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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Read, interpret and use construction drawings and specifications

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14426	Read, interpret and use construction drawings and specifications
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	10
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		2006-08-01	2009-04-08	SAQA 0160/05
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2010-04-08		2013-04-08

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 is replaced by:

US ID	Unit Standard Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Credits	Replacement Status
262864	Read, interpret and use construction drawings and specifications	Level 4	NQF Level 04	10

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

Learners who are assessed as competent against this unit standard will be able to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

This competence complements the other core supervisory competencies and underpins the Elective learning.

It contributes to the development of a professional community of Building Construction Supervisors. The contribution to The National Skills Development Strategy is the key developmental interface between learners and new competencies to be achieved.

Its contribution to socio-economic transformation is that learners would be able to undergo RPL-assessment and thereby receive recognition for previous learning and experience. The employability and career prospects of learners can therefore be enhanced by this qualification.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

GETC NQF Level 1 literacy and numeracy competencies

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

The typical scope of this unit standard is:

Drawings include but are not limited to: Plans, Sections, Elevations, Work sketches

Terms include but are not limited to Metric dimension, metric areas, metric volumes, temperature, pressure, density, elevation

Specifications include but are not limited to General Conditions of Contract SABS 1200 Specifications.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Identify drawings and symbols used on a construction project.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Drawings are identified in terms of type and application for a construction process.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Key functions of the drawing are explained in terms of the finished product.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Key users of the drawing are identified in terms of work responsibilities.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Specifications and notes are explained in terms of work requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Symbols and abbreviations are interpreted in terms of their functions and meanings.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. The layout is interpreted in terms of the different views shown.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. The purpose of each view is explained in terms of the result of the end product.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Safeguard, store and issue construction drawings.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The purpose of drawing and revision numbers is explained in terms of utilisation of the correct drawing.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Consequences of using the wrong drawing, in terms of the potential hazardous results on the finished product, are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Drawings are stored in a secure place in accordance with company procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Latest amendments of drawings are issued to the relevant people in accordance with company procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. A drawing register is maintained in accordance with company procedures.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Apply information from drawings in construction activities.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Drawings are oriented in terms of site landmarks and the North indicator.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Information, in terms of the setting out requirements on site, is extracted from the drawings.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Scales, in terms of actual dimensions required, are interpreted and measurements converted.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Dimensions are interpreted from the drawings in terms of site requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Information supplied in the Notes section, in terms of the Engineer's designed purpose, is interpreted.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Materials are identified in terms of ordering requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. Limiting and/or guiding criteria are obtained from stated specifications.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Demonstrate the role of drawings and specifications.

OUTCOME NOTES

Demonstrate the role of drawings and specifications in terms of Contract/Project documentation/administration.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The legal roles of drawings and specifications, in terms of the contract documentation, are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The interface between drawings, specifications, the bill of quantities and general conditions of contract, in terms of the contract/project documentation, is explained.

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 "The National Certificate in the Supervision of Building Construction Processes".

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.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

I can understand and explain:

Application and key functions of drawings.

Safeguarding, storage and issue of drawings.

Application of information from drawings in construction activities.

Interpretation of specifications.

Role of drawings and specifications in a contract document.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems - relate to the following specific outcome and assessment criteria:

Apply information from drawings in construction activities:

Information, in terms of the setting out requirements on site, is extracted from the drawings;

Materials are identified in terms of ordering requirements.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others - relate to the following specific outcome and assessment criteria:

Safeguard, store and issue construction drawings:

Latest amendments of drawings are issued to the relevant people in accordance with company procedures.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Employ self-management - relate to the following specific outcome and assessment criteria:

Identify drawings and symbols used on a construction project:

The layout is interpreted in terms of the different views shown;

Key users of the drawing are identified in terms of work responsibilities.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Manage information - relate to the following specific outcome and assessment criteria:

Apply information from drawings in construction activities:

Information, in terms of the setting out requirements on site, is extracted from the drawings.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively - relate to the following specific outcome and assessment criteria:

Safeguard, store and issue construction drawings:

Latest amendments of drawings are issued to the relevant people in accordance with company procedures.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Demonstrate scientific and technological competence - relate to the following specific outcome and assessment criteria:

Identify drawings and symbols used on a construction project:

Specifications and notes are explained in terms of work requirements.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Understand Contextual world-systems - relate to the following specific outcome and assessment criteria:

Demonstrate the role of drawings and specifications in terms of Contract/Project documentation/administration:

The interface between drawings, specifications, the bill of quantities and general conditions of contract, in terms of the contract/project documentation, is explained.

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA

N/A

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

This unit standard has been replaced by 262864: Read, interpret and use construction drawings and specifications, NQF Level 4, 10 Credits.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	23895	National Certificate: Supervision of Building Construction Processes	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2004-06-09	Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement
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	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
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	50018	Further Education and Training Certificate: Computer Aided Drawing Office Practice	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2009-02-09	Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement
Elective	61709	Further Education and Training Certificate: Water and Wastewater Treatment Process Control Supervision	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	EWSETA
Elective	48910	Further Education and Training Certificate: Water Purification Processes	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	EWSETA

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.	Academic Institute of Excellence
2.	Academy for Construction Skills (Pty) Ltd (ACS)
3.	Aveng Grinaker -LTA Civil Engineering
4.	AVUXENI COMPUTER ACADEMY KZN
5.	Capricorn FET College - Central Office
6.	CHILUTSI TRADING ENTERPRISE
7.	CLEAN HEAT ENERGY SAVING SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD
8.	Construction Resource Development College
9.	Eastcape Training Centre
10.	EDUCATORY ELECTRO SERVICES
11.	Elite Operator and Skills Training
12.	EMANZINI STAFFING SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD
13.	ERGO MAPHELONG INSTITUTE (PTY) LTD
14.	ERWAT
15.	In Touch Community Development & Project Managers
16.	KGWEBISWANO SUPPLIES & SERVICES
17.	Leps Training Consultants
18.	Microzone Training CC
19.	MTL Training and Projects
20.	Othandweni Training Centre
21.	PROGRESSIVE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ENGINEERING (PTY) LTD
22.	Raubex Construction Pty (Ltd)
23.	Regen Technical Institute Pty Ltd
24.	SEDA Construction Incubator Trust
25.	South African Value Education (Pty) Ltd
26.	Tjeka Training Matters Pty Ltd
27.	TSK Projects(PTY)LTD
28.	Zama Training & Development cc
29.	Zibuyile Consulting and Projects (Pty) Ltd