US 246667 – Demonstrate an understanding of Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Legislations (NQF Level 3, Credits 4)

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 

Learners acquiring this standard will be learning towards obtaining a national qualification or are working within a health and safety environment, where acquisition of competence against this standard will add value to learner’s job, or chances of finding employment

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of the Act and Regulations. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 

Explain the requirements for minimum compliance stipulated in the Act. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 

Conduct inspections to identify hazards. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the National Environment Management Act. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding that conforms to set criteria of the Environment Conservation Act.