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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Direct the operation of an overhead crane |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
10541 | Direct the operation of an overhead crane | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Mining and Minerals | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology | Engineering and Related Design | |||
ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
Undefined | Regular | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 3 |
REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2005-04-13 | 2008-04-13 | SAQA 0859/05 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2009-04-13 | 2012-04-13 |
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 is replaced by: |
US ID | Unit Standard Title | Pre-2009 NQF Level | NQF Level | Credits | Replacement Status |
253595 | Direct the operation of an overhead crane | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 3 |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
This unit standard is for persons responsible for directing overhead crane operations. A person credited with this unit standard can:
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LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
Literacy and numeracy in ABET 4 or equivalent |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
None. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Demonstrate knowledge related to crane directing operations |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The legal and specified requirements pertaining to a safe, healthy work environment in the crane directing process are explained. The consequences of not adhering to the above are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. The importance of directing the crane operation in terms of achieving specified production requirements and up- and downstream operational requirements is explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Hazards and associated risks, pertaining to the crane directing process, identified through specified risk assessment procedures, and the actions to be taken, should they be encountered are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. The specified principal components of the overhead crane are identified and their functions explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. The specified factors affecting the crane directing operations are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
6. The specified colour coding and symbolic signs pertaining to the crane operating area are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
7. The specified communication requirements pertaining to the crane directing operations and the consequences of non-compliance are explained. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Prepare to direct crane operations |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Personal protective and safety equipment is verified, examined and used in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Tools and equipment required are verified and examined in accordance with specified requirements. The consequences of non-compliance are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Workplace hazards and associated risks are dealt with in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. The lifting attachments are examined and substandard conditions are dealt with in accordance with specified requirements. The consequences of non-compliance are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. Safety precautions towards self and others are maintained in accordance with specified requirements. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Direct crane operations |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Personal protective and safety equipment is used in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Safe and optimum production is ensured through effective communication. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. The crane activities are monitored and controlled in accordance with specified requirements. The consequences of non-compliance are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Tools, equipment and lifting attachments required are used in accordance with specified requirements. The consequences of non-compliance are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. Work-related hazards and associated risks are dealt with in accordance with specified requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
6. Problems encountered are dealt with in accordance with specified requirements. In the absence of problems the action to be taken should they be encountered are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
7. Safety precautions towards self and others are maintained in accordance with specified requirements. |
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 as a provider through the relevant ETQA by SAQA. 3. Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
Embedded knowledge is addressed in specific outcome 1, as well as other assessment criteria throughout the unit standard. |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Solve problems.
Note: The ability of the candidate to identify hazards and risks, sub standard conditions, process problems and to rectify these, illustrates his capability to solve problems |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others as a member of a team/ group/ organisation/ community.
Note: The ability of the candidate to communicate effectively and to maintain optimum production illustrates his capability to work effectively with others. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively.
Note: The ability of the candidate to maintain optimum production whilst adhering to safety procedures, illustrates his capability to organise and manage himself and his activities responsibly and effectively. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, organise and critically evaluate information.
Note: The ability of the candidate to implement corrective actions, illustrates his capability to collect, organise and critically evaluate information. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematics and language skills in the modes of oral and written presentations.
Note: The ability of the candidate to maintain optimum production through effective communication and his ability to adhere to reporting requirements illustrates his capability to communicate effectively. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically (showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others).
Note: The ability of the candidate to adhere to safety, health and environmental requirements, illustrates his capability to use science and technology effectively. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems.
Note: The ability of the candidate to explain the importance of the process in terms of achieving production and up and down stream requirements illustrates his understanding of the world as a set of related systems. |
UNIT STANDARD NOTES |
This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 253595, which is "Direct the operation of an overhead crane", Level 2, 3 credits.
1. TERMINOLOGY 1.1 Specified requirements include legal and site specific requirements and are contained in one or more of the following documents: LEGAL SITE SPECIFIC |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Elective | 49045 | National Certificate: Lump Ore Beneficiation | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered" |
2007-11-28 | Was MQA 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 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. | ADCORP TECHNICAL TRAINING (PTY) LTD |
2. | ALLOYS HEAD OFFICE |
3. | ASSMANG (PTY) LTD |
4. | ASSMANG BEESHOEK MINE |
5. | BAFOKENG RASIMONE MANAGEMENT SERVICES PTY LTD |
6. | BARBERTON MINES (PTY) LTD |
7. | EASTERN CHROME MINES SAMANCOR |
8. | ERGO BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY NPC |
9. | EXXARO COAL (PTY) LTD |
10. | FINSCH DIAMOND MINE(PTY) LTD |
11. | FOSKOR (PTY) LTD |
12. | FRASER ALEXANDER PTY LTD |
13. | HARMONY GOLD MINING CO LTD |
14. | IMPALA PLATINUM SERVICES LTD |
15. | KHUMANI IRON ORE MINE |
16. | KOLOMELA MINE |
17. | KUMBA IRON ORE (SISHEN) |
18. | Kumba Sishen HRD Centre |
19. | MATHOME TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (PTY) LTD |
20. | METSKILL PTY LTD |
21. | MMTI Holdings |
22. | MODIKWA MINING PERSONNEL SERVICES PTY L TD |
23. | MURRAY & ROBERTS CEMENTATION (PTY)LTD |
24. | Nokaneng Environmental Management Consulting |
25. | NORTHAM PLATINUM LTD |
26. | PALABORA COPPER (PTY) LTD |
27. | PRIDE OF SUCCESS (PTY) LTD |
28. | RICHARDS BAY MINING PTY LTD |
29. | SIBANYE GOLD ACADEMY PROPRIETARY LIMITED |
30. | THE BENEFICIATION ACADEMY |
31. | THUNGELA OPERATIONS (PTY) LTD |
32. | TWO RIVERS PLATINUM (PTY) LTD |
33. | XTRACT TRAINING SERVICES (SA)(PTY)LTD |
All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |