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REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Execute laboratory testing pertaining aggregates

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14540	Execute laboratory testing pertaining aggregates
ORIGINATOR
SGB Civil Engineering Construction
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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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 4	NQF Level 04	15
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

Learners who are assessed as competent against this unit standard will be able to demonstrate competence in the executing standard laboratory testing pertaining to aggregate materials used in the Construction Industry.

This unit standard will enable learners to identify hazards and protective measures during aggregate testing, prepare aggregate samples for testing, identify and apply the required apparatus during testing, take readings and record these, execute calculations and record these, finalize test results.

The unit standard contributes to the overall competence required of the construction materials tester.

The laboratory test results are used for quality control purposes during the construction and manufacturing processes as well as for final acceptance of the finished products.

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.
Previously disadvantaged individuals with this qualification can also start their own businesses supplying a construction materials testing service - a process that will accelerate economic transformation and give economic empowerment.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

NQF Level 4 in Literacy and Numeracy competencies.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

The following Standard methods of testing road construction materials - TMH 1 (Technical Methods for Highways):

Method B1 - The determination of the aggregate crushing value.

Method B2 - The determination of the 10 per cent fines aggregate crushing value.

Method B3 - The determination of the Flakiness Index of a coarse aggregate.

Method B4 - The sieve analysis of aggregates, including the determination of the material passing the 0,425 and 0.075 mm sieves.

Method B6 - The determination of the organic impurities in sand for concrete.

Method B7 - The determination of the Treton impact value of aggregate.

Method B9 - The determination of the bulk density of coarse and fine aggregate.

Method B10 - The determination of the shrinkage properties of concrete aggregate.

Method B11 - The determination of the adhesion of bituminous binder to stone aggregate by means of the chemical immersion test (Riedel & Weber)

Method B12 - The determination of the effect of soluble deleterious material in fine aggregate for concrete.

Method B13 - The determination of the fineness modulus of fine aggregates.

Method B14 - The determination of the dry bulk density, apparent relative density and water absorption of aggregate retained on a 4,75 mm sieve.

Method B15 - The determination of the dry bulk density, apparent relative density and water absorption of material passing the 4,75 mm sieve.

Method B 16T - Tentative method for the quantitative determination of the total water-soluble salts in soils and aggregates.

Method B17T - Tentative method for the quantitative determination of water-soluble sulphates in soils and aggregate.

Method B18(a) - The determination of the average least dimension of aggregates by direct measurement.

Method B18(b)T - Tentative method for the determination of the average least dimension of aggregates by computation.

Method B19 - The determination of the sand equivalent of aggregates.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Plan the execution of the testing.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Instructions are received on the number and types of testing to be executed.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. A testing programme is prepared in consultation with the laboratory manager and agreed upon.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Resources are identified as required in standard methods of testing and procured in consultation with the laboratory manager.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Prepare sampled material for testing.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Instructions requesting laboratory test are matched with labels attached to bags/containers holding material samples.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Material samples are prepared according to standard methods of testing.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Execute the laboratory tests.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The apparatus are prepared/calibrated according to the standard methods of testing.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Occupational Health and Safety hazards are identified and suitable action to protect staff or eliminate the hazards has been taken.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The laboratory tests are executed according to standard methods of testing.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Record and store test readings.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Laboratory test readings are recorded on suitably prepared stationary in line with details contained in standard methods of testing manuals.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Recorded results are stored in laboratory filing system.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Execute calculations and record results.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Calculations are executed in terms of standard methods of testing.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Calculation results are plotted and recorded on prepared stationary in terms of standard methods of testing.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6

Store and communicate test results.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Recorded test results are stored in laboratory filing system.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Laboratory test results are communicated to relevant stakeholders/management.

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 Certificates in Construction Materials Testing".

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

Understand and explain:

Planning the execution of laboratory testing for aggregate materials.

Preparing sampled materials for testing for aggregate materials.

Executing the laboratory tests for aggregate materials.

Recording and storing test readings for aggregate materials.

Executing calculations and recording results for aggregate materials.

Storing and communicating test results for aggregate materials.

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:
Plan the execution of the testing.

Assessment criteria:
A testing programme is prepared in consultation with the laboratory manager and agreed upon.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others.

Specific Outcome:
Store and communicate test results.

Assessment criteria:
Laboratory test results are communicated to relevant stakeholders/management.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Employ self management.

Specific Outcome:
Prepare sampled material for testing

Assessment criteria:
Material samples are prepared according to standard methods of testing.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Manage information

Specific Outcome:
Record and store test readings.

Assessment criteria:
Laboratory test readings are recorded on suitably prepared stationary in line with details contained in standard methods of testing manuals.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively

Specific Outcome:
Store and communicate test results.

Assessment criteria:
Laboratory test results are communicated to relevant stakeholders/management.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Demonstrate scientific and technological competence.

Specific Outcome:
Execute calculations and record results.

Assessment criteria:
Calculations are executed in terms of standard methods of testing.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Understand Contextual world-systems.

Specific Outcome:
Store and communicate test results.

Assessment criteria:
Laboratory test results are communicated to relevant stakeholders/management.

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	48817	Further Education and Training Certification: Construction Materials Testing	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CETA
Core	23974	National Certificate: Construction Material Testing: Soils and Aggregates	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2004-02-11	Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement
Elective	23975	National Certificate: Construction Material Testing: Bituminous Materials	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2004-02-11	Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

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