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

Perform cladding, jointing and skimming of partitions 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
243744  Perform cladding, jointing and skimming of partitions 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Building Construction 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction Building Construction 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 3  NQF Level 03  11 
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 
Qualifying learners are capable of competent and efficient cladding, jointing and skimming of partitions and installation of skirtings and doors to partitioning. With these skills learners will contribute towards the overall efficiency of their employer organisations and ensure that breakages and work stoppages are kept to a minimum and that equipment is used in accordance with best practice industry standards and safety procedures.

This competence also advances a learner's personal expertise and employability in the construction sector and related fields, for example interior design and refurbishment. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
It is assumed that learners are already competent in the following:
  • Communication at NQF Level 2.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 2. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Perform cladding of partition frameworks. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Floor protection is laid down to give total coverage. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Materials and tools are laid out in a logical fashion. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Scaffolding and support mechanisms are prepared in accordance with prescribed procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Boards are installed onto framework in accordance with prescribed safety procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Perform jointing of partition boards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Materials and tools are laid out in a logical fashion. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Jointing plaster is mixed thoroughly in prescribed ratios. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Jointing plaster is applied smoothly and adequately. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The plaster is finished neatly with sandpaper. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Perform skimming of partition boards. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    The learner must have knowledge of the required decorative finishes for wall paper, laminating and tiles, painting and bonding liquids. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Materials and tools are laid out in a logical fashion. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Skimming plaster is mixed thoroughly in acceptable ratios. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Skimming plaster is applied smoothly and adequately. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The required finish for decoration is interpreted and applied in accordance with prescribed procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Perform installation of skirtings. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Materials and tools are laid out in a logical fashion. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Skirting material is measured and cut to length accurately. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Skirting is aligned and fixed to boards according to prescribed requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Skirting is finished according to prescribed requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Perform installation of doors. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    The range of hardware includes hinges, handles and locks. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Materials and tools are laid out in a logical fashion. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The opening is measured and the door is re-sized to fit. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Hardware is fitted to the door. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The door is fitted and its proper operation is verified. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
    Perform housekeeping on installation/construction site. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Rubbish is removed from installation site. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Installation site is cleaned to restore it to its original condition. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Tools are cleaned as per standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Tool inventory is completed before handover is conducted. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Site acceptance, snagging and handover are conducted in accordance with procedures. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of 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 the achievement of 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.
  • Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA or by an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA, according to the ETQA's policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation.
  • Moderation must include both internal and external moderation of assessments at exit points of the Qualification, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise. Moderation should also encompass achievement of the competence described both in individual Unit Standards as well as the integrated competence described in the Qualification.
  • Anyone wishing to be assessed against this Unit Standard may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Qualifying learners understand and are competent to explain how to.
  • Perform.
  • Cladding of partition frameworks.

    > Jointing of partition boards.
    > Skimming of partitions.
    > Installation of skirtings.
    > Installation of doors.
  • Adhere to:

    > Prescribed safety procedures.
    > Best practice housekeeping standards and norms. 
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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 by taking responsible decisions, thereby demonstrating critical evaluation and creative thinking in applying knowledge to cladding, jointing and skimming of partitions and installing doors to partitions and ensuring adherence to best practice quality/housekeeping standards and norms. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively as a member of a team when cladding, jointing and skimming partitions and installing doors to partitions with the assistance of other team members. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage themselves and their own activities responsibly and effectively when performing cladding, jointing and skimming of partitions and performing housekeeping duties on the construction site. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information by adhering to prescribed best practice housekeeping standards and norms on the installation site and selecting the correct tools and materials for the project. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Apply simple mathematical principles to estimate quantities based on a range of measurements during the installation of boards to partitions. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate awareness that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation by recognising and understanding that the:
  • World is a set of inter-related systems.
  • Actions of individuals have an effect on the world around them. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Contribute to their own full development and the social and economic development of society at large. 

    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
    Core  58247   National Certificate: Ceiling and Partitioning Installation  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 


    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.
     
    NONE 


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