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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Identify, use and maintain tools, machines, equipment and materials for building and civil construction activities |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
261658 | Identify, use and maintain tools, machines, equipment and materials for building and civil construction activities | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Building Construction | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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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 | 4 |
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 replaces: |
US ID | Unit Standard Title | Pre-2009 NQF Level | NQF Level | Credits | Replacement Status |
14677 | Use drawings and identify, use and maintain tools, machines, equipment and materials for construction carpentry site practice | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 6 |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
The skills, values and knowledge reflected in this unit standard are required by people in the field of building and civil construction. Learners should be able to identify, use and maintain tools, machines, equipment and materials for building and civil construction activities.
A person credited with this unit standard is able to: |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
It is assumed that learners are already competent in the following:
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UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
Stated with Specific Outcomes/Assessment Criteria to which they apply. The typical scope of the unit standard includes:
Carpentry/form work/manufacturing wood products/roofing: Painting: Masonry/tiling/plastering: |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Identify, use and maintain a range of hand and power tools, machines and equipment. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Tools, machines and equipment are identified and correctly used in accordance with the requirements of the specific task. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Tools and equipment are maintained and stored to meet the functional requirements of the specific tasks. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Power tool cables are checked for wear and tear (cables and switches) and power tools are used in accordance with safe-handling procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Machines and equipment are appropriately set up to comply with manufacturers specifications. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Use a range of levelling devices to determine and transfer horizontal and vertical levels. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Spirit level, water level and dumpy level. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The datum levels are determined utilising existing benchmarks. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Levelling devices are correctly used for the transferring of levels. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Levels are accurately determined and transferred in accordance with construction specification. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The levelling instrument is calibrated in accordance with maintenance procedures. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Select materials and use appropriate application methods. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Appropriate materials are selected and applied for the requirements of a specific task. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Material wastage is minimised to reduce cost. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Housekeeping and safety standards are adhered to for the protection of work under construction. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The application methods utilised are reviewed to determine the impact on the environment. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
Qualifying learners understand and can explain:
> Use. > Care. > Maintenance. > Sharpening. > Manufacturer specifications for safe-handling precautions. > Properties, purpose, selection and application of different materials used in the carpentry trade. > Levelling devices and methods of transfer. > Basic joinery and joining methods. > National Building Regulations applicable to the Carpentry Trade. > Health and Safety Regulations (Occupational Health and Safety Act, NOSA) applicable to the context of this unit standard. > Use of protective clothing. > How to protect work in all stages of construction. > Housekeeping principles. |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made when:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, and community during:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively when:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information to better understand and explain:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion when:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others when:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation when:
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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 |
This unit standard replaces unit standard 14677, "Use drawings and identify, use and maintain tools, machines, equipment and materials for construction carpentry site practice", Level 3, 6 credits. |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Core | 65409 | National Certificate: Building and Civil Construction | 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. |
1. | Abasizi Contractor Development Services Pty Ltd |
2. | Academy for Construction Skills (Pty) Ltd (ACS) |
3. | AFRICA SKILLS VILLAGE |
4. | Akaf Bodyguards |
5. | Aveng Grinaker -LTA Civil Engineering |
6. | Better Best Agri Development |
7. | Bhekwell Group |
8. | BOLAND COLLEGE (Paarl) |
9. | CBM Training (Pty) Ltd |
10. | Certified Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
11. | CLEAN HEAT ENERGY SAVING SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD |
12. | Construction Resource Development College |
13. | Eastcape Training Centre |
14. | EDUCATORY ELECTRO SERVICES |
15. | Ekurhuleni Artisans and Skills Training Pty Ltd |
16. | Ekurhuleni East College For TVET |
17. | Elangeni College for FET - Central Office |
18. | Esayidi TVET College |
19. | Goitsebasadi Construction Project |
20. | Goldfields FET College |
21. | Ikemeleng Training and Development Services |
22. | In Touch Community Development & Project Managers |
23. | Isivuno HR and Solutions |
24. | Leps Training Consultants |
25. | LNT Trading Enterprise |
26. | Mahumani Empowerment Servives Centre |
27. | Majuba TVET College |
28. | Masana Social Consultants cc |
29. | Mavco Engineering |
30. | Microzone Training CC |
31. | Mnambithi TVET College |
32. | MOLOKO SMALL ENTERPRISE |
33. | Moraba Training and Civil Construction (Pty) Ltd |
34. | Motheo TVET College |
35. | MPUMALANGA REGIONAL TRAINING TRUST |
36. | MTL Training and Projects |
37. | Namuntlha Training and Development (Pty)Ltd |
38. | Novi General Services |
39. | Othandweni Training Centre |
40. | Pam's Educational Consultancy CC |
41. | PIONEER BUSINESS CONSULTING (PTY) LTD |
42. | Primeserv Corporate Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
43. | Protech Training (Pty) Ltd |
44. | Raubex Construction Pty (Ltd) |
45. | Reflections Development Institute |
46. | RESISA LOGISTICS (Ltd) Pty |
47. | Sakhisizwe Development Training |
48. | Sheq and Environmental Projects |
49. | Sonani Training and Communications |
50. | St Anthonys Education Centre |
51. | Thabomeleng |
52. | Tjeka Training Matters Pty Ltd |
53. | Tovani Traiding 299 |
54. | Tshwane North College for FET - Central Office |
55. | TSK Projects(PTY)LTD |
56. | Umfolozi FET College |
57. | West Coast TVET College |
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. |