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

Further Education and Training Certificate: Construction: Painting and Decorating 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
65892  Further Education and Training Certificate: Construction: Painting and Decorating 
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 painting and decorating 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.
  • Prepare surfaces.
  • Apply oil and water based paints.
  • 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.
  • Prepare surfaces and surrounding areas prior to the application of surface coatings.
  • Set out and make basic joints and components to form products.
  • Prepare and apply surface coatings.
  • Use colour schemes.
  • Identify environmental effects and benefits of painting and decorating materials and processes.
  • Take off measurements from site.
  • Prepare substrates/surfaces and surrounding areas prior to the application of decorative effects.
  • Prepare and apply decorative effects.
  • Interpret written instructions to decorative materials.
  • Prepare surfaces to receive standard wall and ceiling hangings.
  • Identify and prepare standard wall and ceiling hanging adhesives.
  • Identify and hang standard wall and ceiling hangings.
  • Carry out the repair and restoration of existing buildings.
  • Replace damaged glazing..

    Plus one of the following areas depending on the electives:
  • Timber vocations:

    > Use basic tools in a correct and safe manner.
    > Set out and make basic joints and components to form products.
  • Trowel vocations:

    > Use basic tools in a correct and safe manner.
    > Mix and lay concrete.
    > Mix mortar and lay bricks or blocks.
  • Plumbing:

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

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

    > Use basic electrical installation tools in a correct and safe manner.
    > Set out and install domestic single phase circuits.
    > Install accessories and terminate cables.
  • 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 painting and decorating in the preservation industry.
    > Assess work required, stabilise and prepare painted and papered parts of historic buildings.
    > Apply stains, varnishes, lacquers and acrylics.
    > Prepare surfaces, fit and apply wallpaper.

    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 painting and decorating and will help to professionalise the construction industry. 
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    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 (RPL):

    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. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

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

    Fundamental Component (56 credits):
  • Communication: First Language 20 credits.
  • Communication: Second Language 20 credits.
  • Mathematical Literacy 16 credits.

    Core Component (50 credits).

    Elective Component (14 credits). 
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    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 materials from given specifications and for specific applications based on their technical properties.

    8 Describe the characteristics of surface preparation and coating materials.

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

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

    11 Take off measurements from site.

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

    13 Prepare surfaces and apply surface coatings.

    14 Prepare surfaces to receive standard wall and ceiling hangings and hanging adhesives.

    15 Prepare substrates/surfaces and surrounding areas prior to the application of decorative effects.

    16 Prepare and apply decorative effects.

    17 Carry out the repair and restoration of existing buildings.

    18 Replace damaged glazing.

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

    20 Acquire basic tool skills and mix and lay concrete and mortar and lay bricks or blocks.

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

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

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

    24 Explain the historic preservation movement.

    25 Identify historic building styles.

    26 Describe historic building materials.

    27 Describe considerations involved in working on historic structures.

    28 Describe historic building techniques.

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

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

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

    32 Describe the process of preparing the work site.

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

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

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

    36 Describe the role of painting and decorating in the preservation industry.

    37 Stabilise and prepare painted and papered parts of historic buildings.

    38 Apply stains, varnishes, lacquers and acrylics.

    39 Prepare surfaces, fit and apply wallpaper.

    Critical Cross-Field Outcomes:

