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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Identify describe and use materials in civil engineering construction

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
13972	Identify describe and use materials in civil engineering construction
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 2	NQF Level 02	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
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

This unit standard will be useful for people who work in the civil construction industry. People credited with this unit standard will be able to identify and describe different materials used in Road Construction 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

Literacy at NQF Level 2.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

1. Materials used in road construction include:

Building, plaster and concrete sand

Concrete stone, crusher run and surfacing stone.

Cement and lime and cement products

Tar, bitumen, emulsions, asphalt

Clay and gravel materials

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Identify, describe and use of natural building materials.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The methods to identify and select / reject natural building materials are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Building, plaster and concrete sand are described in terms of physical appearance.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Building, plaster and concrete sand are described in terms of sieve analysis / grading envelope for compliance to project specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. The use of natural building materials is described.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Making motor for building and plastering activities. Making concrete. Bedding materials of pipes and paving blocks.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Identify, describe and use of crushed aggregates.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The methods to identify and select / reject crushed aggregates are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Concrete stone, crusher run and surfacing stone are described in terms of physical appearance.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Concrete stone, crusher run and surfacing stone are described in terms of sieve analysis, grading envelope and flakiness index.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. The use of crushed aggregate materials is described.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Making concrete, constructing base layers in road construction, surfacing of roads.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Identify, describe and use of cement and lime.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

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

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The hazardous properties of lime and cement and the use of protective clothing for the safe handling of the products are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Handling and storage requirements of lime and cement products are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. The use of lime and cement product materials are described.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Concrete production, stabilization of road base layers.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5 Precautions in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety act for the transport, handling, storage and use hazardous materials are identified and implemented.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Cement and lime.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Identify, describe and use of bituminous materials.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Tar, bitumen, emulsions and asphalt are identified and described in terms of physical appearance.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The hazardous properties of tar, bitumen, emulsions and asphalts are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Handling and storage requirements of bituminous products are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. The use of bituminous product materials are described.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Surfacing operations, manufacture of asphalt, stabilization of road base layers.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Precautions in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety act for the transport, handling, storage and use hazardous materials are identified and implemented.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Tar, bitumen, emulsions and asphalts.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Identify, describe and use of clay and gravel materials

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Clay and gravel materials are described in terms of their physical appearance.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Clay and gravel are identified in terms of sieve analysis and indicator tests.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The use of these natural materials are described.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Surfacing of roads.

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 for Construction (level 1). CETA is responsible for moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this qualification.
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 understand and can explain:

1. The various materials listed in terms of their physical properties and the general use of these materials in Civil Engineering Construction.
2. The impact of construction products on the environment, and how to minimise the negative effects.
3. The identification and implementation of measures in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act for the transport, handling, storage and use of hazardous materials.

Range:
Lime, cement, tar, bitumen, emulsions, asphalt.

4. The handling and storage methods for the listed materials, including management of shelf life of some products.

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems. Assessment of materials is made and relates to:

Identify, describe and use of natural building materials.
Identify, describe and use of crushed aggregates.
Identify, describe and use of cement and lime.
Identify, describe and use of bituminous materials.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others. Work is done in team format. This relates to:

Identify, describe and use of natural building materials.
Identify, describe and use of crushed aggregates.
Identify, describe and use of cement and lime.
Identify, describe and use of bituminous materials.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Manage information. Laboratory information analysed, wich relates to:

Identify, describe and use of natural building materials.
Identify, describe and use of crushed aggregates.
Identify, describe and use of cement and lime.
Identify, describe and use of bituminous materials.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively. Communicate quality to others. This relates to:

Identify, describe and use of natural building materials.
Identify, describe and use of crushed aggregates.
Identify, describe and use of cement and lime.
Identify, describe and use of bituminous materials.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrate scientific and technological competence. Describe properties of the materials technically. This relates to:

Identify, describe and use of natural building materials.
Identify, describe and use of crushed aggregates.
Identify, describe and use of cement and lime.
Identify, describe and use of bituminous materials.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING

Understand Contextual world-systems. Understand the use of the various materials in the construction of roads. This relates to:

Identify, describe and use of natural building materials.
Identify, describe and use of crushed aggregates.
Identify, describe and use of cement and lime.
Identify, describe and use of bituminous materials.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	24133	National Certificate: Construction: Roadworks	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CETA
Core	49080	National Certificate: Construction: Advanced Crane Operations	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CETA
Core	49081	National Certificate: Construction: Advanced Plant Operations	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CETA
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	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	23683	National Diploma: Management of Civil Engineering Construction Processes	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CETA
Elective	22977	National Certificate: Construction: Roadworks	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2005-12-04	CETA
Elective	49410	National Certificate: Construction	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CETA
Elective	65709	National Certificate: Construction: Steelwork	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CETA
Elective	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

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