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

Identify, use and maintain tools, machines, equipment and materials for building and civil construction activities 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
261658  Identify, use and maintain tools, machines, equipment and materials for building and civil construction activities 
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 3  NQF Level 03  4 
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 replaces: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
14677  Use drawings and identify, use and maintain tools, machines, equipment and materials for construction carpentry site practice  Level 3  NQF Level 03  6   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
The skills, values and knowledge reflected in this unit standard are required by people in the field of building and civil construction. Learners should be able to identify, use and maintain tools, machines, equipment and materials for building and civil construction activities.

A person credited with this unit standard is able to:
  • Identify, use and maintain a range of hand and power tools, machines and equipment.
  • Use a range of levelling devices to determine and transfer horizontal and vertical levels.
  • Select materials and use appropriate application methods. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are already competent in the following:
  • Communication at NQF Level 2.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 2. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Stated with Specific Outcomes/Assessment Criteria to which they apply. The typical scope of the unit standard includes:

    Carpentry/form work/manufacturing wood products/roofing:
  • Hand tools: Saws, hammers, set square.
  • Power tools: Drills, cross-cut saws, jigsaws.
  • Machines: Circular saws, radial arm saws, band saws, jig saws, planning, moulding, morticing, tenoning, sanding, wood turning, drilling, cutter, grinding machines and spindles.
  • Levelling devices: Spirit level, water level, dumpy level.
  • Fixing methods include: Adhesives (glue), nails, screws, bolts, staples.

    Painting:
  • Materials: Paints and primers including alkyd, two pack epoxy and polyurethane as well as powdered cementitious coatings, Non-convertible paints which dry by solvent or dilutent evaporation (polyvinyl acetate (PVA), acrylic, shellac, bitumen, hydrocarbon resins).
  • Manual and powered surface preparation tools types of sand paper, water paper, abrasive blocks, types of paint scrapers, surface filler application equipment, sealant guns, Disc, Orbital and Belt sanders, hot air guns, blow torches, angle grinders, high pressure water blasting equipment and abrasive blasting equipment, paint brushes, paint rollers, spray guns.

    Masonry/tiling/plastering:
  • Tools and equipment: Setting-out tools, masonry tools, brick-cutting tools, jointing tools, steel trowels, floats, wheelbarrows, buckets, mortar boards, hammers, mallets, spirit levels, squares, straight edges, nylon lines, dumpy levels, tile cutters and pliers.
  • Materials: Sand, cement and concrete, tiles, adhesives, grout, sand, cementitious materials, lime, bonding agents, additives, water.
  • Devices to set out and transfer levels: Water-levelling, spirit level, straight-edge, dumpy levelling, square, plumb bob, boning rods.
  • Surfaces: Entire walls, ceilings, floors, beams, columns, door and window openings, etc. and include but are not limited to previously coated, absorbent and non-absorbent, rough and smooth, and poor or damaged surfaces, as well as new surfaces. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify, use and maintain a range of hand and power tools, machines and equipment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Tools, machines and equipment are identified and correctly used in accordance with the requirements of the specific task. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Tools and equipment are maintained and stored to meet the functional requirements of the specific tasks. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Power tool cables are checked for wear and tear (cables and switches) and power tools are used in accordance with safe-handling procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Machines and equipment are appropriately set up to comply with manufacturers specifications. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Use a range of levelling devices to determine and transfer horizontal and vertical levels. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Spirit level, water level and dumpy level. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The datum levels are determined utilising existing benchmarks. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Levelling devices are correctly used for the transferring of levels. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Levels are accurately determined and transferred in accordance with construction specification. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The levelling instrument is calibrated in accordance with maintenance procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Select materials and use appropriate application methods. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Appropriate materials are selected and applied for the requirements of a specific task. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Material wastage is minimised to reduce cost. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Housekeeping and safety standards are adhered to for the protection of work under construction. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The application methods utilised are reviewed to determine the impact on the environment. 


