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

Install a frameless shower door 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
262707  Install a frameless shower door 
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  10 
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 accredited with this standard will be able to install a frameless shower door system after preparing for it. Learners will become acquainted with the various frameless shower door systems, their components and installation requirements.

Learners credited with this standard will be able to:
  • Prepare for installation of a frameless shower door system.
  • Install the frameless shower door system. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Communication at NQF Level 1.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 1. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Confirm job/customer requirements for glazing of wood/steel. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Opening sizes are measured/re-measured on site to confirm measurements prior to starting work. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The importance of ensuring that surface for installation is correct is described in terms of whether installation is possible. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Customer requirements/preferences are confirmed prior to manufacturing the system. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Requirements and preferences include but are not limited to type of glass, design issues, specific installation arrangements.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Windloading limitations are calculated as per the system to be installed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The conformity of the proposed system to building regulations and SANS standards is checked to ensure safety of the proposed installation. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    SANS code.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    All safety requirements are complied with in the preparation and the installation phases. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Safety requirements include the correct use of personal protective clothing.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Prepare for installation of a frameless shower door system. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The importance of communication between glazier and the glazing company is explained to ensure that the customer requirements are adhered to. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The type and thickness of glass is specified, depending on size and height of the frameless shower door system. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The product received from the glazing company is checked to ensure fitness for installation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Hardware is fitted and secured to glass before installation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The system is packaged and transported as per procedure to ensure that there are no breakages and/or problems with the assembly. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Install the frameless shower door system. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Installation is performed according to system requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Appropriate tools are selected and used to install the system as per system requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The installation is checked as per procedure to ensure quality workmanship. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Customer's premises are cleaned and maintained to ensure customer satisfaction and service. 


    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 relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
  • Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the ETQA policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation.
  • Moderation must include both internal and external moderation of assessments at exit points of the qualification, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise. Moderation should also encompass achievement of the competence described both in individual unit standards as well as the integrated competence described in the qualification. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Knowledge of measurements.
  • Knowledge of types of systems and their associated components, hardware and installation procedures.
  • Knowledge of safety standards.
  • Knowledge of building regulations and SANS standards. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made when:
  • Solving problems related to measurements packaging, transportation and installation of a frameless shower door system. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, community to:
  • Take/calculate the correct measurements.
  • Ensure safe and correct assembly, transportation and installation. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsively and effectively when:
  • Taking and check correct measurements.
  • Use appropriate tools and equipment.
  • Packaging, transporting and installing system as per system requirements.
  • Maintain customer satisfaction. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information to:
  • Satisfy customer requirements.
  • Solve problems. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation to:
  • Ensure knowledge of customer requirements.
  • Packaging, transporting and installation. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and the health of others by:
  • Using the equipment according to manufacturer's instructions. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that the problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation when engaging with problems during the phases of the installation process. 

    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  65769   National Certificate: Glazing  Level 2  NQF Level 02  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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