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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Manage pole peeling operation for wood preservation

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
117280	Manage pole peeling operation for wood preservation
ORIGINATOR
SGB Wood Products
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 3	NQF Level 03	5
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

This unit standard is for people who can manage the pole peeling process in a wood preservation plant, whilst adhering to other agreed standards pertaining to performance, safety, quality, and the environment. People credited with this unit standard are able to:

Supervise the preparation for the bark removal process.

Manage the debarking process.

Inspect debarked poles and logs and logs.

Check that the debarking area is kept clean and safe.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

A Learner who wishes to enter a learning programme for this Unit Standard must be able to demonstrate:

Competency in mathematical and communication skills equivalent to that of a person who has qualified in these subjects at NQF 2.

An understanding of the basic activities of a wood preservation plant's policies and procedures of the relevant workplace.

Knowledge and skills in the relevant workplace procedures, health and safety measures equivalent to NQF 2.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Note:

This process involves the peeling, or turning, of the poles into perfect cylindrical form, usually for the post and rail type of product.

The scope of this Unit Standard covers:

The relevant pole peeling area in the wood preservation plant with all the equipment, tools and instruments used there.

The personnel responsible for managing and performing the pole peeling process in this work area.

The raw materials handled in this specific work area.

The specifications for peeled poles.

The ergonomic principles for the effective and efficient performance of the manual handling of items.

The work procedures relevant to this work area.

The environmental management principles relevant to this work area.

The work procedures relevant to this work area.

The OSH Act stipulations relevant to this work area.

The context of this Unit Standard relates to the training of a Learner to an NQF Level 3 competency.

The Level assigned to this Unit Standard, i.e. Level 3, is appropriate because it entails the training of a novice in a wood preservation manufacturing environment and is a progression of the skills acquired from Levels 3 to 5.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Supervise the preparation for the pole peeling process.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The preparation of equipment and labour for the peeling process is supervised to facilitate that these will be in the prescribed condition for operation as detailed in the work instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Checks are carried out to facilitate that the preparation process is performed at the prescribed work rate while achieving the required standards of preparedness as detailed in the work instructions.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Manage the peeling process.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The peeling process is managed correctly to facilitate that it produces poles with the prescribed dimensions and distribution of sapwood, to enable preservative treatment to be performed to the prescribed standard as detailed in the work instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The peeling production process is overseen to facilitate that the peeled poles meet the quality standard.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Checks are in place to facilitate that the process is performed at the prescribed work rate achieving the prescribed standards of operation as detailed in the work instructions.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Inspect poles.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Inspections are carried out to check that only poles complying with the relevant specifications undergo further treatment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The person/s responsible for this inspection perform the task as prescribed in work instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Inspections are conducted to check that the peeled poles comply with the required specifications regarding dimension and sapwood distribution.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Checks are carried out to facilitate that the process is performed at the prescribed work rate achieving the required quality of poles and logs as detailed in the work instructions.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Ensure that the peeling area is kept clean and safe.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Management procedures are in place to facilitate that the cleanliness and safety conditions of the peeling area comply with the OSH Act.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The peeling area is kept clean and safe in order to meet the requirements of the OSH Act.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Checks are carried out to facilitate that the process is performed at the prescribed work rate while achieving the set company standards.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

An individual who wishes to be assessed against this Unit Standard may apply to, or inform, his immediate superior in the relevant workplace, to request management to arrange for his / her assessment by the relevant assessor accredited for this purpose by the ETQA of the FIETA. Accreditation for this Unit Standard shall be from the relevant Education and Training Quality Assurer (FIETA ETQA) through formative and summative assessment by a registered Assessor. Assessment should be contextual and be conducted in the workplace as far as possible.

The relevant NSB and SGB should be notified of any feedback related to this qualification.

Assessors must be registered as an Assessor with the relevant ETQA.

Moderators must be registered as assessors with the relevant ETQA.

Training providers must be accredited by the relevant ETQA.

Moderation should include both internal and external moderation where applicable.

The FIETA ETQA will co-ordinate all moderation activities in accordance with their policies and procedures.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

A demonstrated understanding of:

Competency in communication and mathematical skills equivalent to NQF Level 3 requirements.

Competency in managing the pole peeling activity in the wood preservation plant, equivalent to NQF Level 3 requirements.

Knowledge of the structure and composition of wood.

Workplace procedures, safety and health measures and environmental management principles relevant to NQF Level 3 activities in the wood preservation plant.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

Understand and efficiently and safely carry out instructions of line manager in his/her work area.

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work efficiently and safely as a motivated member of a team.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate and understand teamwork.

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

Outcomes that Learners achieve will be judged subject to these being achieved:

Within the standard time prescribed by the organisation.

While following all the safety procedures required by the OSHACT and the workplace.

Strictly according to the organisation's work place procedures

Values:

The use of tasks and materials in the learning event plan should not discriminate against learners on any grounds prescribed in the Bill of Rights and Employment Equity Act and should promote the orientations outlined in the critical cross-field outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Elective	49083	National Certificate: Wood Products Processing	Level 3	NQF Level 03	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.	AFRICAN MULTISKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
2.	ENB TRAINING SERVICEPTYLTD
3.	FUTURE DISCOVERY TRAINING ACADEMY
4.	TAMASA TRAINING PTY LTD
5.	TIRHANI SKILLSTRAINING PTY LTD
6.	VEB CELE & ASSOCIATES PTY LTD