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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.
     
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    3. African Divas 
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    5. Amangile Academy (Pty) Ltd 
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    7. Aveng Grinaker -LTA Civil Engineering 
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    9. Bephaswana Skills Development (Pty) Ltd 
    10. Bettes - Types Trading and Projects 
    11. BH Training and Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
    12. Bikologix Projects 
    13. BO Support Services CC 
    14. Boikgantsho Consulting & Events 
    15. Boiponahatso Enterprise 
    16. Boni Africa Events & Development 
    17. Buena Vista Learning Academy 
    18. Coceka Consulting 
    19. Colgene Group 
    20. CTC College(PTY) LTD. 
    21. D and E Services Pty Ltd 
    22. Dean Institute Of Learning (Pty) Ltd 
    23. Ditirelo Skills Development Services 
    24. EASTC Technocentric Varsity Pty Ltd 
    25. EDU HOUSE SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 
    26. Edzani Community Development and Consultancy 
    27. Elective Training Institute Enterprise CC 
    28. Emthonjeni Wolwazi Trading 
    29. Environmental Leadership Academy 
    30. Essential Skills 
    31. Fabulous City Trading 
    32. Furniture World Training Centre 
    33. GAEGOLELWE CONSULTANCY (PTY) LTD 
    34. Goitsikitso Enterprise Trading 
    35. Goldfields FET College 
    36. Growth Management Consulting 
    37. IALE School of Advanced Learning Education 
    38. Icando 
    39. IMBAWULA CIVIL ENGINEERING ACADEMY 
    40. Independent Development Trust 
    41. Inkqubeko Investment (Pty) Ltd 
    42. Integrated Waste and Recycling Services(IWARS) 
    43. IQ Skills Academy (PTY) LTD. 
    44. Jobafrik Consulting 
    45. Jomash Construction 
    46. Josmap Training Institute 
    47. Kay Beez Development Projects 
    48. Kgotla Trading Enterprise 
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    50. Kokilesedi Trading 
    51. Kwazulu Skills Academy 
    52. KWEM Management Solutions 
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    54. Lewerb Holdings (PTY) Ltd 
    55. Lindela Training and Business Development Services 
    56. Lip Holding (pty) LTD 
    57. LNT Trading Enterprise 
    58. LO Tantsi Fire Consultants CC. 
    59. Lorpen Investments 
    60. Madzahisi College 
    61. Mahumani Empowerment Servives Centre 
    62. Mangalani Business Enterprises 
    63. MashMP Holdings 
    64. Mashphe Logistics Services 
    65. Mavco Engineering 
    66. Mementos Training Pty Ltd 
    67. Mgwezane Training and Events Management CC. 
    68. Microzone Training CC 
    69. Miczo's Enterprise 
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    71. Mimosa Business Consultants 
    72. MML Consulting CC. 
    73. Mod-Mosh Projects and Consulting (PTY) LTD 
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    75. Mortarboard Training Solutions 
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    83. NOLOSHA 
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    86. Nyankwavi Investment CC. 
    87. Othandweni Training Centre 
    88. P & F Business Enterprise 
    89. P.MAB MANAGERS AND PROJECTS (PTY) LTD 
    90. PFIM Trading (Pty) Ltd 
    91. Pioneer Business Consulting 
    92. PIONEER BUSINESS CONSULTING (PTY) LTD 
    93. PMA Holdings (PTY ) LTD. 
    94. POTCH - UTC (PTY) LTD 
    95. Power Rush Trading 170 CC. 
    96. Powernexus 
    97. Puseletso Trading and Projects 
    98. Qualfurn Training & Projects (Pty) Ltd 
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    108. SmartMatta (Pty) Ltd 
    109. Somvi General Services 
    110. Sonani Training and Communications 
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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.