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

Reduce basic distance measurements (Tape or EDM) for use in surveying 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
11713  Reduce basic distance measurements (Tape or EDM) for use in surveying 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Surveying 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction Physical Planning, Design and Management 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 4  NQF Level 04  2 
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 
This unit standard has been developed for the surveying occupational area and is intended for persons who aim to achieve career advancement within social and economic transformation by gaining surveying skills leading to a qualification based on unit standards. A person who has successfully completed this unit standard is able to reduce basic distance measurements (tape or Electronic Distance Measurement (EDM)) for use in Surveying.

A qualifying learner credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Demonstrate basic knowledge related to instruments used for distance measurement in surveying.
  • Demonstrate a basic understanding of the theory and principles associated with distance measurement for the use in surveying.
  • Demonstrate a basic understanding of the principles associated with distance reduction to survey datum.
  • Reduce basic distance measurements in accordance with survey standards. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    NQF level 4, and numeracy and literacy that will facilitate better understanding and proficiency in this unit standard. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate basic knowledge related to instruments used for distance measurement in surveying. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Theory and principles associated with distance measuring equipment are understood and explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Tape - Metallic, Linen, Plastic and Steel tape measures.

    or

    Electronic distance measuring instruments (EDM).
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrate a basic understanding of the theory and principles associated with distance measurements 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Demonstrate a basic understanding of the theory and principles associated with distance measurements for the use in surveying. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Theory and principles associated with distance measurement are understood and explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Tape - (i) Correction for the following:

    Standardisation, temperature, tension, sag and end alignment.

    (ii) Internal alignment and step chaining

    or

    EDM - Atmospheric corrections, instrument and prism corrections, scale error.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The importance of completing the work sequence is understood and explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Applicable task specific legal requirements and accuracies relevant to the task are identified and the importance thereof understood and explained. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Demonstrate a basic understanding of the principles associated with distance reduction 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Demonstrate a basic understanding of the principles associated with distance reduction to survey datum 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Theory and Principles associated with distance reduction to datum are understood and explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Slope correction from slope to horizontal
  • Scale correction according to projection
  • Horizontal distance reduced to datum distance
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Reduce basic distance measurements in accordance with survey standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The error for the instrument is determined in accordance with Survey standards, and where necessary the instrument or measurements is/are adjusted accordingly. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    EDM

    or

    Tape
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Relevant corrections are applied to distance measurements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Distance measurements are reduced for slope, datum, and scale. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    1. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
    2. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard or will assess this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA and registered with FE / HE registrar.
    3. Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures.
    4. Anyone wishing to become an assessor or provider of learning must provide an affordable assessment / learning service.

    Therefore 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. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Essential embedded knowledge is dealt with under the specific outcomes section where Demonstrate KNOWLEDGE and UNDERSTANDING" is required.

    (i) Relevant sections of the statutory and legal requirements that may be required in this unit standard** 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Solve problems. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team/group/organisation or community. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, organise and critically evaluate information. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematics and language skills in the modes of oral and written presentations. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically (showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others). 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Display an understanding of the world as a set of related systems. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Contribute to the full development of each learner and the social and economic development of society at large. 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    1. Range statements are included with specific outcomes as necessary.

    2. The following critical cross-field outcomes are covered in this unit standard under the specific outcomes section. They are not assessed directly, but are assessed holistically through the outcomes as indicated in the following tabulation.


    Supplementary Information:

    The relevant information is contained in one or more of the following documents:
  • Training manuals
  • Survey Codes of Practice
  • Survey Instructions
  • Professional Publications

    The appropriate sections are contained in one or more of the following documents:
  • Surface Surveying
    - Land Survey Act 8 of 1997
  • Occupational Health and Safety
    - Occupational Health And Safety Act 85/1993 
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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
    Elective  65549   National Certificate: Mining Technical Support  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MQA 
    Elective  20486   National Certificate: Surveying  Level 4  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4  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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