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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Apply fertiliser before and after planting |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
123139 | Apply fertiliser before and after planting | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Forestry | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation | Forestry and Wood Technology | |||
ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
Undefined | Regular | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 1 |
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 for people who apply fertiliser before or after planting.
People credited with this unit standard are able to: |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
Communication, Mathematical Literacy at ABET Level 3 and basic knowledge of silviculture in commercial forestry. |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
N/A |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Demonstrate knowledge of fertiliser, equipment and methods. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Safety measure regarding the handling of fertiliser is explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Different types of equipment and measuring techniques is explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Different methods of fertiliser application and where these are used is explained. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Prepare for fertiliser application. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Personal protective equipment is worn according to company safety standards. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Overall, gloves. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Equipment is inspected for serviceability. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Fertiliser application/ measure. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Equipment and fertiliser is transported and carried safely. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Apply fertiliser. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Ground preparation is according to specifications. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Fertiliser placement is according to specifications. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Fertiliser quantity is according to specifications and without wastage or spillage. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Work rate meets pre-determined production and quantity standards. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Site is clear and al bags or litter is cleaned up after operation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Equipment is inspected, cleaned and maintained as per housekeeping requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
All relevant safety standards are adhered to. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
Knowledge considered critical to the successful achievement of this unit is covered in the specific outcomes and assessment criteria. |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others as member of a tam/group/organization/community. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organize and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically, (showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others). |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Demonstration of knowledge will take place 'on job' in a production situation. |
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 | |
Core | 50225 | General Education and Training Certificate: General Forestry | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 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. | Arden School of Management (Pty) Ltd |
2. | FUTURE DISCOVERY TRAINING ACADEMY |
3. | Legal Environment Safety & Health Requirements cc |
4. | MALITINNE PTY LTD |
5. | Nurture-Nature Resources (Pty) Ltd |
6. | Phambile Skills Training (Pty) Ltd |
7. | Premier Agric (Pty) Ltd |
8. | Redefined Skills Training & Development (Pty) Ltd |
9. | South African Forestry Training College |
10. | The Brokers Learning Centre |
11. | TIRHANI SKILLSTRAINING PTY LTD |
12. | VPK BUSINESS VENTURE C C |
13. | Yangantle Trading |
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. |