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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Debark trees with a hatchet and prepare bark bundles in a wattle operation |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
123146 | Debark trees with a hatchet and prepare bark bundles in a wattle operation | |||
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 | 2 |
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 is for people who debark trees using a hatchet and prepare bark bundles in a wattle operation. People credited with this unit are able to:
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LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
Basic safety in forestry operations, knowledge of axes/hatchets and Communication at ABET Level 3. |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Demonstrate knowledge of factors influencing efficiencies in debarking using a hatchet and preparing bark bundles. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Implications of unplanned debarking, unplanned preparation of bundles and lack of controls during the operation are explained in terms of cost, safety, operational efficiency and physical environmental impacts. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The role of the debarker as part of a team is explained in terms of complying with safety standards and to optimise production. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Factors influencing debarking productivity are explained in terms of section 4.2.4 of the Guidelines. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Prepare for debarking and preparation of bark bundles. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Self, other workers, equipment, operational plan, general work area. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Safety requirements applicable to the operation are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
All personal protective equipment required, is check for functionality and used in terms of company policy and legal requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Equipment is checked for suitability and serviceability, and corrective action is taken, if required. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Operational requirements for the debarking operation and the preparation of bundles are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Production target, slash management, debarking quality, bark quality, size of bark bundles, timber flow, environmental requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
General work area is check for hazards and corrective action taken according to standard operating procedures. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Debark trees and prepare bark bundles to meet specifications. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Trees are debarked using effective techniques. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Debarking and the preparation of bark bundles are performed to meet operational requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Slash management, debarking quality, bark quality, size of bundles, bundle quality, debarking complements other phases of the operation, work-rate meets pre-determined production target. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Standard operating procedures and safe work practices are adhered to throughout the operation. |
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 a member of a team. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use technology effectively showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Understand the world as a set of related systems. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING |
Contribute to the full development of oneself. |
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 | 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. | AFRICAN MULTISKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING |
2. | AMOS / KGAPHAMADI COMMUNITY ORGANISATION |
3. | Arden School of Management (Pty) Ltd |
4. | ASSURED VOCATIONAL SKILLS INSTITUTE PTY LTD |
5. | EKURHULENI ARTISANS & SKILLS TRAINING CENTRE PTY LTD |
6. | ENB TRAINING SERVICEPTYLTD |
7. | FUTURE DISCOVERY TRAINING ACADEMY |
8. | GNBR SOLUTIONS PTY LTD |
9. | INTUTHUKO YESIZWE COMMUNITY ORGANISATION NPO |
10. | INYAPA VHUSIKU CONSULTING PTY LTD |
11. | ITHEMBA LOMPHAKATHI COMMUNITY ORGANISATION |
12. | KWAMAHLATI TRAINING SERVICES CC |
13. | Legal Environment Safety & Health Requirements cc |
14. | LOTTENBURG EDU-FARM |
15. | MALITINNE PTY LTD |
16. | MUKWEVHO TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT |
17. | NOKUSHOM CONSULTANCY & TRADING PTY LTD |
18. | Nurture-Nature Resources (Pty) Ltd |
19. | Optimi Workplace |
20. | Phambile Skills Training (Pty) Ltd |
21. | PINUS TECH TECHNOLOGIES TRADING AND PROJECTS |
22. | Premier Agric (Pty) Ltd |
23. | Redefined Skills Training & Development (Pty) Ltd |
24. | SINOVUYOLETHU TRADING PTY LTD |
25. | South African Forestry Training College |
26. | SPLS CONSULTANTS PTY LTD |
27. | TAMASA TRAINING PTY LTD |
28. | The Brokers Learning Centre |
29. | TIRHANI SKILLSTRAINING PTY LTD |
30. | UMBUSO TRAINING SERVICES |
31. | UMGANO FOUNDATION NPC |
32. | VCK TRAINING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES PTY LTD |
33. | VEB CELE & ASSOCIATES PTY LTD |
34. | VPK BUSINESS VENTURE C C |
35. | WORKPLACE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP TALENT SOLUTIONS |
36. | 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. |