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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Gathering and collating resource data and sourcing and placing disaster equipment

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14169	Gathering and collating resource data and sourcing and placing disaster equipment
ORIGINATOR
SGB Funeral Services
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services			Personal Care
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 4	NQF Level 04	11
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 forms part of the Qualification, National Certificate in Funeral Services Practice and is registered at Level 5 on the National Qualifications Framework. Learners working towards this standard will be learning towards the full qualification, or will be involved in or working within a funeral services environment, specialising in Disaster Management, where the acquisition of competence against this standard will add value to each individual and the Funeral Industry as whole.

The qualifying learner is capable of:

Gathering and collating resource data for decision making purposes

Sourcing disaster equipment and resources

Placing and dismantling disaster equipment and resources on site

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Learners accessing this qualification will have demonstrated competency in:

Numeracy at NQF Level 2 or equivalent.

English, verbal and written communication at NQF Level 2 or equivalent.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Range statements which are applicable to the unit standard titles, specific outcomes and assessment criteria are found beneath the applicable assessment criteria.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Gather and collate resource data for decision making purposes

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Preliminary data is gathered surrounding the extent of the disaster

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

A disaster will include any mass fatality beyond resources of normal activities of a funeral company. This type of disaster requires specialists from other disciplines to perform certain duties specific to the severity and size of the disaster

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Gather information relating to resources and facilities in the vicinity of disaster site

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Data is collated accurately and required format

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Data will include client files, pathologists reports, identification report, orthodontist report, personal effects, instructions relating to destination, disposition of remains, photographic records, expense records

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Data is gathered and collated within agreed time-frames

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Collated data is disseminated to relevant parties (Decision maker)

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Source disaster equipment and resources

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Disaster equipment is identified and listed.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Disaster resources are identified and listed.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Disaster equipment and resources locations are identified and located.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Database of suppliers is maintained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Logistical solutions of getting equipment and resources on site are provided.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Availability of equipment and resources is immediate at time of need.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Place and dismantle disaster equipment and resources on site

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Disaster equipment and resources are available at identified location and within agreed time frame

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Resources and equipment will include vehicles, blankets stretches, body bags, embalmers, embalming equipment, instruments and fluids, tents, tables, catering, ablution facilities, accommodation, lighting, refrigeration, power communication, equipment, protective clothing, water, air conditioning, equipment, protective clothing, water, air conditioning, other disaster teams

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Disaster equipment is erected and coupled to services in required operational format

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Disaster equipment is dismantled and disposed off according to instructions

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Providers offering learning towards this standard will be accredited and assessors registered by the relevant Education Training Quality Assurance body (ETQA)

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

A comprehensive understanding of suppliers and location of equipment and resources worldwide

An all rounded understanding of other disaster management teams internationally

A general understanding of processes and procedures for obtaining resources and equipment

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems pertaining to data, information, sourcing disaster equipment and placing disaster equipment.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others when responding to situations in the preparation for the disaster team.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise oneself and one`s activities ensuring all avenues are used in the preparation of the disaster team.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, evaluate, organise and critically evaluate information in order to assist with decision making and the successful preparation for disaster management.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, especially during the sourcing phase.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Understand the world as a set of related systems where good preparation and data processing create a situation for good disaster management.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Elective	21787	National Certificate: Funeral Services Practice	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	SERVICES

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

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