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

Use appropriate environmental management tools and protocols to detect and respond to specific impacts 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
119829  Use appropriate environmental management tools and protocols to detect and respond to specific impacts 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Environmental Sc/Mgt & Waste Mgt 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences Environmental Sciences 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 3  NQF Level 03  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
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

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 
In order for me to perform effectively in the field of environmental science, environmental management and waste management, I will be able to:
  • Identify components of the environment and describe their interrelationships.
  • Use appropriate terminology when speaking about the environment and environmental issues.
  • Use appropriate environmental management tools and protocols to monitor activities and processes in my work context, identify those activities that impact on the environment and assess the impacts.
  • Develop, implement and evaluate a plan to prevent, correct or remedy the identified environmental impacts.
  • Communicate effectively with team members to ensure their understanding and cooperation with regard to the implementation of the plan.
  • Record and report information related to these activities.

    I will also know and understand:
  • Principles and concepts related to assessing and managing environmental impacts.
  • The effects of human activities and organisational processes on the environment and what actions can be taken to address these impacts.

    This unit standard is applicable in the context of any activity which is related to managing environmental issues, such as:
  • Waste management related activities, eg
    > Materials recovery and buy back centres.
    > Waste reception.
    > Landfill operations.
  • Water course cleaning, care and maintenance.
  • Care of public places, open areas, cultural and natural heritage sites.
  • Maintenance of parks and sports fields.
  • Involvement in community projects and job creation schemes relating to environmental practice.
  • General industrial or extraction, ie activities with an environmental care or improvement focus. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that the learner is competent is Communications and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 2. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Tools include assessment tools, incident reports, checklists, statistical process control charts, maps, layout plans, workflow diagrams and transportation documents, etc. Tools include preventive, predictive and monitoring tools.

    Impacts include changes to the environment due to natural events and human activities such as resource utilisation, waste production, waste water management, industrial and mining activities, etc, and the resultant effects on human health and well-being.

    The context is the learner's immediate work context.

    All references to the impact of human activities on the environment implicitly include the subsequent impact of the degraded environment on human health and well-being in accordance with accepted definitions of the environment (Section 1 of the National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998).

    Additional information on the scope and level of this unit standard is indicated by range statements related to the specific outcomes. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Monitor and evaluate activities and processes. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Activities and processes: those that occur in the learner's work context

    Activities and processes are internal to the organisation and are associated with the learner's work context, but may impact on the environment, organisational employees or the community. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Appropriate tools and protocols are used correctly to monitor and evaluate activities and processes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Information is recorded and processed in accordance with the requirements of the tool or protocol and the organisation. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Recorded includes accuracy, timeliness and comprehensiveness of the data collection and recording, and the identification of anomalies in the data.

    Processed includes maintaining data (updating, handing on, filing, storing, etc).
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Desirable and undesirable conditions arising from activities and processes are described and explained in relation to standards and sound environmental practice. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Standards are levels of performance set by the organisation, by legislation or by regulations.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Use data from monitoring process to identify key activities and processes impacting on the environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Data from monitoring process is compared with appropriate existing environmental standards to identify key activities and processes impacting on the environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Identification of key activities and processes is correct. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Select and use appropriate tools and protocols to assess impact on the environment. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Appropriate tools and protocols: at least 2 different tools or protocols relevant to the context. The tools and protocols should be used in a simplified form appropriate to NQF Level 3. The purpose is for learners to develop a basic understanding of their role and application in environmental management. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Relevant tools and protocols are used correctly to assess a selection of impacts on the environment. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    The impacts are those identified in terms of Specific Outcome 2.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Assessments of impacts are adequate, accurate and relevant. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Deviations are correctly identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Information is recorded and processed in accordance with the requirements of the tool or protocol and the organisation. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Recorded includes accuracy, timeliness and comprehensiveness of the information collection and recording and the identification of anomalies in the data.

