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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. |
| SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
| Position a tape for measuring |
| SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
| 14257 | Position a tape for measuring | |||
| ORIGINATOR | ||||
| SGB Surveying | ||||
| PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
| - | ||||
| FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
| Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction | Physical Planning, Design and Management | |||
| ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
| Undefined | Regular | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 3 |
| REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
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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 has been developed for the surveying occupational area and is intended for persons who aim to achieve career advancement by gaining surveying skills leading to a qualification based on unit standards. A person who has successfully completed this unit standard is able to position a tape and assists with tape measuring in any working environment.
A person credited with this unit standard is able to: |
| LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
| NQF level 1 numeracy and literacy |
| UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
| Range statements are included with specific outcomes as necessary. |
| Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
| Display knowledge related to the positioning of a tape. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| 1. Terminology and principles associated with tapes are understood and explained. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
| 2. Principles and precautions associated with the positioning of tapes are understood and explained. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
| 3. The importance of positioning a base tape and the measurement to features are understood and explained. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
| 4. The importance of completing the work sequence is understood and explained. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
| 5. Applicable task specific legal and safety requirements are understood and explained. |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
| Prepare to position a base tape. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| 1. Tools and equipment required for the task are verified for use in accordance with manufacturers' specifications. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
| 2. Personal protective equipment required for the task is verified for use in accordance with manufacturers' specifications. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
| 3. Permission to enter the work place, if necessary, is obtained in accordance with task specific requirements. The consequences of non-compliance are explained. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
| 4. Workplace hazards and sub-standard conditions are explained and, if found during continuous examination, dealt with in accordance with task specific requirements. The consequences of non-compliance are explained. |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
| Position a base tape and assist with measuring. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| 1. Work related hazards and associated risks are explained and identified and, if found, dealt with in accordance with legal and task specific requirements. The consequences of non-compliance are explained. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
| 2. Personal protective equipment is used throughout in accordance with manufacturers' specifications. The consequences of non-compliance are explained. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
| 3. Required reference point is located and identified in accordance with the job instruction and task specific requirements. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
| 4. Base tape is installed in accordance with task specific requirements. The consequences of non-compliance are explained. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
| 5. Zero of the tape is held at reference points in accordance with task specific requirements. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
| 6. Communicated instructions are interpreted and responded to in accordance with task specific requirements. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
| Communicated instructions include instructions by means of hand signals, verbal communication and radio transmission.
Evidence is required of hand signals and any two (2) of the other communication methods. |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
| Complete the work sequence in accordance with survey standards. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| 1. Tools and equipment are collected and accounted for before leaving the work place. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
| 2. Tools and equipment are maintained in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
| 3. Tools and equipment found defective are dealt with in accordance with managerial instructions. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
| 4. Reporting requirements are dealt with in accordance with managerial instructions. |
| UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
| 1. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
2. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard or will assess this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA and registered with the FE / HE registrar. 3. Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures. Therefore anyone wishing to be assessed against this unit standard may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA. |
| UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
| Essential embedded knowledge is dealt with under the specific outcomes section where "Display KNOWLEDGE and UNDERSTANDING" is required. |
| Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
| UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
| Solve problems - refer to the following assessment criteria:
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| UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
| Work effectively with others as a member of a team/group/organisation or community - refer to the following assessment criteria:
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| UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
| Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively - refer to the following assessment criteria:
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| UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
| Collect, organize and critically evaluate information - refer to the following assessment criteria:
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| UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
| Communicate effectively using visual, mathematics and language skills in the modes of oral and written presentations - refer to the following assessment criteria:
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| UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
| Use science and technology effectively and critically (showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others) - refer to the following assessment criteria:
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| UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
| Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems - refer to the following assessment criteria:
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| UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING |
| Contribute to the full development of each learner and the social and economic development of society at large - refer to the following assessment criteria:
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| UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA |
| For an applicant to register as an assessor, the applicant needs:
Detailed documentary proof of educational qualification, practical training undergone, and experience gained by the applicant must be provided (Portfolio of Evidence). |
REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
| As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
| UNIT STANDARD NOTES |
| Supplementary Information:
The relevant information is contained in one or more of the following documents: The appropriate sections are contained in one or more of the following documents: * Surface Surveying * Minerals Surveying 1 Tools and equipment include, but is not limited to, steel and soft tapes. 2 Personal protective equipment includes, but is not limited to, hearing protection, hard hat, safety footwear, eye protection, hand protection, life lines. 3 Workplace hazards and sub-standard conditions may include, but is not limited to high walls, undermined ground, snakes, strong wind, loose ground, wet/muddy conditions, skew beacons. 4 Work related hazards and associated risks may include, but is not limited to traffic, overhead power lines, excessive water, working at elevated positions, veld fires. 5 Reference point means, but is not limited to survey station, beacons, markers, marks, topography, surface/underground features. |
| QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
| ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
| Core | 60349 | National Certificate: Mining Technical Support | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MQA |
| Core | 20486 | National Certificate: Surveying | Level 4 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | CETA |
| 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. | Academy for Construction Skills (Pty) Ltd (ACS) |
| 2. | Aveng Grinaker -LTA Civil Engineering |
| 3. | CADDIS TRADING CC |
| 4. | Ekurhuleni East College For TVET |
| 5. | MATHOME TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (PTY) LTD |
| 6. | PALABORA COPPER (PTY) LTD |
| 7. | Raubex Construction Pty (Ltd) |
| 8. | Tjeka Training Matters 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. |