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

Apply screeds to a concrete floor 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14882  Apply screeds to a concrete floor 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Building Construction 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
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 2  NQF Level 02  15 
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 
Learners' who are assessed as competent against this unit standard will be able to apply screeds to concrete floors in accordance with the design and construction methods specified in working drawings for houses of a basic design ensuring that the applicable National Building standards, health and safety regulations and prescribed time frames are adhered to.

The competencies contained in this unit standard complement the other building competencies that make up this qualification and will contribute to the development of professional Community House Builders who are able to use science and technology in a responsible and cost effective manner. These competencies should result in improved quality and service delivery in community house building.

The contribution to The National Skills Development Strategy is the key developmental interface between Learners' and new competencies to be achieved.

The successful completion of this unit standard will provide Learners' with access to the National Certificate in Construction Plastering - NQF Level 3. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
NQF Level 1 (ABET Level 4) Literacy and Numeracy Competencies 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
The competencies specified in this unit standard are applicable to the construction of houses that are rectangular in shape and it is within this context that the learner is required to demonstrate competent performance.

Methods for curing surfaces are limited to the application of water or curing membrane.

Float finishes are limited to steel and wood float finishes. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Prepare floors. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. The concrete slab is thoroughly cleaned. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. The slab is checked and level. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. The concrete slab is dampened. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Apply a damp proof course on the concrete slab where required. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. The concrete slab is thoroughly cleaned. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. The damp proof course is spread. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. The damp proof course is undamaged. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Apply screeds to floors. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. A sand (levelling) screed is mixed and applied to the concrete floor. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. The surface is cured and completed in accordance with specified requirements. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Completed surfaces are protected against damage. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
Apply float finish where required. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Steel float finish is applied in accordance with specified requirements. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Wood float finish is applied in accordance with specified requirements. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. All surfaces are straight and even when completed i.e. free of bumps or hollows and free of tool marks. 


UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the CETA - ETQA, for this unit standard.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the CETA - ETQA.
  • CETA - ETQA is responsible for moderation of learner achievements for Learners' who meet the requirements of this qualification. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Understand and explain:
  • The function, properties and application of screed finishes
  • The mix proportions of screeds and the effects of cement/water ratios on strength
  • The methods for achieving a well-compacted substrate layer and the identification and selection of suitable gravel material to produce this layer
  • Requirements of level sub-structures and surface evenness 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems and make decisions using critical and creative thinking:
  • The concrete slab is checked to ensure that it is level. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities:
  • The concrete slab is thoroughly cleaned;
  • Appropriate measures are applied to ensure that completed surfaces are protected from damage. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environments and the health of others:
  • No damage is caused to the damp proof course when this is applied;
  • Completed surfaces are cured in accordance with specified requirements;
  • Steel float finishes are carried out in accordance with specified requirements;
  • Wood float finishes are carried out in accordance with specified requirements. 
    		•

    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
    Core  24273   National Certificate: Community House Building  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 
    Elective  49022   National Certificate: Floor Covering Installation  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 
    Elective  65409   National Certificate: Building and Civil Construction  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 


    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. Akaf Bodyguards 
    2. ALLINA FRANCIS (SA) 
    3. Aveng Grinaker -LTA Civil Engineering 
    4. Better Best Agri Development 
    5. Bhekwell Group 
    6. Big Tree Group 
    7. BOLAND COLLEGE (Paarl) 
    8. Bright Storm Projects 
    9. Capricorn FET College - Central Office 
    10. Capstone 1260CC 
    11. CBM Training (Pty) Ltd 
    12. Certified Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    13. CLEAN HEAT ENERGY SAVING SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 
    14. Construction Resource Development College 
    15. CSTA Training Academy 
    16. Eastcape Training Centre 
    17. EDUCATORY ELECTRO SERVICES 
    18. Ekurhuleni Artisans and Skills Training Pty Ltd 
    19. Ekurhuleni East College For TVET 
    20. Elangeni College for FET - Central Office 
    21. Esayidi TVET College 
    22. Goitsebasadi Construction Project 
    23. Goldfields FET College 
    24. Ikemeleng Training and Development Services 
    25. In Touch Community Development & Project Managers 
    26. Isivuno HR and Solutions 
    27. Leps Training Consultants 
    28. LNT Trading Enterprise 
    29. Madzahisi College 
    30. Mahumani Empowerment Servives Centre 
    31. Majuba TVET College 
    32. Masana Social Consultants cc 
    33. Mavco Engineering 
    34. Mnambithi TVET College 
    35. MOLOKO SMALL ENTERPRISE 
    36. Motheo Academy PTY LTD 
    37. Motheo TVET College 
    38. MPUMALANGA REGIONAL TRAINING TRUST 
    39. Namuntlha Training and Development (Pty)Ltd 
    40. Northlink TVET College 
    41. Novi General Services 
    42. Othandweni Training Centre 
    43. PALABORA FOUNDATION 
    44. PIONEER BUSINESS CONSULTING (PTY) LTD 
    45. Primeserv Corporate Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    46. Protech Training (Pty) Ltd 
    47. Raubex Construction Pty (Ltd) 
    48. Reflections Development Institute 
    49. RESISA LOGISTICS (Ltd) Pty 
    50. RUTHEKHO TRAINING ACADEMY (PTY) LTD 
    51. Sakhisizwe Development Training 
    52. Sheq and Environmental Projects 
    53. Somvi General Services 
    54. Sonani Training and Communications 
    55. St Anthonys Education Centre 
    56. Thabomeleng 
    57. Tjeka Training Matters Pty Ltd 
    58. Tovani Traiding 299 
    59. Training Force (Pty) Ltd 
    60. Tshwane North College for FET - Central Office 
    61. TSK Projects(PTY)LTD 
    62. Umfolozi FET College 
    63. VSL GENERAL TRADING CC 
    64. Vuselela TVET College 
    65. West Coast TVET College 
    66. Zama Training & Development cc 


    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.