    Processed includes maintaining information (updating, handing on, filing, storing, etc).
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The components of the environment and their interrelationships are described and explained with reference to the negative effects of human activities on the environment. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Negative effects of human activities on the environment: this includes the subsequent impact of the degraded environment on human health and well-being in accordance with accepted definitions of the environment.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Develop and implement an appropriate plan to address the deviations and evaluate results. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Deviations: as identified in terms of Specific Outcome 3. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The immediate causes of the environmental impacts are identified and appropriate responses to address the impacts are determined. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Appropriate responses include preventive, corrective and remedial actions; acting immediately; reporting (including incident reporting); stopping the process; addressing the cause; addressing the impact. The responses will be appropriate to the level of authority and capacity of the learner.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The plan is logical, practical, sufficiently detailed and shows all the necessary steps in sequence. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    The plan will include indicators for measuring the success of the interventions.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Team members are briefed and their cooperation and commitment to implementing the plan is obtained and any other parties are informed and their assistance requested if required. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Actions taken are in accordance with the plan and address the deviations. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Actions may be preventive, corrective or remedial.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The implementation is monitored and adjustments are made where necessary. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The results of the interventions are evaluated. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Record and report interventions and results achieved. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Reports can include recommendations, but this is not a requirement. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Records are complete, accurate and in the correct format. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Reports reflect the key issues succinctly and clearly. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Reports are appropriately compiled and presented. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    The relevant Education and Training Quality Authority (ETQA) must accredit providers before they can offer programmes of education and training assessed against unit standards.

    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 
  • Names and functions of:
    > Environmental management tools and protocols
    > Components of the environment and their interrelationships
    > Natural resources
    > Terminology related to planning and implementing plans
    > Terminology related to the environment and to addressing environmental impacts
  • Purpose of:
    > Applying environmental management tools and protocols
    > Addressing environmental impacts
    > Developing, implementing and evaluating plans
    > Preventive, corrective and remedial responses to environmental impacts
    > Promotion of social and economic development
    > Wise use of resources
    > Planning and development activities
    > Briefing team members and obtaining their commitment and cooperation
  • Attributes, descriptions, characteristics & properties:
    > Components of the environment and the interrelationships between them
    > Environmental impact of human and operational activities
    > Environmental issues at local, regional, national and global levels
    > Environmental management tools and protocols for identifying, monitoring, assessing and measuring impacts
    > Environmental impact management concepts: sustainable development, best practical environmental option, cleaner production, etc.
    > Environmental impact management practices
    > Preventive, corrective and remedial responses to environmental impacts
    > Effective communication with team members and other affected parties
  • Processes and events:
    > Identifying, monitoring, assessing, measuring and addressing environmental impacts
    > Pollution
    > Environmental degradation
    > Droughts, floods
    > Planning, implementing and evaluating plans
    > Applying preventive, corrective and remedial responses to environmental impacts
    > Using environmental management tools and protocols
    > Communicating effectively with team members and other parties
  • Causes and effects, implications of:
    > Effects of human activities on the environment
    > Effects of events such as droughts and floods
    > Pollution and environmental degradation, eg erosion, global warming, climate change
    > Implications of not applying environmental management tools and protocols appropriately
    > Implications of not following the sequence of steps set out in the plan
    > Implications of not monitoring the implementation of the plan
    > Implications of not applying environmental management practices
    > Implications of not communicating effectively with team members and other parties
  • Procedures and techniques:
    > Applying environmental management tools and protocols to monitor activities and identify, assess and evaluate impacts
    > Procedures for planning, implementing and evaluating measures to address environmental impacts
    > Procedures for applying preventive, corrective and remedial responses to environmental impacts
    > Procedures for recording and reporting information
  • Sensory cues:
    > Related to using the tools and protocols
    > Related to identifying impacts
    > Related to evaluating the effectiveness of preventive, corrective and remedial measures to address impacts
  • Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards:
    > Related to environmental management and related activities (ie relevant aspects at the appropriate level)
  • Theory: rules, principles, laws:
    > Relevant science and technology
    > Environmental management principles, eg polluter pays, precautionary approach, duty of care, pollution prevention, holistic approach, participation, transparency, accountability and liability
    > Waste hierarchy
    > Biophysical cycles
    > Ecosystem processes
  • Categories:
    > Environmental management tools and protocols
    > Environmental impacts
    > Natural resources
  • Relationships, systems:
    > Relationship between the accuracy of the assessment, the value of the information collected, the effectiveness of the plan and its implementation and the overall success of the intervention
    > The need to balance protection of the environment with social and economic development 
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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.
  • Related to identifying the environmental impact, determining the immediate cause and developing and implementing an appropriate plan to address the impact. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others.
  • Lead the team in activities related to preventing, correcting and remedying environmental impacts. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage myself and my activities.
  • Related to using environmental tools and protocols correctly to assess impacts.
  • Related to implementing and evaluating preventive, corrective and remedial responses as planned. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
  • Apply appropriate tools and protocols to monitor activities and assess environmental impacts.
  • Evaluate information related to monitoring the implementation of the plan. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively.
  • Use appropriate terminology related to environmental concepts, principles and management practices.
  • Communicate effectively with team and other affected parties.
  • Record and report information appropriately. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically.
  • Apply knowledge of environmental components and principles to identify and assess impacts, and to formulate and implement a response to address the impacts (appropriate to NQF Level 3 and the capacity and authority of the learner). 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems.
  • Describe how environmental management tools and protocols can be applied to assess and prevent, correct or remedy the impacts of human activities on the environment. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  49752   National Certificate: Environmental Practice  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  LG SETA 
    Elective  64589   National Certificate: Community Water, Health and Sanitation Monitoring  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  EWSETA 


