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

Recommend material best suited for roof design 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
263818  Recommend material best suited for roof design 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Forestry 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation Forestry and Wood Technology 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 4  NQF Level 04  5 
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
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

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 
A key output of roof estimators is recommending to customers, roof designers and manufacturers a bill of estimates of roof material. This requires knowledge of the material to be used, the manufacturing and quality process.

Learners credited with this Unit Standard are able to demonstrate an understanding of the manufacturer's responsibility for translating a roof and truss design into an actual roofing solution that is safe for the client, and manufactured in a cost effective manner for the fabricator.

To achieve this, they are able to apply an understanding of:
  • Recommend material options for roof design.
  • Prepare material by demonstrating an understanding of organisational and sector requirements.
  • Demonstrate understanding of manufacturing tolerances.
  • Describe manufacturing limitations.
  • Conduct quality control as demanded by context.

    This Unit Standard is intended to promote skills in the wood processing and construction fields in order to raise competence levels in the various industries served by informed and competent workers. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are competent in:
  • Communication and mathematical literacy at NQF Level 3 or an equivalent. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Recommend material options for roof design as per roof design drawing. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Best suited structural material for the roof design is recommended as informed by variables at play. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Cost.
  • Affordability.
  • Design.
  • Quality.
  • Functionality.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Timber with potential defects that may adversely affect roof design output is identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Appropriate connector specifications for the recommended structural material are identified for roof design. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Alternative structural material options are recommended for roof design. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Prepare material by demonstrating an understanding of organisational and sector requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Concepts of cutting angles for roof material are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Tape measure is used appropriately in determining the size of the structural material to be prepared. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Ability to read cutting bill is demonstrated in preparing structural material for the roof design. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Demonstrate understanding of manufacturing tolerances with respect to roof structure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The concept of material tolerance in relation to roof structure is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The concept of material tolerances with respect to roof design is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The effect of gaps in joints of the roof structure is explained. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Describe manufacturing limitations in terms of roof structure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Equipment specifications are explained in relation to roof design. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Equipment limitations are explained in terms of roof design. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Conduct quality control in respect of roof design estimation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Quality control is conducted. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Selection criteria for inspecting the quality of the grading of incoming material.
  • Strength tests on products and of the quality of treatment of products.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Quality control is conducted to examine samples of material intended for roof structure. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    The inspection procedures to examine samples for the characteristics determining the relevant prescribed quality.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The markings indicating the results of the inspections are demonstrated as per organisational standards. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against the unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, 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 Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, 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 Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, 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, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise. Moderation should also encompass achievement of the competence described in the associated unit standards.
  • Anyone wishing to be assessed against this qualification 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 
    Knowledge considered critical to the successful achievement of this unit is covered in the specific outcomes and assessment criteria. 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    This will be achieved when the qualifying learner identifies site documents and their use. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    This will be achieved when the qualifying learner works effectively with role players in recommending suitable and appropriate material for the desired roof structure. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    This will be achieved when the qualifying learner applies own understanding of use of measuring tape and its implications for manufacturing of roof design solutions. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    This will be achieved when the qualifying learner collects, analyses, organises and critically evaluates information on different material for roof structure with a view of recommending the best suited material for the roof structure. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    This will be achieved when the qualifying learner communicates effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in recommending best suited structural material. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    This will be achieved when the qualifying learner understands the impact of quality control and tolerances for manufacturing production. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this Qualification must be registered with the relevant ETQA as an assessor.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement this qualification must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA. Assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the policies and guidelines for assessment of that ETQA, in terms of agreements reached around assessment and between various ETQA's (including professional bodies).
  • Anyone wishing to be assessed against this qualification may apply to be assessed any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA.
  • The options as listed above provide the opportunity to ensure that assessment and moderation can be transparent, affordable, valid reliable and non-discriminatory.

    For an applicant to register as an assessor or moderator of this qualification, the applicant needs:
  • To be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • To be in possession of the relevant qualification.
  • To have sufficient relevant experience.
  • To have the appropriate qualification to assess communication and mathematical literacy. 
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    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    The Outcomes that learners achieve will be judged subject to these being achieved:
  • Within the standard time prescribed by the organisation.
  • Strictly according to the organisation`s work place procedures.

    Values:

    The use of tasks and materials in the learning event plan should not discriminate against learners on any grounds prescribed in the Bill of Rights and Employment Equity Act and should promote the orientations outlined in the critical cross-field outcomes. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  66370   Further Education and Training Certificate: Roof Truss Technology  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2015-06-30  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. Mitek Industries SA ( Pty) Ltd 


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