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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Erect and brace roof structure |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
14958 | Erect and brace roof structure | |||
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 | 15 |
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 |
The purpose of this unit standard is to enable learners to erect and brace timber roof structures, in line with safety legislation, and National Building Regulations and requirements, and based on specification drawings. The role of safety is crucial, and understanding the implications of design modifications and industry convention to deal with practical challenges are important factors when attaining the outcomes of this unit standard. Learners mostly apply competence under supervision of a team leader. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
FETC NQF Level 2 literacy and numeracy competencies |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
1. Levelling includes using spirit levels, water levels tapes, plumb bobs, chalk lines, dumpy levels, etc.
2. Materials include trusses, rafters, brackets, cleats and connection materials such as nails, bolts, washers and nuts, barge and fascia boards, and soffit, etc. 3. Specifications include designer, ITC and SABS requirements 4. Trusses include valley trusses, and single and multiple member trusses 5. Erecting, bracing and fixing trusses include temporarily bracing trusses to prevent collapse, levelling and plumbing trusses, temporarily fixing trusses where they connect to girders, placing cantilever and stub trusses, nailing battens, nailing purlins and fixing hurricane metal clips/swing clips, splicing long lengths of runners, purlins and bracing, installing DPC wrap (for masonry pockets), installing under-valley battens/purlins to valley area and cross brace, etc. 6. The scope of this unit standard does not extend that of SABS 0400 |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Set out truss positions. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The truss positions are set out and marked off based on specification drawings, including that truss types are accurately related to building sections, and levels and datums are accurately transferred, and that trusses are straight, plumb, aligned and level |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Safety requirements are adhered to |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Allocated time frames are accurately determined and realistic |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Erect and brace trusses. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Equipment and tools are used correctly and safely |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Allocated time frames are adhered to |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Girders are accurately positioned for bearing trusses |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Trusses are erected and braced safely and in accordance with specifications |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. All trusses are free from internal wall support unless designed to be supported |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
6. Permanent bracing is correctly installed, and all trusses are tied down with roof ties, and fixed in accordance with design specifications |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
Accreditation Process and Moderation
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 National Certificate for Timber Roof Erecting. CETA is responsible for moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this unit standard. Those assessing the outcomes of this unit standard should be qualified assessors, registered with CETA for assessment of the qualification. |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
Qualifying learners understand and can explain:
1. Building terminology 2. The relevant SABS code of practice, and safety legislation 3. Properties, maintenance and care of equipment, materials and tools 4. Scale drawings, dimensions and tolerances |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identify and solve problems relate to the following:
All Specific Outcomes Assessment Criteria: The truss positions are set out and marked off based on specification drawings, including that truss types are accurately related to building sections, and levels and datums are accurately transferred, and that trusses are straight, plumb, aligned and level Allocated time frames are accurately determined and realistic Allocated time frames are adhered to |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others relates to the following:
Specific Outcome: Set out truss positions Assessment Criteria: Safety requirements are adhered to Allocated time frames are accurately determined and realistic |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Employ self management, relates to the following:
All Specific Outcomes Assessment Criteria: The truss positions are set out and marked off based on specification drawings, including that truss types are accurately related to building sections, and levels and datums are accurately transferred, and that trusses are straight, plumb, aligned and level Safety requirements are adhered to Allocated time frames are accurately determined and realistic Equipment and tools are used correctly and safely Allocated time frames are adhered to Girders are accurately positioned for bearing trusses Trusses are erected and braced safely and in accordance with specifications All trusses are free from internal wall support unless designed to be supported Permanent bracing is correctly installed, and all trusses are tied down with roof ties, and fixed in accordance with design specifications |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Manage information, relates to the following:
All Specific Outcomes Assessment Criteria: The truss positions are set out and marked off based on specification drawings, including that truss types are accurately related to building sections, and levels and datums are accurately transferred, and that trusses are straight, plumb, aligned and level Allocated time frames are accurately determined and realistic Trusses are erected and braced safely and in accordance with specifications Permanent bracing is correctly installed, and all trusses are tied down with roof ties, and fixed in accordance with design specifications |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively, relates to the following:
Specific Outcomes: Erect and brace trusses Assessment Criteria: Allocated time frames are accurately determined and realistic |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Demonstrate scientific and technological competence, relate to the following:
All Specific Outcomes Assessment Criteria: The truss positions are set out and marked off based on specification drawings, including that truss types are accurately related to building sections, and levels and datums are accurately transferred, and that trusses are straight, plumb, aligned and level Equipment and tools are used correctly and safely Girders are accurately positioned for bearing trusses Trusses are erected and braced safely and in accordance with specifications All trusses are free from internal wall support unless designed to be supported Permanent bracing is correctly installed, and all trusses are tied down with roof ties, and fixed in accordance with design specifications |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Understand contextual world-systems, relates to the following:
All Specific Outcomes Assessment Criteria: The truss positions are set out and marked off based on specification drawings, including that truss types are accurately related to building sections, and levels and datums are accurately transferred, and that trusses are straight, plumb, aligned and level Safety requirements are adhered to Girders are accurately positioned for bearing trusses Trusses are erected and braced safely and in accordance with specifications All trusses are free from internal wall support unless designed to be supported Permanent bracing is correctly installed, and all trusses are tied down with roof ties, and fixed in accordance with design specifications |
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 | |
Core | 24295 | National Certificate: Timber Roof Erecting | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | CETA |
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. |
NONE |
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. |