CIVIL TECHNOLOGY: WOODWORKING
GRADE 12
NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION
MEMORANDUM
MAY/JUNE 2019

QUESTION 1: OHSA, SAFETY, MATERIALS, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND JOINING (GENERIC)
1.1
1.1.1 G ✓ (1)
1.1.2 E ✓ (1)
1.1.3 A ✓ (1)
1.1.4 C ✓ (1)
1.1.5 D ✓ (1)
1.2

  • When heavy materials/loads are not lifted/lowered/handled correctly. ✓
  • Wrong posture when lifting materials.
  • Not using safety apparel.
    ANY ONE OF THE ABOVE (1)

1.3 1 : 4 OR 76° (2)
1.4

  • A qualified person must operate the device. ✓
  • The device must never be overloaded. ✓
  • The gates and wire components of the lift of the hoisting device must be at least 1 980 mm high.
  • The gates must be shut when the device is being used.
  • Emergency brake mechanisms must be installed.
  • Safety measures must be displayed inside the cage.
  • Inspections and maintenance work should be carried out regularly
    (at least six-monthly) by qualified persons.
  • Overhead protection must be provided to protect workers from falling objects.
  • When material or equipment is being hoisted, it must be stacked firmly and correctly, and secured properly.
  • The hoist must be inspected weekly by a qualified person.
    ANY TWO OF THE ABOVE (2)

1.5.1

  1. = Laser level ✓
  2. = Dumpy level ✓ (2)

1.5.2

Laser level (A) Dumpy level (B)

To determine levels when:

  • installing ceilings and floor tiles. ✓
  • installing chair rails for example in a dining room.
  • installing receptacles for power inside a building during construction.
  • hanging pictures.
  • excavating for new buildings.
  • aligning and levelling floors.
  • when installing doors and windows.
  • aligning shelves and cabinets.
  • levelling post and beams on decks, fences and porches.
  • setting out buildings on a site.
  • aligning fences, post and decks.
  • determining gradient/slope for drainage and irrigation.
  • establishing contours for farming or drainage.
  • To determine levels and slopes when installing sewer pipes. 

The dumpy level is used when:

  • determining differences between levels and vertical heights, especially over longer distances✓
  • determining levels and slopes.
  • setting out buildings
  • transferring levels and heights.
  • determining/measuring the distances/ between two points.

ANY ONE IN EACH COLUMN ABOVE (2)
1.6
1.6.1 Rawl bolt ✓ (1)
1.6.2

  1. – Drill a hole of the required diameter and depth. ✓
  2. – Remove debris and thoroughly clean the hole with a brush or by blowing into it. ✓
  3. – Remove the bolt and washer, insert the sleeve/shield into the hole and align the fixture (for example base plate, etc…) with the hole. ✓
  4. – Insert the bolt with washer through the fixture and tighten to the recommended torque. ✓ (4)

1.6.3 Rawl bolts:

  • are stronger fasteners than a screw with a plastic plug. ✓
  • are designed to resist pull-out failure.
  • have excellent mechanical properties such as tensile and yield stress.
  • have excellent carrying capacity.
  • have excellent tolerance to variance in the hole size.
    ANY ONE OF THE ABOVE (1)

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QUESTION 2: GRAPHICS AS MEANS OF COMMUNICATION (GENERIC)
ANSWER SHEET 2

NO QUESTIONS ANSWERS MARKS
 1 Identify the elevation shown in FIGURE A Eastern/East elevation/East✓ 1
 2 Name the scale of FIGURE B. 1 : 100 ✓ 1
 3 Identify number 1.  Barge board ✓ 1
 4 Identify number 2.  Roof overhang/Eave/Open eave ✓ 1
 5 Recommend a suitable finish for number 3.  Plaster/Paint/Face brick/Tiles/Cladding ✓ 1
 6 What is indicated by number 4? Door/Entrance door/Door opening ✓ 1
 7 Identify the drawing symbol indicated by number 5 Finished floor level/FFL✓ 1
 8 Identify the drawing symbol indicated by number 6 Natural ground level/NGL ✓ 1
 9 What is indicated by number 7? Step ✓ 1
 10 Give the date on which the building plan was printed 2019/06/16 ✓ 1
 11 Who checked the building plan? P Blade ✓ 1
12 Name the electrical drawing symbol in the column for the notes in FIGURE 2 that must be placed at a staircase. Two-way switch ✓ 1
13 Name the electrical feature in the column for the notes in FIGURE 2 that must be placed at the entrance door of the house. Wall light ✓ 1
14 Identify the type of roof that is used on the building in FIGURE A. Gable roof ✓ 1
15 Explain the purpose of number 1. To cover ends of purlins/battens/fixed to the purlins/battens for a neat appearance. To finish of the gable end of the roof. ✓ 1
16 Who is the owner of this house? Mr H Smith ✓ 1
17 In which street is the proposed dwelling situated? Jupiter street ✓ 1
18 Identify number 8. Rainwater down pipe/Downpipe ✓ 1
19 What is the sanitary fitting indicated by number 9 used for? To wash your face/Body ✓
Brush your teeth
Wash your hands
Washing/Rinsing
1
20 Recommend an alternative sanitary fitting to replace number 10 that will serve a similar purpose. Bath ✓ 1
21 Explain the purpose of number 11 as indicated on the staircase. Landing to serve as resting place or change of direction of staircase. ✓ 1
22 What is indicated by number 13? Emergency light/External light
Thickness of wall/110 mm ✓
1
23 What is indicated by number 15? North- symbol/direction/point ✓ 1
24 Deduce the height of window 1 from the window schedule. 1,8 m or 1 800 mm ✓ 1
25 Deduce the width of window 2 from the window schedule. 2,4 m or 2 400 mm✓ 1
26 Name the elevations of the building on which the staircase is situated. Western/West elevation/West ✓
Southern/South elevation/South ✓
2
27 Differentiate between the electrical symbols indicated by numbers 12 and 14. 12 – One way light switch single pole/ lever ✓
14 – One way light switch double pole/ lever ✓
2
28 Recommend a suitable floor covering for the lounge. Tiles/Novilon/Carpets/Laminated flooring/Wooden flooring.✓ 1
29 Calculate the area of the lounge in m². Show ALL calculations. 6 m ✓ x 3 m ✓ = 18 m² ✓
OR
6 000 mm x 3 000 mm = 18 m²
3
30 Calculate the perimeter of the building. Show ALL calculations. (220 + 3 000 + 110 + 3 000 + 220) ✓ x 2 ✓
= 6 550 x 2
=13 100 mm ✓
(220 + 6 000 + 220) ✓ x 2 ✓
= 6 440 x 2
= 12 880 mm ✓
13 100 + 12 880
= 25 980 mm ✓ OR
= 25,98 m
7
    TOTAL: 40

