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

Cover prepared frame 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
117352  Cover prepared frame 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Furniture 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology Manufacturing and Assembly 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 3  NQF Level 03  16 
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 select and prepare tools for the finishing/completing of prepared frames and carry out covering operations, in a safe and productive manner.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Selecting tools and components for covering.
  • Preparing tools and components for covering.
  • Performing and completing covering operations. 
    		•

    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners accessing this qualification will have demonstrated competence in numeracy and literacy equivalent to NQF level 2. They will also have achieved, or be able to demonstrate equivalent competence to, the National Certificate in Furniture Upholstery (Wood), NQF level 2. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The following elements include, but are not limited to:
  • Specification : written; oral; fabric type; fabric size; fabric colour
  • Queries regarding : omissions; errors; unclear information
  • Equipment and tools : tack hammer; staple gun; staple remover; upholstery shears; wheel or mini fabric cutter, appropriate sewing needles; upholstery shears; trimming knife; staple gun; staple remover; tack hammer
  • Components : prepared fabric covering components
  • Frames: complex frames, exposed frames
  • Relevant action : rectify; replace; report
  • Secure : fixing; tension
  • Covering techniques : normal; visual pleating
  • Problems : marks; incorrect alignment; incorrect tension; incorrect positioning 
    		•

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Select tools and components for covering. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The specification is checked and the work to be carried out is organised accordingly 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Any queries regarding the specification are reported to the relevant person 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Equipment and tools are identified and selected 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The process is performed safely and within the time allocated 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Prepare tools and components for covering. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Equipment and tools are checked to be operational and in required condition for safe and effective production 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Components selected are checked with specification and are correct and free of faults 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Any equipment, tools or components not to specification are rectified, replaced or reported to the relevant person 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Perform and complete covering operation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Selected components are accurately positioned onto prepared frame 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Covering components are cut to fit prepared frame to be covered 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Cover is firmly and accurately secured onto frame 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Components are attached in correct sequence 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Seams are neat and sewn according to specification 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Stapling is performed accurately and safely 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Bottom cloth is firmly and accurately secured 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    Visual appearance of covered item conforms to specification and organisational requirements 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    Any problems with the covering is rectified or reported to the relevant person 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 
    Upholstered item is placed in a designated location according to organisational requirements 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 11 
    The operations are performed safely and within the time allocated 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Assessors assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the FIETA ETQA

    Institutions offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the FIETA ETQA. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • A sound understanding of fitting techniques and securing methods.
  • A sound understanding of different tools and equipment and their uses.
  • A sound understanding of relevant health and safety requirements.
  • A sound understanding of the different finishing methods and techniques. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify & solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made when covering prepared frames. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others when carrying out good housekeeping routines. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively to ensure work is carried out according to quality and performance requirements, without compromising safety for self and colleagues. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using language skills when communicating with supervisors and work colleagues. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation, that when covering frames they do not pose a safety risk and that failure to maintain rate and quality of production will negatively impact upon all parts of the furniture production cycle. 

    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  49105   National Certificate: Furniture Making: Wood  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  FPMSETA 


    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.
     
    1. ASSURED VOCATIONAL SKILLS INSTITUTE PTY LTD 
    2. BOKAPHITHI SKILLS AND DEVELOPMENT PTY LTD 
    3. Furniture World Training Centre 
    4. FUTURE DISCOVERY TRAINING ACADEMY 
    5. HOSEAH TRADING 
    6. INTERMASIKO CC 
    7. LENTEC TRAINING ACADEMY NPC 
    8. LERIBE TRAINING SOLUTIONS 
    9. Mnambithi TVET College 
    10. NDIPHA FASHION DESIGNS 
    11. Ntunzela Trading Enterprise 
    12. PERENNIAL SERVICES PTY LTD 
    13. PEREZ DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING 
    14. PHD PROJECTS SA PTY LTD 
    15. Salabedla Contracting and Trading (Pty) Ltd 
    16. SALABEDLA CONTRACTING AND TRADING PTY LTD 
    17. SINOVUYOLETHU TRADING PTY LTD 
    18. SKILLS TO FURNISH INTERNATIONAL NPO 
    19. The Brokers Learning Centre 
    20. THE FINISHING COLLEGE PTY LTD 
    21. THUBELIHLE GRADUATE INSTITUTE 
    22. TIRHANI SKILLSTRAINING PTY LTD 
    23. UMBUSO TRAINING SERVICES 
    24. VEB CELE & ASSOCIATES PTY LTD 
    25. ZERO1ZERO5 GROUP PTY LTD 


    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.