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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Ensuring compliance with statutory health and safety requirements within freight storage transit areas

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
8044	Ensuring compliance with statutory health and safety requirements within freight storage transit areas
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	10
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 be able to ensure compliance with statutory health and safety requirements within freight storage transit areas.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

National Certificate in Freight Handling or equivalent at NQF level 3;

`Occupational Health, Safety and General Housekeeping`.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

This standard is applicable to those in a control/management position within operations in a freight handling/storage environment in South Africa. The incumbent will have a working knowledge of international and national health and safety legislation pertaining to freight handling and be able to apply such knowledge effectively and productively in a level of control.

The incumbent will have a working knowledge of such safety laws and practices to a standard whereby freight operations in work areas will remain within such legislated standards (with due regard being given to productive handling, space utilisation and specific freight requirements (e.g. refrigerated vs. hazardous/dangerous goods).

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Implement and control specific operations in Freight Handling.

OUTCOME NOTES

Implement and control specific operations in Freight Handling, whilst remaining within statutory health and safety requirements (OHS Act), both national and international, with due regard for productive handling, space utilisation and specific freight requirements (e.g. refrigerated vs. hazardous/dangerous goods).

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Identify and explain relevant health and safety control methods needed in relation to freight product type, environmental circumstances and handling procedures in a given situation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Draw up and explain proposed agenda for general safety meeting with safety representatives including such topics as:
a. Fire prevention
b. Lighting
c. Handling techniques
d. Spillage.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Explain investigation procedures to apply in relation to accidents and incidents.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Initiate a "Spill Plan" in relation to potential hazardous/dangerous situations in a given or specific environment.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Implement appropriate mechanisms to minimise health risks.

OUTCOME NOTES

Implement appropriate mechanisms to minimise health risks in the work environment as specified in current legislation (e.g. Occupational Health and Safety Act).

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Identify and explain relevant health and safety control methods needed in relation to freight product type, environmental circumstances and handling procedures in a given situation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Draw up and explain proposed agenda for general safety meeting with safety representatives including such topics as:
a. Fire prevention
b. Lighting
c. Handling techniques
d. Spillage.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Explain investigation procedures to apply in relation to accidents and incidents.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Initiate a "Spill Plan" in relation to potential hazardous/dangerous situations in a given or specific environment.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Measure and calculate space requirements for the storage of unitised or bulk freight.

OUTCOME NOTES

Measure and calculate space requirements for the storage of unitised or bulk freight, in compliance with safe working practices (i.e. stacking height, incompatibility, floor and deck weight distribution/area allowances).

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Identify and explain relevant health and safety control methods needed in relation to freight product type, environmental circumstances and handling procedures in a given situation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Draw up and explain proposed agenda for general safety meeting with safety representatives including such topics as:
a. Fire prevention
b. Lighting
c. Handling techniques
d. Spillage.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Explain investigation procedures to apply in relation to accidents and incidents.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Initiate a "Spill Plan" in relation to potential hazardous/dangerous situations in a given or specific environment.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Implement corrective measures with regard to accidents/incidents and potential hazards.

OUTCOME NOTES

Implement corrective measures with regard to accidents/incidents and potential hazards within specific work environments and controls of such measures by setting permanent guidelines (e.g. contributing towards company safety rules with regard to clean floor storage space, lighting and ventilation, demarcation, safety signs and symbols).

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Identify and explain relevant health and safety control methods needed in relation to freight product type, environmental circumstances and handling procedures in a given situation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Draw up and explain proposed agenda for general safety meeting with safety representatives including such topics as:
a. Fire prevention
b. Lighting
c. Handling techniques
d. Spillage.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Explain investigation procedures to apply in relation to accidents and incidents.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Initiate a "Spill Plan" in relation to potential hazardous/dangerous situations in a given or specific environment.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Provide adequate training and development of staff.

OUTCOME NOTES

Provide adequate training and development of staff within current statutory health, safety and company policies (i.e. AIDS, fire, hazardous/dangerous goods, first aid, lighting and ventilation) including the training and use of health and safety representatives.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Identify and explain relevant health and safety control methods needed in relation to freight product type, environmental circumstances and handling procedures in a given situation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Draw up and explain proposed agenda for general safety meeting with safety representatives including such topics as:
a. Fire prevention
b. Lighting
c. Handling techniques
d. Spillage.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Explain investigation procedures to apply in relation to accidents and incidents.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Initiate a "Spill Plan" in relation to potential hazardous/dangerous situations in a given or specific environment.

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 registered with the FE/HE Registrar and the programs offered by this institution must be accredited with the 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. International and national legislation pertaining to statutory health and safety laws (e.g. NOSA Certificate) and specific freight handling and storage requirements (e.g. Hazardous/dangerous and Dangerous Goods), including company policies and procedures.

2. First Aid skills backed by qualification certificate from a recognised body.

3. Fire fighting/prevention, qualification certificate from a recognised body, currently valid.

4. Hazardous/dangerous goods/freight handling (Hazchem Certificate), currently valid.

5. Precautions needed for AIDS prevention and the means to establish such awareness to be included within company policies if not in place.

6. International and national safety signs and symbols and the use of such in the work environment.

7. The procedures to follow in regard to the recording and follow-up of accidents/incidents.

8. The procedures to follow in regard to possible drug and alcohol abuse in the workplace.

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve unhygienic conditions/problems in the workplace and demonstrate initiative in establishing and applying corrective measures in compliance with relevant legislation on an ongoing basis through housekeeping and safety inspections.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Manage, select and organise the most appropriate handling methods and safety equipment for:
a. Fire fighting and prevention
b. Eliminating freight damage
c. Preventing spillage and contamination (e.g. Hazchem)
d. Maintaining a totally clean environment
e. Accidents/injuries through appropriate first aid procedures.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively by advising and implementing alternatives in the best interests of safety, improved productivity and product care.

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
Fundamental	14590	National Diploma: Freight Handling Logistics	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2007-06-14	Was TETA until Last Date for Achievement

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

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1.	Bidvest Panalpina Logistics (BPL)
2.	Makwedeng Training