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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Interpret the composition, construction sequence and processes of the construction industry

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
110095	Interpret the composition, construction sequence and processes of the construction industry
ORIGINATOR
SGB Civil Engineering Construction
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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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 3	NQF Level 03	3
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
2026-06-30		2029-06-30

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

Learners who are assessed as competent against this unit standard will be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the construction industry, its stakeholders, relevant regulations and legislation, and communication techniques used in the construction industry.The learner will further be able to identify how these concepts impact on his/her role as an employee within the industry and how the different elements are to be applied in his/her specific work context to enhance performance and promote career development. 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

FETC NQF Level 1 literacy and numeracy competencies

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

1 Industry role-players include: suppliers; sub-contractors; consultants; clients; contractors; legislated bodies; collective worker forums; CETA
2 Legislation and regulations include: National Building Regulations, Occupational Health and Safety Legislation, relevant SABS codes, workmen`s compensation, environmental legislation.
3 Communication include: hand signals, drawings, verbal communication, faxes, written instructions, e-mails, radio

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Describe the role of the construction industry and its impact on the South African Economy

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1 The importance of the construction industry in terms of the national economy is explained
2 Current industry trends that impact on the context of the learner are described.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Design and technology, Heath and Safety, Employment, productivity, quality

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Identify role-players and describe their Positions and Duties.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1 Role-players in the industry are defined in terms of category of work
2 The duties of role-players are explained in terms of contractual obligations
3 The authority of role-players is explained in terms of relevant legislation
4 The impact of these industry stakeholders in the context of the learner is described from the learner`s perspective.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Dev and understanding of the impact of legislation, regulations codes of practice across construct

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1 Current legislation and codes of practice applicable to the construction industry are identified in terms of their purpose as well as how they relate to the learner`s context.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Identify and describe educ training development initiatives and opportunities in the const industry

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1 The National Qualification Framework is explained in terms of how this effects the learner
2 Employment opportunities is explained in terms of the learner`s perspective.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Apply communication techniques

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1 An appropriate form of communication is chosen in terms of site conditions and information to be conveyed
2 Information is conveyed clearly in terms of understanding and unambiguity
3 Communication is confirmed to be understood in terms of original meaning
4 Communication is acted upon in terms of desired outcomes.

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 in Construction Contracting. CETA is responsible for moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this unit standard.
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 understands and can explain:

1. Overview of the construction industry: Past, present and future focus.
2. Local trends versus international trends. Trends include: Design and technology, codes of practice, health and safety, employment, productivity.
3. The impact of the construction industry on sustainable growth.
4. Construction industry stakeholders, structures and roles within the industry.
5. The impact of industry stakeholder in the context of the learner
6. Legislation, regulations, codes of practice governing the construction industry - a basic awareness of the titles and purpose of the acts/ regulations/ codes of practice is required.
7. The major provisions of the Skills Development Legislation.
8. Support structures available in the construction industry
9. Current skills development initiatives and projects being undertaken by the construction industry.
10. Qualifications, Learnerships and career and learning pathways for designated trades.
11. Basic awareness of the possible impact of the construction industry on the environment.
12. The role of the learner in sustaining environmental awareness.
13. Application of communication techniques in the construction industry.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Critical Cross-field Outcomes
Specific Outcomes
Specific Outcome 4: Identify and describe education, training and development initiatives and opportunities in the construction industry.

Assessment Criteria
Identify the qualifications, learnerships and RPL processes that have a direct impact on the learner and determine which of these will assist the learner in achieving his/her future career aspirations in the construction industry.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Critical Cross-field Outcomes:
Work effectively with others

Specific outcome 2:
Identify role-players and describe their positions and duties.

Assessment Criteria
The impact of these industry stakeholders on the learner is explained.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Critical Cross-field Outcomes
Employ self management

Specific Outcomes
Specific outcome 6: Apply communication techniques

Assessment Criteria
Appropriate forms of communication is applied

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Critical Cross-field Outcomes
Manage information

Specific Outcomes
Impact of legislation, regulations and codes of practice across construction Specific outcome 3: Develop and understanding of the practices

Assessment Criteria
Current legislation and codes of practice applicable to the construction industry are identified.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Critical Cross-field Outcomes
Communicate effectively

Specific Outcomes
Specific Outcome 6. Apply communication techniques:

Assessment Criteria
Appropriate forms of communication is chosen

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Critical Cross-field Outcomes
Demonstrate scientific and technological competence

Specific Outcomes
N/A

Assessment Criteria
N/A

UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING

Critical Cross-field Outcomes
Understand Contextual world-systems

Specific Outcomes
Specific outcome no 2: Identify role-players and describe their positions and duties

Assessment Criteria
Role-players and their roles / duties are identified.

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA

N/A

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

N/A

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
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	65709	National Certificate: Construction: Steelwork	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CETA
Core	49015	National Certificate: Construction: Structural Steel Erecting	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2009-05-13	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.	Aveng Grinaker -LTA Civil Engineering
3.	Big Tree Group
4.	BOLAND COLLEGE (Paarl)
5.	EDUCATORY ELECTRO SERVICES
6.	Ikemeleng Training and Development Services
7.	In Touch Community Development & Project Managers
8.	Madzahisi College
9.	Mahumani Empowerment Servives Centre
10.	Masana Social Consultants cc
11.	Microzone Training CC
12.	Motheo Academy PTY LTD
13.	MTL Training and Projects
14.	Othandweni Training Centre
15.	PIONEER BUSINESS CONSULTING (PTY) LTD
16.	Protech Training (Pty) Ltd
17.	Raubex Construction Pty (Ltd)
18.	Regen Technical Institute Pty Ltd
19.	Sakhisizwe Development Training
20.	Sheq and Environmental Projects
21.	Sonani Training and Communications
22.	South African Value Education (Pty) Ltd
23.	Thabomeleng
24.	Tjeka Training Matters Pty Ltd
25.	Tovani Traiding 299
26.	Training Force (Pty) Ltd
27.	Zama Training & Development cc