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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Use and maintain Power Hand Tools on a construction Site

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
12878	Use and maintain Power Hand Tools on a construction Site
ORIGINATOR
SGB Building Construction
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction			Building Construction
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 1	NQF Level 01	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 will be useful to people who work in the construction industry.
People credited with this unit standard are able to Identify and select, utilise, and maintain power hand tools on a construction site. Previously disadvantaged person who through recognition of prior learning will be able to be accessed against this standard and receive National recognition for their competence. This will enhance their employability and career advancement and contribute to the socio-economic transformation of the country.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

ABET 3 in Literacy.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

1Power Hand tools are relative to appropriate level 1 activities on a construction site.
2.Statutory requirements include but are not limited to
Safety, Health and Environmental legislation, Local Provincial authority requirements.
3.Productivity relates to the time taken to complete the task and that normal wear and tear on the equipment is not exceeded.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Demonstrate knowledge of technology to use and maintain power hand tools

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1.The techniques of using different power hand tools are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Angle grinder, brush cutter, drill, concrete vibrator, jack hammer, electric saw, welding machine, whackers.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2.The cost benefits of using power hand tools versus hand tools for similar work functions are explained.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Identify and select Power hand tools

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1.Power Hand tools are identified in terms of the work function they were designed to perform.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2.Power hand tools are selected according to site conditions and the task to be performed.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3.Additional implements that could be used to perform the same task are identified in terms of workplace safety requirements.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Utilize Power hand tools

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1.Personal protective equipment is selected according to the work functions to be performed.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2.Personal protective equipment is worn in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3.Consequences of not correctly wearing personal protective equipment are explained in terms of potential injury to sef and others.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4.Techniques for using the Power hand tools are demonstrated in terms of statutory requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5.Awareness of other workers in the vicinity is demonstrated in terms of statutory requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6.Consequences of unsafe working practice are explained in terms of potential harm to self and others.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Maintain Power hand tools

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1.Power Hand tools are cleaned in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2.Power Hand tools are stored in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3.Cutting edges and points are maintained in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4.Damaged or broken parts are repaired, replaced or reported in accordance with company procedures.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Assessment of learner achievements takes place at providers accredited by CETA (RSA, 1998b) for the provision of programs that result in the outcomes specified for the Certificate in Construction (level 1). CETA is responsible for moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this unit standard.
A memorandum of understanding with other ETQA bodies need to be signed when training providers working in other Sectors, requires assessment of learner achievements to take place against this unit standard.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Qualifying learners understand and can explain:
1.Identification of power hand tools for construction work.
2.The utilization of power hand tools.
3.The maintenance of power hand tools.
4.Safety requirements relative to the use of power tools

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems:

Power Hand tools are identified in terms of the work function they were designed to perform.

Power hand tools are selected according to site conditions and the task to be performed.

Additional implements that could be used to perform the same task are identified in terms of workplace safety requirements.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Employ self management:

Awareness of other workers in the vicinity is demonstrated in terms of statutory requirements. Consequences of unsafe working practice are explained in terms of potential harm to self and others.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Manage information:

Damaged or broken parts are repaired, replaced or reported in accordance with company procedures.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively:

Damaged or broken parts are repaired, replaced or reported in accordance with company procedures.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Demonstrate scientific and technological competence:

Techniques for using the Power hand tools are demonstrated in terms of industry accepted methods and productivity.? Additional implements that could be used to perform the same task are identified in terms of workplace safety requirements.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Understand Contextual world-systems:

Techniques for using the Power hand tools are demonstrated in terms of industry accepted methods and productivity

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	22977	National Certificate: Construction: Roadworks	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2005-12-04	CETA
Core	48907	National Certificate: Wastewater Reticulation Services	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2007-06-09	Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement
Elective	49411	General Education and Training Certificate: Construction	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CETA
Elective	48495	General Education and Training Certificate: Water Services	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	EWSETA
Elective	49410	National Certificate: Construction	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CETA
Elective	96402	National Certificate: Hot Water System Installation	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual

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.	Abasizi Contractor Development Services Pty Ltd
2.	Academy for Construction Skills (Pty) Ltd (ACS)
3.	Aveng Grinaker -LTA Civil Engineering
4.	CLEAN HEAT ENERGY SAVING SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD
5.	Construction Resource Development College
6.	CSTA Training Academy
7.	Elite Operator and Skills Training
8.	Leps Training Consultants
9.	Motheo Academy PTY LTD
10.	Powerpro Technologies and Training Facility (PTY) LTD
11.	Pro Skills Development (Pty) Ltd
12.	South African Value Education (Pty) Ltd
13.	Tjeka Training Matters Pty Ltd
14.	Training Force (Pty) Ltd
15.	Transvaal Training
16.	TSHWANE LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT ACADEMY (PREMOS)
17.	Zama Training & Development cc