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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Erect and dismantle scaffolding |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
119074 | Erect and dismantle scaffolding | |||
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 | 4 |
REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2008-05-13 | 2009-04-08 | SAQA 0160/05 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2010-04-08 | 2013-04-08 |
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 is replaced by: |
US ID | Unit Standard Title | Pre-2009 NQF Level | NQF Level | Credits | Replacement Status |
263245 | Erect, use and dismantle access scaffolding | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
The qualifying learner is capable of:
Preparing to erect scaffolding, erecting scaffolding, dismantling and storing scaffolding and demonstrating a knowledge of scaffolds and scaffold components. These learning outcomes form part of the elective learning in the "national certificate in construction". This unit standard will contribute to the development of competent construction workers. The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this unit standard are essential for social and economic transformation and upliftment within the construction environment. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
The following knowledge, skills attitude and / or equivalent:
ABET Level 4 or NQF Level 1 English literacy and numeracy. |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Prepare to erect scaffolding. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Hazards are identified and reported |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
All tools, equipment and personal protective equipment required for the task is identified and selected and ready for use at work areas. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Shortages and damaged materials are reported to the designated personnel. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Health and safety requirements are adhered to. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Erect scaffolding. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The erected scaffold is neat, true to line and plumb. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The erected scaffold is tied and braced to ensure firmness and stability during work activities. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The erected scaffold is checked after completion and is in accordance with work schedules. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
All tools, equipment and personal protective equipment required for the task is identified and selected and ready for use at work areas. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
The consequences of overloading a scaffold are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
The consequences of good and poor workmanship is understood and applied. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
Health and safety requirements are adhered to. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Dismantle and store scaffolding. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The scaffold is stripped without risk of damage to structure, equipment and materials. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The scaffold is stripped without risk of injury to self and personnel. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
All tools, equipment and personal protective equipment required for the task is identified and selected and ready for use at work areas. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Materials are cleaned, oiled and stacked in accordance with housekeeping principles and under instruction. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Health and safety requirements are adhered to. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Demonstrate a knowledge of scaffolds and scaffold components. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Different types of scaffold are identified by name. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Different types of fittings are identified by name. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The role of scaffolding is identified and applied in specific tasks. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Health and safety requirements are adhered to. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identify and solve problems
Assessment criteria: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others
Assessment criteria: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Employ self management
Assessment criteria: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Manage information
Assessment criteria: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively
Specific outcome: Assessment criteria: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Demonstrate scientific and technological competence
Specific outcome: Assessment criteria: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Understand Contextual world-systems
Assessment criteria: |
UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD NOTES |
This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 263245 which is "Erect, use and dismantle access scaffolding", Level 3, 5 Credits.
Supplementary Information: Acts, Regulations, Specifications and Standards applicable to this unit standard: (i) Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993. (ii) GNR 1010 of 18 July 2003: Construction Regulations 2003. (iii) National Environmental Management Act (No.107 of 1998) (iv) South African Bureau of Standards. (v) National Building Regulations. |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Core | 58268 | National Certificate: Lift Installation and Maintenance | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MERSETA |
Elective | 49411 | General Education and Training Certificate: Construction | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | CETA |
Elective | 49753 | General Education and Training Certificate: General Technical Practice | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | EWSETA |
Elective | 49410 | National Certificate: Construction | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | CETA |
Elective | 58781 | National Certificate: Production Technology | 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. |
1. | Academy for Construction Skills (Pty) Ltd (ACS) |
2. | Aveng Grinaker -LTA Civil Engineering |
3. | CSTA Training Academy |
4. | KGWEBISWANO SUPPLIES & SERVICES |
5. | Leps Training Consultants |
6. | Powerpro Technologies and Training Facility (PTY) LTD |
7. | Pro Skills Development (Pty) Ltd |
8. | TECHNICAL INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD |
9. | Tjeka Training Matters Pty Ltd |
10. | Training Force (Pty) Ltd |
11. | Vuselela 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. |