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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Identify describe and use materials in civil engineering construction 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
13972  Identify describe and use materials in civil engineering construction 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Civil Engineering Construction 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction Civil Engineering Construction 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 2  NQF Level 02 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard will be useful for people who work in the civil construction industry. People credited with this unit standard will be able to identify and describe different materials used in Road Construction Previously disadvantaged persons who through recognition of prior learning will be able to be accessed against this standard and receive National recognition for their competence. This will enhance their employability and career advancement and contribute to the socio-economic transformation of the country. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Literacy at NQF Level 2. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
1. Materials used in road construction include:
  • Building, plaster and concrete sand
  • Concrete stone, crusher run and surfacing stone.
  • Cement and lime and cement products
  • Tar, bitumen, emulsions, asphalt
  • Clay and gravel materials 

  • Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify, describe and use of natural building materials. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The methods to identify and select / reject natural building materials are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Building, plaster and concrete sand are described in terms of physical appearance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Building, plaster and concrete sand are described in terms of sieve analysis / grading envelope for compliance to project specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The use of natural building materials is described. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Making motor for building and plastering activities. Making concrete. Bedding materials of pipes and paving blocks.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Identify, describe and use of crushed aggregates. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The methods to identify and select / reject crushed aggregates are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Concrete stone, crusher run and surfacing stone are described in terms of physical appearance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Concrete stone, crusher run and surfacing stone are described in terms of sieve analysis, grading envelope and flakiness index. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The use of crushed aggregate materials is described. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Making concrete, constructing base layers in road construction, surfacing of roads.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Identify, describe and use of cement and lime. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Cement and lime are described and identified in terms of physical appearance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The hazardous properties of lime and cement and the use of protective clothing for the safe handling of the products are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Handling and storage requirements of lime and cement products are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The use of lime and cement product materials are described. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Concrete production, stabilization of road base layers.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5 Precautions in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety act for the transport, handling, storage and use hazardous materials are identified and implemented. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Cement and lime.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Identify, describe and use of bituminous materials. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Tar, bitumen, emulsions and asphalt are identified and described in terms of physical appearance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The hazardous properties of tar, bitumen, emulsions and asphalts are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Handling and storage requirements of bituminous products are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The use of bituminous product materials are described. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Surfacing operations, manufacture of asphalt, stabilization of road base layers.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Precautions in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety act for the transport, handling, storage and use hazardous materials are identified and implemented. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Tar, bitumen, emulsions and asphalts.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Identify, describe and use of clay and gravel materials 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Clay and gravel materials are described in terms of their physical appearance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Clay and gravel are identified in terms of sieve analysis and indicator tests. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The use of these natural materials are described. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Surfacing of roads.
     


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Assessment of learner achievements takes place at providers accredited by CETA (RSA, 1998b) for the provision of programs that result in the outcomes specified for the Certificate for Construction (level 1). CETA is responsible for moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this qualification.
    A memorandum of understanding with other ETQA bodies need to be signed when training providers working in other Sectors, requires assessment of learner achievements to take place against this unit standard. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Qualifying learners understand and can explain:

    1. The various materials listed in terms of their physical properties and the general use of these materials in Civil Engineering Construction.
    2. The impact of construction products on the environment, and how to minimise the negative effects.
    3. The identification and implementation of measures in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act for the transport, handling, storage and use of hazardous materials.

    Range:
    Lime, cement, tar, bitumen, emulsions, asphalt.

    4. The handling and storage methods for the listed materials, including management of shelf life of some products. 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems. Assessment of materials is made and relates to:

    Identify, describe and use of natural building materials.
    Identify, describe and use of crushed aggregates.
    Identify, describe and use of cement and lime.
    Identify, describe and use of bituminous materials. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others. Work is done in team format. This relates to:

    Identify, describe and use of natural building materials.
    Identify, describe and use of crushed aggregates.
    Identify, describe and use of cement and lime.
    Identify, describe and use of bituminous materials. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Manage information. Laboratory information analysed, wich relates to:

    Identify, describe and use of natural building materials.
    Identify, describe and use of crushed aggregates.
    Identify, describe and use of cement and lime.
    Identify, describe and use of bituminous materials. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively. Communicate quality to others. This relates to:

    Identify, describe and use of natural building materials.
    Identify, describe and use of crushed aggregates.
    Identify, describe and use of cement and lime.
    Identify, describe and use of bituminous materials. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate scientific and technological competence. Describe properties of the materials technically. This relates to:

    Identify, describe and use of natural building materials.
    Identify, describe and use of crushed aggregates.
    Identify, describe and use of cement and lime.
    Identify, describe and use of bituminous materials. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Understand Contextual world-systems. Understand the use of the various materials in the construction of roads. This relates to:

