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| SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: |
| Occupational Certificate: Falsework Erector |
| SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
| 125097 | Occupational Certificate: Falsework Erector | |||
| ORIGINATOR | ||||
| Development Quality Partner - CETA | ||||
| PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
| QCTO - Quality Council for Trades and Occupations | OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
| QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
| Part-Qualification | Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction | Civil Engineering Construction | ||
| ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
| Undefined | 108 | Not Applicable | NQF Level 04 | Regular-ELOAC |
| REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
| Registered | EXCO 0936/25 | 2025-11-13 | 2029-11-13 | |
| LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
| 2030-11-13 | 2033-11-13 | |||
| 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 qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. |
| PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION |
| Purpose:
The purpose of this part-qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Falsework Erector. The qualified learner who has completed the Qualification Falsework Erector may operate in any of a range of occupations in different industries. In addition, learner attributes (including problem-solving, decision-making, ethics, interpreting information, and communication) will be integrated into the learning process. Learners will have to prove competence of the above knowledge, skills, attitudes, responsibilities, and tasks embedded in the exit level outcomes. A Falsework Erector prepares the work area for falsework and erects, modifies, and dismantles falsework structures during a construction process. A qualified learner will be able to: A competent Falsework Erector will exhibit key attributes amongst others, the following: Rationale: The need for this Part Qualification: Falsework Erector was identified during the development of the National Occupational Certificate: Falsework Foreman. Currently, there is no registered qualification aimed at falsework (including formwork and support work) construction. Falsework consists of a temporary structure used in construction to support a permanent structure (such as buildings and bridges) until it has gained sufficient strength to support itself. Currently, there are no SANS (South African National Standards) for Falsework, and the British and EN (European Nations) Standards have mainly been adopted in industry to ensure minimum standards in the quality of work. There is a specific need for a qualification for Falsework Erectors as part of the career path for false workers. The necessity of a nationally registered qualification will ensure standardised training of all falsework erectors in preparing the work area for falsework and erecting, modifying, and dismantling falsework structures during the construction process. This part qualification is structured to allow first-time entrants into the building/construction sector, and many other industries access and caters for several job advancement opportunities as the person progresses through the various exit points. It envisages a person starting as a semi-skilled worker and progressing up to the Supervisor level over a period of time without ever having to relinquish previously acquired skills. A qualifying falsework erector typically operates in professions related to construction and engineering, where temporary structures are needed to support or hold other construction elements in place. The professions that collaborated in the development of this qualification are either involved, working with, or overseeing falsework in their various capacities to ensure that temporary support systems are properly installed, maintained, and removed as needed during the construction process. Professional registration with the relevant professional body is a requirement for this occupation and the learning process. This part qualification will benefit a variety of industries by providing employers with competent and certified Falsework Erectors with knowledge and skills to contribute to safer workplaces. The wellbeing of the South African economy is reliant on the creation of work opportunities in the building, construction, and infrastructure sectors. Key skills to drive these industries are in short supply and this part qualification opens the door for the inclusion of previously disadvantaged persons so that they can contribute to the growth of the economy and at the same time, build lifelong careers that will improve their lives. Qualified Falsework Erectors will enhance safe working conditions on construction sites and decrease the number of incidents at height. The quality of falsework structures also directly impacts the quality and safety of the structure being supported. Construction-related accidents contribute not only to human loss and injury but also economic losses. This part-qualification will thus benefit the sector, society and the economy. Typical learners likely to be attracted to this part-qualification are those who have been working in the construction industry as well as new entrants to the industry with a specific interest in falsework. This part-qualification will contribute to the development of the learner within the construction industry by providing them with the skills, knowledge, insights and competence to erect, modify and dismantle falsework in national, provincial or local construction projects. This