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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Plan and prepare to tile |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
10000 | Plan and prepare to tile | |||
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 | 10 |
REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2006-08-01 | 2009-03-12 | SAQA 0160/05 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2010-03-12 | 2013-03-12 |
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 is replaced by: |
US ID | Unit Standard Title | Pre-2009 NQF Level | NQF Level | Credits | Replacement Status |
261665 | Prepare surfaces and apply tiles | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 20 |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
The purpose of this Unit Standard is to enable learners to set out their work, prepare all types of surfaces for tiling, and to mix plaster, screeds, adhesives and grout.. |
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 tiles, adhesives, grout, 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, mallets, tile cutters and pliers etc. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Set out work for tiling |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The correct work area is identified according to the drawings |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
A work task is communicated and agreed |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The work area is measured and set out according to the drawings and specifications |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Levels are determined and transferred |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Prepare work surfaces for tiling |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Protrusions are removed |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Correct materials, tools and equipment are used |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Surface defects and cracks are identified and corrected |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Levels and lines are corrected to be true and plumb |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Existing surfaces and built-in items are identified and protected against damage |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Dust and dirt are removed |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Mix adhesive and grout |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Adhesive and grout mixes are identified and mixed according to specifications and specific work requirements |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The implications of mixing incorrectly are understood |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Quantities of batched mixes are correctly estimated and applied, and the consequences of over-batching are understood |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 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 tiles, adhesives, grout, cements, bonding agents, sand, additives, etc. |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identify and solve problems
1 Set out work for tiling 2 Prepare work surfaces for tiling 3 Mix adhesives and grout The correct work area is identified according to the drawings The work area is measured and set out according to the drawings and specifications Levels are determined and transferred Correct materials, tools and equipment are used Surface defects and cracks are identified and corrected Existing surfaces and built-in items are identified and protected against damage. The implications of mixing incorrectly are understood Quantities of batched mixes are correctly estimated and applied, and the consequences of over-batching are understood |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others
1 Set out work for tiling 2 Mix adhesives and grout A work task is communicated and agreed Adhesive and grout mixes are identified and batched according to specifications and specific work requirements |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Manage information
1. Set out work for tiling 2. Prepare work surfaces for tiling 3. Mix adhesives and grout The correct work area is identified according to the drawings A work task is communicated and agreed The work area is measured and set out according to the drawings and specifications Levels are determined and transferred Levels and lines are corrected to be true and plumb Adhesives and grout mixes are identified and batched according to specifications and specific work requirements Quantities of batched mixes are correctly estimated and applied, and the consequences of over-batching are understood. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively
1. Set out work for tiling A work task is communicated and agreed |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Understand Contextual world-systems
1 Set out work for tiling The work area is measured and set out according to the drawings and specifications Levels are determined and transferred |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Demonstrate scientific and technological competence
1 Set out work for tiling. 2 Mix adhesives and grout The correct work area is identified according to the drawings The work area is measured and set out according to the drawings and specifications Levels are determined and transferred Adhesives and grout mixes are identified and batched according to specifications and specific work requirements The implications of mixing incorrectly are understood Quantities of batched mixes are correctly estimated and applied, and the consequences of over-batching are understood |
UNIT STANDARD NOTES |
This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 261665, which is "Prepare surfaces and apply tiles", Level 3, 20 credits. |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
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 |
Elective | 20815 | National Certificate: Construction Tiling | 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. |
1. | Bhekuza Training Centre |
2. | Leps Training Consultants |
3. | Mahumani Empowerment Servives Centre |
4. | Northlink TVET College |
5. | Primeserv Corporate Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
6. | Sakhisizwe Development Training |
7. | Tjeka Training Matters Pty Ltd |
8. | Tshwane North College for FET - Central Office |
9. | Zama Training & Development cc |
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. |