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

Further Education and Training Certificate: Construction: Trowel Vocations 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
65878  Further Education and Training Certificate: Construction: Trowel Vocations 
ORIGINATOR
City Guilds International 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CETA - Construction Education and Training Authority  OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Further Ed and Training Cert  Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction  Physical Planning, Design and Management 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
EXCO 07158/17  2015-07-01  2016-12-31 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2017-12-31   2019-12-31  

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 qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:

The purpose of the qualification is to provide learners with underpinning knowledge and practical skills to work in the field of trowel vocations within the construction industry.

Learners who achieve this qualification are able to:
  • Carry out mathematical calculations.
  • Use drawing equipment.
  • Construct drawings.
  • Communicate effectively in the construction industry.
  • Apply computer skills effectively in construction applications.
  • Select and use basic and hand tools in a correct and safe manner.
  • Mix and lay concrete.
  • Mix mortar and lay bricks or blocks.
  • Adopt and maintain safe working practices.
  • Identify and select materials from given specifications and for specific applications based on their technical properties.
  • Describe the properties of the main types of materials in use.
  • Take off dimensions from drawings of linear, rectangular circular, semi circular and triangular structures/products.
  • Calculate quantities to assist in preparing, costing and estimating.
  • Set out building details.
  • Apply trowel handling skills.
  • Apply basic wall building and paving techniques.
  • Identify environmental effects and benefits of quarrying/manufacturing trowel based materials and processes.
  • Carry out the alteration, repair and renovation to existing buildings.

    Plus one of the following areas depending on the electives chosen:

    Timber vocations:
  • Use basic tools in a correct and safe manner.
  • Set out and make basic joints and components to form products.
  • Painting and decorating.
  • Use basic tools in a correct and safe manner.
  • Prepare surfaces.
  • Apply oil and water based paints.

    Plumbing:
  • Use basic tools in a correct and safe manner.
  • Cut and bend pipes.
  • Make pipe joints.

    Refrigeration and air conditioning:
  • Use basic tools in a correct and safe manner.
  • Cut and bend refrigeration quality pipe.
  • Make pipe joints.

    Electrical installation:
  • Use basic tools in a correct and safe manner.
  • Set out and install domestic single phase circuits.
  • Install accessories and terminate cable.

    Learners who choose the Preservation Skills specialisation are able to:
  • Explain the historic preservation movement.
  • Identify historic building styles.
  • Describe historic building materials.
  • Describe considerations involved in working on historic structures.
  • Describe historic building techniques.
  • Identify and evaluate the deterioration of materials in historic structures.
  • Produce a written inspection and evaluation report for an historic structure.
  • Read and interpret blueprints and specifications for work on historic structures.
  • Prepare the work site.
  • Identify the skills needed for demolition and salvage of historic structures.
  • Explain the procedure to install and conceal new mechanical systems in an historic building.
  • Identify the skills needed to stabilise, preserve and restore the roof of an historic building.
  • Describe the role of the trowel vocations in the preservation industry.
  • Stabilise, restore and preserve masonry parts of historic buildings.
  • Describe properties, characteristics and uses of brick and concrete block.
  • Describe the various types and uses of bonding.
  • Clean masonry.
  • Perform building layout.
  • Build foundations.

    Rationale:

    This qualification has been designed to develop a broad range of skills appropriate to a person who is undergoing training or works in the construction industry and who may have some supervisory responsibilities. It brings together the theoretical and practical elements of trowel vocations and will help to professionalise the construction industry. 

  • LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners have achieved the equivalent of NQF Level 3 in a formal education environment.

    Recognition of Prior Learning:

    The structure of this qualification makes the Recognition of Prior Learning possible. This qualification may therefore be achieved in part or completely through the recognition of prior learning, which includes formal, informal and non-formal learning and work experience. The learner should be thoroughly briefed on the mechanism to be used and support and guidance should be provided. Care should be taken that the mechanism used provides the learner with an opportunity to demonstrate competence and is not so onerous as to prevent learners from taking up the RPL option towards gaining a qualification.

