OHS PROCEDURES
1. SCOPE
The purpose of this Unit Standard is to enable learners to apply basic health and safety legislation in the form of standards and procedures governing health and safety in the workplace, to ensure that they contribute to a safe, healthy environment for themselves and others.
The skills, values and knowledge reflected in this unit standard are required by people in the field of manufacturing and engineering. The learning outcomes in this unit standard also contribute to the exit level outcomes required for various NQF level 3 manufacturing and engineering qualifications. Qualifying learners can apply relevant safety, health and environmental protection procedures in their place of work to maintain a safe and productive work area. They are able to explain safety, health and environmental objectives, standards and regulations at the workplace, perform safety inspections, and identify and report on unsafe conditions.
2. PROGRAMME ENTRY REQUIREMENTS / LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE
This unit standard has been designed as part of a progression. It is one of a series of unit standards for safety, health and environmental protection in the field of manufacturing and engineering.
The credits allocated to this unit standard assume that a learner has already learned to
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- Work safely and use safety equipment
- GETC NQF Level 1 literacy and numeracy competencies
3. DURATION
3 Days
4. UNIT STANDARDS REFERENCE
9964 Apply health and safety to a work area NQF 2 3 credits
13223 Apply safety, health and environmental protection procedures NQF 3 6 credits
5. COST
Please refer to office for formal quotation.
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