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

Apply screeds to a concrete floor 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14882  Apply screeds to a concrete floor 
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 2  NQF Level 02  15 
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 apply screeds to concrete floors in accordance with the design and construction methods specified in working drawings for houses of a basic design ensuring that the applicable National Building standards, health and safety regulations and prescribed time frames are adhered to.

The competencies contained in this unit standard complement the other building competencies that make up this qualification and will contribute to the development of professional Community House Builders who are able to use science and technology in a responsible and cost effective manner. These competencies should result in improved quality and service delivery in community house building.

The contribution to The National Skills Development Strategy is the key developmental interface between Learners' and new competencies to be achieved.

The successful completion of this unit standard will provide Learners' with access to the National Certificate in Construction Plastering - NQF Level 3. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
NQF Level 1 (ABET Level 4) Literacy and Numeracy Competencies 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
The competencies specified in this unit standard are applicable to the construction of houses that are rectangular in shape and it is within this context that the learner is required to demonstrate competent performance.

Methods for curing surfaces are limited to the application of water or curing membrane.

Float finishes are limited to steel and wood float finishes. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Prepare floors. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. The concrete slab is thoroughly cleaned. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. The slab is checked and level. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. The concrete slab is dampened. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Apply a damp proof course on the concrete slab where required. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. The concrete slab is thoroughly cleaned. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. The damp proof course is spread. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. The damp proof course is undamaged. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Apply screeds to floors. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. A sand (levelling) screed is mixed and applied to the concrete floor. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. The surface is cured and completed in accordance with specified requirements. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Completed surfaces are protected against damage. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
Apply float finish where required. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Steel float finish is applied in accordance with specified requirements. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Wood float finish is applied in accordance with specified requirements. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. All surfaces are straight and even when completed i.e. free of bumps or hollows and free of tool marks. 


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 this unit standard.
  • 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 for Learners' who meet the requirements of this qualification. 

  • UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Understand and explain:
  • The function, properties and application of screed finishes
  • The mix proportions of screeds and the effects of cement/water ratios on strength
  • The methods for achieving a well-compacted substrate layer and the identification and selection of suitable gravel material to produce this layer
  • Requirements of level sub-structures and surface evenness 

  • UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems and make decisions using critical and creative thinking:
  • The concrete slab is checked to ensure that it is level. 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities:
  • The concrete slab is thoroughly cleaned;
  • Appropriate measures are applied to ensure that completed surfaces are protected from damage. 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environments and the health of others:
  • No damage is caused to the damp proof course when this is applied;
  • Completed surfaces are cured in accordance with specified requirements;
  • Steel float finishes are carried out in accordance with specified requirements;
  • Wood float finishes are carried out in accordance with specified requirements. 

  • UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

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

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  24273   National Certificate: Community House Building  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  CETA 
    Elective  49022   National Certificate: Floor Covering Installation  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  CETA 
    Elective  65409   National Certificate: Building and Civil Construction  Level 3  NQF Level 03  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. Akaf Bodyguards 
    2. Artisan Development Academy 
    3. BELCOMEC TRAINING 
    4. Better Best Agri Development 
    5. BH Training and Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
    6. Bhekwell Group 
    7. Big Tree Group 
    8. BOLAND COLLEGE (Paarl) 
    9. Border Kei Training Trust 
    10. Bright Storm Projects 
    11. Capricorn FET College - Central Office 
    12. CBM Training 
    13. CENTRE FOR CAREER GUIDANCE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CC 
    14. Certified Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    15. CLEAN HEAT ENERGY SAVING SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 
    16. Construction Resource Development College 
    17. Eastcape Training Centre 
    18. Edu House South Africa 
    19. EDUCATORY ELECTRO SERVICES 
    20. Edzani Community Development and Consultancy 
    21. Ekurhuleni Artisans and Skills Training Pty Ltd 
    22. Elangeni College for FET - Central Office 
    23. Esayidi TVET College 
    24. ETS Emergency Training Solutions (PTY) LTD 
    25. Furniture World Training Centre 
    26. Gert Sibande TVET College 
    27. Godisang Development 
    28. Goitsebasadi Construction Project 
    29. Goldfields FET College 
    30. Ikemeleng Training and Development Services 
    31. In Touch Community Development & Project Managers 
    32. INDUSTRIES EDUCATION & TRAINING INSTITUTE 
    33. Josmap Training Institute 
    34. Kamofatso Construction and Academy 
    35. L S Nkosi CC 
    36. Leps Training Consultants 
    37. LNT Trading Enterprise 
    38. Madzahisi College 
    39. Mahumani Empowerment Servives Centre 
    40. Majoncor Projects and Training Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    41. Majuba TVET College 
    42. Masana Social Consultants cc 
    43. Mavco Engineering 
    44. Mnambithi TVET College 
    45. Motheo Academy PTY LTD 
    46. Motheo TVET College 
    47. MPUMALANGA REGIONAL TRAINING TRUST 
    48. Mthoms Trading 
    49. Namuntlha Training and Development (Pty)Ltd 
    50. No Limits Trading Enterprise 
    51. Nokuthula Dube & Associates 
    52. Nomagwanishe Investments cc 
    53. NOMASOJABULA TRAINING CENTRE 
    54. Northern Cape Rural TVET College 
    55. Northlink TVET College 
    56. Primeserv Corporate Solutions 
    57. Protech Training (Pty) Ltd 
    58. Qualfurn Training & Projects (Pty) Ltd 
    59. Ratidzo Trading PTY Ltd 
    60. Raubex Construction Pty (Ltd) 
    61. Sakhisizwe Development Training 
    62. Sekhukhune District Municipality EMS Training Academy 
    63. Sheq and Environmental Projects 
    64. Sivile Housing Association RSA 
    65. Somvi General Services 
    66. Sonani Training and Communications 
    67. St Anthonys Education Centre 
    68. STEP AHEAD BUSINESS TRAINING 
    69. Thabomeleng 
    70. Tjeka Training Matters Pty Ltd 
    71. Tovani Traiding 299 
    72. Training Force (Pty) Ltd 
    73. Tshwane North College for FET - Central Office 
    74. TSK Projects 
    75. Ubucubu Home Industries 
    76. Vuselela TVET College 
    77. Zama Training & Developments 



    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.