Persons credited with this unit standard will be able to demonstrate knowledge pertaining to the preparation, conducting, recording and follow-up actions of a planned task observation at a working place.
Persons credited with this unit standard will be able to monitor, report and advise on the application of safety and health principles regarding the movement of people and materials in and around a working place. The competency includes:
• Explaining the structural safety principles and considerations in a working place as regards to the movement of people and materials.
• Demonstrating the safe manual handling of materials in a workplace.
• Explaining the requirements pertaining to the mechanical handling of material at the workplace.
• Explaining the requirements pertaining to the handling of material by means of motorised equipment.
People credited with this unit standard will be able to describe the requirements with regard to working at heights. The competency includes knowledge and understanding of the requirements applicable to:
• Performing work in elevated positions.
• Inspecting, caring for and storing fall arrest equipment effectively.
• The safety, health and environmental principles regarding the safe construction and maintenance of working platforms, ladders, scaffolds and walkways in elevated positions.
Demonstrate knowledge of the preparation, conducting, recording and follow-up actions of a planned task observation.
Monitor, report and advise on safety and health principles regarding the movement of people and materials at work.
Monitor, report and make recommendations on specified requirements in terms of working at heights.
This foundational requirement ensures learners can read, write and communicate clearly in English. Strong literacy supports learning, helps with understanding technical content, and ensures effective participation in all aspects of training.