    If the learner is able to demonstrate competence in the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes implicit in this qualification the appropriate credits should be assigned to the learner. Recognition of Prior Learning will be done by means of Integrated Assessment as mentioned above.

    This Recognition of Prior Learning may allow:
  • Accelerated access to further learning at this or higher levels on the NQF.
  • Gaining of credits towards a unit standard.
  • Obtaining of this qualification in part or in whole.

    Access to the Qualification:

    There is open access to the qualification. However, it is preferable that learners should acquired language competencies and mathematical literacy competencies at NQF Level 3. 

  • RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification is made up of a combination of learning outcomes from Fundamental, Core and Elective components, totaling 120 credits.

    Fundamental; 56 credits:
  • Communication: First Language; 20 credits.
  • Communication: Second Language; 20 credits.
  • Mathematical Literacy; 16 credits.

    Core; 50 credits.

    Elective minimum; 14 credits. 

  • EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Communicate effectively in two languages within the workplace.

    2. Use mathematics calculations.

    3. Effectively use information technology in the workplace.

    4. Apply safe working practices within own area of work.

    5. Construct, read and use drawings as required within the construction industry.

    6. Maintain safe working conditions and adopt safe procedures.

    7. Identify and select main types of material and describe the properties of each.

    8. Produce and take off dimensions from drawings of linear, rectangular, circular, semi circular and triangular structures.

    9. Calculate quantities to assist in preparing, costing and estimating.

    10. Set out building details.

    11. Select, use and maintain hand tools in a correct and safe manner.

    12. Develop basic wall building and paving techniques.

    13. Apply basic tool skills to carry out construction operations.

    14. Apply practical skills to carry out the alteration, repair and renovation to existing buildings.

    Elective Exit Level Outcomes:

    15. Acquire basic tool skills and set out and make basic joints and components to form products.

    16. Acquire basic tool skills to prepare a surface and apply various types of paint.

    17. Acquire basic tool skills to cut, mend and join pipes.

    18. Acquire basic tool skills to cut, bend and join pipes.

    19. Acquire basic tool skills and set out and install domestic single phase circuits.

    20. Explain the historic preservation movement.

    21. Identify historic building styles.

    22. Describe historic building materials.

    23. Describe considerations involved in working on historic structures.

    24. Describe historic building techniques.

    25. Identify and evaluate the deterioration of materials in historic structures.

    26. Produce a written inspection and evaluation report for an historic structure.

    27. Read and interpret blueprints and specifications for work on historic structures.

    28. Describe the process of preparing the work site.

    29. Identify the skills needed for demolition and salvage of historic structures.

    30. Explain the procedure to install and conceal new mechanical systems in an historic building.

    31. Identify the skills needed to stabilise, preserve and restore the roof of an historic building.

    32. Describe the role of the trowel vocations in the preservation industry.

    33. Stabilise restore and preserve masonry parts of historic buildings.

    Critical Cross-Field Ootcomes:

    This qualification addresses all the Critical Cross-Field Outcomes. A learner who obtains this qualification:
  • Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made.
  • Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, community.
  • Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively.
  • Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
  • Communicate effectively, using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation. 

  • ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
  • Use the writing process to compose various reports and texts required within the workplace; fill out a daily/weekly diary or log of work activities.
  • Read and interpret various texts with understanding; drawings, specifications and other administrative documents.
  • Use different methods of communication to liaise with the building team.
  • Receive customer requirements and promptly deal with them.
  • Collect and use technical information from different sources.
  • Use information technology systems for communication.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
  • Carry out calculations applied to whole and decimal numbers.
  • Read measuring equipment.
  • Solve calculations, involving the use of an electronic calculator, applied to whole and decimal numbers.
  • Calculate the areas and perimeters of various shapes.
  • Calculate percentage increases and decreases.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
  • Identify computer information technology system hardware.
  • Identify the use of computer information technology systems.
  • Identify the types of electronic communication systems used in the construction industry.
  • Select a suitable software application for a given task.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
  • Describe relevant sections of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
  • Prevent hazards.
  • Carry out basic first aid treatments in simulated conditions.
  • Select correct equipment and carry out basic fire fighting techniques in simulated conditions.
  • Participate in emergency procedures.
  • Carry out manual handling operations.
  • Select and use protective clothing and equipment as applicable to the task.
  • Apply good housekeeping practices at all times.
  • Carry out risk assessments and identify potential hazards.
  • Prepare an accident report.
  • Correctly wire appliance plugs.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
  • Set out drawing sheets to required standards.
  • Produce, read and work from scale drawings.
  • Construct and bisect lines and angles using drawing equipment.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
  • Carry out safe working practices to prevent hazards and to ensure the safety of working personnel and members of the public.
  • Carry out the safe erection, use and dismantling of simple scaffold platforms less than 2m high.
  • Carry out the safe erection, use and dismantling of scaffold platforms over 2m high.
  • Inspect for faults, set up and safely use steps and ladders in general use.
  • Set up safety barriers around a hazard.
  • Select and use protective clothing and safety equipment for specific tasks.
  • Use and store toxic materials in a safe manner.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:
  • Identify and select clay bricks, pre-cast concrete components and calcium silicate bricks from given specifications and for specific applications based on their technical properties.
  • Identify and select natural and reconstructed stones from given specifications and for specific applications based on their technical properties.
  • Identify and select thermal insulating materials from given specifications and for specific applications based on their technical properties.
  • Identify and select wall ties and steel lintels from given specifications.
  • Identify and select street paving materials, sands and aggregates from given specifications and for specific applications based on their technical properties.
  • Identify and select various types of cement, lime, plastering product and plasticiser from given specifications and for specific applications based on their technical properties.
  • Identify and select damp-proof courses (dpc) and damp proof membranes (dpm) for specific applications based on their technical properties.
  • Identify and select floor and wall tiles from given specifications.
  • Identify and select drainage materials and fittings from given specifications.
  • Identify and select roofing tiles and slates from given specifications.
  • Select insecticides which may be used below building foundations to prevent insect infestation.
  • Select termite shields which may be fitted above building foundations.
  • Identify the availability, suitability and relative costs of trowel based materials available in the country of study.
  • Identify environmental effects of quarrying and manufacturing various types of trowel based materials.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8:
  • Produce working drawings from plans and details of linear, rectangular, circular, semi circular and triangular structures.
  • Take off accurate dimensions from drawings of linear, rectangular, circular, semi circular and triangular structures.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 9:
  • Calculate areas and volumes from dimensions taken off drawings of linear, rectangular, circular, semi circular and triangular structures.
  • Calculate the quantity and cost of materials required from drawings of linear, rectangular, circular, semi circular and triangular structures.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 10:
  • Measure and set out foundations from drawings of linear, rectangular, circular, semi circular and triangular structures.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 11:
  • Batch and mix mortar and concrete by hand and small rotary mixer.
  • Clean and store a small rotary mixer.
  • Select, use, clean and store a bricklaying trowel or masons trowel to build a straight length of single skin wall.
  • Select, use, clean and store tools to pick up mortar and render prepared vertical surface in two coats.
  • Cut walling materials by hand using the correct tools.
  • Cut a chase and a pipe hole in a brick or block wall using hand tools.
  • Build a half brick wall in stretcher bond with plumbing and levelling to industry standards.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 12:
  • Build a block wall in stretcher bond with plumbing and levelling to industry standards.
  • Lay and compact concrete insitu flooring and finish surface.
  • Prepare compacted sand bedding and lay precast concrete paving flags to a specified fall using basic hand tools.
  • Bed and joint floor tiles with mortar onto previously prepared concrete floor.
  • Fit flexible joints to drainage pipes in accordance with the manufacturers' instructions.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 13:
  • Use basic tools skills to carry out the following construction operations: substructure, drainage and services, superstructure, tiling, concrete work, paving and decorative features.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 14:
  • Rake out joints in existing brick or masonry walling and repoint.
  • Clean existing walls with cleaning fluids, steam/high pressure water jet or sand blasting.
  • Cut out and remove defective brick, block or stone material, replace with a matching unit and repoint.
  • Carry out hand finishing of pressure grouting and joint filling.
  • Saw or hand cut mortar joints to produce toothing or block indents in existing walling.
  • Fix slip bricks or stone facings to existing walls with epoxy resin mortars.
  • Cut back eroded stones and fix replacement stones dressed to match the existing finish.
  • Cut out and make good cracks in brick, block or stone walling.
  • Fix glass tell-tales across cracks in brick, block or stone walling.
  • Drill and fix replacement wall ties in an existing cavity wall.
  • Inject chemical damp proof course in an existing wall of brick, block or stone to prevent rising damp.
  • Apply treatments and water repellants to existing walls.

