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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD:
Work in confined spaces on construction sites
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
15034 Work in confined spaces on construction sites
ORIGINATOR ORIGINATING PROVIDER
SGB Civil Engineering Construction
QUALITY ASSURING BODY
-
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction Civil Engineering Construction
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined Regular Level 2 NQF Level 02 2
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Reregistered 2012-07-01 2015-06-30 SAQA 0695/12
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2016-06-30 2019-06-30
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
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.
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
ABET Level 4 Literacy
ABET Level 3 Numeracy
UNIT STANDARD RANGE
The typical scope of this unit standard is:
Trenches
Manholes
Chambers
Tunnels
Ducts
Below water tables
Depressions
Basements
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Identify the hazards of working in confined spaces.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1
1. Hazards relative to gasses are idenfied.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2
2. Hazards relative to water are identified.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3
3. Hazards relative to fire are identified.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4
4. Hazards relative to soil types and conditions are identified.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5
5. Hazards relative to installation processes of material and plant are identified.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6
6. Hazards relative to the operation of plant and equipment are identified.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Identify appropriate protective clothing or equipment.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1
1. Protective clothing or equipment is identified for the various tapes of hazards encountered in confined spaces.
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2
2. The proper use of protective clothing or equipment is demonstrated for the various hazards situations.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Identify training requirements for unskilled workers working in confined spaces & train the workers.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1
1. Training programmes to sensitize unskilled workers to the dangers of working in confined spaces are prepared or secured.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2
2. Unskilled workers are trained in order to sensitize them to the dangers of working in confined spaces and the need for appropriate action.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4
Plan and Implement emergency procedures.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1
1. Resources are identified to handle an emergency.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2
2. A plan of action is prepared for emergency and implementation.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5
Explain the relevant Occupational Health and safety regulations.
OUTCOME NOTES
Explain the relevant Occupational Health and safety regulations pertaining to working in confined areas
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1
1. The application of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (no 85 of 1993) relative to working in confined spaces is explained
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2
2. Measures required in respect of the legislation are identified and applied
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS
Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the CETA-ETQA for "The National Certificate in the
Management of Construction Processes - Water and Waste water".
Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the CETA-ETQA.
CETA-ETQA or other ETQA`s who have Memorandum of Understanding in place with CETA-ETQA, would be responsible for moderation of learner achievements learners who meet the
requirements of this qualification.
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE
The leaner can understand and explain:
Hazards associated with working in confined areas.
Protective clothing and their use in confined areas.
The relevant Occupational Health and Safety requirements for working in confined areas.
Training requirements to sensitize unskilled workers and train them on how to work in confined areas.
Elements to include in an emergency action plan as well as the required resources.
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME
N/A
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES
N/A
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING
Identify and solve problems, relating to the following outcomes and assessment criteria:
Specific outcome:
Identify the hazards of working in confined space.
Assessment criteria:
Various hazards are explained.
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING
Work effectively with others, relating to the following outcomes and assessment criteria:
Specific outcome:
Identify the training requirements of unskilled workers working in confined space.
Assessment criteria:
Implementing training programmes.
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING
Employ self management, relating to the following outcomes and assessment criteria:
Specific outcome:
Explain the relevant occupational health and safety regulations pertaining to working in a confined space.
Assessment criteria:
The application of the act is explained.
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING
Manage information, relating to the following outcomes and assessment criteria:
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Specific outcome:
Identify appropriate protective clothing or equipment.
Assessment criteria:
The proper use of the protective clothing or equipment is demonstrated.
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING
Communicate effectively, relating to the following outcomes and assessment criteria:
Specific outcome:
Identify the training requirements of unskilled workers working in confined spaces and train the workers.
Assessment criteria:
Implementing training programmes.
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE
Demonstrate scientific and technological competence, relating to the following outcomes and assessment criteria:
Specific outcome:
Identify the hazards of working in confined space.
Assessment criteria:
Various hazards are explained.
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING
Understand contextual world systems, relating to the following outcomes and assessment criteria:
Specific outcome:
Plan and implement emergency procedures.
Assessment criteria:
A plan of action is prepared for emergency and implemented.
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:
ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
PRE-2009 NQF
LEVEL
NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE QUALITY ASSURING BODY
Core
24133

National Certificate: Construction: Roadworks Level 2 NQF Level 02 Reregistered 2015-06-30 CETA
Core
77063

National Certificate: Construction Health and Safety Level 3 NQF Level 03 Reregistered 2015-06-30 CETA
Core
49080

National Certificate: Construction: Advanced Crane Operations Level 3 NQF Level 03 Reregistered 2015-06-30 CETA
Core
49081

National Certificate: Construction: Advanced Plant Operations Level 3 NQF Level 03 Reregistered 2015-06-30 CETA
Core
49012

National Certificate: Construction: Concrete Reinforcing Level 3 NQF Level 03
Passed the End Date -
Status was
"Reregistered"
2009-05-13
CETA until Last Date for
Achievement
Core
24173

National Certificate: Construction: Roadworks Level 3 NQF Level 03 Reregistered 2015-06-30 CETA
Core
65709

National Certificate: Construction: Steelwork Level 3 NQF Level 03 Reregistered 2015-06-30 CETA
Core
23673

National Certificate: Supervision of Civil Engineering Construction
Processes: Water and Waste Water
Level 4 NQF Level 04
Passed the End Date -
Status was
"Registered"
2004-06-09
Was CETA until Last Date for
Achievement
Elective
49411

General Education and Training Certificate: Construction Level 1 NQF Level 01 Reregistered 2015-06-30 CETA
Elective
49410

National Certificate: Construction Level 2 NQF Level 02 Reregistered 2015-06-30 CETA
Elective
49016

National Certificate: Construction: Concreting Level 3 NQF Level 03 Reregistered 2015-06-30 CETA
Elective
49015

National Certificate: Construction: Structural Steel Erecting Level 3 NQF Level 03
Passed the End Date -
Status was
"Reregistered"
2009-05-13
CETA until Last Date for
Achievement
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 Quality Assuring Bodies 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 Quality Assuring Body should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.

1. Abc Developers
2. Academy for Construction Skills (Pty) Ltd (ACS)
3. AGR National Training cc
4. Amokoro Training (PTY) Ltd
5. Capricon Training Consultants cc
6. Catagrict Impremere
7. CIETS
8. Dego Consultants
9. Faranani Training
10. Goldfields FET College
11. Group Five Skills Training Academy (Group Five CSTA)
12. In Touch Comm Develop &
13. Leps Training Consultants
14. LSA School of Technology
15. S.A.G Training
16. Stefanutti Stocks Holding Limited
17. Technology Risk Solutions
18. The Business Zone 352
19. Tjeka Training Matters Pty Ltd
20. Training Force (Pty) Ltd
21. Transvaal Training
22. Ubucubu Home Industries
23. Uthungulu HRD
24. Ziphathe Training Centre
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profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.
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