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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Undertake tape and offset surveying

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
11694	Undertake tape and offset surveying
ORIGINATOR
SGB Surveying
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction			Physical Planning, Design and Management
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 3	NQF Level 03	5
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

This unit standard has been developed for the surveying occupational area and is intended for persons who aim to achieve career advancement by gaining surveying skills leading to a qualification based on unit standards. A person who has successfully completed this unit standard will be able to establish the position of features by tape and offset surveying in any working environment.

A person credited with this unit standard is able to:

Display knowledge related to tape and offset surveying.

Prepare to perform tape and offset surveying.

Perform tape and offset surveying.

Complete the work sequence in accordance with survey standards.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

NQF Level 2 numeracy and literacy will facilitate better understanding and proficiency in this unit standard.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Display knowledge related to tape and offset surveying.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The importance of establishing the position of features by tape and offset surveying are understood and explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Theory and principles associated with tape and offset surveying are understood and explained in accordance with task specific survey standards.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Measuring chains, survey bands, soft and steel tapes.

Evidence is required of soft tape surveying.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Precautions and errors associated with tape and offset surveying are understood and explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. The importance of setting out of angles is understood and explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. The importance of completing the work sequence is understood and explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Applicable task specific legal and safety requirements are understood and explained.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Prepare to perform tape and offset surveying.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Tapes and equipment required for the task are verified for use in accordance with manufacturers' specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Personal protective equipment required for the task is verified for use in accordance with manufacturers' specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Permission to enter the work place, if necessary, is obtained in accordance with task specific requirements. The consequences of non-compliance are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Workplace hazards and sub-standard conditions are explained and, if found during continuous examination, dealt with in accordance with task specific requirements. The consequences of non-compliance are explained.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Perform tape and offset surveying.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Work related hazards and associated risks are identified, and if found, dealt with in accordance with legal and task specific requirements. The consequences of non-compliance are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Personal protective equipment is used throughout in accordance with manufacturers' specifications. The consequences of non-compliance are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Required position of the base tape is referenced to survey points in accordance with task specific requirements. The consequence of non -compliance is explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Tape includes measuring chains, survey bands, soft and steel tapes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Offset measurements from base tape are taken to reference points, verified and recorded in accordance with task specific requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Measurements are recorded manually or electronically.
Evidence is required of manual recording.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Required angular tape direction changes are constructed and verified in accordance with task specific requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Tape construction, cross staff, optical square.

Evidence is required of angular change by soft tape.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Complete the work sequence in accordance with survey standards.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Tapes and equipment are collected and accounted for before leaving the work place

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Tapes and equipment are maintained in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Tapes and equipment found defective are dealt with in accordance with managerial instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Reporting requirements are dealt with in accordance with managerial instructions.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.

Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard or will assess this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA and registered with the FE / HE registrar

Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures.

Therefore anyone wishing to be assessed against this unit standard may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA.

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Solve problems.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others as a member of a team/group/organisation or community.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organize and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, organise and critically evaluate information.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively using visual, mathematics and language skills in the modes of oral and written presentations.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology effectively and critically (showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others).

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING

Contribute to the full development of each learner and the social and economic development of society at large.

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA

For an applicant to register as an assessor, the applicant needs:

A minimum of 2 (two) years` practical, relevant occupational experience.

Declared competent in all the outcomes of the National Assessor Unit Standards as stipulated by SAQA.

Detailed documentary proof of educational qualification, practical training undergone, and experience gained by the applicant must be provided (Portfolio of Evidence).

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015.

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

Essential embedded knowledge is dealt with under the specific outcomes section where Display KNOWLEDGE and UNDERSTANDING" is required.

Range statements are included with specific outcomes as necessary.

The following critical cross-field outcomes are covered in this unit standard under the specific outcomes section. They are not assessed directly, but are assessed holistically through the outcomes as indicated in the following tabulation.

Supplementary Information:

The relevant information is contained in one or more of the following documents:

Training manuals

Survey Codes of Practice

Survey Instructions

Managerial Instructions

Manufacturers` Manuals and Specifications

Professional Publications

The appropriate sections are contained in one or more of the following documents:

Surface Surveying

- Land Survey Act 8 of 1997
- South African Professional and Technical Surveyor`s Act 40 of 1984

Minerals Surveying

- Mine Health and Safety Act 29/1996
- Mineral Act (Act 50 of 1991)

1. Tapes and equipment includes, but is not limited to measuring chains, survey bands, steel and soft tapes, electronic measuring devices, field books, electronic loggers, cross staff, optical squares, ranging rods, arrows and pegs.

2. Personal protective equipment includes, but is not limited to, hearing protection, hardhat, safety footwear, eye protection, hand protection, life lines, reflective gear.

3. Workplace hazards and sub-standard conditions may include, but is not limited to high walls, undermined ground, snakes, strong wind, loose ground, wet/muddy conditions, skew beacons, friable/loose hanging wall or sidewall, slippery footwall, confined spaces.

4. Work related hazards and associated risks may include, but is not limited to traffic, overhead power lines, excessive water, working at elevated positions, veld fires, and poor ventilation underground.

5. Survey points include but are not limited to survey stations, beacons or points.

6. Reference points includes but is not limited to surface / underground features, topography and marks.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	60349	National Certificate: Mining Technical Support	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MQA
Core	49602	National Certificate: Construction: Geotechnical	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CETA
Core	50082	Further Education and Training Certificate: Minerals Surveying	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2012-06-30	MQA
Core	20486	National Certificate: Surveying	Level 4	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4	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.

1.	Academy for Construction Skills (Pty) Ltd (ACS)
2.	Aveng Grinaker -LTA Civil Engineering
3.	CADDIS TRADING CC
4.	Ekurhuleni East College For TVET
5.	MATHOME TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (PTY) LTD
6.	PALABORA COPPER (PTY) LTD
7.	Raubex Construction Pty (Ltd)
8.	Tjeka Training Matters Pty Ltd