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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Organise and control a hot mix asphalt manufacturing process

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
15178	Organise and control a hot mix asphalt manufacturing process
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 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	10
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

Learners who are assessed as competent against this unit standard are able to; demonstrate an understanding of the raw materials used in the manufacturing process, organise the components and operating processes and the scheduling necessary for manufacturing, demonstrate an understanding of asphalt mixes and describe the components and processes of asphalt manufacturing.This competence forms part of the Elective learning and represents a specific context of supervision, i.e. organising and controlling a hot mix asphalt manufacturing process in a civil engineering construction context.It contributes to the development of a professional community of Civil Engineering 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

FETC level 4 Mother tongue literacy and FETC level 3 English as well as FETC level 4 mathematics. Knowledge of the dangers of bitumen and chemicals, the handling thereof, and the need for safety.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Materials include bitumen products, additives and aggregates Economics are for materials, mixes, plant and personnel Work sequences include scope of work, breakdown of activity and prioritizing Reporting includes costing, submission of manufacturing programme and the monitoring of progress. Scheduling includes - receipting, processing of orders, stock levels, output and dispatching Hot mix asphalt classification: courses - refer to levelling, structural and wearing Mixes refer to - Open graded, continuous graded, gap graded Specifications include mix type, temperature requirements Resource requirements include personnel numbers, materials, plant and equipment

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Identify and describe the raw materials used in asphalt production.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Types of raw materials are identified as per workplace procedure

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Raw materials are described as to their application and suitability for asphalt manufacturing

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Storage and handling of raw materials is explained

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Demonstrate knowledge of hot mix asphalt mixes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Dense hot mix asphalt is classified in accordance with manufacturing specifications

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Porous asphalt is classified in accordance with manufacturing specifications

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Asphalt mixes are described in terms of their uses in base course, wearing course, shape correction, surface smoothing and waterproofing.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. The grading of asphalt mixes are described in terms of mix grading and aggregate size

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. The properties of bitumen materials are described in terms of their origin, manufacture, grade, and applicability to asphalt mixes

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. The properties of aggregates used in asphalt mixes are described in terms of their source, supply and grading

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. The sampling and testing of bitumen materials and aggregates are described in accordance with contract specifications

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Understand and explain the components and processes of asphalt production plants.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Continuous mix and batch mix plants are describe in terms of their layout and components

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Continuous mix and batch mix plants are described in terms of their processes

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The operation of asphalt production plants are described in terms of their process controls

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Programme and control production.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Resource requirements are identified in accordance with contract specifications

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Work sequences and reporting procedures are planned, programmed and communicated in accordance with company procedures

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Record keeping is described and applied as per company procedure

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. The scheduling of production is set out as per workplace procedures

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. The manufacturing programme is evaluated

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 Civil Engineering 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

The asphalt manufacturing process Economics of asphalt manufacturing Hot mix asphalt classification Relevant and current codes of practice specifications Hot mix asphalt materials and their properties, requirements and applications Planning and programming techniques

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: Understand and explain the components and processes of asphalt production plants Demonstrate knowledge of hot mix asphalt mixes Assessment Criteria: The operation of asphalt production plants are described in terms of their process controls The sampling and testing of bitumen materials and aggregates are described in accordance with contract specifications

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others Sspecific Outcome: Programme and production control Assessment Criteria: Work sequences and reporting procedures are planned, programmed and communicated in accordance with company procedure

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Employ self management Specific Outcome: Programme and production control Assessment Criteria: The manufacturing programme is evaluated

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Manage information Specific Outcome: Programme and production control Assessment Criteria: Record keeping is described and applied as per company procedure

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively Specific Outcome: Programme and production control Assessment Criteria: Work sequences and reporting procedures are planned, programmed and communicated in accordance with company procedure

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Demonstrate scientific and technological competence Specific Outcome: All specific outcomes

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Understand contextual world systems Specific Outcome: Programme and production control Assessment Criteria: Work sequences and reporting procedures are planned, programmed and communicated in accordance with company procedure

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
Elective	65949	Further Education and Training Certificate: Supervision of Construction Processes	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CETA
Elective	24194	National Certificate: Construction Material Manufacturing	Level 4	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CETA
Elective	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
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.	AVUXENI COMPUTER ACADEMY KZN
2.	Big Tree Group
3.	Certified Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd
4.	Eastcape Training Centre
5.	Eskilz College (Pty) Ltd
6.	Pro Skills Development (Pty) Ltd
7.	Raubex Construction Pty (Ltd)
8.	SEDA Construction Incubator Trust
9.	Sonani Training and Communications
10.	South African Value Education (Pty) Ltd
11.	Thabomeleng
12.	Training Force (Pty) Ltd
13.	Zama Training & Development cc

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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.