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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Fabricate, erect and strip steel and timber formwork for T-walls, decks and beams and single flight staircases |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
14224 | Fabricate, erect and strip steel and timber formwork for T-walls, decks and beams and single flight staircases | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Building Construction | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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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 | 12 |
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 |
Learners` who are assessed as competent against this unit standard will be able to fabricate, erect and strip steel and timber formwork for T-walls, decks, beams and single flight staircases in accordance with working drawing specifications, National Building Regulations and safety legislation ensuring that client requirements for cost-effective and quality products are met within the prescribed timeframes.The competencies contained in this unit standard complement the other carpentry competencies that make up this qualification and will contribute to the development of a professional community of Carpentry practitioners who are able to use Science and Technology responsibly and cost-effectively. It should result in improved quality and service delivery in Carpentry.This competence complements the other carpentry competencies and contributes to the development of a professional community of Carpentry practitioners, who are able to use Science and Technology responsibly and cost-effectively. It should result in improved quality and service delivery in Carpentry. The contribution to The National Skills Development Strategy is the key developmental interface between learners and new competencies to be achieved. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
The learner has acquired the following competencies:
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UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Conduct planning activities associated with the fabrication of formwork. |
OUTCOME NOTES |
Conduct planning activities associated with the fabrication of formwork and prepare the work area where the formwork is to be fabricated. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Work activities are planned to facilitate productive workflow and compliance with working drawings. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. All elements are correctly described in the plan to facilitate productive workflow, waste minimisation and compliance with working drawings. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Range of elements include type and quantities of materials, tools and equipment, plant, personnel, work sequence, time frames, plant handling, personnel, work sequences. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. The work area is checked and cleared of potential hazards. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Hazards that cannot be cleared are reported to the responsible authorities. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. Tools, equipment and personal protective equipment required for the task are to hand and are confirmed to be in good working order. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
6. Formwork profiles are correctly marked out in accordance with specified dimensions. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
7. All instructions are comprehensively communicated and effectively carried out by support personnel. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 |
8. Formwork materials are identified correctly and timeously requisitioned, received and prepared in readiness for construction. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Fabricate formwork and conduct post-fabrication activities |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The formwork is fabricated in accordance with the safety requirements of the workplace. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Completed formwork is neat, straight and true to the specified dimensions and within the specified SABS tolerances. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. All design specifications and instructions are carried out correctly. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. All joints are grout-loss tight. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. Formwork is fabricated and completed in accordance with work schedules. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
6. Tools, equipment and personal protective equipment are correctly identified and used in accordance with health and safety legislation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
7. Materials wastage is within accepted industry limits. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 |
8. The expertise of support personnel is considered and effectively utilised. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 |
9. All instructions are comprehensively communicated and correctly executed by support personnel. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 |
10. Formwork panels are correctly marked or numbered as instructed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 11 |
11. Compliance with issued instructions is checked and the correctness of markings or numbering is confirmed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 12 |
12. All work areas are cleared of debris and cleaned. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 13 |
13. Tools and surplus materials are safely and securely stored. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 14 |
14. Company procedures for reporting completed work to designated personnel are adhered to. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Conduct planning activities associated with the erection of support work and formwork. |
OUTCOME NOTES |
Conduct planning activities associated with the erection of support work and formwork and prepare the work area where the support work and formwork is to be erected. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Work activities are planned to facilitate productive workflow and compliance with working drawings. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. All elements are correctly described in the plan to facilitate productive workflow, waste minimisation and compliance with working drawings. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Scaffolding is thoroughly checked and confirmed to be adequately constructed for the task in terms of size, position and in accordance with the requirements of the OHSA. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Any faults that are identified to the reinforcing and base are immediately reported to designated personnel. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. The correct shuttering materials are identified, received, prepared for use and safely stacked at the work area in readiness for the task at hand. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
6. Any shortages or damages are immediately reported to designated personnel. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Erect support work for beams and decks. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Work is carried out in accordance with the safety requirements of the workplace. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. The support work for the foundation is verified and readiness for erection is confirmed by the designated personnel prior to the support work being erected. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Support work is erected in the correct position in accordance with the specified design and in accordance with instructions received. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. An inspection is arranged with designated personnel for the support work to be checked and confirmed prior to the commencement of further work operations. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. Personal protective equipment is correctly used and the requirements of the OHSA are adhered to. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
6. The expertise of support personnel is considered and effectively utilised. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
7. All instructions are comprehensively communicated and correctly executed by support personnel. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 |
Erect formwork with cast-in items. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Work is carried out in accordance with the safety requirements of the workplace. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. The erected formwork is neat, true to line, plumb and in accordance with specified dimensions and within the specified SABS tolerances. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Levels are transferred in accordance with SABS tolerances. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. The erected formwork is grout-loss tight and stayed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. The erected formwork is firm and stable for the pouring of the concrete. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
6. Formwork is erected and completed in accordance with work schedules. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
7. Tools, equipment and personal protective equipment are correctly identified and used in accordance with health and safety legislation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 |
8. The expertise of support personnel is considered and effectively utilised. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 |
9. All instructions are comprehensively communicated and correctly executed by support personnel. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 |
10. The erected formwork is checked on completion and compliance with issued instructions is confirmed. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 |
Strip formwork and support work |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Formwork and support work is stripped in accordance with specified curing and production requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Appropriate precautions are taken to minimise the risk of damage to the structure, equipment and materials and ensure the safety of self and personnel during the stripping process. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Personal protective equipment is used in accordance with the requirements of the OHSA. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. All materials are cleaned, oiled and stacked in accordance with accepted industry standards. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. All instructions are comprehensively communicated and correctly executed by support personnel. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
6. Formwork is completely stripped within the specified timeframes. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identify and solve problems. This relates to the following specific outcomes and its relevant assessment criteria:
Conduct planning activities associated with the fabrication of formwork and prepare the work area where the formwork is to be fabricated. Assessment criteria: Fabricate formwork and conduct post-fabrication activities Assessment criteria: Conduct planning activities associated with the erection of support work and formwork and prepare the work area where the support work and formwork is to be erected Assessment criteria: Range of faults is limited to loose and missing ties, inadequate cover to reinforcing and uneven spacing of bars. Erect support work for beams and decks Assessment criteria: Strip formwork and support work Assessment criteria: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others as a member of a team. This relates to the following specific outcomes and its assessment criteria.
