Aligned to SAQA Unit Standard: 120341

NQF Level: 4

Credits: 4

Purpose of the learning Program: 

This unit standard requires of learners the ability to conduct a task analysis as part of a risk assessment process.

Qualifying learners are able to:

1. Explaining what a task analysis is.
2. Conducting a task analysis.
3. Recommending appropriate action to address identified risks.

Learning Assumed to be in Place and Recognition of Prior Learning

1. 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 3 or equivalent.

Unit Standard Range

The following scope and context applies to the whole unit standard at any working place.

Specific range statements are provided in the body of the unit standard where they apply to particular specific outcomes or assessment criteria.

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

Legal and Specified Requirements:

1. Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No: 29 of 1996)
2. Occupational Health and Safety Act, (Act No: 85 of 1993)
3. Industry guide for hazard identification risk assessment (HIRA)
4. Subordinate legislation to the Mine and Occupational Health and Safety Acts
5. Health and safety agreements
6. Managerial instructions
7. Codes of Practice
8. Standards
9. Standard Task Procedures
10. Risk Assessment Procedures
11. Working Guides

Course Content: