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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Controlling hazardous/dangerous and dangerous goods

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
8020	Controlling hazardous/dangerous and dangerous goods
ORIGINATOR
SGB Transport and Logistics Operations
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services			Transport, Operations and Logistics
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 4	NQF Level 04	4
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

A learner accredited with this standard will now be capable of handing and storing hazardous/dangerous goods safely in accordance with national and international statutory requirements in any freight handling environment.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

NQF 1 or General Education and Training Certificate;

'Occupational Health, Safety and General Housekeeping';

'Safe packing, Handling and Securing of Freight'.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

This learning is aimed at individuals entering or currently employed in any capacity where handling of hazardous/dangerous and dangerous freight occurs across a range of different environments. The applied competence expressed in this standard covers largely familiar scenarios requiring limited discretion and judgement, and the responsibility that is defined in terms of relevant legislation.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Identify and classify hazardous/dangerous goods.

OUTCOME NOTES

Identify and classify hazardous/dangerous goods in accordance with documentation packaging and labelling.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Generate and consider options and possibilities for the demarcation and safe handling and storage of dangerous/hazardous/dangerous goods with due consideration for the environment (this competency should be assessed by making use of classroom discussions and a project).

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Identify the most appropriate course of action in relation to:
a. Safe working practices and procedures in the handling and storage of specific dangerous and hazardous/dangerous goods;
b. Potential hazards in the working environment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Explain the choice of a particular method of handling and storage in relation to specific hazardous/dangerous freight types, the precautions to take and the aspects of applicable legislation taken into account.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Detail the handling/storage operation, and describe ways in which the process could be compromised.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Handle and store hazardous/dangerous goods.

OUTCOME NOTES

Handle and store hazardous/dangerous goods in accordance with laid down safety standards, pollution and environmental requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Detail the handling/storage operation, and describe ways in which the process could be compromised.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Implement statutory requirements.

OUTCOME NOTES

Implement statutory requirements (e.g. waste disposal) and their application in different work environments.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Detail the handling/storage operation, and describe ways in which the process could be compromised.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Take the appropriate actions in the event of accidents or incidents.

OUTCOME NOTES

Take the appropriate actions in the event of accidents or incidents in the handling of hazardous/dangerous goods.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Detail the handling/storage operation, and describe ways in which the process could be compromised.

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 accredited by the Freight Handling Chamber of the Transport SETA and/or relevant ETQA.

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

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

The learner can understand, explain and apply:

1. The categorisation of dangerous and hazardous/dangerous goods as it pertains to the selection and utilization of handling equipment, storage facilities and securing techniques.

2. The relevant legislation (e.g. Occupational Health and Safety Act, Pollution Control Act) and international standards pertaining to the dangerous and hazardous/dangerous goods classification, handling environment, handling method and packaging and labelling requirements.

3. Relevant information sources available to maintain awareness in the handling and storage of dangerous and hazardous/dangerous goods (e.g. IMDG code - maritime industry).

4. Protection of the environment and a basic understanding of urban waste disposal systems (e.g. sewers, separators etc).

5. The range of personal protective equipment worn during handling and storage of hazardous/dangerous freight.

6. Basic emergency care procedures, emergency support systems and services available.

7. The potential hazards of dangerous goods (e.g. toxic, corrosive, flammable/explosive substances).

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems in applying the most appropriate method of damage control in the event of an accident or incident (e.g. relocating hazardous/dangerous freight).

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Manage and organise oneself when demonstrating initiative in selecting and utilising personal protective equipment suitable to the freight type and class.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information in order to select and apply the most efficient and safe method of handling different dangerous and hazardous/dangerous goods.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate information about the application of relevant legislation (e.g. Occupational Health and Safety Act) to ensure meticulous compliance and to encourage all colleagues to apply such legislation in accordance with national (and where applicable) international safety and environmental standards.

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
Core	14574	National Certificate: Freight Handling	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2006-12-03	TETA
Elective	57831	National Certificate: Freight Handling	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	TETA

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.

1.	ACT SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
2.	Africa Training Centre
3.	Aldabri 106 Institute for Quality Pty Ltd
4.	Andebe Group
5.	Bev Short Training Consultants
6.	Bidvest Panalpina Logistics (BPL)
7.	Dantran Training
8.	Diversity technology Training Institute
9.	Durban Driver Training Centre Pty Ltd
10.	Edu Wize Group Pty Ltd
11.	Enviroserv Waste Management Pty Ltd
12.	FBT Consultants CC
13.	Humrec Human Resource Training
14.	Imperial Logistics & Transport A Div Of Imper
15.	Imperial Logistics Group t/a Dedicated Contracts
16.	kholwa management and training consultancy (pty) Ltd
17.	Learning Exchange Pty (Ltd)
18.	Limadi Industrial Projects
19.	Makwedeng Training
20.	Networx for Career Development
21.	NOSA LOGISTICS PTY LTD
22.	Nowethu Learning Institute cc
23.	Open Learning Group
24.	OSR Trading
25.	Phephani Learnerships cc
26.	Quantum Leap College Pty Ltd
27.	RICHARDS BAY COAL TEMINAL COMPANY LIMITED (Legacy)
28.	SA Maritime School and Transport College
29.	Thwala Training Services (Pty) Ltd
30.	Training Consultant and SD College
31.	Training Force