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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: |
Apply pesticides before or after planting |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
123135 | Apply pesticides before or after planting | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Forestry | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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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 | |
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 apply pesticides either before or after planting.
People credited with this unit standard are able to: |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
Communication, Mathematical Literacy at ABET Level 3 and basic knowledge of silviculture in commercial forestry. |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
N/A |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Demonstrate knowledge of pests, pesticides, equipment and methods. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Safety measures regarding the handling of pesticides are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Different pests and their biological effects for specific geographical area are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Different types of equipment and measuring techniques are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Different methods of pesticides application and where these are use are explained. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Prepare for application of pesticides. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Personal protective equipment is worn according to company safety standards. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Overall, gloves, eye protection. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Equipment is inspected for serviceability. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Pesticide applicator/ measure. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Equipment and pesticide are transported and carried safely. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Apply pesticide. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Ground is prepared according to specifications. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Pesticides are placed according to specifications. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The quantity of pesticides used is according to specifications. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
No wastage or spillage. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Work is executed a rate that meets predetermined production and quantity standards. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Site is cleared and all bags or litterare cleaned up after operation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Equipment is maintained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Inspection, cleaning. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
All relevant safety standards are adhered to. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
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 | 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. | Aniathu Trading (Pty) Ltd |
2. | AQUILA TRAINING |
3. | Arden School of Management (Pty) Ltd |
4. | Assured Vocational Skills Institute (Pty) Ltd |
5. | Ayasaphe Trading cc |
6. | Bakgoni Empowerment Centre (Pty) Ltd |
7. | Big Tree Group (Pty) Ltd |
8. | Bontham Training & Agricultural Consultants |
9. | Chippa Training Academy (Pty) Ltd |
10. | Circleway College |
11. | CMO Logistics Pty Ltd |
12. | Cradle Stars Trading Enterprise (Pty) Ltd |
13. | Duzi-Corp 56 |
14. | Ekurhuleni Artisans & Skills Training Centre (Pty) Ltd |
15. | ETS Emergency Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
16. | Faithworks Development Consultants (Pty) Ltd |
17. | Fundakahle Multi-Purpose Co-operative Limited |
18. | Future Discovery Training Academy CC |
19. | Green Enviro & Projects (Pty)Ltd |
20. | GT Design |
21. | HHO Enterprise |
22. | Hlulani Projects |
23. | I Care Resource Centre |
24. | Intuthuko Yesizwe Community Organisation |
25. | Ithemba Lomphakathi Community Organisation |
26. | Kingdom Varsity College (Pty) Ltd |
27. | Kusabelele Investments |
28. | Kwamahlati Training Services cc |
29. | Legal Environment Safety & Health Requirements cc |
30. | Lembede Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd |
31. | Letaba TVET College |
32. | Liston Agri Solution & Training Consultancy |
33. | LLSM (Pty) Ltd |
34. | Longata Consultant |
35. | Malitinne (Pty) Ltd |
36. | Mearnsii Trading cc |
37. | Mgadaveni Training Projects (Pty) Ltd |
38. | Mlasimbi Catering Primary Co-operative Limited |
39. | MORTERBOARD TRAINING SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD |
40. | Mphahle Consultancy (Pty) Ltd |
41. | Mukwevho Training and Development |
42. | New Business Initiative Management Consultancy |
43. | Nikwe Trading (Pty) Ltd |
44. | Nkulungwane General Trader cc |
45. | Nolwazi Dev Centre (Pty) Ltd |
46. | Nomzumbe Trading & Projects (Pty) Ltd |
47. | Nosino Projects (Pty) Ltd |
48. | Nteko Investments |
49. | Ntuthuko Projects & Services |
50. | Nurture-Nature Resources (Pty) Ltd |
51. | Nurtured Minds Trading (Pty) Ltd |
52. | Optimi Workplace |
53. | Optimum Capacity (Pty) Ltd |
54. | Oyama Kulwazi Training & Consulting (Pty) Ltd |
55. | Pectosource (Pty) Ltd |
56. | Phambile Skills Training (Pty) Ltd |
57. | Platorand Training Centre |
58. | Premier Agric (Pty) Ltd |
59. | Prempie Business Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
60. | Prispiri (Pty) Ltd |
61. | Professional Development and Training Institute (Pty) Ltd |
62. | Qualfurn Training & Projects |
63. | Rally Business Consulting PTY LTD |
64. | Redefined Skills Training & Development (Pty) Ltd |
65. | Rekopane Training Centre CC |
66. | RJM Investments |
67. | Royal Express |
68. | Russel Meaker cc |
69. | Seacrest Investments 156 (Pty) Ltd |
70. | Sibalwethu Consultants (Pty) Ltd |
71. | Silalele Consultants (Pty) Ltd |
72. | South African Forestry Training College |
73. | Sunrise Skills Training |
74. | Take Note Trading 227 cc |
75. | ThabileTrade 1054 cc |
76. | The Brokers Learning Centre |
77. | Thunderflex3 Pty (Ltd) |
78. | Tirhani SkillsTraining Pty Ltd |
79. | Tiriso Investments |
80. | Train Learn and Develop Ltd |
81. | Ubucubu Home Industries |
82. | Udumo Training & Develoment (Pty) Ltd |
83. | Ukubhukuda Trading & Projects 165 |
84. | Umgano Foundation (NPC) |
85. | Umlozi Skills Centre (Pty) Ltd |
86. | Valotech 274 (Pty) Ltd |
87. | VEB CELE & Associates (Pty) Ltd |
88. | Vicmat Consultants |
89. | VPK BUSINESS VENTURE C C |
90. | Westrand Graduate Institute Training and Engineering (Pty) Ltd |
91. | Wilratty Consultants (Pty) Ltd |
92. | World Pace Development & Training Institute (Pty) Ltd |
93. | Yangantle Trading |
94. | York Timbers Pty Ltd |
95. | ZUCRO PROJECT CC |
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. |