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

Prepare an exhibition design 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
117824  Prepare an exhibition design 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Marketing 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies Marketing 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  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
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

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 
The person credited with this unit standard is able to prepare an exhibition design using knowledge of design construction materials and systems

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Explaining construction materials and systems used in exhibition design
  • Communicating with freehand 3D sketching
  • Interpreting a design instruction 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners accessing this unit standard will have demonstrated competence in Computer Literacy, Mathematical Literacy, Communication at NQF level 3 or equivalent. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • Working as a contributor in the context of a small project/sub-project involving few resources and having limited impact on stakeholders, cost and environment
  • Designs will include all exhibition stand types, including portable, system and shop fitted stands 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Explain basic construction materials and systems used in exhibition design. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Construction materials used in exhibition design are identified and explanation given of the way in which each is used according to specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Safety requirements set by the local authority are obtained and the main elements explained in terms of how they apply to the exhibition. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Exhibition industry safety standards are obtained and explained, as they relate to a specific exhibition. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Communicate with freehand 3D sketching. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The importance of 3D sketching is explained, using a 3D sketch as an example and using correct terminology. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Concepts, are communicated, with freehand 3D sketching in required format. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Interpret a design instruction. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Design instructions are captured in required format. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Items required for design instruction are assembled using organisational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Conceptualisation design procedures are adhered to as per industry norms. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Design instruction procedures are adhered to as per industry norms. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Exhibition stand is designed to meet design instruction as per organisational standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Specific exhibition safety standards are applied to stand design in line with requirements. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An individual wishing to be assessed (including through RPL) against this unit standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard or assessing this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA according to the policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation of that ETQA, at its discretion, in terms of agreements reached around assessment and moderation between various ETQAs (including professional bodies). 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Methods, techniques and procedures for implementing design schedules and production plans
  • Methods and techniques for monitoring progress
  • Activity over-runs and early completion on design time scheduled
  • Methods for communicating deviations from schedules
  • 3D sketching techniques
  • Local safety requirements
  • Construction materials 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems related stand requirements and legislation requirements. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others when brainstorming designs. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise oneself and one's activities when interpreting design instructions and designing an exhibition stand. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information when interpreting industry and organisational standards for safety. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively when brainstorming designs. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology to design a stand drawing. 

    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
    Elective  49276   Further Education and Training Certificate (FETC): Trade Exhibitions  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SERVICES 


    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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    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.