Training Catalogue
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 7456
NQF LEVEL 3
CREDITS 5
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
This unit standard will be useful to people who aim to achieve recognition at some level in Further Education and Training or to meet the Fundamental requirement of a wide range of qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework.
• People credited with this unit standard are able to:
• Use mathematics to plan and control personal and/or household budgets and income and expenditure.
• Use simple and compound interest to make sense of and define a variety of situations including investments, stokvels, inflation, appreciation and depreciation.
• Investigate various aspects of financial transactions including costs, prices, revenue, cost price, selling price, loss and profit.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Use mathematics to plan and control personal, regional and/or national budgets and income and expend.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Use simple and compound interest to make sense of and define a variety of situations.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Use mathematics to debate aspects of the national economy.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 7469
NQF LEVEL 2
CREDITS 2
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
This unit standard will be useful to people who aim to achieve recognition at some level in Further Education and Training or to meet the Fundamental requirement of a wide range of qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework.
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
Use mathematics to plan and control personal and/or household budgets and income and expenditure;
Use simple and compound interest to make sense of and define a variety of situations including investments,
stokvels, inflation, appreciation and depreciation;
Investigate various aspects of financial transactions including costs, prices, revenue, cost price, selling price, loss and profit.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Use mathematics to plan and control personal and/or household budgets and income and expenditure.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Use simple and compound interest to make sense of and define a variety of situations.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 7480
NQF LEVEL 2
CREDITS 3
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
This unit standard will be useful to people who aim to achieve recognition at some level in Further Education and Training or to meet the Fundamental requirement of a wide range of qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework.
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
Use and analyse computational tools and strategies, and make estimates and approximations
Demonstrate understanding of numbers and relationships among numbers and number systems, and represent numbers in different ways.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Use and analyse computational tools and strategies, and make estimates and approximations.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Demonstrate understanding of numbers and relationships among numbers and number systems.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 9007
NQF LEVEL 2
CREDITS 5
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
This unit standard is designed to provide credits towards the mathematical literacy requirements of the NQF at level 2.
The essential purposes of the mathematical literacy requirements are that, as the learner progresses with confidence through the levels, the learner will grow in:
An insightful use of mathematics in the management of the needs of everyday living to become a self-managing person.
An understanding of mathematical applications that provides insight into the learner`s present and future occupational experiences and so develop into a contributing worker.
The ability to voice a critical sensitivity to the role of mathematics in a democratic society and so become a participating citizen.
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
Convert flexibly between and within various representations of functions.
Compare, analyse and describe the behaviour of patterns and functions.
Represent situations mathematically in order to interpret and solve problems.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Convert flexibly between and within various representations of functions.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Compare, analyse and describe the behaviour of patterns and functions.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 9008
NQF LEVEL 2
CREDITS 3
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
This unit standard is designed to provide credits towards the mathematical literacy requirements of the NQF at level 2.
The essential purposes of the mathematical literacy requirements are that, as the learner progresses with
confidence through the levels, the learner will grow in:
An insightful use of mathematics in the management of the needs of everyday living to become a self-managing person.
An understanding of mathematical applications that provides insight into the learner`s present and future occupational experiences and so develop into a contributing worker.
The ability to voice a critical sensitivity to the role of mathematics in a democratic society and so become a participating citizen.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Estimate, measure and calculate physical quantities to solve problems in practical situations.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Explore transformations of two dimensional geometric figures.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 9009
NQF LEVEL 2
CREDITS 3
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
This Unit Standard is designed to provide credits towards the mathematical literacy requirement of the NQF at Level 2.
The essential purposes of the mathematical literacy requirement are that, as the learner progress with confidence through the levels, the learner will grow in:
A confident, insightful use of mathematics in the management of the needs of everyday living to become a selfmanaging person.
An understanding of mathematical applications that provides insight into the learner`s present and future occupational experiences and so develop into a contributing worker.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Apply various techniques to organise and represent data in order to model situations.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Give opinions on the implications of the modelled data for the required purpose.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 9964
NQF LEVEL 2
CREDITS 3
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
The purpose of this Unit Standard is to enable learners to apply basic health and safety legislation in the form of standards and procedures governing health and safety in the workplace, to ensure that they contribute to a safe, healthy environment for themselves and others.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Identify potential hazards in the work area.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Limit damage to persons or property in the case of an emergency.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Follow procedures that apply to illness or injury in the work area.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 9966
NQF LEVEL 2
CREDITS 4
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
The purpose of this Unit Standard is to enable learners to set up work site infrastructure that meets job requirements.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Read and interpret specifications and drawings.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Determine infrastructure and resource requirements.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Prepare the work area.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 9978
NQF LEVEL 2
CREDITS 3
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
The purpose of this Unit Standard is to enable Construction Contractors to understand the external construction environment.
