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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. |
| SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
| National Certificate: Construction: Installation of Floor Coverings |
| SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
| 24296 | National Certificate: Construction: Installation of Floor Coverings | |||
| ORIGINATOR | ||||
| SGB Building Construction | ||||
| PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
| CETA - Construction Education and Training Authority | OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
| QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
| National Certificate | Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction | Building Construction | ||
| ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
| Undefined | 120 | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Regular-Unit Stds Based |
| REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
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Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
SAQA 06120/18 | 2018-07-01 | 2023-06-30 | |
| 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 qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. |
| PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION |
| The purpose of the qualification is to provide learners and education and training providers with the standards required to satisfy the challenges of participating effectively in floor covering installations.
For those who have been in the workplace for a long time, this qualification can be used in the recognition of prior learning process to assess and recognise workplace skills acquired without the benefit of formal education and training. For the new entrant, this qualification describes the learning outcomes required to effectively participate in a structured workplace. For education and training providers, this qualification provides guidance for the development of appropriate learning programmes and assessment documentation. For employers, this qualification enables skills gaps to be identified and addressed ensuring that productivity levels are increased and business objectives achieved. This qualification has been developed to assist with standardisation across the construction industry. This will allow persons to register as a floor covering installer and lay a foundation for future career advancement across similar trades and to estimation, supervisory and management qualifications within the sector. The primary skills that are recognised in this qualification relate to the installation of a range of floor coverings. The learner will also have an understanding of the construction industry, estimation and how he or she should operate within the legislative, safety and quality systems, which govern the workplace. Rationale of the qualification As a result of past legacies many practitioners within the building construction sector were denied career advancement and possible recognition as qualified tradesmen. This was as a direct result of poor educational opportunities at some schools, leading to a lack of entry to formal training institutions. The introduction of a National Certificate in Construction for the installation of floor coverings based on unit standards will allow learners to reach their full potential of advancement without formal education becoming an impassable barrier and in addition, allow for the recognition of prior learning. In terms of existing legislation, designated trades have to become transformed into unit standards-based qualifications. The Sector Skills Plan developed by the CETA indicates a definite need for supervisory personnel requiring relevant technical competencies such as those required in floor covering installation and especially estimation. The National Certificate in Construction for floor covering installation reflects the skills, knowledge and understanding required to participate effectively in the building construction industry, whether in micro, small, medium or large operations. The range of typical learners include persons involved in: Typical job roles would include: |
| LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
| Learners should have acquired the numeracy and literacy competencies of ABET Level 3 in the General Education and Training (GET) Band, prior to embarking on learning towards this qualification.
The qualification may be obtained through the process of Recognition of Prior Learning. Learners who have met the requirements of any unit standard in this qualification may apply for recognition of prior learning to the Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA), and will be assessed against the assessment criteria and specific outcomes for the relevant unit standard/s. |
| RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
| Y |
| QUALIFICATION RULES |
| The followig unit standards are electives for this qualification, but are not registered on the NLRD yet.
"Install floating wood and laminate floors" "Install solid fixed wood flooring" |
| EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
| On completion of this qualification learners are able to:
Competence in the area of specialisation opted for by the learner in any of the following: |
| ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| Formative assessments conducted during the learning process will consist of written assessments, demonstrations and a number of self-assessments. The purpose of formative assessment is to diagnose learner strengths and weaknesses and to determine readiness for summative assessment.
Summative assessment would consist of written tests coupled with assignments, case studies and practical demonstrations. Summative assessments would only be conducted once the learner has indicated that he/she is ready to undergo summative assessment. Before qualifying, the learners will be expected to demonstrate competence in a practical situation that integrates the assessment of all specific outcomes, for all unit standards. Integrated assessment provides learners with an opportunity to display an ability to integrate practical performance, actions, concepts and theory across unit standards to achieve competence in relation to the purpose of this qualification. In particular assessors should check that the learner is able to demonstrate the ability to consider a range of options and make decisions about: For an applicant to register as an assessor, the applicant needs: |
| INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
| International Comparability:
After extensive Internet research and an actual visit the Australian floor covering association during September 2002, it would appear that there are no international training and development standards available for the installation of floor coverings. The only standards we were referred to were the RSA SABS and UK floor type application specifications relating to fitting. This qualification is 100 % in line with the South African SABS requirements. |
| ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
| This qualification has been developed for mobility across similar trades within the construction industry and is intended to allow for further learning towards estimation, supervisory and management qualifications within this and other sectors.
