Author: Mamagohla Patricia Tsebe

SAQA ID: Operate a Windows System NQF Level 04 Credits 06

SAQA ID: 936227 Operate a Windows System NQF Level 04 Credits 06

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION
Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a bricklayer.

Bricklayers lay bricks, natural and pre-cut stone and other types of building blocks in mortar and other bonding agents to construct, repair and/or make alterations to walls, piers, arches and other structures.

A qualified learner will be able to:
Plan and prepare site, material, tools and equipment for the laying of bricks.
Lay bricks (face and plaster), stone (natural and pre-cut) and block, to construct, repair and/or make alterations to substructures and superstructures.
Conduct bricklaying finishing operations.

Rationale:
The Construction industries required a training system for the construction of energy efficient buildings. The overall objective was that building regulations, technical standards and capacity are in place to promote energy efficiency in buildings. This new occupational qualification includes all the relevant aspects required to comply with the new energy efficient legislation.

The range of typical learners that will enter this qualification are people who would like to gain access to employment and entrepreneurial opportunities in Bricklaying.

This qualification resides as one of several in the construction industry and makes allowance for any feeder occupations to gain access to the Bricklayer occupation. The Bricklayer qualification also makes provision for people to progress within this discipline to specialisation areas including paving, block work, substructures and superstructures.
The main benefits of this qualification for the learner is that the learner has an opportunity to be recognised as a qualified artisan with well-structured, relevant and current competencies and able to either charge increased rates or have access to entrepreneurial opportunities within the construction environment.

Society will be served by qualified bricklayers who not only undertake work with improved skills but are also undertaking this work with a full awareness of the importance of energy efficiency requirements.

The economy requires efficient and effective bricklaying competencies for economic growth purposes as well as assists in the global move to a greener world by contributing towards building energy efficient buildings.

SAQA ID: 94598 Operate a Windows System NQF Level 05 Credits 00

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION
Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Library Assistant, Library Assistants issue and receive library materials, sort and shelve information resources and assist the librarian in providing service to library users.

A qualified learner will be able to:
Assist library users in accessing basic library materials, e-resources and making interlibrary loans.
Practice circulation and shelving of library materials.
Maintain library records relating to the acquisition, and accessioning of books and other materials.
Perform administration and auxiliary activities such as filing, word processing, keeping statistics and perform basic material repairs and maintenance.
Assist with the delivery of outreach and reading development programmes, marketing and displays.

Rationale:
Research conducted by the Department of Arts and Culture found that there is currently a dire need for qualified Library Assistants and the need is nationwide in urban libraries but even more so in community resource centres in the rural areas. Input from the CEP also indicated that unqualified persons have been appointed as Library Assistants who require appropriate training. Furthermore, the demand expressed by employees for support staff to be formally recognised for LIS skills, knowledge and experience has also greatly influenced the development of this qualification at NQF Level 5.

This qualification will provide occupational education and training to these people who are employed in all communities of Library and Information Services (LIS) as well as those who work in the public or private sectors or in rural or urban organisations. The areas of employment in which the qualifying learners will operate are public libraries/community libraries, school libraries/resource centres, academic libraries, corporate libraries, state departments etc.

This qualification is aimed at the unemployed, school leavers, library support staff, new entrants to LIS and adult learners. Furthermore, the South African government has recognised the significant role of LIS in community development and for the advancement of literacy.

SAQA ID: Operate a Windows System NQF Level 04 Credits 06

SAQA ID: Operate a Windows System NQF Level 04 Credits 06

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
This Unit Standard introduces the junior manager to the concept of motivation. This Unit Standard is intended for junior managers of organisations.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
Explaining the importance of motivating a team.
Demonstrating an understanding of self and team members in a workplace.
Applying theories of motivation and group dynamics.
Implementing a plan of action to strengthen a team.
Providing feedback and recognising achievements.