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

Erect palisade fencing 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14578  Erect palisade fencing 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Civil Engineering Construction 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction Civil Engineering Construction 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 3  NQF Level 03  4 
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 will be useful for people who work in the construction and maintenance of roads. People credited with this unit standard will be able to demonstrate the ability to erect palisade Previously disadvantaged persons who through recognition of prior learning will be able to be accessed against this standard and receive National recognition for their competence. This will enhance their employability and career advancement and contribute to the socio-economic transformation of the country. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
ABET 4 in Literacy and ABET 3 in Numeracy.

Identify and use protective clothing in general construction, use and maintain hand tools on a construction site, use and maintain power hand tools on a construction site, calculate construction quantities to develop a work plan, implement road side safety procedures, use and maintain small plant and equipment on a construction site, transport personnel, material and equipment using light delivery vehicle, read and interpret construction drawing and specifications. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
Palisade fencing. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Inspect area to be fenced, set out fencing and remove obstructions 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Hazards/obstructions checked. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Tools and protective clothing identified to remove hazards/obstructions. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Fencing set out to project specification requirements. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Hazards/obstructions removed. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Identify and procure protective clothing, road signs and traffic control devices, first aid kit 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Protective clothing and first aid kit identified and procured that will comply with the Occupational Health and Safety act requirements. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Road signs and traffic control devices identified and procured that will comply with working safely in a road environment. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Calculate material quantities, procure material and store 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Material quantities calculated. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Material procured. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Material transported and stored. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
Execute the work in a cost effective and safe manner 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Program of work is prepared. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Records of labor, material, fuel and plant used captured on a daily basis. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Quality control of work is executed to ensure work complies to project specification. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Productivity control is executed to ensure compliance to targets. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Deficiencies identified in terms of meeting program. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. Remedial action recommended to supervisor. 


UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
Assessment of learner achievements takes place at providers accredited by CETA (RSA, 1998b) for the provision of programs that result in the outcomes specified for the Certificate for Construction Contractors. CETA is responsible for moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this qualification. A memorandum of understanding with other ETQA bodies need to be signed when training providers working in other Sectors, requires assessment of learner achievements to take place against this unit standard. 

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
Qualifying learners understands and can explain:
  • The technique of erecting palisade fencing.
  • Setting out of the palisade fencing, calculate material quantities, identify tools required.
  • Erection procedure/methodology.
  • The selection and application of protective clothing/safety procedures.
  • The selection and application of road safety measures relevant to the activity.
  • Planning the erection activity.
  • Quality and productivity control of the erection activity. 
    		•


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems.

    Specific Outcome:
  • Inspect area to be fenced, set out fencing and remove obstructions.
  • Identify and procure protective clothing, road signs and traffic control devices, first aid kit.
  • Calculate material quantities, procure material and store.
  • Execute the work in a cost effective and safe manner.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Correct identification of tools, protective measures, execute quality and productivity control. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others.

    Specific Outcome:
  • Calculate material quantities, procure material and store.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Control of productivity, quality and safety. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Manage information.

    Specific Outcome:
  • Inspect area to be fenced, set out fencing and remove obstructions.
  • Identify and procure protective clothing, road signs and traffic control devices, first aid kit.
  • Calculate material quantities, procure material and store.
  • Execute the work in a cost effective and safe manner.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Correct identification of tools and protective measures.
  • Pre-start up check.
  • Prepare program. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively.

    Specific Outcome:
  • Execute the work in a cost effective and safe manner.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Communicate quality, productivity and safety. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Demonstrate scientific and technological competence.

    Specific Outcome:
  • Inspect area to be fenced, set out fencing and remove obstructions.
  • Identify and procure protective clothing, road signs and traffic control devices, first aid kit.
  • Calculate material quantities, procure material and store.
  • Execute the work in a cost effective and safe manner.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Identification of tools/materials/protective clothing/traffic control measures.
  • Control of productivity. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Employ self management.

    Specific Outcome:
  • Execute the work in a cost effective and safe manner.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Work program is prepared.

    Understand contextual world-systems.

    Specific Outcome:
  • Execute the work in a cost effective and safe manner.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Safety, quality, impact on public. 
    		•

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

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  24133   National Certificate: Construction: Roadworks  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 
    Elective  24173   National Certificate: Construction: Roadworks  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 
    Elective  49752   National Certificate: Environmental Practice  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  LG SETA 


    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. A4 Consultancy CC 
    2. Academy for Construction Skills (Pty) Ltd (ACS) 
    3. AVAX SA 481 CC. T/A Mandisa Development Services 
    4. Aveng Grinaker -LTA Civil Engineering 
    5. Bephaswana Skills Development (Pty) Ltd 
    6. Buena Vista Learning Academy 
    7. Eastcape Training Centre 
    8. Faranang Marketing 
    9. Furniture World Training Centre 
    10. Goldfields FET College 
    11. Growth Management Consulting 
    12. Inkqubeko Investment (Pty) Ltd 
    13. IQ Skills Academy (PTY) LTD. 
    14. Jobafrik Consulting 
    15. Josmap Training Institute 
    16. Kay Beez Development Projects 
    17. KOKANO PROJECTS PTY LTD 
    18. Lewerb Holdings (PTY) Ltd 
    19. Madzahisi College 
    20. Mahumani Empowerment Servives Centre 
    21. Mamuhle Academy 
    22. Mavco Engineering 
    23. Mementos Training Pty Ltd 
    24. Microzone Training CC 
    25. Mortarboard Training Solutions 
    26. Motheo Academy PTY LTD 
    27. Nemalale Eagles Consultancy CC 
    28. Networx for Career Development 
    29. Nkinane Trading Enterprise 
    30. Nkqubela Community Developers 
    31. Othandweni Training Centre 
    32. Petra Institute of Development 
    33. PFIM Trading (Pty) Ltd 
    34. PIONEER BUSINESS CONSULTING (PTY) LTD 
    35. PMA Holdings (PTY ) LTD. 
    36. Raubex Construction Pty (Ltd) 
    37. Reflections Development Institute 
    38. Sakhisizwe Development Training 
    39. Sheq and Environmental Projects 
    40. Simmek Holdings 
    41. Sonani Training and Communications 
    42. South African Value Education (Pty) Ltd 
    43. Thando Consulting Services 
    44. TLD Consulting 
    45. Tovani Traiding 299 
    46. Training Force (Pty) Ltd 
    47. UNIVERSITY OF BUSINESS EXCELLENCE(PTY)LTD 
    48. University of Venda 
    49. Wildlife and Enviroment Society of South Africa 


    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.