    Elective Exit Level Ooutcomes:

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 15:
  • Select, use, clean and store basic hand tools to prepare timber joints, components and products.
  • Select, use, clean and store portable power tools.
  • Set out basic joints and components and products.
  • Assemble and finish components to form products.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 16:
  • Select, use, clean and store basic hand tools for the preparation of surfaces.
  • Select, use, clean, store and maintain brushes, rollers, wet paint containers and trays.
  • Select, operate safely, clean, store and maintain portable power tools for surface preparation.
  • Select, use, clean, store and maintain Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) burning-off equipment.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 17:
  • Select, use, clean and store basic hand tools to install a domestic cold water supply to a tap.
  • Select, use, clean and store portable power tools.
  • Set out pipe runs and install pipework for a domestic cold water supply to a tap.
  • Hand bend pipework to fit pipe run.
  • Fix plumbing accessories to walls.
  • Terminate pipework into accessories.
  • Select, use, clean, store and maintain portable heating equipment.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 18:
  • Select, use, clean and store basic hand tools to install components of a refrigeration system.
  • Select, use, clean and store portable power tools.
  • Set out pipe runs and install pipework from a liquid receiver to an evaporator.
  • Hand bend pipework to fit pipe runs and link accessories.
  • Fix refrigeration accessories to walls or framework.
  • Terminate pipework into accessories.
  • Select, use, clean, store and maintain portable heating equipment.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 19:
  • Select, use, clean and store basic hand tools to install and terminate domestic single phase circuits.
  • Select, use, clean and store portable power tools.
  • Set out cable runs and install cable for domestic single phase lighting circuits.
  • Fix electrical accessories to walls and ceilings.
  • Terminate electrical conductors into accessories.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 20:
  • Explain what is meant by the term historic preservation.
  • State a brief history of the historic preservation movement.
  • State specific examples of different phases of the development of the historic preservation movement.
  • Explain current trends in the historic preservation movement.
  • Define the following terms: material culture, cultural heritage, built environment artefact, structure, building, historic structure.
  • Identify historic building styles.
  • Identify a building by its general style name.
  • Identify the parts of a building by their correct names.
  • Describe the features of a building including finishes, masonry bond, by their correct architectural names.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 21:
  • Define the following terms: stabilization, preservation, restoration, adaptive re-use, rehabilitation, reproduction, recreation, original, historic fabric, addition, replace, remodel.
  • State legislation and practices relevant to the preservation industry.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 22:
  • State the basic characteristics of commonly used types of wood, masonry and finishes in building construction.
  • State the different characteristics of materials used in historic and present-day construction.
  • State the common types of fasteners used on historic buildings.
  • State different types of composition and metal materials and finishes used for building material in historic structures.
  • State appropriate window type and finishes for different styles and time periods.
  • State appropriate door types and finishes for different styles and time periods.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 23:
  • Identify relevant guidelines specific to the preservation industry.
  • Comply with all applicable health and safety requirements.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 24:
  • State the different types of building construction and their main features.
  • Identify different types of roof construction used in historic structures.
  • Identify the level of technology appropriate to different time periods and geographic areas used in historic structures.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 25:
  • Identify deterioration of exposed materials and finishes and concealed materials.
