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

Prune for access in Commercial Forestry and to ensure correct stem form 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
123142  Prune for access in Commercial Forestry and to ensure correct stem form 
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 2  NQF Level 02  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
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 is for people who prune trees for access in commercial forestry.

People credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Prepare for pruning.
  • Prune trees. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Communication and Mathematical Literacy at ABET Level 3. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Prepare for pruning. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Purpose of pruning is explained in terms of the effect pruning has on crop growth, access and the final product. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Access, safety and forest fires, straight stem, minimum forks and promote main leader growth.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Hazards and their influences are explained and their effect minimised. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Terrain, falling branches, saw dust, weather conditions and safe working distance.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Personal protective equipment is used according to company policy and/or legal requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Equipment selected is appropriate for the task at hand. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Equipment is inspected for serviceability and corrective action taken in line with company specific procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Equipment is transported and carried in line with company specific procedure. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Prune trees. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Safe working procedures and practices are adhered to according to company policy and legislation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Pruning techniques and methods according to prescribed company procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Branch spreading techniques according to company prescriptions. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Includes specifically wattle trees.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Work rate meets predetermined production and quality standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Equipment is maintained in a functional condition during and after task. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Equipment is carried and transported correctly when not in use. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a candidate against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures. 
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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 WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team/group/organisation/community. 

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

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

    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 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  50225   General Education and Training Certificate: General Forestry  Level 1  NQF Level 01  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. AMOS / KGAPHAMADI COMMUNITY ORGANISATION 
    3. Arden School of Management (Pty) Ltd 
    4. ASSURED VOCATIONAL SKILLS INSTITUTE PTY LTD 
    5. EKURHULENI ARTISANS & SKILLS TRAINING CENTRE PTY LTD 
    6. ENB TRAINING SERVICEPTYLTD 
    7. FUTURE DISCOVERY TRAINING ACADEMY 
    8. GNBR SOLUTIONS PTY LTD 
    9. INTUTHUKO YESIZWE COMMUNITY ORGANISATION NPO 
    10. INYAPA VHUSIKU CONSULTING PTY LTD 
    11. ITHEMBA LOMPHAKATHI COMMUNITY ORGANISATION 
    12. KWAMAHLATI TRAINING SERVICES CC 
    13. Legal Environment Safety & Health Requirements cc 
    14. LOTTENBURG EDU-FARM 
    15. MALITINNE PTY LTD 
    16. MUKWEVHO TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 
    17. NOKUSHOM CONSULTANCY & TRADING PTY LTD 
    18. Optimi Workplace 
    19. Phambile Skills Training (Pty) Ltd 
    20. PINUS TECH TECHNOLOGIES TRADING AND PROJECTS 
    21. Premier Agric (Pty) Ltd 
    22. Redefined Skills Training & Development (Pty) Ltd 
    23. South African Forestry Training College 
    24. SPLS CONSULTANTS PTY LTD 
    25. TAMASA TRAINING PTY LTD 
    26. The Brokers Learning Centre 
    27. TIRHANI SKILLSTRAINING PTY LTD 
    28. UMBUSO TRAINING SERVICES 
    29. UMGANO FOUNDATION NPC 
    30. VCK TRAINING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES PTY LTD 
    31. VEB CELE & ASSOCIATES PTY LTD 
    32. VPK BUSINESS VENTURE C C 
    33. WORKPLACE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP TALENT SOLUTIONS 
    34. Yangantle Trading 


    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.