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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Install shopfitting components manufactured from wood 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14737  Install shopfitting components manufactured from wood 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Building Construction 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
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  16 
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
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

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 assemble and install a range of purpose-made wood components for shopfitting purposes in accordance with working drawing specifications, National Building Regulations and safety legislation ensuring that client requirements for cost-effective, functional and quality products are met within the prescribed timeframes.

This competence complements the other carpentry competencies and contributes to the development of a professional community of Carpentry practitioners, who are able to use Science and Technology responsibly and cost-effectively. It should result in improved quality and service delivery in Carpentry. 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.
  • Use drawings and identify and use tools, equipment and materials for construction carpentry site practice.
  • Set out and prepare construction carpentry work areas.
  • Erect, use and dismantle access equipment. 

  • UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The typical scope of this unit standard is:
  • The learner is required to prove competence in the assembly and installation of purpose-made wood components that have already been machined, with all mortice and tenon joints complete.
  • The range of purpose-made wood products for shopfitting purposes include: doors, cupboards, counters, mouldings, partitions and wall panels (wood and glass), brandered and suspended ceilings, shop fronts and staircases. 

  • Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Read and interpret working drawings and prepare cutting lists 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Cutting lists are accurately drawn up in accordance with drawing specifications. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Prepare the work area and select, use and maintain tools, equipment and materials 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Tools, machines and equipment are identified and correctly used. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Tools and equipment are functional. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Carpentry work areas are maintained in accordance with housekeeping standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Health and safety procedures are adhered to. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. All work is completed within allocated time frames. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Erect and dismantle working platforms 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Scaffolding is erected and dismantled in accordance with specified methods. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Carpentry work areas are maintained in accordance with housekeeping standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Health and safety procedures are adhered to. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. All work is completed within allocated time frames. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Assemble and install a range of purpose-made wood products for shopfigging purposes 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Doors, cupboards, counters, mouldings, partitions and wall panels (wood and glass), brandered and suspended ceilings, shop fronts and staircases. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Components are installed in accordance with working drawing specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Installed components are aligned and level. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Carpentry work areas are maintained in accordance with housekeeping standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Health and safety procedures are adhered to. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. All work is completed within allocated time frames. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Prepare shopfitted components for finishing applications and apply surface finishes 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Quality and overall finish of installed components is in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Carpentry work areas are maintained in accordance with housekeeping standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Health and safety procedures are adhered to. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. All work is completed within allocated time frames. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
    Service and check functionality of shopfitted components 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Installed components are securely fitted and functional. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Carpentry work areas are maintained in accordance with housekeeping standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Health and safety procedures are adhered to. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. All work is completed within allocated time frames. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the CETA - ETQA, for "The National Certificate in Construction Carpentry" .
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the CETA - ETQA.
  • CETA - ETQA is responsible for moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this qualification. 

  • UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Techniques for reading and interpreting drawings.
  • Tools, equipment and materials applicable to the context of this unit standard.
  • Methods for erecting and dismantling scaffolding.
  • Use, maintenance and safe-handling of hand and power tools.
  • Levelling devices.
  • Types of adhesives and appropriate application methods.
  • Types of fasteners and appropriate application methods.
  • Installation techniques for the range of shopfitted components:
  • Sliding, swinging and automatic doors including the fitting of locks and door furniture
  • Wooden balustrades
  • Bar counters, kitchen counters
  • Built-in and purpose-made cupboards, including the installation of drawers
  • Wooden shopfronts and entrances
  • Stiles and wall panelling material including glass panels
  • Wooden partitions
  • Half-glass doors
  • Brandered and suspended ceilings
  • Developing patterns and the fitting and fixing of mouldings
  • Different types of standard and non-standard wood surface finishes.
  • Techniques for preparing wood surfaces for finishing applications.
  • Techniques for applying surface finishes.
  • National Building Regulations applicable to the context of this unit standard.
  • SABS 0400 Codes of Practice applicable to the context of this unit standard.
  • Occupational Health and Safety Act applicable to the context of this unit standard. 


  • Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems and make decisions using critical and creative thinking.
  • Check the condition of hand and power tools and repair any faults that might be identified prior to using these tools.
  • Check all cables before using power tools to ensure that these are safe and secure.
  • Check the functionality and serviceability of all shopfitted components once these have been installed and rectify any problems that you may identify prior to your departure from the building site. 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as members of a team, group, organisation and community.
  • Suggest alternative cost effective methods for the installation of shopfitted components to client/architect where appropriate. 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage your activities responsibly and effectively.
  • Maintain hand and power tools in good working order to ensure that the installation of specified shopfitted components is carried out effectively and the cost to company for the frequent replacement of tools is minimised.
  • Maintain a neat, clean and tidy work area.
  • Plan work so that all shopfitted components are installed within the specified time frames and to the satisfaction of the client/architect. 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
  • Read working drawings carefully and thoroughly in order to interpret correctly the specified requirements for installing shopfitted components.
  • Read working drawings carefully and thoroughly in order to interpret the installation and finishing requirements of any non-standard products that might be specified by the client/architect. 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, symbolic, and/or language skills in various modes.
  • Confirm your understanding of all requirements specified for the installation of shopfitted components with the client/architect before commencing with the work at hand so as to minimise future delays that might be caused because this work has to be redone.
  • Communicate in a clear and audible manner when issuing instructions to team members so that all verbal instructions are clearly understood and can be carried out as required. 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environments and the health of others.
  • Use power tools in accordance with manufacturer`s specifications and relevant safe-handling procedures to prevent accident or injury to yourself or other building site personnel.
  • Check the safety and security of scaffolding at the beginning of each new work day to minimise accident or injury to yourself and other team members. 

  • 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.
  • Ensure that materials, tools and equipment used to install shopfitted components is safely and securely stored and protected on the building site to minimise the risk of theft, accident or injury to site personnel or visitors to the building site.
  • The accurate interpretation of architect/client`s concept and the completion of work within specified time frames results in ongoing business opportunities for the organisation. 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively.
  • Assess the work that you have completed to identify areas that can be improved on when installing shopfitted components in the future. 

  • 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  22670   National Certificate: Construction Carpentry  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.
     
    1. Bhekuza Training Centre 
    2. Construction Resource Development College 
    3. Goitsebasadi Construction Project 
    4. Ikemeleng Training and Development Services 
    5. INDUSTRIES EDUCATION & TRAINING INSTITUTE 
    6. Leps Training Consultants 
    7. Northlink TVET College 
    8. Protech Training (Pty) Ltd 
    9. Tjeka Training Matters Pty Ltd 
    10. Tovani Traiding 299 
    11. TSK Projects 



    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.