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

Demonstrate an understanding and implement environmental initiatives on a construction project 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114218  Demonstrate an understanding and implement environmental initiatives on a construction project 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Building Construction 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction Building Construction 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 4  NQF Level 04  6 
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 
A person credited with this unit standard will be able to understand and implement environmental initiatives during all phases of the construction process.

This unit standard will contribute to the full development of a professional community of construction supervisors.

The skills, knowledge, competencies and understanding demonstrated within this unit standard are essential in order to sustain the physical environment and natural resources. It will also ensure that the social-cultural interests of all communities are considered and promoted. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
The following knowledge, skills attitude and / or equivalent:
Language & Communication & Mathematical literacy at NQF level 3 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
Range statements:The typical scope of this unit standard:
"Environmental management" relates to the management of the interaction between the holistic construction process and the environment. The "environment" includes the physical environment and natural resources, as well as social-cultural issues and the interaction of the afore mentioned with economic systems

Pollution includes:
  • Noise
  • Waste
  • Hazardous/toxic materials 
    		•

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the value of environmental management. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The benefits and importance of environmentally orientated construction activities are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The purpose of the environmental impact assessment, as well as the environmental management plan is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The value of upgrading as opposed to renewing is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The value of historical building substance is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. The importance of material sustainability is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Socio-cultural values and perceptions with regard to construction materials; energy; and construction methods are described. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Implement environmental management initiatives during pre-construction activities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The costs and benefits of traditional and indigenous building methodologies and materials are compared with current technologies. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Local resources (including skills) are identified and considered in the construction planning process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Means of community participation, as well as awareness programmes are identified. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Implement environmental management initiatives during construction activities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Construction based pollution reduction measures are implemented. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Disease prevention and hygiene measures are implemented during construction activities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Measures to conserve water and energy are implemented. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Construction activities are executed in accordance with relevant environmental legislation and relevant regulations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Adherence to the environmental management plan is ensured. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Implement environmental management initiatives during post- construction activities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Maintenance schedules are executed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The construction site is rehabilitated and dumping of waste is monitored. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Resource recycling is maximised. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant - ETQA or any relevant ETQA which has signed an MoU with the relevant ETQA .
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant - ETQA or any ETQA which has signed an MoU with the relevant ETQA .
  • The relevant - ETQA or other ETQAs, who have a Memorandum of Understanding in place with the relevant - ETQA, would be responsible for moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this qualification. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • The value/benefit of environmental management initiatives
  • The purpose of the environmental impact assessment and environmental management plan
  • Carbon/water/food/air cycle
  • Impact of carbon obnoxious gases on the micro and macro environment
  • Climatic conditions and energy zones in RSA
  • The cost impact of environmentally orientated construction methods
  • Traditional and indigenous building methodologies and materials
  • The importance of material sustainability
  • Socio-cultural values and perceptions with regard to construction materials, energy and construction methods
  • Water and energy conservation methods
  • Construction based pollution reduction measures
  • Relevant environmental regulations and legislation
  • Resource recycling 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems
    Specific Outcome:
    1. Implement environmental management initiatives during pre-construction activities.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • The construction site is rehabilitated and dumping of waste is monitored 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others
    Specific Outcome:
    1. Implement environmental management initiatives during pre-construction activities

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Means of community participation, as well as awareness programmes are identified 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Employ self management 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Manage information
    Specific Outcome:
    1. Implement environmental management initiatives during pre-construction activities

    Assessment Criteria:
  • The costs and benefits of traditional and indigenous building methodologies and materials are compared with current technologies 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively
    Assessment Criteria:
  • Means of community participation, as well as awareness programmes are identified 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Demonstrate scientific and technological competence
    Specific Outcome:
    1. Demonstrate an understanding of the value of environmental management.
    2. Implement environmental management initiatives during pre-construction activities

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Resource recycling is maximised
  • Measures to conserve water and energy are implemented
  • The importance of material sustainability is explained 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Understand Contextual world-systems
    Specific Outcome:
    1. Implement environmental management initiatives during construction activities
    2. Implement environmental management initiatives during post- construction activities

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Construction activities are executed in accordance with relevant environmental legislation and relevant regulations 
    		•

    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  65949   Further Education and Training Certificate: Supervision of Construction Processes  Level 4  NQF Level 04  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  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 
    Core  23675   National Certificate: Management of Building Construction Processes  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 
    Elective  77063   National Certificate: Construction Health and Safety  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 
    Elective  24173   National Certificate: Construction: Roadworks  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 


    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.
     
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    2. ALLINA FRANCIS (SA) 
    3. Aveng Grinaker -LTA Civil Engineering 
    4. AVUXENI COMPUTER ACADEMY KZN 
    5. Big Tree Group 
    6. Bright Storm Projects 
    7. Capricorn FET College - Central Office 
    8. Certified Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    9. CLEAN HEAT ENERGY SAVING SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 
    10. Construction Resource Development College 
    11. Eastcape Training Centre 
    12. EDUCATORY ELECTRO SERVICES 
    13. Elite Operator and Skills Training 
    14. Eskilz College (Pty) Ltd 
    15. Ikemeleng Training and Development Services 
    16. imithetho labour law 
    17. In Touch Community Development & Project Managers 
    18. Leps Training Consultants 
    19. Madzahisi College 
    20. Mahumani Empowerment Servives Centre 
    21. Masana Social Consultants cc 
    22. Mavco Engineering 
    23. Microzone Training CC 
    24. Motheo Academy PTY LTD 
    25. MTL Training and Projects 
    26. Namuntlha Training and Development (Pty)Ltd 
    27. National African Federated Building Industry 
    28. Novi General Services 
    29. Othandweni Training Centre 
    30. PIONEER BUSINESS CONSULTING (PTY) LTD 
    31. Powerpro Technologies and Training Facility (PTY) LTD 
    32. Pro Skills Development (Pty) Ltd 
    33. Raubex Construction Pty (Ltd) 
    34. Reflections Development Institute 
    35. Regen Technical Institute Pty Ltd 
    36. RESISA LOGISTICS (Ltd) Pty 
    37. Sakhisizwe Development Training 
    38. SEDA Construction Incubator Trust 
    39. Sheq and Environmental Projects 
    40. Sonani Training and Communications 
    41. South African Value Education (Pty) Ltd 
    42. Thabomeleng 
    43. Tjeka Training Matters Pty Ltd 
    44. Tovani Traiding 299 
    45. Training Force (Pty) Ltd 
    46. TSK Projects(PTY)LTD 
    47. Zama Training & Development cc 
    48. Zibuyile Consulting and Projects (Pty) Ltd 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.