DO NOT MARK QUESTIONS 12 AND 13

QUESTION 3: CASEMENTS, CUPBOARDS, WALL-PANELLING AND QUANTITIES (SPECIFIC)
3.1 Glazing bar ✓ (1)
3.2

  1. – Frame head ✓
  2. – Transom ✓
  3. – Mullion ✓
  4. – Casement stile ✓
  5. – Bottom rail of casement/Bottom rail ✓ (5)

3.3 
1
USE A MASK TO MARK THE DRAWING

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA MARK CM
Front rail 1  
Top shelf 1  
Middle shelf 1  
Bottom shelf 1  
Hanging rail 1  
Kick plate 1  
Back of base 1  
Back of cupboard 1  
Application of scale:
Correct height
Correct depth
Correct thickness of material
1
1
1
1
 
 
 
TOTAL: 11  

3.4
2
Application of scale ✓

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA MARKS CANDIDATE'S MARK 
Horizontal rough grounds   2  
Tongue and groove board   1  
Skirting  1  
Quadrant mould  1  
Application of scale 
More than 3 wrong no marks
 1  
TOTAL:  6  

Marks are awarded for the drawing and not for labels.
USE A MASK TO MARK THE DRAWING
3.5.1 Length of fascia board
= 9 000 mm + 300 mm + 9 000 mm + 300 mm ✓
OR
(9 000 mm + 300 mm) x 2
OR
(150 + 9000 +150) x 2
= 18 600 mm
= 18,6 m ✓(2)
3.5.2 Number of roof trusses needed
Internal dimension
Distance between centres
8,56 1,3 ✓
= 6,58 + 1 ✓
= 7 + 1 ✓
= 8 Roof trusses ✓ (5)
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QUESTION 4: ROOFS, CEILINGS, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT, AND MATERIALS (SPECIFIC)
4.1
4.1.1 B✓ (1)
4.1.2 F ✓(1)
4.1.3 D ✓ (1)
4.1.4 E ✓ (1)
4.1.5 C ✓ (1)
4.2
3
USE A MASK TO MARK THIS QUESTION

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA MARK
Fascia board: 230 mm x 38 mm  1
Hanger: 38 mm x 38 mm  1
Bearer: 38 mm x 38 mm   1
6 mm fibre-cement board on closed eaves   1
Quarter round mouldings below fibre-cement board   2
Application of scale
More than 3 wrong no marks 
 1
 TOTAL:  7

(7)
4.3

  Hipped roof Gable roof
MATERIAL More timber is used because of the complex design of the roof ✓
More roof covering is used
More cutting and waste 
Less timber is used because of simple design ✓
Less roof covering is used
Less cutting and waste
CONSTRUCTION Slope down on all sides ✓
The construction is complex
Roof is stronger
Roof takes longer to construct 
Slope down on only two sides ✓
Simple design
Roof not as strong because less timber is used
Constructed faster 

ANY ONE OF THE ABOVE FOR EACH CRITERION IN EACH COLUMN (4)
4.4

  • Gang nails ✓
  • Bolt and nuts ✓
  • Nails ✓ (3)

4.5

  • Aluminium frames/Timber frames✓
  • Cover strip/T-metal strip ✓
  • Hinges
  • Barrel bolt
    ANY TWO OF THE ABOVE (2)

