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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Demonstrate an understanding of explosives classification, marking and packaging requirements

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
117476	Demonstrate an understanding of explosives classification, marking and packaging requirements
ORIGINATOR
SGB Bomb Disposal and Explosives Control
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security			Safety in Society
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	5
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 is for Bomb Disposal and Explosives Control officials in the field of safety in society who need to execute policing functions and tasks in dangerous situations.

This unit standard will contribute towards compliance with legal -, safety- and organisational requirements related to Bomb Disposal and Explosives Control.

Learners credited with this unit standard will be able to:

Identify and explain the various explosives classifications with regards to dangerous goods

Identify and explain the various explosives marking and labelling requirements in terms of national legislation and organisational requirements

Identify and explain the various explosives packaging requirements in terms of national legislation and organisational procedures

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Learners embarking on study towards this unit standard are assumed to have completed the following unit standards

Unit standard: Demonstrate an understanding of Explosives Control

Unit standard: Demonstrate an understanding of the history and origin of explosives, the impact and effects of explosives and explosions

Unit standard: Identify, apply and implement different blasting accessories, initiating systems and blasting techniques

Unit standard: Identify and explain explosives

Unit standard: Identify and explain explosive ordnance (EO)

Unit standard: Dispose of explosives and munition

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

N/A

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Identify and explain the various explosives classifications with regards to dangerous goods.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Applicable explosives classifications with regards to dangerous goods are identified in terms of local legislation

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Applicable explosives classifications with regards to dangerous goods are explained in terms of local legislation

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Applicable explosives classifications with regards to dangerous goods are applied in terms of local legislation

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Identify and explain the various explosives marking and labelling requirements in terms of national legislation and organisational requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Applicable explosives marking and labelling requirements are identified in terms of local legislation

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Applicable explosives marking and labelling requirements are explained in terms of local legislation

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Applicable explosives marking and labelling requirements are applied in terms of local legislation

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Identify and explain the various explosives packaging requirements in terms of national legislation and organisational procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Applicable explosives packing requirements are identified in terms of local legislation and organisational procedures

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Applicable explosives packing requirements are explained in terms of local legislation and organisational procedures

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Applicable explosives packing requirements are applied in terms of local legislation and organisational procedures

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Candidates are assessed against these assessment criteria. An assessor observes currently employed candidates carrying out their normal work duties. They may also be asked to carry out simulated tasks and to answer written and/or oral questions. Candidates studying towards a Unit Standard, and who are not currently employed, will also be assessed using variety of assessment tools.

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

Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA by SAQA.

Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures

The standard describes competent performance in doing physical techniques that will enhance their job performance, and lay down the criteria by which competence should be judged, as well as the range of circumstances in which competence should be demonstrated.

Integrated assessment methods and tools will allow the candidate to demonstrate that she/ he has acquired knowledge of and can safely and effectively apply competence identified in this unit standard.

These tools include the following:

In-site (on-the-job) observations

Role-play simulations

Structured group discussions

Written reports (e.g. tests, exams, case studies, projects, registers, logbooks, workbooks)

Verbal report backs (presentations)

Portfolios of evidence

Projects (physical visits to Government Departments)

Experiential learning

Working in teams

Scenario sketching

These methods must be carefully selected based on the purpose of the assessment (For example, the written method of assessing knowledge or on-job demonstration of practical competence). The assessment must integrate a number of different methods in order to give the assessor reliable and valid proof of competence and evidence of required attitudes.

Level:

This unit standard should develop learners who demonstrate:

A comprehensive knowledge base as indicated in the embedded knowledge component.

An understanding of the discipline/field's fundamental terms, rules, concepts and principles.

Familiarity with some of the essential procedures, operations and techniques of this field.

An ability to use a range of procedures to solve routine problems.

Basic information gathering, analysis and presentation skills.

An ability to communicate and present information clearly and reliability following prescribed formats and conventions.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

A basic understanding of the relevant legislation (as indicated in the glossary)

A comprehensive understanding of national legislation, national standards and international instruments pertaining to explosives control (as indicated in the glossary)

A comprehensive understanding of the various explosives classifications with regards to dangerous goods, various explosives marking and labelling requirements, various explosives packaging requirements and the functioning of the different South African explosives control regulatory authorities

A comprehensive knowledge about the Explosives Act, Act 15 of 2003 and regulations

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

Decision-making must be developed in this standard during practical exercises. Learners must be left to make their own decision, which must be debriefed.

Creativity needs to be developed by measuring learner's performance to the principles rather than a specific technique.

The following policing specific outcomes must be assessed;
1. Courage to take risk and even put own life at risks to safe others.
2. Discipline to accept instructions and policy
3. Physical ability to do the job (includes fitness and health required to move in the field with the sections without putting themselves in danger).
4. Patriotism and loyalty to the country and its entire people.

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

High emphasis is placed on problem solving ability during exercises. Exercises and scenarios have a variety to ensure problem-solving ability is developed and not stereotyped step that the person cannot apply in practice.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Ability to be a team player in order to establish synergy during joint operations and in teams.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organize one self and ones activities while preparing personal equipment and plan own tasks for bomb disposal and explosives control actions.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, evaluate, organize and critically evaluate information pertaining to explosives classification, marking and packaging requirements

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Technology ability in using equipment such as explosives, devices, and special equipment.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Understand the world as a set of related systems pertaining to explosives classification, marking and packaging requirements

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

Specified requirements:

A glossary of terms about the terminology of Explosives Control and Specified requirements include legal and legislative specific requirements and are contained in one or more of the following documents:

Legislation refers to, but is not limited to:

Explosives Act (Act no 26 of 1956 and Act no 15 of 2003) and Regulations

Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act no 85 of 1993) and Explosives Regulations (2003)

Mine Health and Safety Act (Act no 29 of 1996)

National Road Traffic Act (Act no 93 of 1996) and Regulations (2000)

National Standards refer to, but are not limited to:

South African National Standards

SANS 10228: The Identification and Classification of Dangerous Substances and Goods

SANS 10229: The Packaging of Dangerous Goods for Road and Rail Transportation in South Africa

International instruments refer to, but are not limited to:

United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods

International Air Transport Association Dangerous Goods Regulations

International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code

Requirements of a portfolio:

Valid, reliable and authentic evidence (presented as a portfolio of evidence) from past achievements and experience, which serves to supplement the assessment of, applied competence.

The portfolio may include inter alia:

Written statements from persons (e.g. current and/or previous employer, colleague, peer, manager, external customers) confirming competence of the learner.

Relevant certificates or awards.

Previous assessment records.

Journals/logbook.

Credits:

Classroom: 18 Hours
Structured learning in the workplace: 18 Hours
Coaching/mentoring: 6 Hours
Self study: 8 Hours
Other: N/A
Total: 50 Hours

Credits: 5

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	90652	National Certificate: Ammunition Fitting	Not Applicable	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	SAS SETA
Elective	49124	National Diploma: Bomb Disposal	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2007-12-02	Was SAS SETA until Last Date for Achievement
Elective	63229	National Diploma: Bomb Disposal	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	SAS SETA

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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