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

Apply specialist decorative effects and finish to furniture by spraying 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
117347  Apply specialist decorative effects and finish to furniture by spraying 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Furniture 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology Manufacturing and Assembly 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 3  NQF Level 03  38 
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 person credited with this unit standard is able to prepare materials and equipment and apply special affects to finished products in a safe and productive manner.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Selecting and preparing materials for special effect and finish.
  • Selecting and preparing equipment for spraying.
  • Applying sealers, primers and effect and finish. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Learners accessing this qualification will have demonstrated competence in numeracy and literacy equivalent to NQF level 2. They will also have achieved, or be able to demonstrate equivalent competence to, the National Certificate in Furniture Finishing (Wood), NQF level 2. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The following elements include, but are not limited to:
  • Wood finishing materials : paints; stipples; glazes; lacquers; sealers; primers
  • Specification : written; oral; colour charts; sample boards
  • Queries : inaccuracies; omissions; errors; unclear information
  • Effects and finishes : eggshell; marble; shaded; splatter; antique; crackle; any other
  • Spray Booth : any down draught; any side draught; conforming to legal requirements
  • Spray equipment : conventional suction cup or gravity; feed; airless; air mix; pressure pot
  • Personal protective equipment : eyes; hands; respiratory; barrier creams
  • Sealers : modern; pre-formulated; two-pack
  • Primers : traditional; oil based
  • Finishing coats : lacquers; stipples; glazes; paints
  • Surfaces : solid timber; veneers; composite board; flat panel; curve profile
  • Application faults : poor wetting; uneven coats; drips; runs; fish eye; orange peel; special effect and finish not matching
  • Spray gun techniques : speed; distance; angle; spray pressure; atomising pressure
  • Adjustments : flow; speed
  • Effects and finishes : eggshell; marble; shaded; splatter; antique; crackle; any other 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Select and prepare materials for special effect and finish. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The specification is checked and work to be carried out is organised accordingly 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Correct wood finishing materials are selected according to effect and finish specified 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Selected workpiece conforms to specification requirements 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Faults in surfaces are identified and rectified 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Workpiece surfaces are confirmed to be ready to receive coating 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Coating materials are prepared according to specification requirements 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Personal protective equipment are identified and selected according to relevant health and safety requirements 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    Any queries regarding preparation are clarified with the relevant person 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    Preparation is carried out safely and within the time allocated 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Select and prepare equipment for spraying. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Specification requirements are checked and confirmed to be accurate and complete 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Any queries regarding specification are clarified with the relevant person 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Spray booth is checked and confirmed to be operational and in required condition for safe and effective production 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Spray booth is free from dust and debris or foreign objects 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Spray equipment is correctly selected according to specification requirements 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Spray gun is correctly adjusted and confirmed to be operational and in required condition for safe and effective production 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Relevant personal protective equipment is available and in required condition for safe use 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    Preparation is carried out safely and within the time allocated 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Apply sealers, primers, and effect and finish. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Sealer, primer and special finishing coats meet specification and uniformity of application 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Correct adjustments to spray gun are used according to special effect and finish requirements 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Correct spray gun techniques are used for application of finishing material 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Final effect and finish matches specified requirements 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Excess finishing materials are removed and spillages and splashes are dealt with promptly 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Application faults are identified, rectified or reported to the relevant person 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Relevant information is recorded onto appropriate document 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    The process is performed safely and within the time allocated 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Assessors assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the FIETA ETQA

    Institutions offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the FIETA ETQA. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • A broad understanding of the different types of machines, tools and techniques used for the finishing of products process.
  • A sound understanding of the safe working practices of tools and equipment and their correct storage procedures.
  • A broad understanding of the various tooling procedures that are available and the correct uses thereof.
  • A sound understanding of relevant health and safety requirements.
  • An ability to identify and explain the importance of solvent mixes and waste removal procedures.
  • A sound understanding of the importance of punctuality, work quality and performance standards and how they effect production.
  • A broad understanding of quality checks and acceptable tolerances and the deviations of tolerances. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify & solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made when preparing and finishing products with decorative effects. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others when carrying out good housekeeping routines. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively to ensure work is carried out according to quality and performance requirements, without compromising safety for self and colleagues. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using language skills when communicating with supervisors and work colleagues. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation, that when applying spray finishes and effects they do not pose a safety risk and that failure to maintain rate and quality of production will negatively impact upon all parts of the furniture production cycle. 

    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  49105   National Certificate: Furniture Making: Wood  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  FPMSETA 


    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. ASSURED VOCATIONAL SKILLS INSTITUTE PTY LTD 
    2. BOKAPHITHI SKILLS AND DEVELOPMENT PTY LTD 
    3. DEMO 
    4. Furniture World Training Centre 
    5. FUTURE DISCOVERY TRAINING ACADEMY 
    6. HOSEAH TRADING 
    7. INTERMASIKO CC 
    8. LERIBE TRAINING SOLUTIONS 
    9. Mnambithi TVET College 
    10. NDIPHA FASHION DESIGNS 
    11. Ntunzela Trading Enterprise 
    12. PERENNIAL SERVICES PTY LTD 
    13. PEREZ DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING 
    14. PHD PROJECTS SA PTY LTD 
    15. Salabedla Contracting and Trading (Pty) Ltd 
    16. SALABEDLA CONTRACTING AND TRADING PTY LTD 
    17. SINOVUYOLETHU TRADING PTY LTD 
    18. SKILLS TO FURNISH INTERNATIONAL NPO 
    19. The Brokers Learning Centre 
    20. THE FINISHING COLLEGE PTY LTD 
    21. THUBELIHLE GRADUATE INSTITUTE 
    22. TIRHANI SKILLSTRAINING PTY LTD 
    23. UMBUSO TRAINING SERVICES 
    24. VEB CELE & ASSOCIATES PTY LTD 
    25. ZERO1ZERO5 GROUP 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.