    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 relevant ETQA or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this Unit Standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA or by an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA, according to the ETQA's policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation.
  • Moderation must include both internal and external moderation of assessments at exit points of the Qualification, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise. Moderation should also encompass achievement of the competence described both in individual Unit Standards as well as the integrated competence described in the Qualification.
  • Anyone wishing to be assessed against this Unit Standard may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Qualifying learners understand and can explain:
  • Drawing scales, graphic symbols, plan elevations, sections and dimensions.
  • Carpentry hand and power tools, machines and equipment:
    > Use.
    > Care.
    > Maintenance.
    > Sharpening.
    > Manufacturer specifications for safe-handling precautions.
    > Properties, purpose, selection and application of different materials used in the carpentry trade.
    > Levelling devices and methods of transfer.
    > Basic joinery and joining methods.
    > National Building Regulations applicable to the Carpentry Trade.
    > Health and Safety Regulations (Occupational Health and Safety Act, NOSA) applicable to the context of this unit standard.
    > Use of protective clothing.
    > How to protect work in all stages of construction.
    > Housekeeping principles. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made when:
  • When setting out and transferring levels so that any unevenness in wood surfaces can be rectified prior to cutting and machining.
  • Determining what fixing methods should be used when joining wood components. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, and community during:
  • Respect the safety and well-being of others in your immediate work environment by ensuring that protective coverings are securely positioned on woodworking machines and that all power supplies and electrical cords are checked for safe use prior to operation. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively when:
  • Wear protective clothing when operating tools, machines and equipment.
  • Apply safe-handling procedures when using and operating tools, machines and equipment.
  • Maintain a clean and tidy work area during and on completion of carpentry tasks and activities. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information to better understand and explain:
  • When interpreting symbols and measurements reflected in drawings so that completed products are in accordance with the specified dimensions. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion when:
  • Promptly reporting injuries to all persons concerned, and adhering to specified procedures for recording injuries and writing incident reports. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others when:
  • Use, operate and maintain hand and power tools, machines and equipment in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and good housekeeping practices so that the life-span of tools, machines and equipment can be maximised and cost to company reduced.
  • Use, operate and maintain hand and power tools, machines and equipment in accordance with safe-handling procedures so that accidents and injury to yourself and others can be prevented.
  • Power tools: Check all leads and power tool cables are in good repair to prevent accident, injury or electrocution whilst working with these tools. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation when:
  • Incident reports are drafted in accordance with prescribed procedures and delivered to relevant authorities. 
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    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 
    This unit standard replaces unit standard 14677, "Use drawings and identify, use and maintain tools, machines, equipment and materials for construction carpentry site practice", Level 3, 6 credits. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  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. Abasizi Contractor Development Services Pty Ltd 
    2. Academy for Construction Skills (Pty) Ltd (ACS) 
    3. AFRICA SKILLS VILLAGE 
    4. Akaf Bodyguards 
    5. Aveng Grinaker -LTA Civil Engineering 
    6. Better Best Agri Development 
    7. Bhekwell Group 
    8. BOLAND COLLEGE (Paarl) 
    9. CBM Training (Pty) Ltd 
    10. Certified Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    11. CLEAN HEAT ENERGY SAVING SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 
    12. Construction Resource Development College 
    13. Eastcape Training Centre 
    14. EDUCATORY ELECTRO SERVICES 
    15. Ekurhuleni Artisans and Skills Training Pty Ltd 
    16. Ekurhuleni East College For TVET 
    17. Elangeni College for FET - Central Office 
    18. Esayidi TVET College 
    19. Goitsebasadi Construction Project 
    20. Goldfields FET College 
    21. Ikemeleng Training and Development Services 
    22. In Touch Community Development & Project Managers 
    23. Isivuno HR and Solutions 
    24. Leps Training Consultants 
    25. LNT Trading Enterprise 
    26. Mahumani Empowerment Servives Centre 
    27. Majuba TVET College 
    28. Masana Social Consultants cc 
    29. Mavco Engineering 
    30. Microzone Training CC 
    31. Mnambithi TVET College 
    32. MOLOKO SMALL ENTERPRISE 
    33. Moraba Training and Civil Construction (Pty) Ltd 
    34. Motheo TVET College 
    35. MPUMALANGA REGIONAL TRAINING TRUST 
    36. MTL Training and Projects 
    37. Namuntlha Training and Development (Pty)Ltd 
    38. Novi General Services 
    39. Othandweni Training Centre 
    40. Pam's Educational Consultancy CC 
    41. PIONEER BUSINESS CONSULTING (PTY) LTD 
    42. Primeserv Corporate Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    43. Protech Training (Pty) Ltd 
    44. Raubex Construction Pty (Ltd) 
    45. Reflections Development Institute 
    46. RESISA LOGISTICS (Ltd) Pty 
    47. Sakhisizwe Development Training 
    48. Sheq and Environmental Projects 
    49. Sonani Training and Communications 
    50. St Anthonys Education Centre 
    51. Thabomeleng 
    52. Tjeka Training Matters Pty Ltd 
    53. Tovani Traiding 299 
    54. Tshwane North College for FET - Central Office 
    55. TSK Projects(PTY)LTD 
    56. Umfolozi FET College 
    57. West Coast TVET College 


    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.