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

Carry out upholstery repairs to damaged furniture 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
117170  Carry out upholstery repairs to damaged furniture 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Furniture 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology Manufacturing and Assembly 
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 
The person credited with this unit standard is able to effectively identify repair requirements and carry these out safely and cost effectively.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Identifying nature of damage.
  • Determining repair requirements.
  • Carrying out upholstery repairs. 

  • LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Learners accessing this qualification will have demonstrated competence in numeracy and literacy equivalent to NQF level 3.
  • They will also have achieved, or be able to demonstrate equivalent competence to, the National Certificate in Furniture Upholstery (Wood) at NQF level 3. 

  • UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The following elements include, but are not limited to:
  • Repair requirements: major; minor; single; multiple; fabric; to upholstery cover; to foundations; to trimmings; to ancillary fittings
  • Organisational requirements: repair costs; wastage; re-use of materials
  • Resources: upholstery materials and fabrics; equipment and tools; operator availability
  • Relevant personnel: self; operative; supervisor
  • Materials: fillings; foams; support materials; fixing materials; covers; ancillary fittings; atoning materials; suspensions; trimmings; edgings; linings
  • Furniture item preparation: disassemble; re-assemble 

  • Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify nature of damage. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Item is examined and type, extent and potential cause of damage is identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Type and extent of damage is accurately established and noted. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Information regarding damage is recorded for purposes of quality control and preventative damage action. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Potential cause of damage is reported to appropriate authority for action. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Determine repair requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Repair options and alternatives are identified and evaluated for feasibility according to organisational constraints and requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Tools, equipment and materials required to carry out repairs, are selected and prepared. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Repair requirement which provides optimum cost effective solution is identified and confirmed as required with relevant personnel. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Repair information is accurately recorded onto appropriate documentation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Repairs are monitored for damage type, frequency, likely cause and production errors. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Information to assist with quality assurance is provided to relevant personnel. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Carry out repairs. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Furniture item is prepared as required to effect repairs. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Repair is effected safely and correctly to quality, health and safety requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Repair information is recorded accurately onto appropriate documentation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Correct tools and equipment for the repairs are used safely and correctly according to their identified use. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Repair is carried out correctly and safely within the time allocated. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Assessors assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the FIETA ETQA.

    Institutions offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the FIETA ETQA. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • A sound understanding of the causes of damage and the different types of damage.
  • A sound understanding of repair methods, the required recording of repair information.
  • A general understanding of organisational constraints, quality requirements and repair procedures and policies.
  • A sound understanding of the purpose and use of materials, equipment and tools.
  • A sound understanding of the preparation requirements for different types of repair.
  • A sound understanding of how to determine repair costs. 

  • UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify & solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made when identifying and repairing items that are faulty. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team or group, to effectively motivate a team to complete tasks or requirements. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively to ensure work is carried out according to quality and performance requirements, without compromising safety for self and colleagues. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, organise, analyse and evaluate information when evaluating damaged items to ensure the most effective use of resources, human and material. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, language skills when dealing with colleagues, subordinates and senior managers. 

    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  49092   Further Education and Training Certificate: Furniture Making  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  FPMSETA 


    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. Assured Vocational Skills Institute (Pty) Ltd 
    2. Esayidi FET College - Central Office 
    3. Furniture World Training Centre 
    4. HLUVUKA TRAINING AND CONSULTING 
    5. Hoseah Training and Manufacturing NPC 
    6. Inter-Coastal Business & Property Services cc 
    7. Inyathi Visions 
    8. Longata Consultant 
    9. Mnambithi TVET College 



    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.