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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Plot tape and offset measurements on a plan |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
14442 | Plot tape and offset measurements on a plan | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Surveying | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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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 3 | NQF Level 03 | 3 |
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 has been developed for the surveying occupa-tional area and is intended for persons who aim to achieve ca-reer advancement by gaining surveying skills leading to a qualifi-cation based on unit standards. A person who has successfully completed this unit standard will be able to plot tape and offset measurements on a plan 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 2 numeracy and literacy will facilitate better understanding and proficiency in this unit standard.
Recognition of prior learning; Any learner wishing to be assessed may arrange to do so without having to attend ad-ditional education and training. The learner and assessor will decide jointly on the most appropriate assessment procedure |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Display knowledge of the construction of plans from tape and offset management |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Theory and principles associated with the construction of pans1 are understood and explained in accordance with task specific survey standards. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Theory and principles associated with plotting of tape and offset measurements are understood and explained in accordance with task specific survey standards. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. The importance of constructing accurate plans is 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 plot tape and offset measurements on a plan |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Tools and equipment required for the task are verified in accordance with task specific requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Correct plan is selected in accordance with task specific requirements |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. The work place is examined and hazards and sub standard conditions are dealt with in accordance with industry specific requirements |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Plot tape and offset measurements on a plan |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Relevant field measurements, sketches and plan data3 is selected and verified in accordance with task specific requirements. The importance of selecting the correct data is explained |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Measurement of base line, features and angular changes. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Measurements are transferred to the plan media in accordance with task specific requirements. The consequences of non-compliance are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Manual or Electronic (Cad.)
Evidence is required of manual plotting |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Plans and field books are cross-referenced in accordance with task specific requirements. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Complete the work sequence in accordance with survey standards |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Original recorded field data is stored in accordance with industry specific requirements |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Plans are stored in accordance with industry specific requirements |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Drafting equipment and devices found defective are dealt with in accordance with industry specific requirements. |
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 proce-dures. 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 accred-ited by the relevant ETQA. |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
1. Essential embedded knowledge is dealt with under the specific outcomes section where Display KNOWLEDGE and UNDERSTANDING" is required.
2. Range statements are included with specific outcomes as necessary. 3. The following critical cross-field outcomes are covered in this unit standard under the spe-cific outcomes section. They are not assessed directly, but are assessed holistically through the outcomes as indicated in the following tabulation. |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Solve problems
Refer to related assessment criteria: 1. Tools and equipment2 required for the task are verified in accordance with task specific requirements. 2. Correct plan is selected in accordance with task specific requirements 3. Plans and field books are cross-referenced in accordance with task specific requirements. 1. Original recorded field data is stored in accordance with industry specific requirements. Plans are stored in accordance with industry specific requirements |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others as a member of a team/group/organization or community
Refer to related assessment criteria: The work place is examined and hazards and sub standard conditions are dealt with in accordance with industry specific requirements Relevant field measurements, sketches and plan data3 is selected and verified in accordance with task specific requirements. The importance of selecting the correct data is explained Range: Measurement of base line, features and angular changes. Original recorded field data is stored in accordance with industry specific requirements Plans are stored in accordance with industry specific requirements |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively
Refer to related assessment criteria: The work place is examined and hazards and sub standard conditions are dealt with in accordance with industry specific requirements Relevant field measurements, sketches and plan data3 is selected and verified in accordance with task specific requirements. The importance of selecting the correct data is explained Range: Measurement of base line, features and angular changes. Measurements are transferred to the plan media in accordance with task specific requirements. The consequences of non-compliance are explained. Range: Manual or Electronic (Cad.) Evidence is required of manual plotting Plans and field books are cross-referenced in accordance with task specific requirements. Original recorded field data is stored in accordance with industry specific requirements 2. Plans are stored in accordance with industry specific requirements |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, organise and critically evaluate information
Refer to related assessment criteria: Relevant field measurements, sketches and plan data3 is selected and verified in accordance with task specific requirements. The importance of selecting the correct data is explained Range: Measurement of base line, features and angular changes. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematics and language skills in the modes of oral and written presentations
Refer to related assessment criteria: Theory and principles associated with the construction of plans1 are understood and explained in accordance with task specific survey standards. heory and principles associated with plotting of tape and offset measurements are understood and explained in accordance with task specific survey standards. The importance of constructing accurate plans is understood and explained. The importance of completing the work sequence is understood and explained. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically (showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others)
Refer to related assessment criteria: Tools and equipment required for the task are verified in accordance with task specific requirements. Relevant field measurements, sketches and plan data3 is selected and verified in accordance with task specific requirements. The importance of selecting the correct data is explained Range: Measurement of base line, features and angular changes. Measurements are transferred to the plan media in accordance with task specific requirements. The consequences of non-compliance are explained. Range: Manual or Electronic (Cad.) Evidence is required of manual plotting Original recorded field data is stored in accordance with industry specific requirements Plans are stored in accordance with industry specific requirements |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems
Refer to related assessment criteria: Theory and principles associated with the construction of plans1 are understood and explained in accordance with task specific survey standards. Theory and principles associated with plotting of tape and offset measurements areunderstood and explained in accordance with task specific survey standards. The importance of constructing accurate plans is understood and explained. The importance of completing the work sequence is understood and explained. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING |
Contribute to the full development of each learner and the social and economic development
Refer to related assessment criteria: Theory and principles associated with the construction of plans1 are understood and explained in accordance with task specific survey standards. Theory and principles associated with plotting of tape and offset measurements are understood and explained in accordance with task specific survey standards. The importance of constructing accurate plans is understood and explained. The importance of completing the work sequence is understood and explained. |
UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA |
For an applicant to register as an assessor, the applicant needs:
stipulated by SAQA 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 docu-ments: ** The appropriate sections are contained in one or more of the following docu-ments: * Surface Surveying * Minerals Surveying 1 Plans includes but is not limited to materiel plans produced manually or by elec-tronic means. 2 Tools and equipment includes but is not limited to scales, offset scales, pencils, and pens. 3 Plan data includes but is not limited to scale, plan conventions, north point and references. 4. Field book includes but is not limited to the media on which the field measurement is stored |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Core | 65549 | National Certificate: Mining Technical Support | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 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 |
Elective | 60349 | National Certificate: Mining Technical Support | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MQA |
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. |