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

Lay veneers and hand fit inlays 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
117354  Lay veneers and hand fit inlays 
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  16 
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 lay and fit veneer inlays following safe working procedures.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Selecting and preparing materials.
  • Selecting and preparing equipment and tools.
  • Selecting and preparing adhesives
  • Laying veneers
  • Fitting inlays 
    		•

    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:
  • Materials : prepared components; veneers; wood; inlay material; natural and synthetic
  • Surface preparation : keyed; sanded; toothed; degreased
  • Queries : problems in carrying out instructions; errors; inaccurate information; unclear information
  • Specification requirements : type of veneers; quality of veneers; grain matching; colour matching; moisture content
  • Veneers : flame; crown; quarter cut
  • Equipment and tools : straight edge; veneering hammer; veneering saw; veneering knife; toothing plane; clamps; veneer tape; veneer pins; plane
  • Personal protective equipment : eye protection; hand protection; overalls/ dust coats; respiratory protection ; barrier cream; cleansing cream; after care cream
  • Adhesives : polyvinyl acetate; urea formaldehyde; resorcinol; phenol; epoxy
  • Tools and equipment : veneering hammer; adhesive roller; veneer pins; flat iron; clamps; unheated press; heated press, brushes; adhesive sticks; router; roller
  • Surface : top; edge; back; curved; flat
  • Faults : blisters; adhesive penetration; misalignment; marks
  • Veneer methods : hand laid; mechanical pressing
  • Inlay stringing : veneered
  • Inlay materials : wood; natural; synthetic
  • Fitting inlay : dry fit; adhesive; pressing 
    		•

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Select and prepare materials. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Instructions are confirmed to be clear and complete 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Any queries regarding instructions and carrying out instructions are clarified with the relevant person 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Materials are correctly identified and selected according to specification requirements 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Surfaces are checked and confirmed to be ready to receive veneer or inlay; free of defects; dust; chippings 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Materials are handled safely and without damage 

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

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Select and prepare equipment and tools. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Specification is checked and confirmed to be clear and complete 

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

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Correct equipment and tools are selected for the work to be carried out 

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

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Equipment and tools are handled safely and without damage 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Preparation is performed safely and within the time allocated 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    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 4 
    Lay veneers. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Groundwork is clean, free of defects and ready to receive veneer 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Adhesive is correctly applied to groundwork 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Adhesive is handled according to health and safety requirements 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Veneers are positioned and laid using correct method according to the specifications 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Veneer laying faults are identified, reported to the relevant person and rectified 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Tools and equipment are used correctly and safely 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Veneers are handled in a manner which does not cause damage 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    Unused materials are returned to correct storage 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    Operations are performed safely and within the time allocated 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Fit inlays. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Inlay design and type is checked and confirmed with specification 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Sequence of inlay settings are determined 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Groundwork is checked and confirmed to be ready to accept inlay 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Adhesive is correctly applied to groundwork 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Inlay fits laterally and vertically and conforms to specification requirements 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Surfaces are free from excess adhesives 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Exposed surfaces are straight and even 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    Faults are identified, reported to the relevant person, rejected and replaced 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    Inlays are handled in a manner which does not cause damage 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 
    Operations are performed safely and within the allocated time 


    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 
  • An ability to interpret specifications
  • A sound understanding of storage and handling of materials, decreasing agents, adhesives and how and when to use them
  • A broad knowledge of adhesive pot life, shelf life, open time, curing time, clamping time of adhesives.
  • A broad understanding of different types of timber and timber technology
  • A broad understanding of how atmospheric conditions affect veneering processes.
  • A broad understanding of how veneers are applied.
  • A broad understanding of adhesive technology and the correct storage for veneers.
  • A general understanding of working with veneers, this should include the pressing and inlay techniques of veneers.
  • A broad understanding of veneer faults and how these are rectified.
  • A sound understanding of health and safety work practices when working with adhesives and veneers.
  • An understanding of the importance of good groundwork. 
    		•

    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 tools, equipment and adhesives when laying and fitting inlays. 

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