Learners competent with this unit standard are able to identify the structures within the Construction
Industry, the business Principles and Processes, and the Educational and Life Skills Principles needed for the Industry.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Identify the Structures within the Construction Industry.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Identify the Business Principles and Processes within the Contracting environment.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Identify and practice the Educational and Life Skills Principles needed.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 9986
NQF LEVEL 2
CREDITS 12
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
The purpose of this Unit Standard is to enable Construction Contractors to manage quality, and to apply specifications on a construction project.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Implement a Quality Improvement process.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Implement a Quality Control System.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Apply specifications on a project.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 12463
NQF LEVEL 2
CREDITS 3
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
This Unit Standard will be useful for employees to enable them to provide primary emergency care (first aid) in response to an occupational risk induced or any health emergency in their specific workplaces.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Explain and discuss HIV/AIDS facts and figures.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Identify behaviours that may create a risk of HIV transmission.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Explain the rights and responsibilities of employees in the workplace with regard to HIV/AIDS.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4
Identify and apply relevant policies and procedures for dealing with HIV/AIDS in the workplace.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 12484
NQF LEVEL 2
CREDITS 4
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
The skills, values and knowledge reflected in this unit standard are required by people in the field of manufacturing and engineering.
The learning outcomes in this unit standard also contribute to the exit level outcomes required for various manufacturing and engineering qualifications.
Qualifying learners can select and use the appropriate fire fighting equipment to extinguish or control fires in the workplace.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Discuss and explain procedures for dealing with fires in the workplace.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Identify the type of fire, its context and select the appropriate fire fighting procedure.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Identify, select and check appropriate fire fighting and safety equipment.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4
Fight containable/extinguishable fires.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5
Retreat from fire site and hand over to appropriate personnel.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 14556
NQF LEVEL 2
CREDITS 6
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
Learners who are assessed as competent against this unit standard will be able to measure & report on production and implement productivity improvement measures for basic construction activities.
This competence complements the other generic team leader supervisory competencies and underpins the Elective learning.
Previously disadvantaged persons who through recognition of prior learning will be able to be accessed against this standard and receive National recognition for their competence. This will enhance their employability and career advancement and contribute to the socio-economic transformation of the country.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Measure and record production.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Compile production activity report.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Implement productivity improvement measures.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4
Implement productivity cycle.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 14633
NQF LEVEL 3
CREDITS 1
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
A learner assessed as competent against this unit standard will be able to understand and utilise the disciplinary code.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Define the need for disciplinary codes in a company.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Explain the infringements that lead to disciplinary action.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Describe the procedures that must be followed when a disciplinary process is in progress.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4
Describe the actions that can be followed to appeal against a disciplinary charge.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 14706
NQF LEVEL 2
CREDITS 4
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
Learners accredited with this unit standard will be able to conduct basic rigging practices in accordance with legislative safety standards and job requirements.
This includes the inspection, selection and use of slings and lifting tackle to safely lift, move and stack loads.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Identify and select lifting equipment.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Convey loads by means of lifting equipment.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Care and store of lifting equipment.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 15034
NQF LEVEL 2
CREDITS 2
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
Learners who are assessed as competent against this unit standard will be able to identify the hazard of confined spaces and the precautions required for the safety of the workers and public.
This unit standard underpins the Elective Learning.
It contributes to the development of a professional community of Construction workers. The contribution to The National Skills Development Strategy is the key development interface between learners and new competencies to be achieved.
Its contribution to socio-economic transformation is that learners would be able to undergo RPL-assessment and thereby received recognition for previous learning and experience.
The employability and career prospects of learners can therefore be enhanced by the qualification.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Identify the hazards of working in confined spaces.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Identify appropriate protective clothing or equipment.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Identify training requirements for unskilled workers working in confined spaces & train the workers.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4
Plan and Implement emergency procedures.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5
Explain the relevant Occupational Health and safety regulations.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 114218
NQF LEVEL 4
CREDITS 6
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
A person credited with this unit standard will be able to understand and implement environmental initiatives during all phases of the construction process.
