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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Demonstrate an understanding and implement environmental initiatives on a construction activity 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114219  Demonstrate an understanding and implement environmental initiatives on a construction activity 
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 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
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 
A person credited with this unit standard will be able to understand the impact of construction activities on the environment and implement environmental initiatives on a construction activity.

This unit standard will contribute to the full development of a professional community of construction supervisors.

The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this unit standard are essential in order to sustain the physical environment and natural resources. It will also ensure that the social-cultural interests of all communities are considered and promoted. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
The following knowledge, skills attitude and / or equivalent:
Language & Communication & Mathematical literacy at NQF level 1 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
The typical scope of this unit standard:
The "environment" includes the physical environment and natural resources, as well as social-cultural issues and the interaction of the afore mentioned with economic systems
Pollution includes:
  • Noise
  • Waste
  • Hazardous/toxic materials 
    		•

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of construction activities on the environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Ways in which construction activities could impact on the environment and society are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The benefits and importance of environmentally orientated construction activities are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The purpose of the environmental impact assessment, as well as the environmental management plan are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The importance of material sustainability is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Socio-cultural values and perceptions with regard to construction materials; energy; and construction methods are described. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Implement environmental management initiatives during pre-construction activities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Local resources (including skills) are identified and the immediate supervisor is informed accordingly. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Environmental factors (including socio-cultural and economic aspects) impacting on the selection of construction processes, materials and technologies are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Means of community participation are identified. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Implement environmental management initiatives during construction activities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Construction based pollution reduction measures are implemented according to specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Disease prevention and hygiene measure are implemented during construction activities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Measures to conserve water and energy are implemented according to specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Construction activities are executed in accordance with relevant environmental legislation and relevant regulations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Adherence to the environmental management plan is ensured. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Implement environmental management initiatives during post- construction activities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Maintenance schedules are executed according to work plans. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The construction site is rehabilitated and dumping of waste is monitored. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Resource recycling is maximised. 


    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 relevant - ETQA or any relevant ETQA which has signed an MoU.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant - ETQA or any relevant ETQA which has signed an MoU.
  • The relevant - ETQA or other ETQAs, who have a Memorandum of Understanding in place with relevant -ETQA, would be responsible for moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this qualification. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Ways in which construction activities could impact on the environment and society
  • The value/benefit of environmental management initiatives
  • The purpose of the environmental impact assessment and environmental management plan
  • Carbon/water/food/air cycle
  • Impact of carbon obnoxious gases on the micro and macro environment
  • Climatic conditions and energy zones in RSA
  • The importance of material sustainability
  • Socio-cultural values and perceptions with regard to construction materials, energy and construction methods
  • Water and energy conservation methods
  • Construction based pollution reduction measures
  • Relevant environmental regulations and legislation
  • Resource recycling 
    		•

    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:
    1. Implement environmental management initiatives during construction activities

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Construction based pollution reduction measures are implemented
  • Measures to conserve water and energy are implemented
  • The construction site is rehabilitated and dumping of waste is monitored 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others
    Specific Outcome:
    1. Implement environmental management initiatives during construction activities
    2. Implement environmental management initiatives during post- construction activities

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Local resources (including skills) are identified and the immediate supervisor is informed accordingly
  • Means of community participation are identified 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Employ self management
    Assessment Criteria:
  • Resource recycling is maximised 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Manage information
    Assessment Criteria:
  • Local resources (including skills) are identified and the immediate supervisor is informed accordingly 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively
    Specific Outcome:
    1. Implement environmental management initiatives during post- construction activities

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Local resources (including skills) are identified and the immediate supervisor is informed accordingly 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate scientific and technological competence
    Specific Outcome:
    1. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of construction activities on the environment
    2. Implement environmental management initiatives during pre-construction activities
    3. Implement environmental management initiatives during construction activities
    4. Implement environmental management initiatives during post- construction activities

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Environmental factors (including socio-cultural and economic aspects) impacting on the selection of construction processes, materials and technologies are explained 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Understand Contextual world-systems
    Specific Outcome:
    1. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of construction activities on the environment

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Ways in which construction activities could impact on the environment and society are explained
  • Construction activities are executed in accordance with relevant environmental legislation and relevant regulations 
    		•

    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  65969   General Education and Training Certificate: Human Settlements Development  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 
    Core  49410   National Certificate: Construction  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 
    Core  65789   National Certificate: Construction Plant Operations  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 
    Core  48940   National Certificate: Construction: Plant Operations  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2012-06-30  CETA 
    Elective  48642   General Education and Training Certificate Housing: Housing Consumer Education  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2009-05-13  Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  49411   General Education and Training Certificate: Construction  Level 1  NQF Level 01  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  24133   National Certificate: Construction: Roadworks  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 


    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.
     
