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

Install roof covering 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14960  Install roof covering 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Building Construction 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
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 
Learners who are assessed competent against this unit standard are able to install cladding, that is, to install insulation, underlay, ridging, roof sheeting, covering and cladding on a timber roof structure, in line with safety legislation, and National Building Regulations and requirements, and based on specification drawings. Since the role of safety is crucial, learners mostly apply competence under supervision of a team leader. 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. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
FETC NQF Level 2 literacy and numeracy competencies 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
1. Roof sheeting/covering includes both metal and non-metal materials. As such it includes concrete, clay and slate tiles, shingles (wood, asphalt), corrugated galvanised sheeting, corrugated fibre cement sheeting, etc., but excludes grass and reed cladding.
2. Finishing includes ridge capping, ridge tiles, valley gutters, facia boards, barge boards, etc. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Set out, position and install battens. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Appropriate materials and equipment are identified and selected 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Components are securely fixed 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Safety requirements and specifications are adhered to 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Install underlay and ridging. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Insulation/underlay is correctly identified and installed as per specification 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Ridging is installed as per specification 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Valley gutters, and under-tile membrane are installed as required, and taking into account cladding 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Clad roof. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Waterproofing/flashing is correctly and safely applied 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Roof sheeting, covering and cladding are fixed and installed correctly and safely as per specification 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Roof cladding material is clean after installation 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Allocated time frames are adhered to 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
Install finishing. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Rafter lengths, overhang, verges, gables, timbers, battens/purlins are cut to size/trimmed as specified 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Valley boards, liners and ridging are installed to specification 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Barge and fascia boards, and soffit are fitted per specification 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Allocated time frames are adhered to 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Work area is clean 


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:
Insulation/underlay is correctly identified and installed as per specification
Ridging is installed as per specification
Waterproofing/flashing is correctly and safely applied
Valley gutters, and under-tile membrane are installed as required, and taking into account cladding
Roof sheeting, covering and cladding are fixed and installed correctly and safely as per specification
Rafter lengths, overhang, verges, gables, timbers, battens/purlins are cut to size/trimmed as specified
Valley boards, liners and ridging are installed to specification
Barge and fascia boards, and soffit are fitted per specification 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
Work effectively with others, relates to the following:

All Specific Outcomes

Assessment Criteria:
Allocated time frames are adhered to 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
Employ self management, relates to the following:

All Specific Outcomes

Assessment Criteria:
Waterproofing/flashing is correctly and safely applied
Roof sheeting, covering and cladding are fixed and installed correctly and safely as per specification
Roof cladding material is clean after installation
Allocated time frames are adhered to
Work area is clean 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
Manage information, relates to the following:

Specific Outcomes:
Install underlay and ridging
Clad roof
Install finishing

Assessment Criteria:
Insulation/underlay is correctly identified and installed as per specification
Ridging is installed as per specification
Valley gutters, and under-tile membrane are installed as required, and taking into account cladding
Roof sheeting, covering and cladding are fixed and installed correctly and safely as per specification
Rafter lengths, overhang, verges, gables, timbers, battens/purlins are cut to size/trimmed as specified
Valley boards, liners and ridging are installed to specification
Barge and fascia boards, and soffit are fitted per specification 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
Communicate effectively, relates to the following:

All Specific Outcomes

Assessment Criteria:
Insulation/underlay is correctly identified and installed as per specification
Ridging is installed as per specification
Roof sheeting, covering and cladding are fixed and installed correctly and safely as per specification
Rafter lengths, overhang, verges, gables, timbers, battens/purlins are cut to size/trimmed as specified
Valley boards, liners and ridging are installed to specification
Barge and fascia boards, and soffit are fitted per specification 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
Demonstrate scientific and technological competence, relate to the following:

All Specific Outcomes

Assessment Criteria:
Insulation/underlay is correctly identified and installed as per specification
Ridging is installed as per specification
aterproofing/flashing is correctly and safely applied
Valley gutters, and under-tile membrane are installed as required, and taking into account cladding
Roof sheeting, covering and cladding are fixed and installed correctly and safely as per specification
Rafter lengths, overhang, verges, gables, timbers, battens/purlins are cut to size/trimmed as specified
Valley boards, liners and ridging are installed to specification
Barge and fascia boards, and soffit are fitted per specification 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
Understand contextual world-systems, relates to the following:

Specific Outcome:
Install underlay and ridging

Assessment Criteria:
Valley gutters, and under-tile membrane are installed as required, and taking into account cladding 

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.
 
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