part-qualification provides for further learning and career progression opportunities. Learners who have completed this part-qualification will be able to enrol for the Part Qualification: Falsework Inspector, NQF Level 4 or the National Occupational Certificate: Falsework Foreman. Learners following this route will be granted recognition for modules already completed through Credit Accumulation and Transfer. The typical learners who could enrol for the Falsework Erector qualification include employees in various industries as part of the organisational legal requirements. The vertical and diagonal articulation possibilities could not be accomplished, as this is a part qualification. Furthermore, prospective youth and local community members with an interest in Falsework will also form part of the typical learners. Collaboration with relevant stakeholders: List typical occupations in which the qualifying learner will operate include: Profession(s) related: Collaboration with relevant stakeholders: List typical professions in which the qualifying learner will operate includes: These professions involve working with or overseeing falsework in various capacities to ensure that temporary support systems are properly installed, maintained, and removed as needed during the construction process. |
| LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
| Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
RPL process to gain access to training: Learners may use the RPL process to gain access to training opportunities for a programme of learning, part-qualification if they do not meet the formal, minimum entry requirements for admission. RPL assessment provides an alternative access route into a programme of learning, part-qualification. Such an RPL assessment may be developed, moderated, and conducted by the accredited Skills Development Provider which offers that specific part qualification. Such an assessment must ensure that the learner is able to display the equivalent level of competencies required for access, based on the NQF level descriptors. RPL for exemption from modules: For exemption from modules through RPL, learners who have gained the stipulated competencies of the modules of a programme of learning, part-qualification through any means of formal, informal or non-formal learning and/or work experience, may be awarded credits towards relevant modules, and gaps identified for training, which is then concluded. RPL for admission to the External Integrated Summative Assessment: A valid Statement of Results is required for admission to the EISA, in which confirmation of achievement is provided that all internal assessment criteria for all modules in the related curriculum document have been achieved. Upon successful completion of the EISA, RPL learners will be issued with the QCTO certificate for the part-qualification. Quality Partners are responsible for ensuring the RPL mechanism and process for qualifications and part-qualification is approved by the QCTO. Entry Requirements: An NQF Level 3 qualification. |
| RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
| Y |
| QUALIFICATION RULES |
| This qualification is made up of compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skill, and Work Experience Modules:
Knowledge Modules: Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 16 Practical Skill Modules: Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules:12 Work Experience Modules: Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 80 |
| EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
| Exit Level Outcomes:
1. Conduct preparatory activities for the erection of falsework within a managed environment. 2. Construct and maintain safe falsework structures applying essential knowledge, methods, procedures, and techniques. |
| ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
ELO 1: Conduct preparatory activities for the erection of falsework within a managed environment. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2: ELO 2: Construct and maintain safe falsework structures applying essential knowledge, methods, procedures, and techniques. INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT: Formative Assessments conducted internally Formative assessments are conducted throughout the training of learners. A range of formal, non-formal, and informal ongoing assessment activities are used to focus on teaching and learning outcomes to improve learner attainment. Formative assessments are conducted continuously by the facilitator to feed into further learning, to identify strengths and weakness, and to ensure the learner's ability to apply knowledge, skills and workplace experience gained. Formative Assessments are conducted by the accredited Skills Development Provider (SDP), and a variety of ongoing assessment methods may be used, for example, quizzes, assignments, tests, scenarios, role play, interviews. Continuous feedback must be provided. The skills development provider will use the curriculum to guide them on the stipulated internal assessment criteria and weighting. They will also apply the scope of practical skills and applied knowledge as stipulated by the internal assessment criteria. This formative assessment leads to entrance into the integrated external summative assessment. Integrated Assessment involves all the different types of assessment tasks required for a particular qualification, part-qualification or occupational skills programme, such as written assessment of theory and practical demonstration of competence. To achieve this, the Internal Assessment Criteria (IAC) for all modules as found in the QCTO curriculum document