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

Demonstrate an understanding of inflatable boat technology 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
365143  Demonstrate an understanding of inflatable boat technology 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Manufacturing and Assembly Processes 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology Engineering and Related Design 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 2  NQF Level 02  5 
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 
This unit standard is for people who work, or intend to work, in a yacht and boat building environment where an understanding of different inflatable boat types, layout and parts, requirements regarding materials, buoyancy and compartmentalisation, drainage, valves and methods of attachment of inflatable and rigid parts is required.

The learner will understand the specific requirements and technologies unique to inflatable boats. The requirements will be considered in relation to ISO and SANS standards for inflatable boats.

This includes:
  • Demonstrating an understanding of rigid inflatable boats.
  • Demonstrating an understanding of the properties of materials and adhesives used in the construction of inflatable boats.
  • Demonstrating an understanding of materials and adhesives used in inflatable boat construction.
  • Demonstrating the methods of joining rigid and inflatable parts. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 1. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    All work is performed under supervision. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate an understanding of rigid inflatable boats. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    National and international standards relating to inflatable boats are understood and explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The need for locally built boats to comply with international standards is explained in terms of acceptability of South African boats internationally and increasing the size of the boatbuilding sector. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The design and construction of rigid inflatable boats is explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Discussion will include reference to:
  • Dimensions.
  • Materials.
  • Adhesives.
  • Compartmentalisation.
  • Buoyancy requirements.
  • Connection between inflatable and rigid parts.
  • Drainage.
  • Lifting points.
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the properties of materials and adhesives used in the construction of inflatable boats. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Materials are explained with reference to their application in inflatable boat construction. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Adhesives are explained with reference to their application in inflatable boat construction. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Demonstrate an understanding of materials and adhesives used in inflatable boat construction. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The advantages and disadvantages of different materials are explained according to their ability to meet inflatable boatbuilding specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The advantages and disadvantages of different adhesives are explained according to their ability to meet inflatable boatbuilding specifications. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Demonstrate the methods of joining rigid and inflatable parts. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The advantages and disadvantages of methods of connecting rigid and inflatable parts are explained according to their ability to meet inflatable boatbuilding specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Rigid and inflatable parts are joined using the different methods available. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this qualification must be registered as an assessor with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this Qualification must be accredited as a provider with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or by an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA, according to the ETQA`s 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.
  • Anyone wishing to be assessed against this Qualification may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Names, properties and appropriate uses of:
  • Parts of an inflatable boat.
  • Fabric materials.
  • Adhesives.

    Consequences of:
  • Incorrect material selection.
  • Inappropriate adhesive choice.
  • Poor connection between inflatable and rigid components.
  • Non compliance with standards.
  • Inadequate drainage.

    Procedures and techniques:
  • Material handling procedures.
  • Safety procedures.
  • Quality procedures.
  • Recording and reporting procedures.
  • Surface preparation.
  • Materials preparation.
  • Bonding.
  • Mechanical fastening.
  • Cleaning and finishing. 
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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:
  • Identification of different materials.
  • Identification of causes of problems. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work together with others:
  • Liaising with team members and supervisor. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage myself and my activities:
  • Plan sequence of operations based on job specification. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information:
  • Examine finished product for non-conformances. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively:
  • Record information on work performed.
  • Report outcome of work to supervisor. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically:
  • Understanding of material properties.
  • Understand measuring and mixing equipment and techniques. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems:
  • Explain the consequences of inappropriate material selection or incorrect preparation and the resulting effects on the finished product. 
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    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  77003   National Certificate: Yacht and Boat Building  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 


    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.
     
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