This unit standard will contribute to the full development of a professional community of construction supervisors.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Demonstrate an understanding of the value of environmental management.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Implement environmental management initiatives during pre-construction activities.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Implement environmental management initiatives during construction activities.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4
Implement environmental management initiatives during post- construction activities.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 114219
NQF LEVEL 2
CREDITS 4
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
A person credited with this unit standard will be able to understand the impact of construction activities on the environment and implement environmental initiatives on a construction activity.
This unit standard will contribute to the full development of a professional community of construction supervisors.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of construction activities on the environment.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Implement environmental management initiatives during pre-construction activities.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Implement environmental management initiatives during construction activities.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4
Implement environmental management initiatives during post- construction activities.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 116283
NQF LEVEL 2
CREDITS 5
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
Demonstrating an integrated practical and theoretical grounding in Crane Operations according to safe handling and maintenance practices in compliance with crane manufacturer’s and legislated standards.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Demonstrate knowledge of and apply relevant occupational health and safety legislation.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Demonstrate an understanding of and apply national and organisational safety policies and requirements.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Demonstrate knowledge of and apply relevant code of practice.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4
Demonstrate knowledge of and apply control measures for hazardous/dangerous goods/materials.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 116937
NQF LEVEL 2
CREDITS 4
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
This unit standard is intended for people who need to create and edit spreadsheets using a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based spreadsheet application either as a user of computers or as basic knowledge for a career needing this competency, like the ICT industry.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of spreadsheets.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Create, open and save spreadsheets.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Produce a spreadsheet from a given specification.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4
Edit a spreadsheet.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5
Format a spreadsheet.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6
Check spelling and grammar in a spreadsheet.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7
Print a spreadsheet using features specific to spreadsheets.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 116945
NQF LEVEL 2
CREDITS 2
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
This unit standard is intended for people who need to use electronic mail to send and receive messages either as a user of computers or as basic knowledge for a career in the ICT industry.
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
Understand the concepts and terms of electronic messaging.
Create and send an E-mail message.
Receive and respond to e-mails.
Work with multiple E-mail messages.
Adjust settings to customise the view and preferences of the E-mail application.
The performance of all elements is to a standard that allows for further learning in this area.
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
The credit value of this unit standard is calculated assuming a person is competent in the following:
Mathematical literacy and communication skills at least at NQF Level 1.
Operate a personal computer system (ID 116932 – NQF Level 1).
Use generic functions in a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-environment (ID)
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Understand the concepts and terms of electronic messaging.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Create and send an E-mail message.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Receive and respond to e-mails.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4
Print an E-mail message.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5
Work with multiple E-mail messages.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6
Adjust settings to customise the view and preferences of the Email application. 117902 – NQF Level 1).
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 117923
NQF LEVEL 2
CREDITS 5
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
This unit standard is intended for people who need to plan, produce, use and evaluate presentations using a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based presentation application either as a user of computers or as basic knowledge for a career needing this competency, like the ICT industry.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Prepare and produce a presentation according to a specified brief.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Adjust settings to customise the view and preferences of the presentation. application.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Work with multiple presentations.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4
Format a presentation according to given specifications.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5
Use special presentation effects.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6
Apply special formatting to a presentation, according to given specifications, to enhance the presentation.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7
Customise a presentation for a specified purpose.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 117924
NQF LEVEL 2
CREDITS 5
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
This unit standard is intended for people who need to use advanced formatting to documents using a GUI-based word processor either as a user of computers or as basic knowledge for a career needing this competency, like the ICT industry.
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
Work with multiple documents.
Format text.
Format paragraphs.
Format pages.
Format a document.
Templates are used and created.
The performance of all elements is to a standard that allows for further learning in this area.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Work with multiple documents within a word processing application.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Format Text using a word processing application.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Format paragraphs.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4
Format Pages within an existing word processing document.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5
Format an existing word processing Document.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6
Templates are used and created to facilitate ease of use in future, by having default options when starting a new word processing document.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 119078
NQF LEVEL 3
CREDITS 5
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
This unit standard is intended for people who need to enhance document appearance using a GUI-based word processor either as a user of computers or as basic knowledge for a career needing this competency, like the ICT industry.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Create and edit a table.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Format a table according to given requirements.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Create and Edit Columns in a document.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4
Format a column in a document.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 119454
NQF LEVEL 2
CREDITS 5
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
This unit standard will be useful to learners who need a sound foundation of spoken/signed language ability for further language growth, and for application in real life contexts.
