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

Prepare planting site using hand tools 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
123133  Prepare planting site using hand tools 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Forestry 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation Forestry and Wood Technology 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 1  NQF Level 01  1 
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 
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Prepare for pitting operations.
  • Carry out pitting operations. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Communication and Mathematical Literacy at ABET Level 3. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • Demonstration of competence will take place "on the job" during a pitting operation and sufficient pits made to enable assessment.
  • All work practices must meet recognized codes of practice and documented worksite health and safety and environmental procedures, and must meet the obligations required under the current legislation. 
    		•

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Prepare for pitting operation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Items of equipment are maintained according to manufacturer's recommendations. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Hoe, pick or mattock.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Protective clothing is maintained and worn according to the safety codes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Equipment is carried safely when not in use. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Hazards are identified and managed. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Terrain, ground conditions, undergrowth, carriage and use of tools.
  • Ineffective protective clothing, other workers.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Equipment is checked for suitability for its intended task. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Carry out pitting operation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Holes are prepared using industry technique to job prescription requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Job prescription and quality requirements are met. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Working pace is sustained over a full working day. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Knowledge considered critical to the successful achievement of this unit is covered in the specific outcomes and assessment criteria. 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as member of a tam/group/organization/community. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organize and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, (showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others). 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstration of knowledge will take place 'on job' in a production situation. 

    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  50225   General Education and Training Certificate: General Forestry  Level 1  NQF Level 01  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. Arden School of Management (Pty) Ltd 
    2. Legal Environment Safety & Health Requirements cc 
    3. Nurture-Nature Resources (Pty) Ltd 
    4. Phambile Skills Training (Pty) Ltd 
    5. PINUS TECH TECHNOLOGIES TRADING AND PROJECTS 
    6. Premier Agric (Pty) Ltd 
    7. Redefined Skills Training & Development (Pty) Ltd 
    8. South African Forestry Training College 
    9. The Brokers Learning Centre 
    10. TIRHANI SKILLSTRAINING PTY LTD 
    11. VEB CELE & ASSOCIATES PTY LTD 
    12. VPK BUSINESS VENTURE C C 
    13. Yangantle Trading 


    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.