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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Monitor and manage the sanitation and sterilisation methods in the workplace 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114804  Monitor and manage the sanitation and sterilisation methods in the workplace 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Hairdressing Cosmetology and Beauty 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
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  1 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2007-05-15  2009-04-08  SAQA 0160/05 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2010-04-08   2013-04-08  

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
262519  Supervise the functions of a hairdressing salon  Level 4  NQF Level 04  8   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
The person credited with this unit standard is able to monitor and control the sanitation and sterilisation methods and measures within their own working environment. Learners will also be able to monitor and control the disposal of waste from their working environment

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Monitoring sanitation and sterilisation methods in the work environment
  • Monitoring and controlling sanitation and sterilisation measures in the work environment
  • Monitoring and controlling the disposal of waste from the work environment 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners assessing this qualification will have demonstrated competence against the National Certificate in Beauty: Manicure and Pedicure or Aesthetic Consultancy or Make-up Consultancy at NQF Level 3 or equivalent. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • Environment includes disposal bin, floors, working surfaces, display cabinets, mirrors, basins and toilets
  • Waste includes standard categories
  • Appropriate protective clothing will be worn when necessary 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Monitor sanitation and sterilisation methods in the work environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Areas of possible contamination are inspected in accordance wit health regulations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Suspect areas are identified and recorded in accordance with organisational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Feedback on suspect sanitation is provided to appropriate individuals. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Corrective action procedures are instituted according to organisational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Opportunities for sanitation improvement are identified and implemented within agreed time frame and procedure. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Monitor and control sanitation and sterilisation measures in the work environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The implementation of appropriate safety measures is monitored according to organisational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Protective measures in the work environment are monitored according to organisational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The methods of cleaning and sterilising are observed and controlled in line with manufactures instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Unsatisfactory outcomes are identified and appropriate action is taken to prevent the transmission of disesses. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Monitor and control the disposal of waste from the work environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The disposal of waste material is routinely monitored according to organisational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Disposal procedures conform to standard requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    All non-conformance to standards are identified and communicated to the relevant individuals and groups. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Areas for improvement are identified and communicated to relevant individuals. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An individual wishing to be assessed (including through RPL) against this unit standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard or assessing this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA
  • Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • A basic understanding of the natural causes of contamination in regard to safety precautions and procedures in the working environment
  • A basic understanding of the difference between sanitisation and sterilisation
  • A basic understanding of the sanitisation and sterilising of the work environment
  • An all rounded understanding of communication and interpersonal skills
  • Basic understanding of methods and techniques for monitoring and controlling personnel responsible for sanitation and sterilisation 
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    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 areas of contamination within the workplace. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, evaluate and organise information to ensure unacceptable sanitation and sterilisation procedures / areas are identified and corrected. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively with individuals and groups when providing instructions and feedback on sanitation and sterilisation processes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology to effectively deal with waste products in the work environment. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems showing how a healthy and clean working environment impacts of all areas of the workplace. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 262519, which is "Supervise the functions of a hairdressing salon", Level 4, 8 credits. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  48797   Further Education and Training Certificate: Beauty Technology  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2011-02-16  Was SERVICES until Last Date for Achievement 
    Core  64651   Further Education and Training Certificate: Hairdressing  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2009-04-08  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 


    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.
     
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