Learners talk/sign confidently in both formal and informal contexts and /sign actively for ideas and information in interactions with other people. They are aware of the ways others speak/sign to influence listeners and audiences. In conveying their ideas and information they select language and a register that is accessible to their audience and fit for their purpose.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Use a variety of speaking and listening/signing strategies to maintain communication.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Adapt speech/signing to accommodate socio-cultural sensitivities without losing own intention.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Use knowledge of language structures and conventions to shape or decode meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary or
constructions.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4
Organise and present information in a focused and coherent manner.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5
Identify and explain how speakers/signers influence audiences.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 119456
NQF LEVEL 2
CREDITS 5
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
Learners credited with this unit standard are able to write/sign to suit a range of contexts. They use complex sentence structures and show/register some control of style and register.
Writers/signers can match the choice of text type, structure, tone/sign size and pace and word/sign selection in their writing/signing to the needs of specific audiences.
They express themselves reasonably clearly and precisely when writing/signing, and they are willing to explore new forms of writing in thoughtful and organised ways.
Learners at this level also use appropriate language/signing in familiar and unfamiliar situations in their writings/signed narratives and in their written/signed observations and responses based on texts they encounter.
They use language appropriate to the socio-cultural, learning or workplace/technical environment as required.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Write/sign for a specific audience, purpose and context.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Use grammatical structures and writing/signing conventions to produce coherent and cohesive texts for specific contexts.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Adapt language to suit context.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4
Draft and edit own writing/signing.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 119457
NQF LEVEL 3
CREDITS 5
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
Learners at this level read and view a range of texts. People credited with this unit standard are able to read and view a variety of text types with understanding and to justify their views and responses by reference to detailed evidence from texts.
They are also able to evaluate the effectiveness of different texts for different audiences and purposes by using a set of criteria for analysis.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Use a range of reading and/or viewing strategies to understand the literal meaning of specific texts.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Use strategies for extracting implicit messages in texts.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Respond to selected texts in a manner appropriate to the context.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 119460
NQF LEVEL 2
CREDITS 5
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
The purpose of this unit standard is to facilitate learning and to ensure that learners are able to cope with learning in the context of learnerships, skills programmes, and other learning programmes.
Many adult learners in the FET band have not been in a learning situation for a long time, and need learning and study strategies and skills to enable successful progression.
Learners competent at this level will be able to deal with learning materials, to access and use useful resources, to seek clarification and help when necessary, and apply a range of learning strategies.
They do this with an understanding of the features and processes of the workplace and occupations to which their learning programme refer.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Find and use available learning resources.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Use learning strategies.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Manage occupational learning materials.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4
Plan and gather relevant information for a given context and purpose.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5
Function in a team.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6
Reflect on how characteristics of the workplace and occupational context affect learning.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 119463
NQF LEVEL 2
CREDITS 5
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
Learners at this level are able to read or view, understand and respond to texts on a range of topics.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Use a range of reading and/or viewing strategies to make meaning of texts.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Identify the main ideas in different text types.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Read/view and respond to texts for a variety of purposes.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4
Identify and discuss how language structures and features may influence a reader/audience.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 119465
NQF LEVEL 3
CREDITS 5
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
Learners at this level write/present/sign texts with complex subject matter and a need for various levels of formality in language and construction.
They select text type, subject matter and language to suit specific audiences, purposes and contexts.
Writers/signers can use linguistic structures and features to influence readers/their audience.
They draft, redraft and edit own writing/signing to meet the demands of a range of text-types.
They use language appropriate to the socio-cultural, learning or workplace/technical environment as required.
They explore presentation techniques as an alternative to writing/signing own texts.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA SPECIFIC
OUTCOME 1
Write/sign for a specified audience and purpose.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Use language structures and features to produce coherent and cohesive texts for a wide range of contexts.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Draft own writing/signing and edit to improve clarity and correctness.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 119467
NQF LEVEL 3
CREDITS 5
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
The purpose of this unit standard is to facilitate learning and to ensure that learners are able to cope with learning in the context of learnerships, skills programmes, and other learning programmes.
Many adult learners in the FET band have not been in a learning situation for a long time, and need learning and study strategies and skills to enable successful progression.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Access and use available learning resources.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Use learning strategies.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Manage occupational learning materials.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4
Conduct basic research and analyse and present findings.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5
Function in a team.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6
Reflect on how characteristics of the workplace and occupational context affect learning.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 119472
NQF LEVEL 3
CREDITS 5
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
Learners at this level are aware of their audiences and purposes for communication.