  • State whether materials and finishes can be repaired or restored.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 26:
  • Research and validate historically correct materials and finishes or identify resources for this research and validation.
  • Produce a written description of the overall style and form and finishes of an historic structure.
  • Produce a written description of the individual components, including finishes of an historic structure.
  • Describe the overall condition and individual components of an historic structure.
  • Measure and record the size and amount of material in an historic structure.
  • Measure and record the size and amount of material in an historic structure by the category of work needed on it, including finishes needed.
  • Present all information gathered in an appropriate format.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 27:
  • Identify dimensions, views, floors plans and elevations.
  • Identify interior details.
  • Identify mechanical symbols.
  • Use a scale rule.
  • Identify lists of materials and specifications, including finishes.
  • Identify special instructions and finish schedules.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 28:
  • State reasons for placing scaffolding and staging to work efficiently safely.
  • State reasons for protecting areas not being worked with plastic and tape, paper and tape, and drops.
  • State reasons for containing a work area that could contaminate other areas.
  • Give reasons for containment of work on a building that is occupied.
  • State safety procedures to be followed when preparing work site and containment.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 29:
  • Identify the tools used for safe demolition.
  • Identify and agree components to be salvaged.
  • Remove components to be salvaged, within limits of own authority.
  • Assess any damage to components, including finishes, remaining or being salvaged.
  • Improve technique for salvaging.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 30:
  • Produce shop drawings to reflect ways of concealing electric conduct, plumbing pipe and air handling duct work.
  • Produce shop drawings showing possible location of utility requirements, free standing or least obtrusive to the structure.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 31:
  • State the various types of roofs and their characteristics.
  • Explain how to locate damage to an existing roof.
  • Identify tools used to remove non-repairable damage to a roof.
  • Identify proper tools to install matching materials.
  • Explain how to test the effect of repairs in a roof.
  • State the health and safety procedures to be followed at all times when working on roofing.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 32:
  • State the importance of the trowel vocations.
  • State the basic differences between restoration and new construction.
  • State issues and topics relevant to the preservation/remodelling building construction industry.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 33:
  • State different types of masonry and finishes and understand their application.
  • Assess damage to masonry components and finishes.
  • Agree on the nature and extent of work to be undertaken.
  • Erect and secure safety and protective coverings.
  • Remove rotten and damaged masonry.
  • Clean masonry following safety practices.
  • Prepare layout for building.
  • Select brick or concrete block appropriate to the task,
  • Measure, and lay masonry to match using appropriate bonding.
  • Use basic hand and power tools for masonry and finishing to substrate.
  • Follow health and safety procedures at all times.

    Integrated Assessment Appropriately Incorporated to Ensure that the Purpose of the Qualification is Achieved:

    Assessment practices must be open, transparent, fair, valid, and reliable and ensure that no learner is disadvantaged in any way whatsoever.

    This qualification is comprised of the following:
  • Practical competences - what a candidate must be able to do.
  • Knowledge requirements - what a candidate must know.

    There are several ways in which these can be assessed:

    Practical:

    Assessors may be required to use different assessment methods:
  • Competence checklist: Observation of performance.
  • Competence checklist: Appraisal of a product.
  • Practical assignment.

    Knowledge requirements:

    Learners will be required to take tests to show that they meet the knowledge requirements.

    These assessments can take the following forms:
  • Written tests: Multiple choice.
  • Written tests: Short, structured questions.