This qualification builds on other certificates from a range of sub-sectors and will provide articulation with a range of qualifications in both technical and management areas. The qualification has been designed and structured so that qualifying learners can move from one context to another. Equally holders of other qualifications may be evaluated against this qualification for the purpose of RPL. Scoping of possible learning progression pathway: The following information was scoped to establish whether the floor covering qualification being developed had possibility for progression to other levels on the NQF, and to determine what roles and functions would distinguish a higher level qualification. Resilient flooring Linoleum Level 2. Single colour installation - 100m2 Level 3. Multiple colour installations and basic pattern work - > 100m2 Level 4. Intricate and water-jet pattern work > 100m2. Vinyl Tiles Level 1. Two colour, open areas, basic checkerboard design, up to 200m2. Level 2 Intricate pattern work, areas of 200m2 and specialist preparation. Vinyl Sheeting / Cladding Level 1. Single colour, welded joins, areas of up to 300m2. Level 2. Basic pattern work, coving, border work and specialist preparation, areas over Level 3. Intricate pattern work, project type work. Textiles / Carpeting: Broadloom Level 1. Single colour / patterned carpet - areas up to 100m2 and steps Level 2. Multi-colour and intricate pattern work / borders > 100m2 and staircases (spiral - advanced staircases). Level 3. Specialist pattern-work / Axe-minister - Wilton type > 100m2. Tiles: Level 1. 1 - 2 colour open areas up to 500m2. Level 2. Multi - colour intricate pattern work > 500m2. Wooden Flooring Floating floors Level 1. Plain floor, single colour. Level 2. Circular patterns, arcs, borders, stairs, and basic patterns. Level 3. Intricate pattern work. Solid fixed wood flooring. Level 2. Plain open area regardless of size Level 3. Level 3 carpentry skills, load bearing, staircases (artisan status qualification) |
| 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 National Certificate (Construction) for the installation of floor coverings. CETA is responsible for the moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this qualification.
Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this Qualification must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA. Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this Qualification must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA. Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the ETQAs policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation; in terms of agreements reached around assessment and moderation between ETQAs and in terms of the moderation guideline detailed immediately below. Moderation must include both internal and external moderation of assessments at exit points of the qualification, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise. Moderation should also encompass achievement of the competence described both in individual unit standards as well as the integrated competence described in the qualification. Anyone wishing to be assessed against this Qualification may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution, which is accredited by the relevant ETQA. |
| CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
| N/A |
REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
| As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
| NOTES |
| N/A |
| UNIT STANDARDS: |
| ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS | |
| Core | 14897 | Adhere to health and safety requirements | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 3 |
| Core | 14900 | Assess site conditions and preparing floor surfaces | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 16 |
| Core | 15153 | Identify and correctly use installation equipment | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 16 |
| Core | 15158 | Install floor coverings | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 35 |
| Core | 15151 | Read and interpret installation plans and requirements | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 6 |
| Fundamental | 13505 | Apply concepts of lines of sight, views and perspectives to make sense of and decisions relative to the world around us | Below Level 1 | Level TBA:Pre-2009 BelowL1 | 1 |
| Fundamental | 14080 | Describe routes and locations and draw simple maps | Below Level 1 | Level TBA:Pre-2009 BelowL1 | 1 |
| Fundamental | 7464 | Analyse cultural products and processes as representations of shape, space and time | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 2 |
| Fundamental | 7463 | Describe and represent objects and the environment in terms of shape, space, time and motion | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 2 |
| Fundamental | 7452 | Describe, represent and interpret mathematical models in different contexts | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 6 |
| Fundamental | 12462 | Engage in a range of speaking and listening interactions for a variety of purposes | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 6 |
| Fundamental | 12471 | Explore and use a variety of strategies to learn (revised) | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 12473 | Identify and respond to selected literary texts | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 12469 | Read and respond to a range of text types | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 6 |
| Fundamental | 7453 | Use algebraic notation, conventions and terminology to solve problems | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 3 |
| Fundamental | 7461 | Use maps to access and communicate information concerning routes, location and direction | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 1 |
| Fundamental | 12470 | Write for a variety of different purposes | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 6 |
| Elective | 14899 | Apply elements of floor covering installation which are common to all carpentry functions | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 3 |
| Elective | 15154 | Install cork tiles | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 15 |
| Elective | 15157 | Install cushion vinyl | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 20 |
| Elective | 14902 | Install needle punch/Tufted stick down and semi-loose lay carpet tiles | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 15 |
| Elective | 14904 | Install rubber flooring | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 15 |
| Elective | 14906 | Install solid or laminated fixed wood floors | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 10 |
| Elective | 14954 | Install tufted/woven wall-to-wall stretch carpets | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 15 |
| Elective | 14949 | Install vinyl sheeting | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 20 |
| Elective | 14951 | Install vinyl wall cladding | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 20 |
| Elective | 15155 | Install vinyl/linoleum tiles | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 15 |
| Elective | 15152 | Install wood/wood-based floating floors | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 30 |
| Elective | 15156 | Install anti-static flooring | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 25 |
| LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: |
| NONE |
| PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: |
| 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. | Moraba Training and Civil Construction (Pty) Ltd |
| 2. | Tjeka Training Matters Pty Ltd |
| 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. |