Occupational Qualification · R20
Discretionary Grant · RollingReal Wood Floor Finisher
- NQF Level
- NQF Level 3
- Credits
- 153
- Duration
- —
- SAQA ID
- 117305
Official QCTO Registry Profile
Source: SAQA / QCTO registry- SAQA ID
- 117305
- Min Credits
- 153
- Registered
- 2020-07-30
- Re-registration
- 2025-07-30
- Field
- Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction
- Sub-field
- Building Construction
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Overview & Scope
Programme Profile
- Target Designation
- Certified Real Wood Floor Finisher Practitioner
- Competency Focus
- Master specialised practical applications, safety criteria, and regulatory mandates required of a qualified Real Wood Floor Finisher.
- Academic Weight
- Full national recognition at NQF Level 3 yielding 153 credits upon successful PoE verification.
- Work Opportunities
- Deployment across As a qualified real wood floor finisher, you can find employment opportunities in Construction, Civil Engineering, Building. Your skills will be in demand across both public and private sectors, and you may also choose to work as an independent contractor or start your own business in this field. operations under CONSTRUCTION SETA scope.
- Audit Objective
- Bridges operational skills deficits under the governing CONSTRUCTION SETA quality matrix.
- Value Proposition
- Measurable, legally compliant skills that optimise productivity, satisfy Workplace Skills Plans (WSP), and unlock B-BBEE scorecard weight.
Introduction▾
The Real Wood Floor Finisher is a Occupational Certificate set at NQF Level 3, comprising 153 credits. This qualification has been carefully developed to provide you with the essential knowledge, practical skills, and workplace experience needed to excel in your chosen field. Whether you are starting your career or looking to formalise your existing expertise, this programme offers a structured pathway to competence and recognition.
Purpose▾
Real Wood Floors operate in a luxury market that requires skilled and competent workers that add a high value component to the construction sector. The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to restore and prepare substrates and install real wood flooring. A qualified l Real Wood Floor Finisher will be able to install real wood flooring according to client and manufacturing specifications.
Entry Requirements▾
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): RPL for Access to the External Integrated Summative Assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of results or by certifying a work experience record. RPL for Access to the Qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry Requirements: NQF Level 1 qualification with Mathematics.
SAQA Rationale▾
The quality and cost efficiency of flooring installation and finishing ultimately impact on the retail or rental value of the entities constructed which again impacts on the profitability of the developers who form part of the greater economic profile of the country. A Real Wood Floor Finisher installs and ensures the integrity of real wood flooring installation in the construction industry. Currently, training for Real Wood Floor Finishers is based on the following two qualifications: 1. National Certificate: Floor Covering Installation (ID 49022). 2. National Certificate: Construction: Installation of Floor Coverings (ID 24296). Typical learners will be those who have completed NQF Level 1 or those working in the real wood flooring installation environment and who wish to improve their qualifications. This qualification will empower them with the skills and competence required of Real Wood Floor Finishers. Qualifying learners will have a nationally recognised qualification that will improve his/her knowledge, skills and competencies for installation of the real wood flooring. Those currently employed in the flooring sector will gain recognition for the competencies they have acquired. The qualification will improve access to other education and training opportunities in the flooring sector for advancement to higher levels such as Real Wood Flooring Installation Supervisors. The quality of this occupational qualification is comparable with international standards and will increase employment opportunities and career mobility for Real Wood Floor Finishers. The qualification will produce competent workers who will contribute to an improved skills profile in the construction sector. This qualification will serve as a national benchmark for Real Wood Floor Finishers and open new market opportunities in the construction sector.
Learning Assumed to be in Place & RPL▾
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): RPL for Access to the External Integrated Summative Assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of results or by certifying a work experience record. RPL for Access to the Qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry Requirements: NQF Level 1 qualification with Mathematics.
Exit Level Outcomes▾
- Perform an assistive role in the installation of real wood flooring.
- Install real wood flooring.
Learning Material Included
- Learner Guide (Theory and Knowledge Modules)
- Facilitator Guide
- Workplace Logbook
- Formative and Summative Assessment
- Assessor Guide & Marking Memorandum
- SETA / QCTO Alignment Matrix
- Administrative & Onboarding Pack
- Implementation Plan
Moderator-Ready Curriculum Breakdown
14 modules · 153 creditsTheory, regulatory and safety knowledge. Each row carries the registered module code, NQF level and credit weight used for formative assessment rubric mapping.