They adapt their style and language register to the requirements of different situations.
They are able to listen and speak/sign confidently in both formal and familiar settings.
They can articulate their purposes and reasons for the adoption of a particular register and style in any situation.
They can usually identify the assumptions and inferences implicit in what people say/sign and how they say/sign it.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Interact successfully in oral/signed communication.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Use strategies that capture and retain the interest of an audience.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Identify and respond to manipulative use of language.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 120325
NQF LEVEL 3
CREDITS 7
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
Persons credited with this unit standard will be able to monitor, report and advise on the application of safety and health principles regarding the movement of people and materials in and around a working place.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Explain structural safety principles and considerations in a working place as regards to the movement of people and materials.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Demonstrate the safe manual handling of materials in a workplace.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Explain the requirements pertaining to the mechanical handling of material at the workplace.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4
Explain the requirements pertaining to the safe movement of people where handling of material by means of motorised equipment is taking place.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 120329
NQF LEVEL 3
CREDITS 2
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
Persons credited with this unit standard will be able to describe the specified requirements pertaining to responding to emergencies according to action plan procedures in a workplace, Implement and manage emergency action plan procedures.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Describe the specified requirements pertaining to responding to emergencies according to an emergency action plan in a workplace.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Implement and manage emergency action plan procedures.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Respond to emergencies according to action plan procedures.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 120330
NQF LEVEL 3
CREDITS 4
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
Learners who are assessed as competent against this unit standard will be able to identify the hazard of confined spaces and the precautions required for the safety of the workers and public.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Explain the legal and specified requirements for conducting continuous risk assessments.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Prepare to conduct a continuous risk assessment.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Conduct a continuous risk assessment.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4
Initiate remedial action and follow up on Continuous Risk Assessment.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 120335
NQF LEVEL 3
CREDITS 5
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
Learners credited with this unit standard will be able to demonstrate the ability to conduct investigations into workplace incidents.
The competency includes all the activities required to successfully conduct incident investigations.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Explain the specified requirements pertaining to conducting an investigation into workplace incidents.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Prepare to gather data for the investigation.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Gather and evaluate data.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4
Perform post -investigation functions.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 120337
NQF LEVEL 3
CREDITS 2
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
Persons credited with this unit standard will be able to demonstrate knowledge pertaining to the preparation, conducting, recording and follow-up actions of a planned task observation at a working place.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Demonstrate knowledge of how to prepare for planned task observation at a working place.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Conduct a planned task observation at a working place.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Record and follow-up.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 120341
NQF LEVEL 4
CREDITS 4
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
This unit standard requires of learners the ability to conduct a task analysis as part of a risk assessment process.
• Learners credited with this unit standard are capable of:
• Explaining what a task analysis is.
• Conducting a task analysis.
• Recommending appropriate action to address identified risks.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Explain what a task analysis is.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Conduct a task analysis.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Take appropriate action to address identified risks.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 120344
NQF LEVEL 4
CREDITS 4
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
Learners found competent in this unit standard will be able to explain the basic principles of relevant current health and safety legislation and the consequences of non-compliance.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of the relevant legislation.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Explain the requirements for compliance as stipulated in the current legislation.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Determine the management controls required under legislation to achieve compliance.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of record keeping required by the legislation.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5
Explain the legal obligations of the employer in terms of training and communication.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 120349
NQF LEVEL 4
CREDITS 4
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
This unit standard requires of learners to demonstrate the ability to monitor, report and advise on compliance with legislation regarding lifting equipment.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Report and advise on the maintenance and safe handling of lifting equipment in a work place in accordance with specified requirements.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Describe the specified requirements pertaining to the construction, safe working loads and application of lifting equipment in a work place.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Demonstrate knowledge pertaining to the examination and records of lifting equipment in a work place.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 120354
NQF LEVEL 4
CREDITS 4
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
This unit standard is for learners who have to demonstrate the ability to monitor, report and advise on compliance to legislation regarding pressure vessels and pressure systems.
Persons credited with this unit standard are capable of:
Monitoring and advising on the specified requirements pertaining to the classification, safe use of pressure vessels and pressure systems in a work place.
Demonstrating knowledge pertaining to design criteria, construction, installation and testing of pressure vessels and pressure systems in a work place.
