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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Prepare for plastering |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
9969 | Prepare for plastering | |||
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 | 15 |
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 |
The purpose of this Unit Standard is to enable construction plasterers to set out their work, prepare all types of surfaces for plastering, and to mix plaster, screed and grano. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
FETC NQF Level 2 literacy and numeracy competencies. |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
1. Materials include sand, cementitious materials, lime, bonding agents, additives, water, etc.
2. Surfaces form part of or constitute entire walls, ceilings, floors, beams, columns, door and window openings, etc. 3. Protruding objects or contaminating agents are removed, scraped, chipped, etc. 4. Tools include steel and wood floats, trowels, wheelbarrows, buckets, mortar boards, hammers, spirit levels, plumb bobs, squares, screeding bar, nylon line, dumpy level, etc. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Set out work for plastering. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The correct work area is identified according to the drawings. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. A work task is communicated and agreed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. The work area is measured and set out according to the drawings and specifications. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Levels are determined and transferred. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. An appropriate area is identified for batching of plaster, with due regard to proximity and transport to work area. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Prepare work surfaces for plastering. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Protrusions are removed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Correct materials, tools and equipment are used. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Surface defects and cracks are identified and corrected.. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Levels and lines are corrected to be true and plumb. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. Existing surfaces and built-in items are identified and protected against damage. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
6. Dust and dirt are removed and surfaces are dampened, where necessary. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Mix plaster, screed and grano. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Plaster, screed and grano mixes are identified and batched according to specifications and specific work requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. The implications of mixing incorrectly are understood. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Quantities of batched mixes are correctly estimated and applied, and the consequences of over-batching are understood. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Correct materials, tools and equipment are used. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
Assessment of learner achievements takes place at providers accredited by CETA (RSA, 1998b) for the provision of programs that result in the outcomes specified. CETA is responsible for moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this unit standard. |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
Qualifying learners understand and can explain:
1. The purpose of preparing surfaces correctly. 2. The definitions of level, square, and plumb. 3. Types of cements, bonding agents, (plaster key), sand, additives, etc. |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identify and solve problems
1. Set out work for plastering. 2. Prepare work surfaces for plastering. 3. Mix plaster, screed and grano. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others
1. Set out work for plastering. 2. Mix plaster, screed and grano. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Employ self management
1. Set out work for plastering. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Manage information
1. Set out work for plastering 2. Prepare work surfaces for plastering 3. Mix plaster, screed and grano. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively
1. Set out work for plastering. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Understand Contextual world-systems
1. Set out work for plastering. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Demonstrate scientific and technological competence
1. Set out work for plastering. 2. Mix plaster, screed and grano. |
REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Core | 20814 | National Certificate: Construction Plastering | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2009-03-12 | Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement |
Elective | 65409 | National Certificate: Building and Civil Construction | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | CETA |
Elective | 22671 | National Certificate: Construction Masonry | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2009-03-12 | Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement |
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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3. | BELCOMEC TRAINING |
4. | Better Best Agri Development |
5. | BH Training and Consulting (Pty) Ltd |
6. | Bhekwell Group |
7. | Big Tree Group |
8. | Border Kei Training Trust |
9. | Capricorn FET College - Central Office |
10. | Certified Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
11. | Construction Resource Development College |
12. | Eastcape Training Centre |
13. | Edu House South Africa |
14. | EDUCATORY ELECTRO SERVICES |
15. | Edzani Community Development and Consultancy |
16. | Ekurhuleni Artisans and Skills Training Pty Ltd |
17. | Gert Sibande TVET College |
18. | Godisang Development |
19. | Goitsebasadi Construction Project |
20. | Goldfields FET College |
21. | Ikemeleng Training and Development Services |
22. | In Touch Community Development & Project Managers |
23. | INDUSTRIES EDUCATION & TRAINING INSTITUTE |
24. | Josmap Training Institute |
25. | L S Nkosi CC |
26. | Leps Training Consultants |
27. | LNT Trading Enterprise |
28. | Mahumani Empowerment Servives Centre |
29. | Majoncor Projects and Training Academy (Pty) Ltd |
30. | Majuba TVET College |
31. | Masana Social Consultants cc |
32. | Mavco Engineering |
33. | Microzone Training CC |
34. | Mnambithi TVET College |
35. | Motheo Academy PTY LTD |
36. | Motheo TVET College |
37. | MPUMALANGA REGIONAL TRAINING TRUST |
38. | Mthoms Trading |
39. | MTL Training and Projects |
40. | Namuntlha Training and Development (Pty)Ltd |
41. | No Limits Trading Enterprise |
42. | Nokuthula Dube & Associates |
43. | NOMASOJABULA TRAINING CENTRE |
44. | Northern Cape Rural TVET College |
45. | Northlink TVET College |
46. | Primeserv Corporate Solutions |
47. | Protech Training (Pty) Ltd |
48. | Qualfurn Training & Projects (Pty) Ltd |
49. | Ratidzo Trading PTY Ltd |
50. | Raubex Construction Pty (Ltd) |
51. | Sakhisizwe Development Training |
52. | Sheq and Environmental Projects |
53. | Sivile Housing Association RSA |
54. | Sonani Training and Communications |
55. | Tjeka Training Matters Pty Ltd |
56. | Tovani Traiding 299 |
57. | Tshwane North College for FET - Central Office |
58. | TSK Projects |
59. | Ubucubu Home Industries |
60. | Zama Training & Developments |
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. |