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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Remove spots from carpets

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
12530	Remove spots from carpets
ORIGINATOR
SGB Hygiene & Cleaning Services
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-
FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services			Personal Care
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 1	NQF Level 01	4
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		2006-02-14	2007-02-21	SAQA 0160/05
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2008-02-21		2011-02-21

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 is replaced by:

US ID	Unit Standard Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Credits	Replacement Status
243197	Remove spots and spillages from carpets and upholstery	Level 1	NQF Level 01	5

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

Learners working towards this standard will be learning towards the full qualification, or will be involved in or working within a cleaning services environment. Qualifying learners are able to remove spots and spillages from carpets.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

The learner has the speaking and listening ability equal to an ABET Level 1 Com 101 standard and/or any other communication skill that will enable him/her to confirm the knowledge and skills required by this unit standard.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

1. The scope of this unit standard is for any person who needs to remove spots and spillage from natural, synthetic and blended carpets. The chemicals referred to in this unit standard are limited to carpet spotting chemicals and "dry" absorbent powders.
2. This unit standard does not apply to the removal of blood or other body fluids, which could potentially transmit HIV, Hepatitis B or other infections Specific infection control measures need to be observed in the case of blood or body fluid spot removal.
3. In the context of this unit standard, a spot is a mark that can be removed.
4. The level assigned to this unit standard is appropriate because the process is limited in range, very repetitive and familiar, no generation of new ideas is needed and the person has no responsibility for the learning of others.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Prepare for spot and spillage removal.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Selects spotting chemicals according to the carpet fibre.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Assessed according to worksite procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Selects spotting accessories.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Assessed according to worksite procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Explains the reasons for selecting the correct spotting chemicals and accessories.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Determines the colorfastness of the carpet.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Assessed according to worksite procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Explains why only a white absorbent cloth or towel must be used for spot removal.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Explains the importance of identifying the colour-fastness of the carpets.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Remove spots and spillages.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Blots the spots and spillages of a liquid nature.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Assessed according to worksite procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Explains the reasons for blotting spots and spillages of a liquid nature.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Removes spots and spillages of a solid nature by using an absorbing, collecting or scraping procedure.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Explains the reasons for using an absorbing, collecting or scraping procedure when removing spots or spillages of a solid nature.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Applies the spotting chemical.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Assessed according to worksite procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Explains the importance of using the correct spotting chemicals and accessories.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. Uses spotting accessories.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Assessed according to worksite procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8

8. Removes the spot without spreading it over a larger area.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9

9. Explains the importance of removing spots and spillages as soon as possible after they occur.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10

10. Explains the importance of not spreading spots.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 11

11. Explains why spots should not be scrubbed.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 12

12. Inspects the quality of work continuously.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 13

13. Explains why s/he needs to inspect the quality of work.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Identify and report stains.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Identifies and reports stains.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Assessed according to worksite procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Explains the difference between a spot and a stain.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Explains why stains need to be identified.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Explains why stains need to be reported.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Perform end of task procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Stores spotting chemicals and accessories.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Assessed according to worksite procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Explains the reasons for storing spotting chemicals and accessories correctly.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Washes cloths and towels or hands them in for laundering.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Assessed according to worksite procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Explains the reasons for washing towels and cloths or handing them in for laundering.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

1. An assessor accredited by the Services SETA ETQA will assess the competency.
2. Assessment procedures will be supplied to the ETQA in alignment with NSB requirements.
3. All assessment activities must be fair so that all candidates can have equal opportunities.
4. Assessment will be free of gender, ethnic or other bias.
5. Questions and answers must determine the theoretical knowledge.
6. Direct observation, preferably in the workplace, or as a second choice in simulated conditions are preferred.
7. A practical demonstration of competencies is required in this unit standard.
8. Reporting skills are demonstrated by effective communication that may be verbal or any other agreed upon method.
9. Internal Moderation
10. External Moderation

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Embedded knowledge is reflected within the assessment criteria of each Specific Outcome.

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems in which response displays that responsible decisions, using critical and creative thinking, have been made. Evident in:

Identify and report stains.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

2. Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community. Evident in:

Perform end of task procedures.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively. Evident in:

Prepare for spot and spillage removal.

Identify and report stains.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively by using mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation. Evident in:

Remove spots and spillages.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others. Evident in:

Prepare for spot and spillage removal.

Remove spots and spillages.

Identify and report stains.

Perform end of task procedures.

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. Evident in:

Prepare for spot and spillage removal.

Remove spots and spillages.

Identify and report stains.

Perform end of task procedures.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING

Contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large by:

Participating as a responsible citizen in the life of local, national and global
communities;
Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts. Evident in:

Prepare for spot and spillage removal.

Remove spots and spillages.

Identify and report stains.

Perform end of task procedures.

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 243197, which is " Remove spots and spillages from carpets and upholstery ", Level 1, 5 credits.

DEFINITION OF TERMS WITHIN THIS UNIT STANDARD

1. Carpets: Refer to textile floor coverings including, but not limited to woven, tufted, flocked, knitted, needle punched and fusion bonded manufacturing methods. The styles of these manufacturing methods include, but are not limited to cut pile, loop pile, cut-and-loop pile and multi-levelled loop styles.
2. Carpet fibres: Refer to natural and synthetic fibres. Some carpets may contain both natural and synthetic fibres and these are called blended carpets.
3. Dry powder: Refers to natural or synthetic particles or micro-sponges that act as carrying agents for water detergents and solvents. Although the powder is referred to as dry, it is still moist and the moisture in the powder particles contacts and absorbs the soil clinging to the carpet fibres.
4. Liquid spillages: Refer to but is not limited to spillages of beverages and condiments.
5. Natural fibres: Include fibres made from wool, silk, cotton, sisal, coir, jute and linen. Natural fibres are sensitive to the use of aggressive (high pH) spotting chemicals.
6. Solid spillages: Refers to but is not limited to spillages of food stuffs
7. Stain: A mark that cannot be removed due to a visible discolouration, staining or dye removal of the carpet.
8. Synthetic fibres: Include, but are not limited to nylon, acrylic, polyester and olefin or polypropylene. Synthetic fibres are less sensitive to aggressive spotting chemicals than natural fibres.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Elective	23853	GETC: Domestic Services	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	SERVICES
Elective	20173	National Certificate: Hygiene and Cleaning	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2007-02-21	Was SERVICES until Last Date for Achievement

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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