    Learning, teaching and assessment are inextricably interwoven. Whenever possible, the assessment of knowledge, skills, attitudes and values shown in the modules will be integrated.

    Assessment of communication, language, literacy and numeracy should be integrated as far as possible with other aspects and should use practical contexts wherever possible.

    Where it is not possible to assess the learner in the workplace or on-the-job, simulations, case studies, role-plays and other similar techniques such as realistic working environment including real work timescales and pressures should be used to provide a context appropriate to the assessment.

    During integrated assessments the assessor should make use of formative and summative assessment methods and assess combinations of practical, applied, foundational and reflexive competencies.

    All learners are required to complete an externally set and marked international examination in order to achieve the qualification.

    Assessment should ensure that all outcomes and critical cross-field outcomes are evaluated. 

  • INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    The International Vocational Qualification (IVQ) Certificate in Construction and the IVQ Diploma in Construction have been benchmarked against international standards and qualifications, including those of the United Kingdom, Australia, France, Germany and Singapore, in order to establish comparability to levels of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) of England, Wales and Northern Ireland and UK National Occupational Standards (NOS):

    City & Guilds IVQ; NQF Level; NOS:

    Certificate; Level 1:
  • Construction and Civil Engineering Services/WoodOccupations/Trowel Occupations/Decorative Finishing and Industrial Painting Occupations (Construction)/Integrated Systems Engineering.

    Diploma; Level 2:
  • Wood Occupations/Trowel Occupations/Decorative Finishing and Industrial Painting Occupations (Construction)/Plumbing (Mechanical Engineering Services)/Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.

    National Qualifications Framework of England, Wales and Northern Ireland (NQF).
    UK National Occupational Standards (NOS).

    According to the 'Rough Guide to Comparing Qualifications in the UK and Ireland' published by the National Qualifications Authority of Ireland (NQAI) and the four UK regulators (Qualifications Curriculum Authority (QCA) - now called the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual), the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), the Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority for Wales (ACCAC) and the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment in Northern Ireland (CCEA)), the IVQ Certificate in Construction and the IVQ Diploma in Construction, are comparable to the following levels:

    City & Guilds IVQ; NQF; NFQ; SCQF:
  • Certificate; Level 1; Level 3; Level 4.
  • Diploma; Level 2; Level 4; Level 5.

    The National Framework of Qualifications for Ireland (NFQ).
    Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF). 

  • ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows for both horizontal and vertical articulation.

    Vertical articulation can occur by embarking on the study of related NQF Level 5 qualifications in the Construction Field.

    Horizontal articulation can occur with qualifications on NQF Level 4. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this qualification must be registered and appointed by the provider according to existing moderation guidelines of the FETQC/HEQC or relevant ETQA/SETA.
  • Any institution offering learning of this qualification must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA/SETA.
  • Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by City & Guilds and relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation should also validate the achievement of competencies and assessment processes as described in exit level outcomes and integrated assessment options as described in the qualification. 

  • CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    For an applicant to register as an assessor, the applicant needs:
  • Interpersonal skills, subject matter expertise and assessment experience.
  • To be competent in the planning and conducting of assessment of learning outcomes.
  • The subject matter experience must be well developed within the relevant field and subfield practices.

    The assessor must have completed:
  • A similar qualification or from the same family of qualifications, at or above the level of the qualification.
  • Minimum of two years relevant experience.

    The subject matter experience of the assessor can be established by recognition of prior learning.

    Assessors need to be registered with the relevant Education and Training Quality Assurance Body. 

  • REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2009; 2012; 2015. 

    NOTES 
  • The IVQ Certificate in Construction (Trowel Vocations) or ( Preservation Skills-Trowel Vocations) and the IVQ Diploma in Construction (Trowel Vocations) must both be completed in order to achieve the Certificate in Construction (Trowel Vocations), Level 4. 

  • LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
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