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

Maintain marble, terrazzo and concrete floors using an automatic scrubber-drier fitted with diamond discs 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
110447  Maintain marble, terrazzo and concrete floors using an automatic scrubber-drier fitted with diamond discs 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Hygiene & Cleaning Services 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services Cleaning, Domestic, Hiring, Property and Rescue Services 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 2  NQF Level 02  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 
The qualifying learner working towards this standard will be learning towards a full qualification, or will be involved in or working within a cleaning services environment. Qualifying learners are able to grind and polish marble, terrazzo, concrete and stone floors using diamond discs in a commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, food handling, domestic and health care cleaning environment. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
The learner has the speaking and listening ability equal to NQF Level 1 Communication Skills standard and/or any other communication skill that will enable him/her to confirm the knowledge and skills required by this unit standard.
The learner will have completed the following unit standards:

Identify surfaces and soilage and its cleaning procedures 12515
Scrub hard and resilient floors using a mains-operated automatic scrubber-drier
OR
Scrub floors using a battery-operated automatic scrubber-drier

Note to assessor: The learner is required to prove current competence on the above unit standards through an RPL assessment. This is required because these competencies are integral to this unit standard. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
1. The scope of this unit standard is for any person who maintains marble, terrazzo or concrete floors using an automatic scrubber-drier fitted with diamond discs.
2. In the context of this unit standard an automatic scrubber-drier is a mains-operated or battery-operated automatic scrubber-drier.
3. In the context of this unit standard the range of diamond disc grit ratings is 800 grit to 1800 grit.
4. The level and complexity assigned to this unit standard is appropriate because the processes are moderate in range, are established and familiar and offer a clear choice of routine responses.

Range statements that refer to assessment criteria in this Unit Standard:

1. Assessment criteria marked with * are assessed according to worksite procedures.

2. Diamond discs refers to the abrasive discs used in polishing floors. Both natural and "synthetic" diamonds are used in the manufacture of these discs. Their grit rating relates to their degree of abrasiveness. The lower the grit value the more abrasive the diamond disc.

3. Lippage refers to the height difference between the edges of marble or terrazzo tiles. Lippage is usually present to a greater or lesser extent on all newly laid marble or terrazzo tiled floors. The poorer the quality of workmanship in laying the tiles, the greater the degree of lippage.

4. Operating instruction refers to the manufacturer`s operating instruction or an extract thereof.

5. Polishing refers to the process during which diamond discs ranging from 800 grit to 1800 grit are used. The gloss produced is dependent on grit of the diamond disc that is used. The higher the grit value, the higher the gloss produced.

6. Recovery tank refers to the tank containing the dirty solution that has been vacuumed from the floor.

7. Solution tank refers to the tank containing the water that will be fed onto the floor through the automatic scrubber-drier. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Assess the condition of a tiled marble or terrazzo floor. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Checks for lippage on a tiled floor surface. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Explains lippage on a tiled floor surface. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Explains how lippage on a tiled floor could prevent the successful application of this method in maintaining a marble or terrazzo floor. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Explains the reporting procedure should lippage be found on a tiled floor surface. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Prepare to maintain a marble, terrazzo or concrete floor. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Selects the correct automatic scrubber-drier, pad driving discs and diamond discs. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Explains how to assess the wear status on the diamond discs. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Fits the pad driving discs and diamond discs to the automatic scrubber-drier. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Fills the solution tank of the automatic scrubber-drier with clean water. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Explains the reason why no chemical needs to be added to the clean water in the solution tank. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. Sweeps the area to be polished. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
7. Correctly places wet floor safety warning signs. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Polish a marble, terrazzo or concrete floor. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Polishes the floor using the machine according to the operating instruction. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Explains the reason for making sure that enough water is dispensed onto the floor during the polishing process. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Operates the machine at the correct speed. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Explains the reasons for operating the machine at the correct speed. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Inspects the quality of work continuously. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. Explains why s/he needs to inspect the quality of work. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
Perform end of task procedures after maintaining a marble or terrazzo floor. 
OUTCOME NOTES 
Perform end of task procedures after maintaining a marble or terrazzo floor using an automatic scrubber-drier fitted with diamond discs. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Empties, rinses, and dries the recovery tank according to environmental requirements. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Removes the pad driving discs and removes and rinses the diamond discs. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Explains the reason for removing and rinsing the diamond discs. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Stores the machine and accessories. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Explains the reporting procedure for faulty equipment. 


UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
1. An assessor accredited by the Services SETA ETQA will assess the competency.
2. Assessment procedures will be supplied to the ETQA in alignment with NSB requirements.
3. All assessment activities must be fair so that all candidates can have equal opportunities.
4. Assessment will be free of gender, ethnic or other bias.
5. Questions and answers must determine the theoretical knowledge.
6. Direct observation, preferably in the workplace, or as a second choice in simulated conditions are preferred.
7. A practical demonstration of competencies is required in this unit standard.
8. Reporting skills are demonstrated by effective communication that may be verbal or any other agreed upon method.
9. Internal Moderation: could be determined by the provider.
10. External Moderation: to be performed by an assessor that is registered with the ETQA. 

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
Embedded knowledge is reflected within the assessment criteria of each Specific Outcome. 

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
N/A 

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
N/A 


Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
Identify and solve problems in which response displays that responsible decisions, using critical and creative thinking, have been made.

Evident in the following Specific Outcomes:

Evident in the following Specific Outcomes:
  • Prepare to maintain a marble, terrazzo or concrete floor.
  • Polish a marble, terrazzo or concrete floor.
  • Perform end of task procedures after maintaining a marble or terrazzo floor using an automatic scrubber-drier fitted with diamond discs. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community.

    Evident in the following Specific Outcomes:
  • Prepare to maintain a marble, terrazzo or concrete floor.
  • Polish a marble, terrazzo or concrete floor.
  • Perform end of task procedures after maintaining a marble or terrazzo floor using an automatic scrubber-drier fitted with diamond discs. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively by using mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation.

    Evident in the following Specific Outcomes:
  • Assess the condition of a tiled marble or terrazzo floor.
  • Prepare to maintain a marble, terrazzo or concrete floor.
  • Polish a marble, terrazzo or concrete floor.
  • Perform end of task procedures after maintaining a marble or terrazzo floor using an automatic scrubber-drier fitted with diamond discs. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others

    Evident in the following Specific Outcomes:
  • Prepare to maintain a marble, terrazzo or concrete floor.
  • Polish a marble, terrazzo or concrete floor. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large by participating as a responsible citizen in the life of local, national and global communities.

    Evident in the following Specific Outcomes:
  • Assess the condition of a tiled marble or terrazzo floor.
  • Prepare to maintain a marble, terrazzo or concrete floor.
  • Polish a marble, terrazzo or concrete floor.
  • Perform end of task procedures after maintaining a marble or terrazzo floor using an automatic scrubber-drier fitted with diamond discs. 
    		•

    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  20175   National Certificate: Hygiene and Cleaning Supervision  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SERVICES 


    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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    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.