    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. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated assessment criteria forExit 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.
  • Select 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 safe working practices using various equipment/materials to protect surrounding work areas from infringement or contamination.
  • Carry out the safe erection, use and dismantling of simple scaffold platforms less than 2m high.
  • Apply treatments and water repellants to existing walls 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:
  • Recognise the physical properties of surfaces and substrates.
  • Recognise the chemical nature of surfaces and substrates.
  • Compare hardwoods and softwoods.
  • Compare ferrous metals and non- nonferrous metals.
  • Identify and select abrasives from given specifications and for specific applications based on their technical properties.
  • Identify and select stoppers and fillers from given specifications and for specific applications based on their technical properties.
  • Identify and select knotting and sealers from given specifications and for specific applications based on their technical properties.
  • Identify and select paint removers from given specifications and for specific applications based on their technical properties.
  • Identify and select liquid petroleum gas (LPG) flame surface preparation materials/equipment from given specifications and for specific applications based on their technical properties.
  • Identify and select oil based surface coating materials for specific applications based on their technical properties.
  • Identify and select water based surface coating materials for specific applications based on their technical properties.
  • Identify and select spirit based surface coating materials for specific applications based on their technical properties.
  • Identify and select surface coating materials using colour cards.
  • Identify and select surface coating materials for identification applications.
  • Identify and select surface coating materials for safety applications.
  • Mix subtractive colour to produce a colour wheel.
  • Identify and select wall and ceiling hanging materials for specific applications based on their technical properties.
  • Identify and select wall/ceiling hanging pastes and adhesives for specific applications based on their technical properties.
  • Identify the availability, suitability and relative cost of surface preparation and surface coating materials.
  • Identify environmental effects of oil, solvent and spirit based surface coatings.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8:
  • Identify and select solvents and thinners from given specifications.
  • Identify and select oil based surface coating materials from given specifications.
  • Identify and select water based surface coating materials from given specifications.
  • Identify and select spirit based surface coating materials from given specifications.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 9:
  • Produce working drawings of a rectangular room from plans and details.
  • Produce an isometric drawing of a rectangular room.
  • Take off accurate dimensions from drawings of linear, rectangular, circular, semi circular and triangular structures.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 10:
  • Calculate areas from dimensions taken off drawings of linear, rectangular, circular, semi circular and triangular structures.
  • Calculate the quantity and cost of materials and labour required from drawings of linear, rectangular, circular, semi circular and triangular structures.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 11:
  • Use tools and equipment to take measurements from site to calculate the area to be decorated.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 12:
  • 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 13:
  • Select and use surface preparation materials.
  • Identify and treat surface imperfections.
  • Prepare surface coating materials for application.
  • Apply surface coatings using various methods.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 14:
  • Prepare background surfaces to receive wall and ceiling hangings.
  • Mix wall and ceiling hanging adhesives.
  • Store wall and ceiling hangings.
  • Prepare wall and ceiling hanging materials for application.
  • Apply various types of wall and ceiling hangings.
  • Select, clean, maintain and store wall and ceiling hanging equipment.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 15:
  • Prepare previously painted surfaces and new substrate to receive decorative effects.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 16:
  • Prepare and apply various types of glaze and stains to obtain decorative effects.
  • Prepare and apply various types of colour wash to obtain decorative effects.
  • Apply decorative effects by stencil templates, lining fitches, tapes and sign writing brushes.
  • Prepare and apply various types of scumbles to obtain wood grain decorative effects.
  • Prepare and apply various types of glaze and stains to obtain simple marbling decorative effects.
  • Prepare and apply texture coatings to obtain decorative effects.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 17:
  • Identify various defects to the external and internal superstructure of buildings.
  • Use a protometer to measure the moisture content of an affected area of internal superstructure.
  • Carry out the temporary repair of an area of damp internal wall by applying foil backed paper.
  • Select suitable material to match the existing finish.
  • Apply and fix selected wall hanging materials to prepared surface.
  • Remove and replace damaged mastic sealant from external joints.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 18:
  • Select, clean and store glazing tools.
  • Handle and store glass safely.
  • Remove broken glass in a safe manner whilst avoiding damage to surrounding areas.
  • Remove old putties, bedding or beadings in a safe manner whilst avoiding damage to surrounding area.
  • Prepare and treat rebates ready to receive new bedding material.
  • Measure, cut and trim replacement glass.
  • Install replacement glass into existing frame.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 19:
  • 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 20:
  • 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.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 21:
  • 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 22:
  • 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 23:
  • Select, use, clean and store basic hand tools to install and determinate 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 24:
  • 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 25:
  • 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 26:
  • 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 27:
  • Identify relevant guidelines specific to the preservation industry.
  • Comply with all applicable health and safety requirements.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 28:
  • 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 29:
  • Identify deterioration of exposed materials and finishes and of concealed materials.
  • State whether materials and finishes can be repaired or restored.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 30:
  • Research and validate historically correct materials and finishes or identify resources for this research and validation.
  • Describe the overall style and form and finishes of an historic structure.
  • Describe the individual components, including finishes of an historic structure.
  • Describe the overall condition of an historic structure.
  • Describe the condition of 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 31:
  • Identify dimensions, construction 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 32:
  • 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 33:
  • 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 34:
  • Produce shop drawings to reflect ways of concealing electric conduit, 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 35:
  • 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 36:
  • State the importance of the painting and decorating industry.
  • 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 37:
  • Assess damage to painted and papered components and finishes.
  • Agree on nature and extent of work to be undertaken.
  • Erect and secure safety and protective coverings.
  • Remove rotten and damaged finishes.
  • Prepare surfaces for application of paint and paper.
  • State different types of paint and paper finishes and understand their application in preservation tasks.
  • Use basic hand and power tools for paint and paper finishing to substrate.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 38:
  • Stain woodwork to a uniform colour or to match a sample.
  • Seal wood for finishing.
  • Apply finishes to a prepared wood surface.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 39:
  • Remove old wall coverings.
  • Select and mix paste (for non pre-pasted) wall coverings.
  • Apply different types of wall covering.
  • Match a pattern to a corner.
  • Fit wallpaper around a window and door.
  • Follow health and safety procedures at all times.

    Integrated Assesment:

    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. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    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; NQF1 Level; NOS2:
  • Certificate; Level 1; Construction and Civil Engineering Services/Wood.
  • Occupations/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.

    Note:
  • 1 National Qualifications Framework of England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
  • 2 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, NFQ3, SCQF4:

    Certificate, NQF Level 1, NQF Level 3, NQF Level 4.
    Diploma, NQF Level 2, NQF Level 4, NQF Level 5.

    Note:
  • 1 The National Framework of Qualifications for Ireland (NFQ).
  • 2 Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework. 
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    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. 
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    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. 
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    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. 
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    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2009; 2012; 2015. 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
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