Occupational Qualification · S9
Discretionary Grant · RollingSeamless Floor Finisher
- NQF Level
- NQF Level 3
- Credits
- 151
- Duration
- —
- SAQA ID
- 117265
Official QCTO Registry Profile
Source: SAQA / QCTO registry- SAQA ID
- 117265
- Min Credits
- 151
- 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 Seamless Floor Finisher Practitioner
- Competency Focus
- Master specialised practical applications, safety criteria, and regulatory mandates required of a qualified Seamless Floor Finisher.
- Academic Weight
- Full national recognition at NQF Level 3 yielding 151 credits upon successful PoE verification.
- Work Opportunities
- Deployment across As a qualified seamless 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 Seamless Floor Finisher is a Occupational Certificate set at NQF Level 3, comprising 151 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▾
This qualification will equip a learner with the necessary skills and competence to operate as a Seamless Floor Finisher. A Seamless Floor Finisher plays an extremely critical role in the construction industry because they install and ensure the integrity of the installation of the seamless flooring. The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to restore and prepare substrates and install seamless flooring. A qualified Seamless Floor Finisher will be able to install seamless flooring.
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. There is a need for a Seamless Floor Finisher to install and ensure the integrity of the installation of the seamless flooring. There is currently no qualification or training for Seamless Floor Finishers. Typical learners will be those who have completed NQF Level 1 or those currently working in the seamless flooring installation environment and who wish to improve their qualifications. This qualification will assist them to become competent Seamless Floor Finishers. Learners will obtain a qualification that is nationally recognised and that will improve their current knowledge, skills and competencies regarding installation of seamless flooring. Those currently employed in the flooring sector will gain recognition for the competencies they have acquired. In addition, the qualification will create improved access to other education and training opportunities in the flooring sector at a higher level; learners could become Seamless Flooring Installation Supervisors. This occupational qualification will increase employment opportunities for Seamless Floor Finishers because they will receive a high standard of training that is comparable with international standards. The qualification will produce competent learners who are able to contribute to improved productivity and efficiency within the broad construction environment. The benefits to the country includes the fact that this qualification will serve as a national benchmark for Seamless Floor Finishers and increase public confidence in the services offered by those installing the product. A Seamless Floor Finisher will improve the quality of life of society by ensuring that product installation meets international and national standards. Employers will benefit because they will enjoy access to appropriately qualified Seamless Floor Finishers who will be able to conduct high-quality, efficient and safe installation operations, with minimum disruption to productivity.
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 seamless flooring.
- Install seamless 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 · 151 creditsTheory, regulatory and safety knowledge. Each row carries the registered module code, NQF level and credit weight used for formative assessment rubric mapping.
- 642202-000-00-07-KM-015 cr
Safety, Health and the Environment
NQF Level 2
- 642202-000-00-07-KM-024 cr
Floor Removal and Preparation of Work Area
NQF Level 2
- 642202-000-00-07-KM-035 cr
Seamless Flooring
NQF Level 2
- 642202-000-00-07-KM-048 cr
Site Inspection and Preparation of Work Area
NQF Level 3
- 642202-000-00-07-KM-058 cr
Installation of Seamless Flooring
NQF Level 3
Qualification 117265 · Curriculum Architecture
Occupational Certificate: Seamless Floor Finisher · NQF Level 3 (151 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 Seamless 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 550
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.