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

Prepare for plastering 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
9969  Prepare for plastering 
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  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 
The purpose of this Unit Standard is to enable construction plasterers to set out their work, prepare all types of surfaces for plastering, and to mix plaster, screed and grano. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
FETC NQF Level 2 literacy and numeracy competencies. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
1. Materials include sand, cementitious materials, lime, bonding agents, additives, water, etc.

2. Surfaces form part of or constitute entire walls, ceilings, floors, beams, columns, door and window openings, etc.

3. Protruding objects or contaminating agents are removed, scraped, chipped, etc.

4. Tools include steel and wood floats, trowels, wheelbarrows, buckets, mortar boards, hammers, spirit levels, plumb bobs, squares, screeding bar, nylon line, dumpy level, etc. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Set out work for plastering. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. The correct work area is identified according to the drawings. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. A work task is communicated and agreed. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. The work area is measured and set out according to the drawings and specifications. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Levels are determined and transferred. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. An appropriate area is identified for batching of plaster, with due regard to proximity and transport to work area. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Prepare work surfaces for plastering. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Protrusions are removed. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Correct materials, tools and equipment are used. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Surface defects and cracks are identified and corrected.. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Levels and lines are corrected to be true and plumb. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Existing surfaces and built-in items are identified and protected against damage. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. Dust and dirt are removed and surfaces are dampened, where necessary. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Mix plaster, screed and grano. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Plaster, screed and grano mixes are identified and batched according to specifications and specific work requirements. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. The implications of mixing incorrectly are understood. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Quantities of batched mixes are correctly estimated and applied, and the consequences of over-batching are understood. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Correct materials, tools and equipment are used. 


UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
Assessment of learner achievements takes place at providers accredited by CETA (RSA, 1998b) for the provision of programs that result in the outcomes specified. CETA is responsible for moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this unit standard. 

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
Qualifying learners understand and can explain:

1. The purpose of preparing surfaces correctly.
2. The definitions of level, square, and plumb.
3. Types of cements, bonding agents, (plaster key), sand, additives, etc. 


Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
Identify and solve problems

1. Set out work for plastering.
2. Prepare work surfaces for plastering.
3. Mix plaster, screed and grano.
  • The correct work area is identified according to the drawings.
  • The work area is measured and set out according to the drawings and specifications.
  • Levels are determined and transferred.
  • An appropriate area is identified for batching of plaster, with due regard to proximity and transport to work area.
  • Correct materials, tools and equipment are used.
  • Surface defects and cracks are identified and corrected.
  • Existing surfaces and built-in items are identified and protected against damage.
  • The implications of mixing incorrectly are understood.
  • Quantities of batched mixes are correctly estimated and applied, and the consequences of over-batching are understood. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others

    1. Set out work for plastering.
    2. Mix plaster, screed and grano.
  • A work task is communicated and agreed.
  • Plaster, screed and grano mixes are identified and batched according to specifications and specific work requirements. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Employ self management

    1. Set out work for plastering.
  • A work task is communicated and agreed. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Manage information

    1. Set out work for plastering
    2. Prepare work surfaces for plastering
    3. Mix plaster, screed and grano.
  • The correct work area is identified according to the drawings.
  • A work task is communicated and agreed.
  • The work area is measured and set out according to the drawings and specifications.
  • Levels are determined and transferred.
  • An appropriate area is identified for batching of plaster, with due regard to proximity and transport to work area.
  • Levels and lines are corrected to be true and plumb.
  • Plaster, screed and grano mixes are identified and batched according to specifications and specific work requirements.
  • Quantities of batched mixes are correctly estimated and applied, and the consequences of over-batching are understood. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively

    1. Set out work for plastering.
  • A work task is communicated and agreed. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Understand Contextual world-systems

    1. Set out work for plastering.
  • The work area is measured and set out according to the drawings and specifications.
  • Levels are determined and transferred. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate scientific and technological competence

    1. Set out work for plastering.
    2. Mix plaster, screed and grano.
  • The correct work area is identified according to the drawings.
  • The work area is measured and set out according to the drawings and specifications.
  • Levels are determined and transferred.
  • Plaster, screed and grano mixes are identified and batched according to specifications and specific work requirements.
  • The implications of mixing incorrectly are understood.
  • Quantities of batched mixes are correctly estimated and applied, and the consequences of over-batching are understood. 
    		•

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  20814   National Certificate: Construction Plastering  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2009-03-12  Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  65409   National Certificate: Building and Civil Construction  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 
    Elective  22671   National Certificate: Construction Masonry  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2009-03-12  Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement 


    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.
     
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