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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Build decorative masonry elements |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
14632 | Build decorative masonry elements | |||
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 3 | NQF Level 03 | 25 |
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 |
Learners who are assessed as competent against this unit standard will be able to build a range of decorative masonry elements in accordance with the design and construction method specified in working drawings ensuring that National Building and Occupational Health and Safety regulations are adhered to.
This competence complements the other masonry competencies and contributes to the development of a professional community of Masonry practitioners, who are able to use Science & Technology responsibly and cost-effectively. It should result in improved quality & service delivery in Masonry. The contribution to The National Skills Development Strategy is the key developmental interface between learners and new competencies to be achieved. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
FETC NQF Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy competencies.
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UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Prepare the work area and select, use and maintain tools, equipment and materials |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Appropriate tools, equipment and materials are selected. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Tools and equipment are functional. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Work is completed within the allotted time frame. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. All safety procedures are adhered to. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Erect, use and dismantle scaffolding |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Scaffolding is erected and dismantled in accordance with specified methods. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Work is completed within the allotted time frame. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. All safety procedures are adhered to. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Interpret working drawing and set out |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Setting out is in accordance with drawing specifications. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Work is completed within the allotted time frame. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. All safety procedures are adhered to. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Identify materials and required quantities |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Materials and required quantities are identified and calculated in accordance with drawing specifications. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Work is completed within the allotted time frame. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. All safety procedures are adhered to. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 |
Build decorative elements |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Flat, semi-circular and segmented arches, steps, fireplaces and chimneys, decorative screen walls. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Decorative elements are constructed using the required material and to specified dimensions and surface design. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Arches, steps and fireplaces are constructed to specified bond, shape, size and dimensions. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Work is completed within the allotted time frame. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. All safety procedures are adhered to. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 |
Finish decorative elements |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Jointing and pointing. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Joints formed and tooled in accordance with specifications i.e. hollow-key, square-recessed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Work is completed within the allotted time frame. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. All safety procedures are adhered to. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7 |
Clean site and masonry work |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Masonry work and site is cleaned. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Work is completed within the allotted time frame. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. All safety procedures are adhered to. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
Arches: Steps: |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identify and solve problems and make decisions using critical and creative thinking:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage your activities responsibly and effectively:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively using visual, symbolic, and/or language skills in various modes:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environments and the health of others:
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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:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING |
Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively:
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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 | |
Elective | 65409 | National Certificate: Building and Civil Construction | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | CETA |
Elective | 22671 | National Certificate: Construction Masonry | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2009-03-12 | Was CETA 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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