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

Identify, describe and utilise materials in construction 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
119056  Identify, describe and utilise materials in construction 
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 1  NQF Level 01  4 
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
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

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 
The qualifying learner is capable of:

Identifying, describing and using natural building materials, crushed aggregates, lime and natural gravel materials.

These learning outcomes form part of the Elective learning in the "National Certificate in Construction".

This unit standard will contribute to the development of more professional construction workers.

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:
  • ABET Level 3 English literacy and numeracy. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • Learners will perform the tasks listed in this unit standard under direct supervision
  • Materials used in road construction include but are not limited to: Building, plaster and concrete sand, concrete stone, cement, lime and other cementitious products, natural gravel materials, mortar for building, benching, and plastering activities, bedding materials for pipes and paving blocks.
  • Activities include but are not limited to: Concrete, mortar, soilcrete and sand screed production.
  • Hazardous materials include but are not limited to: Lime, and cement. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify, describe and use natural building materials. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Natural building materials are identified and described according to their physical appearance and properties. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Building, plaster and concrete sand are described in terms of their uses in construction. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Natural building materials are used according to construction activity requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Health and safety requirements are adhered to. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Identify, describe and use crushed aggregates. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Crushed aggregates are identified and selected according to their physical appearance and properties. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Crushed aggregates are described in terms of their uses in construction. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The basic uses of aggregate materials are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Crushed aggregates are used according to construction activity requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Health and safety requirements are adhered to. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Identify, describe and use cement and lime. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Cement and lime are identified in terms of physical appearance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The use of cement and lime products is explained, understood and applied. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The hazardous properties of lime and cement are explained, understood and applied. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The use of protective clothing is explained, understood and applied for the safe handling of the products. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Transport, handling and storage requirements of lime and cement products are explained, understood and applied. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Identify, describe, and use natural gravel materials. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Gravel materials are identified in terms of physical appearance and properties. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Transport, handling and storage requirements of gravel materials are explained, understood and applied. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The use of gravel materials is explained, understood and applied. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Health and safety requirements are adhered to. 


    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 CETA - ETQA for this unit standard or a similar unit standard at a higher NQF Level.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the CETA-ETQA.
  • CETA-ETQA or other ETQA's who have a Memorandum of Understanding in place with CETA-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 
  • Knowledge of materials listed in terms of their physical properties.
  • General knowledge of the uses of the materials listed in construction.
  • Knowledge and understanding of transport, handling and storage of the hazardous materials listed.
  • Knowledge and understanding of transport, handling and storage of the non-hazardous materials listed. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others:

    Specific Outcome:
  • Identify, describe and use natural building materials.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Transport, handling and storage requirements of gravel materials are explained, understood and applied. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Employ self management:

    Assessment Criteria:
  • The use of protective clothing is explained, understood and applied for the safe handling of the products. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Manage information:

    Assessment Criteria:
  • The use of gravel materials is explained, understood and applied. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Demonstrate scientific and technological competence:

    Specific Outcome:
  • Identify, describe and use crushed aggregates.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • The use of cement and lime products is explained, understood and applied. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand Contextual world-systems:

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Health and safety requirements are adhered to. 
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    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 
    Supplementary Information:

    Acts, Regulations, Specifications and Standards applicable to this unit standard:
  • Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993.
  • GNR 1010 of 18 July 2003: Construction Regulations 2003.
  • National Environmental Management Act (No.107 of 1998).
  • South African Bureau of Standards.
  • National Building Regulations. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  49411   General Education and Training Certificate: Construction  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 
    Elective  65969   General Education and Training Certificate: Human Settlements Development  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 
    Elective  49410   National Certificate: Construction  Level 2  NQF Level 02  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.
     
    NONE 


    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.