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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: |
Erect, use and dismantle access equipment for construction work |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
261664 | Erect, use and dismantle access equipment for construction work | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Building Construction | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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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 3 | NQF Level 03 | 6 |
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 replaces: |
US ID | Unit Standard Title | Pre-2009 NQF Level | NQF Level | Credits | Replacement Status |
9967 | Erect, use and dismantle access equipment | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 6 |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
The skills, values and knowledge reflected in this unit standard are required by people in the field of building and civil construction. Learners should be able to perform duties in installing access equipment for construction work effectively and safely.
A person credited with this unit standard is able to: |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
It is assumed that learners are already competent in the following:
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UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
Stated with Specific Outcomes/Assessment Criteria to which they apply. The typical scope of the unit standard includes:
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Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Erect and dismantle a system scaffold with ladder access. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The area where the scaffolding is erected is level and free of obstruction. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Sole plates are positioned on compacted ground in order to eliminate the possibility of unsafe movement. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Adjustable jacks are in position to receive scaffolding components to meet safety requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Horizontal components are levelled and vertical components are plumbed in accordance with site conditions. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Scaffolding components are secured through appropriate bracing in accordance with site conditions. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Scaffold, toe boards and safety/hand rails are properly positioned on working platforms in accordance with legal and safety requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
All components are stacked when dismantled in the correct order. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 |
The system scaffold is inspected, used and defects reported to meet requirements reflected in checklist, statutory regulations and organisational procedures respectively. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Erect and dismantle a trestle scaffold. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Scaffold boards are free of damage and obstruction. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The area where the scaffolding is erected is level and free of obstruction. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Trestles are levelled and stablised in accordance with safety and legal requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The height, width and length is according to specification and the gap between trestles and the working plane is not more than 75mm. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
The locating pins are inserted and collapsible stays are locked in position. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Scaffold boards and trestles are stacked when dismantled in accordance with safety and legal requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
The trestle scaffold is inspected, used and defects reported to meet requirements reflected in checklist, statutory regulations and organisational procedures respectively. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Erect and dismantle an extension ladder. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The correct type of ladder is selected in accordance with height and specific task requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The area where the extension ladder is erected is level and free of obstruction. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The ladder is erected to extend at least 90mm above the working area in accordance with legal requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The base distance is approximately 1/4 of the height to the platform. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
The extension ladder is inspected, used and defects reported to meet requirements reflected in checklist, statutory regulations and organisational procedures respectively. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Erect and dismantle a step ladder. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The learner faces the ladder when ascending or descending. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
One hand is used to hold onto the stile. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The ladder is climbed one rung at a time. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Braces or ropes are fully extended. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
The step ladder is inspected, used and defects reported to meet requirements reflected in checklist, statutory regulations and organisational procedures respectively. |
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 |
Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made when:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, and community during:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively when:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information to better understand and explain:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion when:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others when:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation when:
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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 |
This unit standard replaces unit standard 9967, "Erect, use and dismantle access equipment", Level 3, 6 credits. |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Core | 96402 | National Certificate: Hot Water System Installation | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Core | 65929 | National Certificate: Waterproofing | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | CETA |
Core | 65409 | National Certificate: Building and Civil Construction | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | CETA |
PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
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86. | Majoncor Projects and Training Academy (Pty) Ltd |
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97. | Moraba Training and Civil Construction (Pty) Ltd |
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