    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. A.S.A.P Training and Consulting 
    2. A4 Consultancy CC 
    3. Africam Solutions 
    4. African Divas 
    5. Akanani Consulting (PTY) LTD 
    6. Alpha Business Consultants 
    7. Amangile Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    8. Asiphokuhle Training and Research Institute 
    9. AVAX SA 481 CC. T/A Mandisa Development Services 
    10. Bantubanye Skills 
    11. Bazalwane Business Partners 
    12. Bephaswana Skills Development (Pty) Ltd 
    13. Bettes - Types Trading and Projects 
    14. Bikologix Projects 
    15. BO Support Services CC 
    16. Boikgantsho Consulting & Events 
    17. Boiponahatso Enterprise 
    18. Boni Africa Events & Development 
    19. Buena Vista Learning Academy 
    20. Bussynet Advanced Trading 
    21. Ceekwenza (Pty) Ltd 
    22. Coceka Consulting 
    23. Colgene Group 
    24. Crack Down Pest Control Services 
    25. CTC College(PTY) LTD. 
    26. Dean Institute Of Learning (Pty) Ltd 
    27. Ditirelo Skills Development Services 
    28. Elective Training Institute Enterprise CC 
    29. Environmental Leadership Academy 
    30. Essential Skills 
    31. Explicit Communications 
    32. Fabulous City Trading 
    33. Furniture World Training Centre 
    34. GAEGOLELWE CONSULTANCY (PTY) LTD 
    35. Gauteng Association Of Local Authorities 
    36. Global Care Trading 100 CC 
    37. Gogone S Trading & Projects 
    38. Goitseone Trading and Projects Pty LTD 
    39. Goitsikitso Enterprise Trading 
    40. Growth Management Consulting 
    41. Gugulethu Management & Training Consultancy 
    42. IALE School of Advanced Learning Education 
    43. Icando 
    44. Iliso Investment holdings (Pty) Ltd 
    45. Independent Development Trust 
    46. Inkonyane Yamaswazi Projects 
    47. Inkqubeko Investment (Pty) Ltd 
    48. Integrated Waste and Recycling Services(IWARS) 
    49. IQ Skills Academy (PTY) LTD. 
    50. Itumeleng Wellness Solutions 
    51. Izicwe Consulting 
    52. Iziko Capacity Building CC. 
    53. Jobafrik Consulting 
    54. Jomash Construction 
    55. Josmap Training Institute 
    56. Kay Beez Development Projects 
    57. Kegatilwe Construction & Projects 
    58. Ketapele Ke Motheo Consulting 
    59. Kgotla Trading Enterprise 
    60. KOKANO PROJECTS PTY LTD 
    61. Kokilesedi Trading 
    62. KTMO Business Solutions 
    63. Kwazulu Skills Academy 
    64. KWEM Management Solutions 
    65. Lapa La Afrika Farming and Projects 
    66. Letlotlo La Gae (Pty) Ltd 
    67. Lewerb Holdings (PTY) Ltd 
    68. Lindela Training and Business Development Services 
    69. Lip Holding (pty) LTD 
    70. LO Tantsi Fire Consultants CC. 
    71. Londimvelo Consultants 
    72. Lorpen Investments 
    73. M.I.C. Training and Development 
    74. Mabuya Amahle Trading 
    75. Machabelele Associates 
    76. Magase and Shakong Projects 
    77. Makhuba Development Projects CC 
    78. Makoti Skills Development Solutions 
    79. Mangalani Business Enterprises 
    80. MashMP Holdings 
