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

Construct/manufacture and erect specialist site-made/bolted trusses 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14957  Construct/manufacture and erect specialist site-made/bolted trusses 
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 
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 are able to construct or manufacture specialist timber formwork and trusses for roofing, in line with safety legislation, and National Building Regulations and requirements, and based on specification drawings. The role of safety is crucial, and understanding the implications of design modifications and industry convention to deal with practical challenges are important factors when attaining the outcomes of this unit standard. Learners mostly apply competence under supervision of a team leader. 

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

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
Specialist formwork and trusses referred to in this unit standard extends the scope of SABS 0400, by including structures like loft rooms. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Manufacture specialised rafters and trusses. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Timber is marked and cut, drilled and machined according to design, using specialised equipment and tools where required 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Trusses and rafter components are constructed according to specification drawings 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Manufactured truss components are constructed into formwork according to specification drawings 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Interpret specialist drawings and set out work area. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Dimensions of specialist drawings are correctly interpreted 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Equipment is identified and selected based on specification drawing 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Material quantities are determined from drawings 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Erect trusses. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Girders are accurately positioned for bearing trusses 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Trusses are erected safely and in accordance with specifications 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. All trusses are free from internal wall support unless designed to be supported 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Permanent bracing is correctly installed, and all trusses are tied down with roof ties, and fixed in accordance with design specifications 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
Brace trusses. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Trusses are braced safely and in accordance with specifications 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Permanent bracing is correctly installed, and all trusses are tied down with roof ties, and fixed in accordance with design specifications 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Work is completed within allocated time 


UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
4. Accreditation Process and Moderation

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. Building terminology
2. The relevant SABS code of practice, and safety legislation
3. Properties, maintenance and care of equipment, materials and tools
Scale drawings, dimensions and tolerances 

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:

All the Specific Outcomes

Assessment Criteria:
Timber is marked and cut, drilled and machined according to design, using specialised equipment and tools where required
Girders are accurately positioned for bearing trusses
All trusses are free from internal wall support unless designed to be supported 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
Work effectively with others, relates to all Specific Outcomes and all Assessment Criteria 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
Employ self management, relates to the following:

All Specific Outcomes

jAssessment Criteria:
Timber is marked and cut, drilled and machined according to design, using specialised equipment and tools where required
Trusses and rafter components are constructed according to specification drawings
Manufactured truss components are constructed into formwork according to specification drawings-
Trusses are erected and braced safely and in accordance with specifications
Permanent bracing is correctly installed, and all trusses are tied down with roof ties, and fixed in accordance with design specifications 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
Manage information, relates to the following:

All Specific Outcomes

jAssessment Criteria:
Timber is marked and cut, drilled and machined according to design, using specialised equipment and tools where required
Trusses and rafter components are constructed according to specification drawings
Manufactured truss components are constructed into formwork according to specification drawings
Trusses are erected and braced safely and in accordance with specifications
All trusses are free from internal wall support unless designed to be supported
Permanent bracing is correctly installed, and all trusses are tied down with roof ties, and fixed in accordance with design specifications 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
Communicate effectively, relates to all Specific Outcomes and all Assessment Criteria 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
Demonstrate scientific and technological competence relate to all Specific Outcomes and all Assessment Criteria 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
Understand contextual world-systems, relates to the following:

Specific Outcomes:
Manufacture specialised rafters and trusses
Erect and brace trusses

Assessment Criteria:
Timber is marked and cut, drilled and machined according to design, using specialised equipment and tools where required
Girders are accurately positioned for bearing trusses
Trusses are erected and braced safely and in accordance with specifications
All trusses are free from internal wall support unless designed to be supported 

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: 
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.
 
NONE 



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