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

Measure characteristics of a noise source using an octave band frequency analyser and recommend appropriate remedial action 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
120347  Measure characteristics of a noise source using an octave band frequency analyser and recommend appropriate remedial action 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Occupational Health and Safety 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services Preventive Health 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular-Fundamental  Level 4  NQF Level 04  3 
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 
This Unit Standard requires learners to be able to measure the characteristics of a noise source using an octave band frequency analyser.

Learners credited with this Unit Standard are capable of:
  • Explaining the specified requirements pertaining to measurement of the characteristics of a noise source.
  • Preparing to measure.
  • Quantifying noise characteristics.
  • Analysing, reporting and recommending appropriate action. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    The Unit Standard outcomes and credits are based on the assumption that learners attempting this Unit Standard can already read, write and communicate at NQF Level 4 or equivalent. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Specified requirements include legal and site-specific requirements and are contained in one or more of the following documents:

    Legal requirements:
  • OHS Act and Regulations 85/1993.
  • Mine Health and Safety Act and Regulations 29/1996.
  • Guideline for mandatory Codes of Practice.

    Site-specific requirements:
  • Managerial instructions.
  • Codes of Practice.
  • Company Standards.
  • Standard Task Procedures.
  • Health Management Program.
  • Risk Assessment Documentation.
  • Working Guides.
  • Manufacturers' specifications. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Explain the specified requirements pertaining to measurement of the characteristics of a noise source. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The characteristics of a noise source are explained and is consistent with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The effects of noise levels that exceed specified requirements are explained in terms of the consequences to health, safety and productivity. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The principle of operation of the instrument and the precautions regarding handling and storage are explained in consistence with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The range, weighting mode and settings of the instrument are explained in consistence with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The measuring positions, environmental influences and the application of the instrument are described and are consistent with the specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Definitions and relevant terminology regarding noise and noise control are consistent with specified requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Prepare to measure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The required personal protective equipment is obtained, checked for functionality and used in accordance with its design and specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The importance of examining, using and storing the personal protective equipment is explained in terms of the consequences to health, safety and productivity. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The instrument is examined and prepared according to specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The importance of examining and preparing the instrument is explained in terms of the consequences to health, safety and productivity. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Permission to enter the working place is obtained according to specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The consequences of entering a workplace without obtaining permission are explained in terms of health safety and productivity. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    The selection of the measuring position is consistent with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    The consequences of selecting a measuring position as prescribed are explained in terms of health safety and productivity. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    The position where measuring is to take place is examined and hazards and risks pertaining to health and safety dealt with according to specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 
    The importance of the examination and dealing with hazards and risks is explained in terms of the consequences to health safety and productivity. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 11 
    Preparatory work is performed in a manner that fosters teamwork and avoids conflict. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Quantify noise characteristics. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The examination of the sampling area and instrument and dealing with conditions that influence the measurements is consistent with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The importance of identifying and dealing with such conditions are explained in terms of the consequences to health safety and productivity. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The measurements are consistent with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The importance of measuring correctly is explained in terms of the consequences to health safety and productivity. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The recording of the data is consistent with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Work related hazards and associated risks pertaining to health and safety are identified and dealt with according to specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    The measurements are performed in a manner that fosters teamwork and avoids conflict. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Analyse, report and take appropriate action. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The measured characteristics of the noise source are analysed and compared with requisite specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Deviations of noise characteristics from requisite specifications are dealt with accordingly according to specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The importance of dealing with such deviations is explained in terms of the consequences to health, safety and productivity. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The instrument is cleaned and stored according to specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Defective instruments are dealt with according to specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The importance of dealing with defective equipment is explained in terms of the consequences to health and safety. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Reports are complete, accurate, in the required format, and submitted to designated personnel on time. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited, as a provider, through the relevant ETQA by SAQA. Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The following embedded knowledge is addressed in an integrated way in the unit standard:
  • Health and safety knowledge.
  • Report writing.
  • Legal and site-specific requirements. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Solve problems related to the measurement of the characteristics of a noise source using an octave band frequency analyser by recommending remedial and preventive measures. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team/group/organisation/community by accepting, interpreting and delegating instructions correctly, if and when required, in a context-appropriate manner. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively by meeting specified requirements, recording test results in specified formats, and recommending appropriate action where necessary. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, organise and critically evaluate information to correct for conditions, environmental factors, and limitations that can influence readings, interpret information obtained, and recommend appropriate action. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematics and language skills in the modes of oral and written presentations to record and report test results. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically (showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others) by selecting appropriate methods and instruments for the measurement of the characteristics of a noise source, using an octave band frequency analyser and by recommending remedial and appropriate action. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recommending appropriate actions based on the evaluation of test results and reporting results to relevant designated persons, confirming that a specific observation, inference, action or decision can have an interrelated effect. 

    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  79807   Further Education and Training Certificate: Occupational Hygiene and Safety  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  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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