Monitoring and advising on the maintenance, examination and records of pressure vessels and systems in a work place.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Monitor and advise on the specified requirements pertaining to the classification, safe use of pressure vessels and pressure systems in a work place.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Demonstrate knowledge pertaining to design criteria and construction, installation and testing of pressure vessels and systems in a work place.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Monitor and advise on the maintenance, examination and records of pressure vessels and systems in a work place.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 120359
NQF LEVEL 4
CREDITS 4
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
This unit standard will enable the learner to describe the requirements applicable to a permit to work in terms of hot work; cold work; confined space entry and lockout systems in a work area.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Describe the requirements for the application of a hot or cold work permit.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Describe the requirements to apply a lock-out system.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Describe the requirements applicable to a confined space entry permit.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 120370
NQF LEVEL 4
CREDITS 3
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
This unit standard requires of learners to demonstrate the ability to monitor, advise and report on compliance with legislation regarding hazardous substances.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Monitor, advise and report on the scope and understanding of the specified requirements as regards to hazardous substances in a work place.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Demonstrate knowledge pertaining to the application of methods in preventing exposure to hazardous substances in a work place.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Demonstrate knowledge pertaining to the classification, physical state, health effects and disposal methods of hazardous substances in a workplace.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 120496
NQF LEVEL 2
CREDITS 5
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
This Unit Standard will be useful for employees to enable them to provide primary emergency care (first aid) in response to an occupational risk induced or any health emergency in their specific workplaces.
Qualifying learners are able to:
Demonstrate the principles of primary emergency care. Assess and control a single injury emergency scene in the workplace.
Demonstrate primary emergency life support for adults, children and infants.
Explain and manage shock.
Carry out secondary assessment of the sick or injured person and provide appropriate primary emergency care at the scene.
Keep records of the incident/accident.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Demonstrate the principles of primary emergency care in the workplace.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Sustain a basic level of preparedness for health emergencies in the workplace.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Assess and manage an emergency scene in the workplace.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4
Demonstrate primary emergency life support for adults, children and infants according to current international protocols.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5
Explain and manage shock.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6
Conduct secondary assessment of the sick and/or injured person and provide appropriate primary emergency care within the workplace.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 123258
NQF LEVEL 3
CREDITS 10
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
The purpose of the learning credited in this unit standard is to ensure that learners are able to interact professionally with customers.
Improved customer relations leads to improved customer service, which, in turn, results in business growth and profitability. Professional driving services are improved, thereby improving the image and profitability of the field of transport services.
This set of competence is transferable to all other fields where services are provided to customers, and thus improves the employability of credited learners, by enhancing their understanding of the processes and the context of customer service.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Describe organisational structures and products/services for specific contexts.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Operate within a specific customer service system according to context requirements.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Identify customer needs and expectations within specific contexts.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4
Deal with customer complaints according to specified procedures.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5
Choose interpersonal behaviours appropriate for occupational situations.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 229995
NQF LEVEL 2
CREDITS 3
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
Learners wishing to acquire the competencies in this standard will be people working at height where there is a risk of injury from a fall.
Learners will be involved in performing tasks at height.
Qualifying learners are able to take responsibility for inspection and installation of fall arrest systems and for implementing fall protection plans and rescues.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Explain the use of a range of fall arrest equipment and knowledge of applicable regulations.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Explain and use basic rope knots.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Install and use fall arrest systems.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4
Inspect and assemble fall arrest equipment and systems.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5
Interpret and implement a fall protection plan.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6
Perform basic fall arrest rescues to bring a casualty down to safety.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 229998
NQF LEVEL 1
CREDITS 2
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
Learners wishing to acquire the competencies in this standard will be, people working at height where there is a risk of injury from a fall.
Learners will be involved in performing tasks at height.
Qualifying learners are able to follow fall arrest principles to perform work at height safely, under supervision of a qualified supervisor.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Demonstrate basic knowledge of the limitations of a limited range of fall arrest equipment and regulations.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Inspect, assemble and store fall arrest equipment.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Select suitable anchor points.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4
Use fall arrest systems with a double lanyard.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5
Use pre-installed vertical and horizontal life-lines and explain reducing risks during rescue.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 246667
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 OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
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.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 252244
NQF LEVEL 1
CREDITS 6
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
A learner credited with this standard will be able to effectively interact with customers to the benefit of the business.
• The qualifying learner will be capable of:
• Explaining the relationship between business and the customer.