must be followed. An accredited SDP should implement a well-designed, formal, relevant, final internal Summative Assessment strategy for all modules to prepare learners for the EISA. These assessments evaluate learning achievements relating to the achievement of each module of the relevant components of the qualification, part-qualification, or skills programme. Summative Assessments conducted internally Internal Summative Assessments are developed, moderated and conducted by the SDP at the end of each module or after integration of relevant modules, e.g. applied knowledge tests, workplace tasks, practical demonstrations, simulated tasks/demonstrations, projects, case studies, etc. The results of these final formal summative assessments must be recorded. These results, which include the Statement of Work Experience results, where applicable, contribute to the Statement of Results (SoR) that is a requirement for admission to the EISA. An SoR, using the template provided by the Quality Partner, is issued by the accredited SDP for qualifications and part-qualifications. The SDP must produce a valid Statement of Results for each learner, indicating the result and the date on which the competence in each module, of each component, was achieved. Learners are required to produce this SoR, together with their ID document or alternative ID document, at the point of the EISA. External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA) An external integrated summative assessment, conducted through the relevant QCTO Assessment Quality Partner, is required for the issuing of this qualification. The external integrated summative assessment will focus on the exit level outcomes and associated assessment criteria. The Quality Partner is responsible for the management, conduct and implementation of the External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA), in accordance with QCTO set standards. Competence in the EISA is a requirement for certifying a learner. For entrance into the EISA, the learner requires a valid Statement of Results issued by the accredited institution indicating, the attainment of all modules for the Knowledge, Practical and Work Experience modules. |
| INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
| Internationally, falsework and formwork training are most often conducted in-house by supplier companies or in the workplace itself. The comparison for the Occupational Certificate: Falsework Erector was done with qualifications offered in the United Kingdom and India.
United Kingdom (UK): In Britain, Regulation 9(3) of the Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations, 1996 requires the appointment of a properly trained Falsework Coordinator for any project requiring falsework. In response, the British Standard BS 5975 (Code of practice for temporary works) was published in 2019. This Standard was therefore selected for international comparability. British Standard BS 5975:2019 (Code of practice for temporary works): In Britain, the Falsework Co-ordinator is commonly known as the Temporary Works Co-ordinator. The standard specifies the duties of the Temporary Works Co-ordinator to ensure all procedures are followed, all checks and inspections are carried out, and any changes authorised. It also requires that falsework may not be loaded or struck without the written permission of the Temporary Works Co-ordinator. In accordance with this standard, the Temporary Works Co-ordinator (TWC) has overall responsibility for the temporary works on the site and is the first point of contact between the Temporary Works Designer and the site team. The standard also provides for the appointment of a Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS), in addition to the TWC, on larger projects. However, the UK also registered two qualifications for Formwork. The UK qualifications for a Formworker equate to the combined South African Falsework Shutter Hand/Falsework Erector training. The Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Formwork qualification is aimed at those who are working and are looking for recognition of their prior learning and experience. This qualification develops knowledge and skills in areas such as fabricating, erecting, striking, and maintaining formwork, and covers the following areas: To achieve the whole qualification, learners need a minimum of 42 credits (for Formwork carpentry) or 47 credits (for Formwork erecting and striking). The learners must complete five mandatory units from the qualification structure. Its primary purpose is to confirm the learner's occupational competence as a Form worker. The Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Formwork is designed to assess occupational competence in the workplace. Learners are required to demonstrate their skills, knowledge, and experience in complex/advanced Formwork. This qualification is suitable for Falseworkers/Formworkers and Shuttering Carpenters with advanced skill levels. To achieve this qualification, a minimum of 99 credits must be attained and comprises eight mandatory units. The Qualification structure specifies the combination of units that needs to be achieved for the individual to be awarded the qualification to work as a specialist in handling, erecting, striking, constructing, maintaining, and repairing complex and non-complex Formwork within the construction industry. Pre-requisites for these courses are: Similarities: The main responsibilities of the Temporary Works Coordinator are to ensure that the design is implemented in accordance with drawings and specifications, all appropriate maintenance is carried out, and a safe system of work is in