4.6 610 mm x 610 mm ✓ (1)
4.7
4.7.1 Portable electrical planer ✓(1)
4.7.2

  • Safety goggles ✓
  • Dust ✓
  • Respiratory mask
    ANY TWO OF THE ABOVE (2)

4.7.3

  • Store in a dry safe place.✓
  • Keep in a wooden box or plastic box away from moisture.✓
  • Store the plane on its side to prevent damage to the blade.
  • Retract the blade into the machine.
    ANY TWO OF THE ABOVE (2)

4.7.4 Check the timber for:

  • Loose knots ✓
  • Sand ✓
  • Nails/Screws/Any metal objects in the timber
    ANY TWO OF THE ABOVE (2)

4.8
4.8.1

  • Avoid making adjustments while the blade is turning. ✓
  • Keep your hands and fingers away from rotating blade. ✓
  • Ensure all clamps and locking devices are locked. ✓
  • Check the wood for loose knots/nails/screws.
  • Ensure that the machine stands in a well-balanced position.
  • Ensure the blade is properly fastened.
  • Do not leave the machine until the blade has stop turning.
  • Approach the timber slowly.
    ANY THREE OF THE ABOVE OR ANY ACCEPTABLE ANSWER (3)

4.8.2

  • Check the wood for any metal objects before cutting commence. ✓
  • Make sure the teeth of the blade are sharp.✓
  • Ensure that the blade is properly fastened.
  • Do not force material to the blade.
    ANY TWO OF THE ABOVE (2)

4.9

  • Remove all dust✓
  • Apply first layer of sanding sealer. ✓
  • Allow drying time for first layer. ✓
  • Sand lightly✓
  • Remove dust from the door.✓
  • Apply second layer of sanding sealer.
    ANY FIVE OF THE ABOVE (5)

4.10

  • raded timber has a stamp that indicates the grade as well as the saw mill at which it was graded. ✓
  • Graded timber has a colour coded end grain.
    ANY ONE OF THE ABOVE (1)

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QUESTION 5: CENTRING, FORMWORK, SHORING AND GRAPHICS AS MEANS OF COMMUNICATION (SPECIFIC)
5.1
4
Proportion✓

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA MARK
 Bearer  1
 Rib  1
 Laggings  1
 Space between laggings  1
 Any THREE labels  3
 Proportion  1
 TOTAL:  8

(8)
5.2
5.2.1 Braces/struts ✓ (1)
5.2.2 Fish plate ✓ (1)
5.2.3 Clamps ✓ (1)
5.2.4 Folding wedges ✓ (1)
5.2.5 Soleplate ✓(1)
5.3

  • Plastic ✓
  • Metal sheeting ✓
  • Hardboard/Ply wood
  • Fibreglass
    ANY TWO OF THE ABOVE (2)

5.4

  1. – Clamp/cleat ✓
  2. – Yoke ✓
  3. – Threaded bolt/Threaded rod ✓ (3)

5.5
5
Proportion✓

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA MARK 
 Dead shore  1
 Steel dog  1
 Folding wedge  1
 Soleplate  1
 Any TWO labels  2
 Proportion  1
 TOTAL:  7

(7)
5.6
6
Proportion✓

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA MARK 
 Parapet wall  1
 Wall  1
 Wall plate  1
 Rafter  1
 Proportion  1
 TOTAL:  5

(5)
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QUESTION 6: SUSPENDED FLOORS, STAIRCASES, IRONMONGERY, DOORS AND JOINING (SPECIFIC)
6.1
6.1.1 C ✓ (1)
6.1.2 A ✓ (1)
6.1.3 C ✓ (1)
6.1.4 A ✓ (1)
6.1.5 D✓ (1)
6.2
7

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA MARK 
 Foundation wall: 330 mm  1
 Wall of superstructure  1
 DPC  1
 Ant guard  1
 Air brick  1
 Wall plate  1
 Floor joist  1
 Proportion  1
 Any ONE label  1
 TOTAL: 9

(9)
6.3 Half-landing stairs are known as U-shaped ✓ stairs. A half – landing staircase has two parallel flights of stairs ✓ that are connected by a landing that make a 180° ✓ turn when one staircase ascends or descends.
OR
8
(3)
6.4

  • Mortise locks are mortised ✓ into one of the stiles of the door and are used for entrance doors, internal doors and any large doors. ✓
  • Night latch is mounted ✓ onto the internal surface of the stile of a door and is used to secure entrance doors. ✓ (4)

6.5  (7)
9
6.6

10

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA MARK 
 Hidden detail of grooves  2
 Double tenon  2
 TWO labels  2
 Proportion of tenons  1
 TOTAL:  7

(7)
6.7 A – Joist hanger/Truss hanger/Beam hanger ✓ (1)
6.8
6.8.1 Clout nails/Dry wall screws ✓ (1)
6.8.2 Copper nails/Nails/Screws ✓ (1)
6.8.3 Roof nails ✓
Pozi drive screws
ANY ONE OF THE ABOVE (1)
6.9

  • Putty ✓
  • Glazing beads
    ANY ONE OF THE ABOVE (1)

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TOTAL: 200

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