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

Load and off-load trusses and auxiliary material and all other hardware products 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
117271  Load and off-load trusses and auxiliary material and all other hardware products 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Wood Products 
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 3  NQF Level 03  20 
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 
This unit standard will enable people to correctly handle manufactured roof trusses from storage area and load onto transport vehicle together with all auxiliary material, transport to site, offload and store safely so that their efficacy is not affected, whilst adhering to other agreed standards pertaining to performance, safety, quality, and the environment.

People credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Participate in the lifting of trusses from storage area handling and load onto transport vehicle
  • Participate in drawing Auxiliary material and all other hardware products from store and load onto transport vehicle
  • Demonstrate knowledge of off loading Timber Roof Trusses and Auxiliary Material and all other hardware 

  • LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    A Learner who wishes to enter a learning programme for this Unit Standard must be able to demonstrate:

    i) Competency in mathematical and communication skills equivalent to that of a person who has qualified in these subjects at NQF Level 2;
    ii) An understanding of the basic activities of the timber roof truss manufacturing process and procedures of the relevant workplace;
    iii) Knowledge and skills in the relevant workplace procedures, health and safety measures equivalent to NQF level 2 requirements. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    a) The scope of this Unit Standard covers:

    i. All the safety rules and personal protective equipment employed in the relevant production stage
    ii. Procedures for delivery, handling, loading, offloading and bracing in a timber roof truss environment.
    iii. All the personnel involved in the loading and offloading of timber roof trusses.

    b) The context of this Unit Standard relates to the training of a Learner at NQF Level 3 In the timber roof truss manufacturing activity.

    c) The Level assigned to this Unit Standard, i.e. Level 3, is appropriate because it entails the training of a novice in a timber roof truss manufacturing environment and is a progression of the skills acquired from Levels 3 to 5. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Participate in the lifting of trusses from storage area handle and load onto transport vehicle. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Trusses are identified as per delivery note. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Trusses are safely lifted, handled and moved either by hand or mechanical means and loaded onto transport vehicle as per work instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Trusses are safely secured onto vehicle as per work instructions. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Participate in drawing Auxiliary material and all other hardware products from store and load onto transport vehicle. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Products are correctly identified from delivery note. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Specified auxiliary timber and hardware products from storage areas are correctly identified as per delivery note. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Specified auxiliary products are safely lifted, handled and moved to loading area as per work instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Auxiliary material and other products are safely loaded onto transport vehicle as per work instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    All products and load are safely secured onto vehicle in compliance with transport act. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Delivery notes, directions and access to site, erection and bracing details accompany the load to site as per work instructions. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Demonstrate knowledge of off-loading Timber Roof Trusses and Auxiliary Material and all other hardware. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Trusses, auxiliary material and all other hardware for offloading on site are correctly identified as per delivery notes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The area determined for storage of trusses and sundries on site is suitably identified as level and clear of obstacles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Trusses are carefully and safely lifted from vehicle and carried to area set aside for storage on site. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Trusses are placed horizontally, clear of ground, level and in a manner preventing distortion and supported on suitable blocks at each node point. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Site storage conditions are appropriate and correctly identified as per work instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    All relevant delivery documents, erection and bracing instructions are handed to a responsible person on site and signed for as per work instructions. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    An individual who wishes to be assessed against this Unit Standard may apply to, or inform, his immediate superior in the relevant workplace, to request management to arrange for his / her assessment by the relevant assessor accredited for this purpose by the ETQA of the FIETA. Accreditation for this Unit Standard shall be from the
    relevant Education and Training Quality Assurer (FIETA ETQA) through formative and summative assessment by a registered Assessor. Assessment should be contextual and be conducted in the workplace as far as possible.

    The relevant NSB and SGB should be notified of any feedback related to this qualification.
  • Assessors must be registered as an Assessor with the relevant ETQA
  • Moderators must be registered as assessors with the relevant ETQA
  • Training providers must be accredited by the relevant ETQA
  • Moderation should include both internal and external moderation where applicable
  • The FIETA ETQA will co-ordinate all moderation activities in accordance with their policies and procedures 

  • UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    A demonstrated understanding of:

    i. The relevant safety procedures required by the OSHACT and the workplace;
    ii. The organisation's work instructions;
    iii. Workplace equipment and materials;
    iv. Standards of handling trusses and carrying as determined in SABS 0243;
    v. Safely securing all products and entire load onto vehicle and compliance with transport act;
    vi. Erection and bracing details as designer's requirements correctly listed on delivery documents and details accompany load to site;
    vii. Load tolerance requirements as transport act;
    viii. Observing safety procedures and safety apparel;
    ix. Trusses lifted and carried vertically or horizontally supported having adequate intermediate support;
    x. Protection from weather exposure for long periods of in excess of approximately two weeks;
    xi. The correct method of safely storing trusses and sundry material on site; 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
  • Identify and solve problems in work place.
  • Identify equipment and methods for loading of trusses and availing material.
  • Solve problems and make decisions regarding activities in his/her work area. 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect data on stock for management. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Apply communication and leadership skills. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Assist to train/coach sub-ordinates is his/her work area. 

    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 
    The Outcomes that Learners achieve will be judged subject to these being achieved:

    i) Within the standard time prescribed by the organisation;
    ii) While following all the safety procedures required by the OSHACT and the workplace; and
    iii) 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. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  49083   National Certificate: Wood Products Processing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  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. AFRICAN MULTISKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING 
    2. ENB TRAINING SERVICEPTYLTD 
    3. FUTURE DISCOVERY TRAINING ACADEMY 
    4. TAMASA TRAINING PTY LTD 
    5. Tirhani SkillsTraining Pty Ltd 
    6. VEB CELE & ASSOCIATES PTY LTD 



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