    81. Mashphe Logistics Services 
    82. Matsila Holdings 
    83. Mbedvula Trust 
    84. Mementos Training Pty Ltd 
    85. Mgwezane Training and Events Management CC. 
    86. Miczo's Enterprise 
    87. Mimoisa Business Solutions CC 
    88. Mimosa Business Consultants 
    89. Mintirho Development Services 
    90. MML Consulting CC. 
    91. Mobaarak Management Services 
    92. Mod-Mosh Projects and Consulting (PTY) LTD 
    93. Mohlaje Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    94. Morena Empire Investment 
    95. Mortarboard Training Solutions 
    96. Mphela Education Training and Development 
    97. Mthonyama Projects (Pty) LTD 
    98. MUHANGWENE DEVELOPMENT ENTERPRISE 
    99. Naledi Holding 
    100. Nalengmokoni Investors (Pty) Ltd 
    101. NEDTEX73 
    102. Nemalale Eagles Consultancy CC 
    103. Nonunu Projects 
    104. Nyankwavi Investment CC. 
    105. PFIM Trading (Pty) Ltd 
    106. Pioneer Business Consulting 
    107. PKM Skills and Career Development 
    108. PMA Holdings (PTY ) LTD. 
    109. POTCH - UTC (PTY) LTD 
    110. Power Rush Trading 170 CC. 
    111. Powernexus 
    112. Progressive School of Business and Engineering (Pty) 
    113. Puseletso Trading and Projects 
    114. Quiver Skills Institute 
    115. Reflections Development Institute 
    116. RMCII Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    117. Roughage Trading 
    118. Sebobatho Project Management 
    119. Senelo Trading CC 
    120. Shudu Trading 
    121. Siljeur Training Academy 
    122. Simmek Holdings 
    123. Siphephelosolwazi Skills Development Initiative CC. 
    124. Siza Nesu Training and Consultants 
    125. SmartMatta (Pty) Ltd 
    126. Sobengmo Mining Services 
    127. South African Institute of Learning (SAIL) 
    128. South African ABET Development Agency SAADA 
    129. South African Governance and Business College 
    130. SSEH PTY LTD 
    131. Starplex 489 cc 
    132. Tachfin Holdings 
    133. Tashie Holdings 
    134. Thando Consulting Services 
    135. The Crimson CO CC. 
    136. Thubelihle Graduate Institute 
    137. Thuto Lere Community Empowerment Programme 
    138. Timothy Fasheun Group Enviromentors (Pty) Ltd 
    139. TLD Consulting 
    140. Tlotlangthuto Training & Consulting 
    141. Tloumogale Business Development & Consulting 
    142. Training at Work (Pty) Ltd 
    143. Tsoga re dire Holdings (Pty) Ltd 
    144. Tuns Trading and Projects (Pty) Ltd 
    145. Twin Peak Technologies 
    146. TWS Business Development Solutions 
    147. Ubuqhawe Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
    148. Ukhamba Quality Skills 
    149. Unctionized Business Enterprise 
    150. UNIVERSITY OF BUSINESS EXCELLENCE(PTY)LTD 
    151. University of Venda 
    152. Ursivox Interactive Systems 
    153. Venus Maintenance and Supply Services 
    154. World Pace Development and Training Institute 
    155. Ya Hina Management Consulting and projects 
    156. ZMG CONSULTING 


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