NATIONAL CERTIFICATE: BUILDING AND CIVIL

CONSTRUCTION
ID 65409 LEVEL 3 – CREDITS 140

LEARNER WORKBOOK
SAQA: 261666

PRIME AND APPLY PAINT TO SURFACES

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Learner Information:
Details Please Complete this Section
Name & Surname:
Organisation:
Unit/Dept:
Facilitator Name:
Date Started:
Date of Completion:

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 OVERVIEW

About the This Learner Exercise Workbook has been designed and developed to
Learner evaluate learners’ level of understanding of the PRIME AND APPLY
Workbook PAINT TO SURFACES module.
It forms part of a series of Learner Workbooks that have been
developed for NATIONAL CERTIFICATE: BUILDING AND CIVIL
CONSTRUCTION LEVEL 3 – CREDITS 140.

Purpose The purpose of this Learner Exercise Workbook is to evaluate learners

understanding on the specific outcomes and/or assessment criteria of
the following SAQA Registered Unit Standards
US No US Title Level Credits
261666 PRIME AND APPLY PAINT TO SURFACES 3 18

Context This assessment represents the Formative Assessment component of

the PRIME AND APPLY PAINT TO SURFACES module, for the
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE: BUILDING AND CIVIL CONSTRUCTION,
and should be completed in the classroom/training room.

Resources The following are resources needed for this assessment:

1. Learner Guide; and
2. Assessment Preparation.
Instructions to Facilitators will be required to:
Facilitators  Explain the completion of the workbook to each learner; and
 Interview the learner on similar questions, should he/she not be
able to write.
Instructions to Learners will be required to:
Learners  Complete the workbook as per the instructions;
 Ensure that all questions are completed;
 Ensure that the completion of the workbook is their own work;
 Ensure that all annexure are attached to the workbook and
clearly referred to;

Assessment Learners are required to complete this assessment within the allocated
Time time frame of.... hours.

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Total Mark This formative assessment carries a total mark of _ points. In order to
meet the pass mark, learners are required to achieve a minimum of
80% of the total marks.
Equipment Learners are required to have the following equipment in order to
complete this workbook:
 Pen and Pencil;
 Ruler; and
 Exam Pad – for additional paper.

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 GENERAL INFORMATION

LEARNER DETAILS

Learner Full
Names
Learner ID No.:
Organisation:
Unit/Dept:
Contact Details: Telephone /Cell Email Address:
Numbers:

WORKSHOP DETAILS
Workshop
Venue:
Facilitator
Name:
Date Started:
Date Completed:

ASSESSMENT PREPARATION CHECKLIST

DESCRIPTION YE N COMMENTS/
S O CONTINGENCY
This assessment is a formative assessment and it is
based on the outlined unit standard/s for the PRIME
AND APPLY PAINT TO SURFACES MODULE.
Your assessment evidence for the PRIME AND APPLY
PAINT TO SURFACES module needs to be submitted
on....... (day) of...............(month)...........(year) at the
following
address/place................................................................
You will be assessed based on the outlined Unit
Standards. The assessment activities are linked to
specific outcomes/assessment criteria of the outlined

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Unit Standards.
To determine your competence level, the following are
the methods to be used for this assessment:
1. .....................................................
2. .....................................................
To be declared competent on PRIME AND APPLY
PAINT TO SURFACES module (formative assessment),
you should have obtained at least 80% of the total mark
of this assessment.
You will be provided with detailed feedback on your
performance of this assessment as follows:
1. Written Feedback
2. Verbal Feedback
Should you be declared “not yet competent” on this
assessment, you will be entitled for re-assessment
opportunity/ies.
You will be required to re-submit evidence (only for
areas) you were declared not yet competent. A date for
re-submission will be agreed with the assessor.
You will be entitled to lodge an appeal should you not be
satisfied with the assessment decision of your
assessment.
You will be required to provide the assessor feedback on
assessment procedure – this is to assist in improving the
assessment practices.
Your results of assessment and portfolio of evidence
information will not be provided to any person without
your written consent.

Learner’s Declaration

I…………………………………………………………………………………………….herewith declare that I am

ready for the assessment, that we have reviewed the assessment preparation and plan, I understand
the assessment process and I am happy that the assessment will be conducted in a fair manner.
Learner Signature: Date: Facilitator Date:
Signature:

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 Prime and apply paint to

Learning Unit 1 surfaces

UNIT STANDARD NUMBER : 261666

LEVEL ON THE NQF : 3
CREDITS : 18
FIELD : Physical Planning and Construction
SUB FIELD : Building Construction

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 perform
PURPOSE
duties in priming and apply paint to surfaces.
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A person credited with this unit standard is able to:
 Preparing materials, tools and equipment for applying primer and paint.
 Prime surfaces for painting.
 Coat surfaces with paint.
 Demonstrate a responsibility toward the safety of self, others and the
environment.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE:

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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 SESSION 1
Prepare materials, tools and equipment for
applying primer and paint.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Materials, tools and equipment are selected for specific work areas.
 Primers and paint are thoroughly mixed before application.
 Ventilation is secured for specific work areas and for the use of specified
materials and to meet health and safety requirements.
 Spot sheets are placed where required and ajoining surfaces are protected to
achieve quality standards.
 All relevant legal, health and safety requirements are adhered to.

