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

Apply special roof surface coating 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14955  Apply special roof surface coating 
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 4  NQF Level 04  8 
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 
The purpose of this unit standard is to enable learners to apply coatings to roof cladding, timber structures and apply painted waterproofing, in line with safety legislation, and National Building Regulations and requirements, and based on specification drawings. The role of safety is crucial, and learners apply competence under supervision of a team leader. The implications of design modifications and industry convention to deal with practical challenges are important factors when attaining the outcomes of this unit standard. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
FETC NQF Level 2 literacy and numeracy competencies 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
1. Special surface coatings include plastic surface coatings, floor coatings, texture coating systems, waterproofing coatings, and thermal/plaster cladding systems.
2. Components of special surface coating systems include pigments, extenders, fillers, binders, thinners, additives, and catalysts, including durability, application and film attribute.
3. Properties of special surface coatings include opacity, consistency, flow, adhesion, elasticity, drying time, gloss, spreading rate, durability and can stability.
4. New and previously coated special surfaces are prepared.
5. Interior and exterior waterproofing are included.
6. Methods of drying special surface coatings include oxidation, evaporation, and polymerisation.
7. Potential coating problems include non-drying, adhesion, surface disintegration, and can stability defects, including skinning, fattening, livering, settling, flocculation and gelling.
8. Floor coatings include coatings for interior and exterior floors.
9. Texture coating systems include decorative, acoustic and pyrocoustic texture coating systems.
10. Thermal/plaster cladding systems include flashing systems, foam claddings, reinforcement, modified plasters and finishing systems.
11. Special surface coating systems include primers, sealers, undercoats, and finishing coats.
12. Component failure effects include bleeding, cracking, crazing, chalking, discoloration, loss of gloss, retarded drying, floating, yellowing, mould, mildew, and blistering.
13. Substrate failure effects include bleeding, saponification, efflorescence, cissing, sinkage, flashing, flaking, rust spotting, bleaching, mould, mildew adhesion, and blistering. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Prepare special surface and environment. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Potential coating problems are identified 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Fillers, primers, stoppers and jointing methods are appropriately applied 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. The substrate is checked for tolerance and acceptance 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Ventilation is sufficient 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Prepare surface coating. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Components, properties and possible defects of special surface coating systems are described 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Types of special surface coatings are identified 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Appropriate surface coating systems are selected 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. All coatings are thoroughly mixed before application 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Apply special roof surface coatings. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. All coats are applied without runs or misses 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. All coats are applied with appropriate thickness 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. All coats are dried 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. All coatings are applied in accordance with manufacturer specifications and requirements 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Correct materials, tools and equipment are used 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. Tools, equipment and work area are clean after completion 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
Remedy failure effects in special surface coatings. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Remedies for failures in special surface coatings are identified 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Component failure effects are remedied 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Substrate failure effects are remedied 


UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
Assessment of learner achievements takes place at providers accredited by CETA (RSA, 1998b) for the provision of programs that result in the outcomes specified for the National Certificate for Timber Roof Erecting. CETA is responsible for moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this unit standard. Those assessing the outcomes of this unit standard should be qualified assessors, registered with CETA for assessment of the qualification. 

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
Qualifying learners understand and can explain:
1. Properties of special surface coatings
2. Methods of drying special surface coatings
3. Atmospheric influences which affect drying conditions, including temperature, humidity and pollutants
4. Substrate influences which affect drying conditions, including temperature, composition and reactivity
5. Reasons for using waterproofing
6. Hydrostatic pressure
7. Thermal/plaster cladding types, installation methods and application procedures 

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
N/A 

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
N/A 


Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
Identify and solve problems relate to the following:

Specific Outcomes:
  • Prepare special surface coatings
  • Remedy failure effects in special surface coatings

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Components, properties and possible defects of special surface coating systems are described
  • Potential coating problems are identified
  • Fillers, primers, stoppers and jointing methods are appropriately applied
  • Appropriate surface coating systems are selected
  • Remedies for failures in special surface coatings are identified
  • Component failure effects are remedied? Substrate failure effects are remedied 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Employ self management 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Manage information 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Demonstrate scientific and technological competence relate to the following:

    Specific Outcomes:
  • Prepare special surface coatings
  • Apply special roof surface coatings
  • Remedy failure effects in special surface coatings

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Components, properties and possible defects of special surface coating systems are described
  • Types of special surface coatings are identified
  • Potential coating problems are identified
  • The substrate is checked for tolerance and acceptance
  • Appropriate surface coating systems are selected
  • All coatings are applied in accordance with manufacturer specifications and requirements
  • Correct materials, tools and equipment are used
  • Remedies for failures in special surface coatings are identified 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand Contextual world-systems relate to the following:

    Specific Outcomes:
  • Prepare special surface coatings
  • Apply special roof surface coatings

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Components, properties and possible defects of special surface coating systems are described
  • Potential coating problems are identified
  • Ventilation is sufficient
  • All coatings are applied in accordance with manufacturer specifications and requirements
  • Correct materials, tools and equipment are used
  • Tools, equipment and work area are clean after completion 
    		•

    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
    Elective  24295   National Certificate: Timber Roof Erecting  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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