226302-001-01-PM-03, Conduct workplace Inspections, Check the application of fundamental workplace standards and report on compliance variations, NQF Level 3, Credits 10.

Prepare for and conduct workplace inspections.

SCOPE TO BE COVERED FOR MASTERING THE PRACTICAL SKILL:
Condition for Performance:
Given a simulated or controlled working environment with all the tools, equipment and physical requirements to execute the skill the learners will be able to:

Skills activities that must be mastered:

  • PA01-01: Conduct routine inspections on basic machines and hand tools used in the workplace.
  • PA01-02: Physically inspect work places and determine deviations from OHS standards.
  • PA01-03: Determine the obvious reasons for non-compliance
  • PA01-04: Recommend actions to rectify the compliance deviations.
  • PA01-05: Capture and report findings.

Applied knowledge/techniques that must be mastered and applied when executing the skill.

  • AK01-01: Observation techniques.
  • AK03-02: Work processes and inspection techniques.
  • AK03-03: Analysis techniques.
  • AK03-04: Recording and reporting processes and techniques.

Internal Assessment Criteria for the Practical Skill.

  • IAC0101: Routine inspections on basic machines and hand tools used in the workplace are conducted.
  • IAC0102: Workplaces are physically inspected to determine deviations from OHS standards.
  • IAC0103: Obvious reasons for non-compliance are determined.
  • IAC0104: Actions to rectify the compliance deviations are recommended.
  • IAC0105: Workplace inspection findings are captured and reported.

Monitor, report and make recommendations pertaining to specific requirements in terms of working at heights.

SCOPE TO BE COVERED FOR MASTERING THE PRACTICAL SKILL:
Condition for Performance:
Given a simulated or controlled working environment with all the tools, equipment and physical requirements to execute the skill the learners will be able to:

Skills activities that must be mastered:

  • PA02-01: Report and submit requirements for working in an elevated position.
  • PA02-02: Demonstrate how to correctly inspect, care for and store fall arrest equipment.
  • PA02-03: Apply the safe, healthy and environmentally correct principles for working platforms, ladders, scaffolding and walkways in elevated positions.

Applied knowledge/techniques that must be mastered and applied when executing the skill.

  • AK02-01: Observation techniques.
  • AK02-02: Risk perception processes and techniques.
  • AK02-03: Safe rope handling techniques.
  • AK02-04: Inspection techniques.

Internal Assessment Criteria for the Practical Skill.

  • IAC0201: Requirements for working in an elevated position are reported and submitted.
  • IAC0202: Correct inspection, care for and storing of fall arrest equipment are demonstrated.
  • IAC0203: Safe, healthy and environmentally correct principles for working platforms, ladders, scaffolding and walkways in elevated positions are applied.