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

Debark trees with a hatchet and prepare bark bundles in a wattle operation 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
123146  Debark trees with a hatchet and prepare bark bundles in a wattle operation 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Forestry 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
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  2 
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 is for people who debark trees using a hatchet and prepare bark bundles in a wattle operation. People credited with this unit are able to:
  • Demonstrate knowledge of factors influencing efficiencies in debarking using a hatchet and preparing bark bundles.
  • Prepare for debarking and the preparation of bundles.
  • Debark trees and prepare bundles to meet specifications. 
    		•

    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Basic safety in forestry operations, knowledge of axes/hatchets and Communication at ABET Level 3. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • Demonstration of competence is to take place "on-the-job" in a production situation.
  • The Guidelines referred are FESA's "Guidelines for Forest Engineering Practices in South Africa".
  • Legislation referred to in this unit is the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993). 
    		•

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate knowledge of factors influencing efficiencies in debarking using a hatchet and preparing bark bundles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Implications of unplanned debarking, unplanned preparation of bundles and lack of controls during the operation are explained in terms of cost, safety, operational efficiency and physical environmental impacts. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The role of the debarker as part of a team is explained in terms of complying with safety standards and to optimise production. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Factors influencing debarking productivity are explained in terms of section 4.2.4 of the Guidelines. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Prepare for debarking and preparation of bark bundles. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Self, other workers, equipment, operational plan, general work area. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Safety requirements applicable to the operation are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    All personal protective equipment required, is check for functionality and used in terms of company policy and legal requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Equipment is checked for suitability and serviceability, and corrective action is taken, if required. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Operational requirements for the debarking operation and the preparation of bundles are explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Production target, slash management, debarking quality, bark quality, size of bark bundles, timber flow, environmental requirements.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    General work area is check for hazards and corrective action taken according to standard operating procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Debark trees and prepare bark bundles to meet specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Trees are debarked using effective techniques. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Debarking and the preparation of bark bundles are performed to meet operational requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Slash management, debarking quality, bark quality, size of bundles, bundle quality, debarking complements other phases of the operation, work-rate meets pre-determined production target.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Standard operating procedures and safe work practices are adhered to throughout the operation. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures. 
    		•

    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 a member of a team. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use technology effectively showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand the world as a set of related systems. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Contribute to the full development of oneself. 

    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  50225   General Education and Training Certificate: General Forestry  Level 1  NQF Level 01  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. AMOS / KGAPHAMADI COMMUNITY ORGANISATION 
    3. Arden School of Management (Pty) Ltd 
    4. ASSURED VOCATIONAL SKILLS INSTITUTE PTY LTD 
    5. EKURHULENI ARTISANS & SKILLS TRAINING CENTRE PTY LTD 
    6. ENB TRAINING SERVICEPTYLTD 
    7. FUTURE DISCOVERY TRAINING ACADEMY 
    8. GNBR SOLUTIONS PTY LTD 
    9. INTUTHUKO YESIZWE COMMUNITY ORGANISATION NPO 
    10. INYAPA VHUSIKU CONSULTING PTY LTD 
    11. ITHEMBA LOMPHAKATHI COMMUNITY ORGANISATION 
    12. KWAMAHLATI TRAINING SERVICES CC 
    13. Legal Environment Safety & Health Requirements cc 
    14. Longata Consultant 
    15. LOTTENBURG EDU-FARM 
    16. Malitinne (Pty) Ltd 
    17. MALITINNE PTY LTD 
    18. MUKWEVHO TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 
    19. NOKUSHOM CONSULTANCY & TRADING PTY LTD 
    20. Nolwazi Dev Centre (Pty) Ltd 
    21. Nurture-Nature Resources (Pty) Ltd 
    22. Optimi Workplace 
    23. Optimum Capacity (Pty) Ltd 
    24. Phambile Skills Training (Pty) Ltd 
    25. PINUS TECH TECHNOLOGIES TRADING AND PROJECTS 
    26. Premier Agric (Pty) Ltd 
    27. Redefined Skills Training & Development (Pty) Ltd 
    28. SINOVUYOLETHU TRADING PTY LTD 
    29. South African Forestry Training College 
    30. SPLS CONSULTANTS PTY LTD 
    31. Take Note Trading 227 cc 
    32. TAMASA TRAINING PTY LTD 
    33. The Brokers Learning Centre 
    34. Tirhani SkillsTraining Pty Ltd 
    35. UMBUSO TRAINING SERVICES 
    36. UMGANO FOUNDATION NPC 
    37. VCK TRAINING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES PTY LTD 
    38. VEB CELE & ASSOCIATES PTY LTD 
    39. VPK BUSINESS VENTURE C C 
    40. WORKPLACE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP TALENT SOLUTIONS 
    41. Yangantle Trading 


    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.