• Providing customer satisfaction.
• Solving problems that may lead to customer dissatisfaction.
• Displaying appropriate behaviour when interacting with customers.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Explain the relationship between business and the customer.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Provide customer satisfaction.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Solve problems that may lead to customer dissatisfaction.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4
Display appropriate behaviour when interacting with customers.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 252259
NQF LEVEL 1
CREDITS 2
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
A learner credited with this unit standard will be able to process work schedules and manage their time effectively in the workplace.
Also, he/she will be able to apply corrective action when scheduling problems occur.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Explain the use of time scheduling in the workplace.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Manage time plan in the workplace.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Apply corrective measures in relation to work scheduling.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 257077
NQF LEVEL 2
CREDITS 2
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this unit standard are essential for social and economic transformation and contribute to the upliftment and economic growth of the mining and minerals sector.
This unit standard will be useful to people who are responsible for illuminating an area using a lighting plant.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Demonstrate an understanding regarding illuminating an area using a lighting plant.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Prepare to illuminate an area.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Illuminate an area using a lighting plant.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4
Complete the duties pertaining to illumination.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 259601
NQF LEVEL 2
CREDITS 2
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
Learners credited with this unit standard will be able to explain the importance of integrating safety and health considerations in routine activities within the workplace and identify the critical areas in order to prevent incidents taking place.
Learners will be able to measure safety performance against established objectives, deal with any deviations from the set objectives and make recommendations on the development of the safety and health management programme.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Explain the requirements for the implementation of a safety and health management programme in the workplace.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Implement the procedures for evaluating safety and health performance in a workplace, as required by the safety and health management programme.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Evaluate performance of workplace safety activities required by the safety and health management programme.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 262685
NQF LEVEL 2
CREDITS 3
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
This unit standard is intended for people who operate construction plant.
They will be able to describe different soil types, demonstrating knowledge of bulk excavation, describing dumping and spreading operations and describing erosion control on earthworks.
Learners who master the applied competence described in this unit standard will contribute to the development of a professional community of Construction Plant operators who are able to competently use science and technology when applying operation techniques.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Describe different soil types.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Demonstrate knowledge of bulk excavation.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Describe dumping and spreading operations.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4
Describe erosion control at an earthworks site.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5
Describe compaction of earthworks materials.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 262687
NQF LEVEL 2
CREDITS 3
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
Qualifying learners will acquire the necessary knowledge of regulatory requirements related to construction plant operations.
They will be able to apply safe handling and maintenance practices in compliance with plant manufacturer’s operating instructions.
Learners who prove competence described in this unit standard will contribute to the development of a professional community of construction plant operators who are able to competently use science and technology when applying operation techniques.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Apply relevant Occupational Health and Safety legislation.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Identify local hazards on an earthworks site.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Explain control measures for hazardous materials.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 262724
NQF LEVEL 2
CREDITS 3
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
The qualifying learner will be able to demonstrate knowledge of civil construction plant, equipment, and activities, describe quality assurance of civil construction activities and describe effects of adverse weather on construction environments and activities.
Learners who master the applied competence described in this unit standard will contribute to the development of a professional community of construction plant operators.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Explain civil construction processes and sequences.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Demonstrate knowledge of civil construction plant and equipment.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Describe effects of adverse weather on construction environments and activities.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 262726
NQF LEVEL 2
CREDITS 4
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
Qualifying learners will acquire the principles of leverage to demonstrate mechanical awareness and appreciation of civil construction plant and applying pre-operational and post-operational checks.
Learners who master the applied competence described in this unit standard will contribute to the development of a professional community of Construction Plant operators.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Identify and describe functions of major components and systems.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Identify and describe functions of instruments and controls.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Inspect and record operational fitness of all plant components.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4
Apply principles of leverage.
SAQA UNIT STANDARD ID 376480
NQF LEVEL 3
CREDITS 8
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
This unit standard is to enable the first responder to react to emergencies at an advanced first aid level, until the arrival of more professional emergency personnel.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Explain the principles of advanced primary emergency care in all health emergencies.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Demonstrate an advanced level of preparedness to deal with potential emergencies.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Assess and manage a complex emergency scene/disaster.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4
Explain the applied anatomy and physiology of the human body systems and describe the emergency care
management.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5
Apply primary emergency life support for adults, children and infants according to current international and/or national protocols of disorders and diseases relating to each physical system.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6
Explain and manage shock.
