problems and make recommendations on adjustments or improvements to senior management.

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 243948, which is "Monitor and Maintain Health, Safety and Security", Level 5, 4 credits.

Recommendations and Exemplars for the design of:

Learning / Curriculum

The learner must be made familiar with the current laws and principles relating to health and safety.

The learner must practice identifying hazards and completing health, safety and maintenance checklists.

Potential exercise: The learner can evaluate the present cleaning routine/schedule and make suggestions on how to improve.

Potential project: The learner can do research into new equipment by visiting suppliers and reading through the operating instructions to understand the importance of safety when operating.

Potential project; The learner can identify present equipment in the workplace and create a file with safety instructions, this can then be used as an on job training manual.

Performance systems

Ongoing measurement of the learner`s ability to meet this standard is recommended.

Compliance with O.H.S. ACT 1993.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	14110	National Certificate: Accommodation Services	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CATHSSETA
Core	14115	National Certificate: Fast Food Services	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CATHSSETA
Core	64469	Further Education and Training Certificate: Hospitality Reception	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual
Core	14113	National Certificate: Food and Beverage Services	Level 4	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CATHSSETA
Core	14116	National Certificate: Hospitality Reception	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2007-10-30	Was CATHSSETA until Last Date for Achievement
Core	67693	National Certificate: Fitness	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
Core	14123	National Diploma: Accommodation Services	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CATHSSETA
Core	20613	National Diploma: Event Co-ordination	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CATHSSETA
Core	14109	National Diploma: Fast Food Services	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CATHSSETA
Core	67691	National Diploma: Fitness	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual
Core	14112	National Diploma: Professional Cookery	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CATHSSETA
Fundamental	14121	National Certificate: Gaming (Surveillance Operations)	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2008-09-17	Was CATHSSETA until Last Date for Achievement
Fundamental	24195	National Certificate: Community Conservation: Practice and Co-ordination	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2006-04-09	CATHSSETA

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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