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

Complete crafted furniture 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
117351  Complete crafted furniture 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Furniture 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology Manufacturing and Assembly 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 3  NQF Level 03  22 
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
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

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 
The person credited with this unit standard is able to prepare equipment and materials for the attaching of fittings, wood carvings and mouldings to doors and drawers to complete a product.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Preparing equipment, tools, fittings and workstation.
  • Selecting and preparing adhesives.
  • Attaching fittings
  • Fitting doors and drawers.
  • Attaching wood carvings and mouldings. 
    		•

    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners accessing this qualification will have demonstrated competence in numeracy and literacy equivalent to NQF level 2. They will also have achieved, or be able to demonstrate equivalent competence to, the National Certificate in Furniture Wood Machining and Cabinet Making, NQF level 2. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The following elements include, but are not limited to:
  • Specification : routing sheets; drawings; catalogues; written; oral
  • Queries : omissions; errors; unclear information; non-availability of materials
  • Fittings : doors; drawers; general hardware; i.e hinges; drawer runners; locks; knobs; handles; stays; edging; lipping; carving; mouldings; supports; knock down
  • Equipment and tools : cabinet making hand and powered hand tools; drills; screw drivers; edge bander; etc; personal protective equipment
  • Adhesive preparation : mixing; stirring
  • Personal protective equipment : eye protection; hand protection; overalls/dust coats; respiratory protection; barrier cream; cleansing cream; after care cream
  • Marking out : carcase; frame; doors; drawers
  • Accuracy of fit and fitting faults : alignment; gaps; twists; binding
  • Accuracy of fit : mechanical movements; runners; kickers
  • Doors : surface fitted; flush fitted
  • Drawers : with mechanical runners; with false fronts
  • Materials : wood carvings; wooden mouldings; plastic mouldings
  • Carvings and mouldings applied to : flat surface; curved surface 
    		•

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Prepare equipment, tools, fittings and workstation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The specification is checked and confirmed to be clear and complete 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Any queries regarding the specification are clarified with the relevant person 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Equipment and tools for the work to be done are identified and selected 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Equipment and tools are confirmed to be functional and in required condition for effective and safe production 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Faulty tools or equipment are isolated, replaced and reported to the relevant person 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Fittings and components are confirmed to the specification requirements 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Unsuitable fittings and components are identified, discarded and replaced in accordance with organisational working practices 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    Relevant information is recorded accurately onto appropriate documentation 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    The workstation is prepared for safe and effective production 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 
    The preparation is performed safely and within the allocated time 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Select and prepare adhesives. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Appropriate personal protective equipment is used correctly 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Adhesives are correctly selected according to specification 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Adhesives are prepared correctly according to manufacturers instructions 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The process is performed according to health and safety requirements within the allocated time 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Attach fittings. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Correctly selected fittings are accurately positioned and marked out 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Fittings are attached according to specification 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Correct tools and equipment for the work being done are used safely and correctly 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Faulty tools and equipment are isolated, replaced and reported to the relevant person 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Workstation is kept tidy and safe 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Operations are performed safely and within the time allocated 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Fit doors and drawers. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Accuracy of drawer fit is confirmed 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Accuracy of door fit is confirmed 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Fitting faults are identified and rectified 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Drawers are accurately fitted according to specification requirements 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Drawer action is checked for ease of movement and confirmed to conform to specification 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Doors are accurately positioned and securely fitted to conform to specification 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Correct tools and equipment for the work being done are used safely and correctly 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    The work area is kept tidy and safe 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    Tools and equipment are cleaned and returned to correct storage 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 
    The operations are performed safely and within the time specified 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Attach wood carvings and mouldings. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Correct tools for the work being done are used correctly and safely 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Wood carving or moulding is accurately positioned and securely fitted according to specification requirements 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Materials and tools are handled safely and without causing damage or injury 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The workstation is kept tidy and safe 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Equipment and tools are returned to correct storage 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The operations are performed safely and within the time allocated 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Assessors assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the FIETA ETQA

    Institutions offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the FIETA ETQA 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • A sound understanding of the correct use of equipment and tools
  • A broad understanding of the range and use of cabinet making machines
  • A broad understanding of relevant health and safety requirements
  • A sound understanding of reading and interpreting specifications
  • A broad understanding of wood types and suitability
  • A broad understanding of wood defect and seasoning procedures
  • A general understanding of standards and tolerances
  • A sound understanding of drawer and door construction techniques
  • Knowledge of identification procedures for types of adhesives as well as there, Pot life; shelf life; open time; curing time; clamping time of adhesive
  • An understanding of drawer and door assembly methods
  • A broad understanding of clamping tools and how and when to use them 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify & solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made when identifying tool, equipment and techniques for a variety of door and drawer finishing procedures. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others when carrying out good housekeeping routines. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively to ensure work is carried out according to quality and performance requirements, without compromising safety for self and colleagues. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using language skills when communicating with supervisors and work colleagues. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation, that when completing crafted furniture they do not pose a safety risk and that failure to maintain rate and quality of production will negatively impact upon all parts of the furniture production cycle. 

    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
    Elective  49105   National Certificate: Furniture Making: Wood  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. ASSURED VOCATIONAL SKILLS INSTITUTE PTY LTD 
    2. BOKAPHITHI SKILLS AND DEVELOPMENT PTY LTD 
    3. DEMO 
    4. Furniture World Training Centre 
    5. FUTURE DISCOVERY TRAINING ACADEMY 
    6. HOSEAH TRADING 
    7. INTERMASIKO CC 
    8. LERIBE TRAINING SOLUTIONS 
    9. Mnambithi TVET College 
    10. NDIPHA FASHION DESIGNS 
    11. Ntunzela Trading Enterprise 
    12. PERENNIAL SERVICES PTY LTD 
    13. PEREZ DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING 
    14. PHD PROJECTS SA PTY LTD 
    15. Salabedla Contracting and Trading (Pty) Ltd 
    16. SALABEDLA CONTRACTING AND TRADING PTY LTD 
    17. SINOVUYOLETHU TRADING PTY LTD 
    18. SKILLS TO FURNISH INTERNATIONAL NPO 
    19. The Brokers Learning Centre 
    20. THE FINISHING COLLEGE PTY LTD 
    21. THUBELIHLE GRADUATE INSTITUTE 
    22. TIRHANI SKILLSTRAINING PTY LTD 
    23. UMBUSO TRAINING SERVICES 
    24. VEB CELE & ASSOCIATES PTY LTD 
    25. ZERO1ZERO5 GROUP PTY LTD 


    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.