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

Manage construction projects 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
115449  Manage construction projects 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Building Construction 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction Physical Planning, Design and Management 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  12 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 2004-08-11  2007-08-11  SAQA 1055/04 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2008-08-11   2011-08-11  

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 
The qualifying learner is capable of:

Managing multiple construction projects on more than one construction site, incorporating different construction disciplines.

A person credited with this unit standard will be able to manage all aspects relating to construction projects, including Project Resources, Occupational Health & Safety, Quality, Project Risks, Project Finances and Productivity.

This unit standard will contribute to the full development of a professional community of Construction Managers.

The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this unit standard are essential for social and economic transformation and upliftment within the construction environment. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
The following knowledge, skills attitude and / or equivalent:
  • FETC Mathematical Science·
  • NQF Level 4 English Language and Communication
  • Computer literacy.

    Proficiency in the following at NQF Level 5:
  • The development and management of quality systems and procedures on a construction project
  • The management of productivity on a construction project
  • The management of Health & Safety on a construction project
  • The management of Environmental aspects on a construction project
  • The management of Human Resources on a construction project
  • The management of construction resources
  • The management of the financial aspects of a construction project 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The typical scope of this unit standard:
    Resources include:
  • Plant, equipment and tools
  • Human Resources
  • Materials and consumables

    Resource Management policies include HR policies and systems. The latter includes the following:
  • Recruitment, selection and induction
  • Performance Management
  • Employee development
  • Industrial Relations, including grievance and disciplinary procedures
  • Employee well being, including HIV/Aids prevention and management

    Project Risks include risks brought about by:
  • Political factors
  • Resources availability
  • Climate

    Financial cost reporting includes variance reporting and trend analysis per project and across the organisation 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Manage Resources on construction projects. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Resource management policies and systems are developed and regularly reviewed 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The implementation of resource management policies and systems on projects is monitored and corrective action is timeously taken where required. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Resource management practices on all projects comply with the relevant legislative requirements 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Project resource schedules are assimilated, priorities established and resources allocated 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Manage Occupational Health and Safety on construction projects. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Occupational Health and Safety policies and systems are developed and regularly reviewed 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The implementation of Occupational Health and Safety policies and systems on projects is monitored and corrective action is taken where required. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    All statutory requirements, including appointments and notifications, are complied with 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The development and implementation of a project Health and Safety plan is co-ordinated 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Training needs are co-ordinated and resources are provided 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Statutory and company reporting requirements are complied with 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Trends relating to Occupational Health and Safety are analysed and pro-active systems/actions are implemented. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Manage Quality on construction projects. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Organisational quality project plans are developed, monitored and regularly reviewed 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Quality management systems are developed and compliance is ensured 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Organisational Quality improvement procedures and policies are developed and compliance is ensured. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Manage Construction Project Risks. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Risks are identified and quantified 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Risk scenarios are developed and contingency plans are established 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Risks are monitored and negative impacts are reduced 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Risk scenarios are documented and communicated 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Manage Financial Aspects of Construction Projects. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Information on the financial status of projects is collated and accurately reported 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The financial status of projects is reviewed 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Appropriate financial improvement strategies are developed, implemented and reviewed 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Project finance is secured in accordance with company procedures 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Project costing systems are established and monitored 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Project costing is reconciled to the organisational accounting system 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
    Manage environmental aspects of construction projects. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Adherence to "Environmental Impact Assessments" is monitored and controlled 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Project environmental policies and procedures are developed and regularly reviewed 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Environmental problems on projects are identified and corrective action is timeously taken 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7 
    Manage productivity on construction projects. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Organisational productivity project plans are developed, monitored and reviewed 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Productivity management systems are developed and compliance is ensured 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Organisational Productivity improvement procedures and policies are developed and compliance is ensured. 


    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 for "The Bachelors Degree in Construction Management", NQF Level 6
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA
  • The relevant ETQA or other ETQA's, who have a Memorandum of Understanding in place with relevant ETQA, would be responsible for moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this qualification. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Resource Management principles and practices
  • Legislation relating to the management of Human Resources
  • Statutory requirements, principles and practices with regard to the management of Occupational Health & Safety on construction projects
  • Quality Management principles and practices
  • Risk management principles and practices
  • Environmental management regulations, principles and practices
  • Organizational financial policies and procedures, including reporting time frames and format
  • Interpretation of project financial information
  • Organisational accounting system
  • Productivity management principles and practices 
    		•

    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:
    Manage construction project risks

    Assessment criteria:
  • Risks are identified and quantified
  • Risk scenarios are developed and contingency plans are established 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others

    Specific outcome:
    Manage resources on construction projects

    Assessment criteria:
  • The implementation of resource management policies and systems on projects is monitored and corrective action is taken where required
  • Organisational Productivity improvement procedures and policies are developed and compliance is ensured. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Employ self management

    Specific outcome:
    Manage construction project risks

    Assessment criteria:
  • Adherence to "Environmental Impact Assessments" is monitored and controlled
  • Project resource schedules are assimilated, priorities established and resources allocated 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Manage information

    Specific outcome:
    Manage financial aspects of construction projects

    Assessment criteria:
  • Information on the financial status of projects is collated and reported
  • Project costing systems are established and monitored 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively

    Specific outcome:
    Manage financial aspects of construction projects

    Assessment criteria:
  • Information on the financial status of projects is collated and reported
  • Risk scenarios are documented and communicated 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Demonstrate scientific and technological competence

    Specific outcome:
  • Manage productivity on construction projects
  • Manage quality on construction projects

    Assessment criteria:
  • Productivity management systems are developed and compliance is ensured
  • Quality management systems are developed and compliance is ensured 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand Contextual world-systems

    Specific outcome:
    Manage environmental aspects of construction projects

    Assessment criteria:
  • All statutory requirements, including appointments and notifications, are complied with
  • Resource management practices on all projects comply with the relevant legislative requirements
  • The impact of change on project activities is analysed 
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    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    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  48700   Bachelor of Construction Management: Built Environment  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2012-06-30  CHE 
    Elective  58246   Bachelor of Human Settlements Development  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2018-06-30   


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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