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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Install basic grass and reed cladding |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
14959 | Install basic grass and reed cladding | |||
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 4 | NQF Level 04 | 8 |
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 install basic grass and reed cladding. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
FETC NQF Level 2 literacy and numeracy competencies |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
1. Grass and reed cladding includes that which is commonly referred to as basic thatching.
2. Fixing and securing of components include wiring, nailing and bolting. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Erect pole structure. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Poles are marked and cut according to design, using specialised equipment and tools where required |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Formwork is constructed to specifications |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Supporting structures are erected |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Formwork is erected according to specifications |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Position laths. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Laths are fixed securely onto poles using appropriate methods |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Prepare and position grass/reed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Grass is combed and bundled |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Grass is stitched to laths until specified thickness of thatch is attained |
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 and thatching terminology 2. The relevant SABS code of practice, and safety legislation, including fire safety 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: Poles are marked and cut according to design, using specialised equipment and tools where required Laths are fixed securely onto poles using appropriate methods Grass is stitched to laths until specified thickness of thatch is attained |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others, relates to the following:
All Specific Outcomes All Assessment Criteria |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Employ self management, relates to the following:
All Specific Outcomes Assessment Criteria: Poles are marked and cut according to design, using specialised equipment and tools where required Formwork is constructed to specifications Formwork is erected according to specifications Laths are fixed securely onto poles using appropriate methods Grass is stitched to laths until specified thickness of thatch is attained |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Manage information, relates to:
All Specific Outcomes All Assessment Criteria |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively, relates to:
All Specific Outcomes All Assessment Criteria |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Demonstrate scientific and technological competence, relate to:
All Specific Outcomes All Assessment Criteria |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Understand contextual world-systems, relate to the following:
Specific Outcomes: Erect pole structure Prepare and position grass/reed Assessment Criteria: Supporting structures are erected Grass is stitched to laths until specified thickness of thatch is attained |
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 | 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. |