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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Install under-floor heating

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
116602	Install under-floor heating
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 2	NQF Level 02	12
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

This Unit Standard is intended for persons working in, or planning entry into, the construction industry. A person accredited with this Unit Standard will be able to install under-floor heating safely, with regard for adjoining structures and in accordance with the industry's set standards.

This Unit Standard will contribute to the development of any learner within the construction industry by providing competence, recognition, further mobility and transportability within the field. The knowledge, skills and understanding demonstrated in this Unit Standard will aid in the social and economic transformation and upliftment within the construction industry.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

The following knowledge, skills, attitude and/or equivalent are assumed for a learner embarking on the unit standard:

Communication and Literacy, NQF level 1

Mathematical literacy, NQF level 1

Basic Floor Covering, NQF level 1

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

This Unit Standard covers heater cables and cable mat under-floor heating systems

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Estimate material requirements for room.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Measure room to establish dimensions, irrespective of shape of room

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Estimate thermodynamics of room to guide heating requirements for the location

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Determine quantity and approximate size of furniture in order to plan the heating requirements

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Estimate under-floor heating material requirements for the job

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Prepare for installation of under-floor heating components.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Confirm placement of furniture to plan the layout of the under-floor heating

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Plan for the placement of controls, thermostat and power connection for the efficient and effective operation of the under-floor heating system

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Substrate is prepared and ready for the installation of under-floor heating

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Suitable primer is applied where required, according to manufacturers specifications

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Pre-installation resistance of cabling is assessed and appropriate remedial action is taken where necessary

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Install under-floor heating components.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Cable spacing is marked out on floor to ensure optimal heating

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Cable mat or cabling is run, adjusted where required and secured to ensure optimal heating

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Post-installation resistance of cabling is assessed and appropriate remedial action is taken where necessary

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Cables are covered with levelling screed where appropriate

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Electrical components are installed efficiently and effectively

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

Temperature sensor wires are optimally placed and connected

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Perform post installation follow up.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Under-floor heating system is powered up and functioning of system confirmed to be fully functional, after a suitable period post-installation, to ensure materials are fully matured to withstand power up

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Maximum and minimum temperatures are set according to agreement with client

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Client is briefed on operation of system to ensure full comprehension and use of system by client

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Any problems are accurately detected and appropriate remedial action is taken

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Assessment of learner achievements takes place at providers accredited by a relevant ETQA (RSA, 1998b) for the provision of programs that result in the outcomes specified for this unit standard.

Anyone assessing a learner against this Unit Standard must be registered as an assessor with a relevant ETQA.

Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this Unit Standard must be accredited as a provider with a relevant ETQA.

The relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures will oversee moderation of assessment and is responsible for moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this unit standard.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Accredited learners understand and can explain:

Basic electrical theory

Under-floor heating materials

Thermodynamics

Properties of concrete and other floor substrates

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Solve problems when laying out under-floor heating system and preparing for installation

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work in teams when assessing readiness of substrate installed by another

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage self, when performing follow up visit to client

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Evaluate information when assessing the functioning of the system

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively when briefing client on system functioning

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology when installing under-floor heating in general

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrate the inter-relatedness of systems when evaluating client's under-floor heating needs

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	49022	National Certificate: Floor Covering Installation	Level 2	NQF Level 02	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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