place for dismantling. Further to the benchmarking on similarities, the two UK qualifications demonstrate competence against their National Occupational Standards for Formwork, which is what the Occupational Certificate: Falsework Erector also targets as an objective. Differences: The UK Temporary Works Coordinator is only one part of the Occupational Certificate: Falsework Erector. Falsework consists of temporary work and formwork, which are all included in the Occupational Certificate: Falsework Erector. The UK has further registered two qualifications, whereas all outcomes of the two are included in the Occupational Certificate: Falsework Erector. The UK courses are trained at, for example, the following training providers: India: The Chargehand-Shuttering Carpenter qualification registered on the Indian government's National Skills Development Agency (NSDA) registry resembles very closely what the Occupational Certificate: Falsework Erector included in its outcomes. This qualification was submitted to the NSDA for registration by the Construction Skill Development Council of India (NSDC), which is also the Accreditation and Certification Body. The Chargehand Shuttering Carpenter is responsible for assembling and dismantling formwork for complex and critical works, including staircases, landings, ramps, inclined structures, curved or circular structures, moulds/frames for Pre-cast segments, form-finished reinforced concrete (R.C.C) structures, and jump form systems. The individual should possess good factual knowledge and be able to maintain safe and quality work practices. The Chargehand Shuttering Carpenter qualification is pitched at their NSQV level 4, and with the following entry requirements: Similarities: The similarities between the South African qualification and the Indian qualification are in terms of the career pathway and the outcomes to be reached and achieved for each level. As with the Occupational Certificate: Falsework Erector qualification, the Chargehand Carpenter System qualification is also part of a career pathway, and although the occupational titles differ, the outcomes to be reached for each level to be achieved are very similar, i.e., erect, modify, and dismantle formwork for complex and critical works. Differences: The differences noted between the South African qualification and the Indian qualification are in terms of the title. Also, in the Indian qualification, Chargehand Shuttering Carpenter is an elective component for System Formwork/Conventional Formwork, whereas, in the South African qualification, Occupational Certificate: Falsework Erector is a mandatory component for the career path to Falsework Foreman. The occupational titles differ, i.e., Chargehand Carpenter, and in South Africa, they now refer to Falsework Erector. The Chargehand Shuttering Carpenter is an elective component for System Formwork/Conventional Formwork whereas the Occupational Certificate: Falsework Erector is a mandatory component for the career path to Falsework Foreman. Training providers offering this programme, is for example: Conclusion: The Part Qualification: Falsework Erector compares well with the British Standard BS 5975:2019 (Code of practice for temporary works) in terms of content covered related to the construction, maintenance, and dismantling of falsework. These components are also covered by the Part Qualification: Falsework Erector. However, it was interesting to conduct the research for the Occupational Certificate: Falsework Erector and to see how this is relatively still 'new' to some countries and how other countries are evolving in their description of Formwork to Falsework. South Africa will be the first country to register the qualification using the term 'Falsework' only, as the industry reasoned that Falsework includes both Formwork and temporary works. It is also evident that this qualification is trained over a few years and as a trade in most countries. It should also be noted that the workplace component is the most important part of the training component, and that classroom training is the smallest component of training of all these qualifications. The construction industry of Australia, the UK, and India strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of Falsework Erectors must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment, and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context. This South African qualification also compares well with the Indian qualification. |
| ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
| This qualification provides for the following articulation possibilities.
Horizontal Articulation: This qualification articulates horizontally within the OQSF and between other sub-frameworks (s) as follows: Vertical Articulation: This qualification articulates vertically within the OQSF as follows: Diagonal Articulation: This qualification articulates diagonally across NQF levels and across Sub-Frameworks: |
| MODERATION OPTIONS |
| N/A. |
| CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
| N/A. |
| NOTES |
| Additional Legal or Physical Entry Requirements:
Criteria for Accreditation: Accreditation requirements, against which Skills Development Providers (SDP) and Assessment Centres will be accredited, is found in the Curriculum Document, as listed below. Curriculum Code: Occupational Certificate Falsework Erector: 641902-002-00-01. Encompassed Trades: None Associated Qualification(s)/Part-Qualification(s): |
| LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: |
| NONE |
| PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: |
| 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. |