    Identify, describe and use of natural building materials.
    Identify, describe and use of crushed aggregates.
    Identify, describe and use of cement and lime.
    Identify, describe and use of bituminous materials. 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  24133   National Certificate: Construction: Roadworks  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  CETA 
    Core  49080   National Certificate: Construction: Advanced Crane Operations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  CETA 
    Core  49081   National Certificate: Construction: Advanced Plant Operations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  CETA 
    Core  49012   National Certificate: Construction: Concrete Reinforcing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2009-05-13  Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Core  49016   National Certificate: Construction: Concreting  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  CETA 
    Core  24173   National Certificate: Construction: Roadworks  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  CETA 
    Core  23682   National Certificate: Supervision of Civil Engineering Construction Processes: Labour Intensive Construction  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered" 
    2004-06-09  Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Core  23674   National Certificate: Supervision of Civil Engineering Construction Processes: Road Works  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered" 
    2004-06-09  Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Core  23673   National Certificate: Supervision of Civil Engineering Construction Processes: Water and Waste Water  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered" 
    2004-06-09  Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Core  23683   National Diploma: Management of Civil Engineering Construction Processes  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  CETA 
    Elective  22977   National Certificate: Construction: Roadworks  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered" 
    2005-12-04  CETA 
    Elective  49410   National Certificate: Construction  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  CETA 
    Elective  65709   National Certificate: Construction: Steelwork  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  CETA 
    Elective  49053   National Certificate: Supervision of Construction Processes  Level 4  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2018-06-30  Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. Academy for Construction Skills (Pty) Ltd (ACS) 
    2. Artisan Development Academy 
    3. AVUXENI COMPUTER ACADEMY KZN 
    4. BH Training and Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
    5. Big Tree Group 
    6. BOLAND COLLEGE (Paarl) 
    7. Border Kei Training Trust 
    8. Bright Storm Projects 
    9. Certified Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    10. CLEAN HEAT ENERGY SAVING SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 
    11. Construction Resource Development College 
    12. Dego Consultants 
    13. Double ST Training and Skills Development 
    14. Dreyer and Dreyer Risk Solutions 
    15. Eastcape Training Centre 
    16. Edu House South Africa 
    17. EDUCATORY ELECTRO SERVICES 
    18. Edzani Community Development and Consultancy 
    19. Elite Operator and Skills Training 
    20. ETS Emergency Training Solutions (PTY) LTD 
    21. FRANKLIN GLOBAL RISK MANAGEMENT (PTY) LTD 
    22. Goldfields FET College 
    23. Ikemeleng Training and Development Services 
    24. imithetho labour law 
    25. In Touch Community Development & Project Managers 
    26. IZWE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 
    27. Josmap Training Institute 
    28. Leps Training Consultants 
    29. Madzahisi College 
    30. Magnacorp Project Managers 
    31. Mahumani Empowerment Servives Centre 
    32. Majoncor Projects and Training Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    33. Mapotomane Trading and Projects 
    34. Masana Social Consultants cc 
    35. Matibidi Raphela Investments (Pty) LTD 
    36. Mavco Engineering 
    37. Microzone Training CC 
    38. Mopani South East FET College - Central Office 
    39. Motheo Academy PTY LTD 
    40. Mthoms Trading 
    41. MTL Training and Projects 
    42. National African Federated Building Industry 
    43. Nkqubela Community Developers 
    44. No Limits Trading Enterprise 
    45. Nokuthula Dube & Associates 
    46. Nomagwanishe Investments cc 
    47. NOMAKU TRADERS CC 
    48. NOMASOJABULA TRAINING CENTRE 
    49. Northern Cape Rural TVET College 
    50. Powerpro Technologies and Training Facility (PTY) LTD 
    51. Pro Skills Development (Pty) Ltd 
    52. Protech Training (Pty) Ltd 
    53. Qualfurn Training & Projects (Pty) Ltd 
    54. Raubex Construction Pty (Ltd) 
    55. Sakhisizwe Development Training 
    56. Sekhukhune District Municipality EMS Training Academy 
    57. Sheq and Environmental Projects 
    58. Sonani Training and Communications 
    59. South African Value Education (Pty) Ltd 
    60. Stefanutti Stocks Holding Limited 
    61. STEP AHEAD BUSINESS TRAINING 
    62. Striving Mind Academy & Consultancy 
    63. Thabomeleng 
    64. Tjeka Training Matters Pty Ltd 
    65. Tovani Traiding 299 
    66. Training Force (Pty) Ltd 
    67. TSK Projects 
    68. Ubucubu Home Industries 
    69. Zama Training & Developments 



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