Conduct planning activities associated with the fabrication of formwork and prepare the work area where the formwork is to be fabricated Assessment criteria: Fabricate formwork and conduct post-fabrication activities Assessment criteria: Conduct planning activities associated with the erection of support work and formwork and prepare the work area where the support work and formwork is to be erected Assessment criteria: Range of faults is limited to loose and missing ties, inadequate cover to reinforcing and uneven spacing of bars Range of preparation includes the cleaning and treating of shutters Erect support work for beams and decks Assessment criteria: Erect formwork with cast-in items Assessment criteria: Strip formwork and support work Assessment criteria: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsible and effectively. This relates to the following specific outcomes:
Conduct planning activities associated with the fabrication of formwork and prepare the work area where the formwork is to be fabricated Assessment criteria: Fabricate formwork and conduct post-fabrication activities Assessment criteria: Conduct planning activities associated with the erection of support work and formwork and prepare the work area where the support work and formwork is to be erected Assessment criteria: Erect support work for beams and decks Assessment criteria: Erect formwork with cast-in items Assessment criteria: Strip formwork and support work Assessment criteria: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information. This relates to the following specific outcomes and its relevant assessment:
Conduct planning activities associated with the fabrication of formwork and prepare the work area where the formwork is to be fabricated Assessment criteria: Range of elements include type and quantities of materials, tools and equipment, plant, personnel, work sequence, time frames, plant handling, personnel, work sequences Fabricate formwork and conduct post-fabrication activities Assessment criteria: Conduct planning activities associated with the erection of support work and formwork and prepare the work area where the support work and formwork is to be erected. Assessment criteria: Erect support work for beams and decks Assessment criteria: Erect formwork with cast-in items Assessment criteria: Strip formwork and support work Assessment criteria: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills. This relates to the following specific outcomes and their relevant assessments.
Conduct planning activities associated with the fabrication of formwork and prepare the work area where the formwork is to be fabricated Assessment criteria: Fabricate formwork and conduct post-fabrication activities Assessment criteria: Conduct planning activities associated with the erection of support work and formwork and prepare the work area where the support work and formwork is to be erected Assessment criteria: Range of faults is limited to loose and missing ties, inadequate cover to reinforcing and uneven spacing of bars Erect support work for beams and decks Assessment criteria: Erect formwork with cast-in items Assessment criteria: Strip formwork and support work Assessment criteria: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically. This relates to the following specific outcomes and its relevant assessment:
Conduct planning activities associated with the fabrication of formwork and prepare the work area where the formwork is to be fabricated Assessment criteria: Fabricate formwork and conduct post-fabrication activities Assessment criteria: Erect support work for beams and decks Assessment criteria: Erect formwork with cast-in items Assessment criteria: Strip formwork and support work Assessment criteria: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Understand the world as a set of related systems. This relates to the following specific outcomes and its relevant assessment:
Conduct planning activities associated with the fabrication of formwork and prepare the work area where the formwork is to be fabricated Assessment criteria: Fabricate formwork and conduct post-fabrication activities Assessment criteria: Conduct planning activities associated with the erection of support work and formwork and prepare the work area where the support work and formwork is to be erected Assessment criteria: Range of preparation includes the cleaning and treating of shutters Erect support work for beams and decks Assessment criteria: Erect formwork with cast-in items Assessment criteria: Strip formwork and support work Assessment criteria: |
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 |
Fabrication of steel or timber formwork:Instructions given by the assessor to learners for the fabrication of steel or timber formwork are informed by the requirements of SABS 1200 (SABS Tolerances are 1200G, Column 2). |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Core | 22670 | National Certificate: Construction Carpentry | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2009-03-12 | Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement |
Elective | 65409 | National Certificate: Building and Civil Construction | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | CETA |
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