- 642202-000-00-085 cr
KM-01, Safety, Health and the Environment
NQF Level 2
- 642202-000-00-084 cr
KM-02, Floor Removal and Preparation of Work Area
NQF Level 2
- 642202-000-00-085 cr
KM-03, Real Wood Flooring
NQF Level 2
- 642202-000-00-088 cr
KM-04, Site Inspection and Preparation of Work Area
NQF Level 3
- 642202-000-00-088 cr
KM-05, Installation of Real Wood Flooring
NQF Level 3
Qualification 117305 · Curriculum Architecture
Occupational Certificate: Real Wood Floor Finisher · NQF Level 3 (153 Credits)
Three Curriculum Pillars
Knowledge Modules
Classroom & E-Learning
- Facilitated lectures & self-study
- Written question banks
- Formative comprehension checks
Practical Skill Modules
Simulated Line Tasks
- Simulated line tasks
- Observation rubrics
- Structured task sheets
Work Experience Modules
On-the-Job Production
- On-the-job rotation
- Mentor logbooks
- Workplace sign-offs
Evidence & Audit Pipeline
Learner Portfolio of Evidence (PoE)Owner · Candidate▾
Admin & Registration
ID, learner contract, induction pack, POPIA consent.
Knowledge Evidence
Written assessments & question banks — KM-01 to KM-07.
Practical Evidence
Task sheets, observation rubrics, assessor photos.
Workplace Evidence
Logbooks, mentor sign-offs, supervisor letters.
Assessor Master FileOwner · Registered Assessor▾
Assessment Reports
Judgements, learner feedback, remediation agreements, appeals log.
Internal Moderation & Quality FileOwner · Moderator / SDP▾
Moderation Evidence
10% sampling matrix, HACCP/LOTO compliance sheets, SDP sign-off.
Final Accreditation Gateway
Issued by the accredited Skills Development Provider once internal moderation is signed off.
Provider submits declaration + PoE to the Assessment Quality Partner (AQP).
QCTO awards the SAQA-registered certificate on successful EISA outcome.
Audit & Compliance
Evidence & Audit Pipeline
From portfolio assembly to external sign-off — the exact route your evidence travels.
- Step 1
PoE Assembly
Learner evidence, formative records and logbook entries filed against the alignment matrix.
- Step 2
Internal Assessment
Registered assessor judges each KM/PM/WM outcome using the supplied instruments.
- Step 3
Internal Moderation
Sampling and verification of assessor decisions, with remediation loop before submission.
- Step 4
External Moderation
SETA/QCTO desktop audit and certification upload against registered credits.
Broken Standard vs i2Graduates Standard
The measurable delta between improvised material and an audit-ready suite.
Broken Standard
i2Graduates Standard
Curriculum Mapping
Photocopied guides with mismatched outcomes
5 KM + 5 PM + 4 WM modules mapped to NQF Level 3
Assessment Bank
Missing formative and summative assessments
Pre-validated assessment bank per module
Alignment Evidence
No alignment matrix — audit fails
CONSTRUCTION SETA alignment matrix included
Facilitation
Facilitators improvise Real Wood Floor Finisher delivery
Facilitator scripts + learner activities per credit
Portfolio of Evidence
PoE gaps flagged in moderation
PoE templates that survive external moderation
Pricing & Delivery Tiers
Base licence from R52 650
Digital Master Suite
Editable master files, licensed to your SDP
- Learner Guide, Facilitator Guide & Assessment Suite
- Workplace logbook + alignment matrix (editable)
- Instant digital delivery under institutional licence
- Free minor corrections for 12 months
Turnkey Print & Bound Package
Printed, bound and couriered per learner
- Everything in the Digital Master Suite
- Full-colour print, wire-bound learner packs
- Per-learner PoE folders and dividers
- Nationwide courier with tracked delivery
Full Enterprise Accreditation Bundle
Assets plus accreditation support end-to-end
- Everything in the Print & Bound Package
- Bespoke QMS build mapped to your scope
- Moderation dry-run + written remediation report
- Brand & metadata integration across the suite
Complementary Services
Optional add-ons that harden your accreditation scope before an external audit.
Bespoke QMS Build
We author your Quality Management System — policies, procedures, records, matrices — mapped to your accreditation scope. From R18,500.
Request QuoteModeration Consultation
External moderation dry-run on your PoE + delivery pack. Written report with fixes before your real audit. From R4,900.
Book Moderation SessionThe i2Graduates Quality Guarantee
Every page of this bundle is checked for sequence and structural accuracy — no missing pages, no shortcuts. You get pre-validated assessment instruments ready to survive rigorous compliance moderation, wrapped in a curriculum your facilitators will enjoy teaching.