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    2. ABETHU SKILLS DEVELOPMENT 
    3. Academy for Construction Skills (Pty) Ltd (ACS) 
    4. Artisan Development Academy 
    5. Aveng Grinaker -LTA Civil Engineering 
    6. BAGVIN HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD 
    7. BIG GATE RESOURCES 
    8. Bigtree Group 
    9. BOLAND COLLEGE (Paarl) 
    10. Bright Storm Projects 
    11. BUILD THE NATION TRAINING ACADEMY PTY LTD 
    12. CENTRE FOR CAREER GUIDANCE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CC 
    13. Construction Resource Development College 
    14. Dreyer and Dreyer Risk Solutions 
    15. EASTC Technocentric Varsity Pty Ltd 
    16. EDU HOUSE SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 
    17. Edzani Community Development and Consultancy 
    18. EFS Skilled Labour Training (BRITS) (TP) 
    19. Elite Operator and Skills Training 
    20. Emthonjeni Wolwazi Trading 
    21. FRANKLIN GLOBAL RISK MANAGEMENT (PTY) LTD 
    22. Goitsebasadi Construction Project 
    23. Goldfields FET College 
    24. HIGHVELD BOTTLING (Legacy) 
    25. HWM Consultancy 
    26. IMBAWULA CIVIL ENGINEERING ACADEMY 
    27. imithetho labour law 
    28. In Touch Community Development & Project Managers 
    29. Isivuno HR and Solutions 
    30. IZWE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 
    31. Josmap Training Institute 
    32. KHWESTA TRAINING 
    33. Lamus Training Academy Pty Ltd 
    34. Learning Exchange (PTY) Ltd 
    35. Leps Training Consultants 
    36. Madzahisi College 
    37. Majoncar Projects and Training Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    38. Marung T 
    39. Matibidi Raphela Investments (Pty) Ltd 
    40. Mavco Engineering 
    41. Microzone Training CC 
    42. MOLOKO SMALL ENTERPRISE 
    43. Motheo Academy PTY LTD 
    44. MTL Training and Projects 
    45. Namuntlha Training and Development (Pty)Ltd 
    46. New Hope Revival Organisation NPC 
    47. NHBRC 
    48. Nkqubela Community Developers 
    49. NOLOSHA 
    50. NOMAKU TRADERS CC 
    51. Othandweni Training Centre 
    52. OZARA TRADING (PTY) LTD 
    53. P And F Business Enterprise 
    54. PIONEER BUSINESS CONSULTING (PTY) LTD 
    55. Prisma Training Solution 
    56. Pro Skills Development (Pty) Ltd 
    57. PROEARTH Pty Ltd 
    58. Qualfurn Training & Projects (Pty) Ltd 
    59. Raubex Construction Pty (Ltd) 
    60. Rilay Operators 
    61. Sakhisizwe Development Training 
    62. Scaffold Training Group 
    63. Sonani Training and Communications 
    64. South African Institute of Renewable Energy 
    65. South African Value Education (Pty) Ltd 
    66. Striving Mind Academy & Consultancy 
    67. The Skills Matrix cc 
    68. THE TRAINING ACADEMY 
    69. Tjeka Training Matters Pty Ltd 
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    71. Topfix Scaffolding (Pty) Ltd 
    72. Tovani Traiding 299 
    73. Training Force (Pty) Ltd 
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    76. TSEBO SECHABA CONSULTING 
    77. TSK Projects(PTY)LTD 
    78. UTHUNGULU HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT 
    79. VSL GENERAL TRADING CC 
    80. WAL TRAINING 
    81. WILLCO CONTRACTORS 
    82. Work Safe Skills International (pty)ltd 


    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.