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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: |
Select and mark trees for thinning in commercial forestry |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
123241 | Select and mark trees for thinning in commercial forestry | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Forestry | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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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 | 4 |
REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
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 select and mark trees for thinning in commercial forestry.
People credited with this unit standard are able to: |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 1. |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
First, second and third thinning. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Prepare for selection and marking of trees for thinning. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Purpose of thinning is explained in terms of the effect on crop growth, access and the final product. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
More light better growth, ease of movement and increased for final product. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Hazards and their influences are explained and their effect minimised. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Personal protective equipment is selected out and used according to company policy and/or legal requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Equipment is inspected for serviceability and corrective action is taken in line with company specific procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Plantation map is interpreted to identify the correct compartment boundaries. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Equipment is transported and carried in line with company specific procedure. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Select and mark trees for a specific thinning. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
First, second and third thinning. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Safe working procedures and practices are adhered to according to company policy and legislation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Trees to be removed are selected and marked according to company procedure. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Trees are selected to ensure correct stocking according to company policy. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Selected trees are marked clearly. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Marking results are documented according to prescribed company procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Work rate meets predetermined production standards. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
Equipment is maintained in a functional condition during and after task. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
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 | 50266 | National Certificate: Forestry: Silviculture | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 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. |
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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. |