Answerthefollowingquestion in the space provided below.

Activit
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y Activity description

Give a brief description of each of the following processes

involved in the preparation of materials, tools, up to the actual
painting of a surface:
i. Highlighting hidden flaws - Highlight wall flaws
ii. Fixing nail pops forever - Pull popped nails
iii. Sealing torn paper - Seal tears before applying
compound
iv. Taping and filling damaged corners - Reshape bent
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metal corner bead
v. Cutting around glue spots - Cut out old glue strips
vi. Filling holes three times - Fill holes
vii. Cutting out wall cracks - Cut out loose material
viii. Fixing holes fast with an aluminum patch - Set the patch
and apply compound
ix. Blocking stains with special primer - Prime wall marks
x. Replacing lifting tape - Cut away loose tape

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Describe the actual process of applying the actual paint after

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SESSION 2
Prime surfaces for painting.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Materials, tools and equipment are used and maintained according to

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 specifications.
 Further imperfections are filled and surfaces are made free of protruding
objects or contaminating agents.
 Sequence of filling and primer application is done in accordance with standard
operating procedures.
 All primers are applied without runs or misses and with appropriate thickness
according to specification.
 Primers are allowed to dry as per the manufacturing recommendations.

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3 What is prime, in the painting circles?

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4 identify the three 3-step processof a successful painting

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5 List and describe the four special surfaces that require primer
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SESSION 3
Coat surfaces with paint.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
 All coats are applied without runs or misses and with appropriate thickness.
 All coats are allowed to dry as per the manufacturing recommendations.

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  All undercoats are prepared before final coats are applied.
 Final coats are covered evenly over any undercoats.
 Materials, tools and equipment are used and maintained according to
specifications.
 Tools, equipment and work areas are cleaned and fittings replaced after
completion.

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6 How are primers and sealers similar?

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7 What is a milk paint?

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8 List and describe five types of finishers.

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 SESSION 4
Demonstrate a responsibility toward the safety of
self, others and the environment.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Flammable equipment and materials are handled and stored in accordance
with supplier specifications.
 Hazardous substances and materials are handled and stored in accordance
with legal requirements.
 Paint fumes and dust are managed in accordance with health and safety
regulations.
 Waste are removed and disposed of in accordance with legal requirements.
 The environment and public are protected through specific forms of
communication.

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Identify the safety precautions that a painter needs to observe

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Painting precautions are almost similar in all types of painting,

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safety precautions”
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As a contractor, it is always to put your own life and that of

others first and not second to your painting project. What are
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the two main questions one needs to ask themselves before
embarking on the painting job?
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SELF-ASSESSMENT

The learner must make use of the following self-evaluation checklist to rate himself
against the learning outcomes of this particular training module in establishing the
level of mastery of the information.
1. Not able to comply
2. Reasonable compliance (Not acceptable for final evaluation)
3. Able to comply fully

LEARNING OUTCOMES 1 2 3
1 Preparing materials, tools and equipment for
applying primer and paint.
2 Prime surfaces for painting.
3 Coat surfaces with paint.
4 Demonstrate a responsibility toward the safety
of self, others and the environment.

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Learner Signature Date

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Facilitators’ Signature Date

ASSESSMENT FEEDBACK REPORT

FACILITATOR FEEDBACK & REMARKS

ASSESSMENT JUDGEMENT

Learner’s Total Mark: Requirements met

Requirements not met

Action/s required:

By when:

LEARNER FEEDBACK & COMMENTS

DECLARATION BY THE FACILITATOR

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 I ……………………………………………............. (Facilitator) hereby certify that I have
examined the learner workbook and I am satisfied with the evidence provided by
the learner.

DECLARATION BY LEARNER

I, …………………………………………………………………….declare that I am satisfied

that the feedback given to me by the Facilitator was relevant, sufficient and done
in a constructive manner. I accept the assessment judgment and have no further
questions relating to this particular assessment event.

Learner Date Facilitator Date

DECLARATION BY THE ASSESSOR

I ……………………………………………............. (Assessor) hereby certify that I have

examined the learner workbook and I am satisfied with the Facilitator Judgment of
this assessment.

Assessor Date Moderator Date

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