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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: |
Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
14580 | Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Civil Engineering Construction | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction | Civil Engineering Construction | |||
ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
Undefined | Regular | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 10 |
REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
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 |
This unit standard will be useful to people who work in the construction industry.People credited with this unit standard are able to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications Previously disadvantaged persons and other learners who through recognition of prior learning will be able to be accessed against this standard and receive National recognition for their competence. This will enhance their employability and career advancement and contribute to the socio-economic transformation of the country. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
FETC NQF Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy competencies. |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Explain the role of drawings and specifications |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The role of drawings in relation to project specifications, contract documentation, quantities and construction is explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. The role of specifications in relation to quantities, quality of work, contract documentation and payment to contractors is explained. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Identify drawings and symbols used on a construction |
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 3 |
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 are explained in terms of the potential hazardous results on the finished product. |
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 4 |
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 is extracted from the drawings in terms of the setting out requirements on site. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Scales are interpreted and measurements converted in terms of actual dimensions required. |
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 is interpreted in terms of the engineer's designed purpose. |
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. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
Assessment of learner achievements takes place at providers accredited by CETA (RSA, 1998b) for the provision of programs that result in the outcomes specified for the Certificate in Construction Contracting. CETA is responsible for moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this unit standard.
A memorandum of understanding with other ETQA bodies need to be signed when training providers working in other Sectors, requires assessment of learner achievements to take place against this unit standard. |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
Qualifying learners understands and can explain:
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Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identify and solve problems.
Specific Outcome: Assessment Criteria: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others.
Specific Outcome: Assessment Criteria: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Manage information.
Specific Outcome: Assessment Criteria: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively.
Specific Outcome: Assessment Criteria: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Demonstrate scientific and technological competence.
Specific Outcome: Assessment Criteria: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING |
Employ self management.
Specific Outcome: Assessment Criteria: |
REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Core | 65409 | National Certificate: Building and Civil Construction | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | CETA |
Core | 49080 | National Certificate: Construction: Advanced Crane Operations | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | CETA |
Core | 49081 | National Certificate: Construction: Advanced Plant Operations | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | CETA |
Core | 49016 | National Certificate: Construction: Concreting | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | CETA |
Core | 49602 | National Certificate: Construction: Geotechnical | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | CETA |
Core | 24173 | National Certificate: Construction: Roadworks | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | CETA |
Core | 49015 | National Certificate: Construction: Structural Steel Erecting | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2009-05-13 | Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement |
Elective | 64589 | National Certificate: Community Water, Health and Sanitation Monitoring | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | EWSETA |
Elective | 50022 | National Certificate: General Draughting | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | CETA |
Elective | 49795 | National Certificate: Rail Construction and Maintenance | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | TETA |
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. | 17 Shaft Training |
2. | Abakholwe Community Developers (Pty) Ltd |
3. | Academy for Construction Skills (Pty) Ltd (ACS) |
4. | AFRICA SKILLS VILLAGE |
5. | AFRICAN ACAD.FOR COM.ASSIS.ENGINEERING |
6. | Agisanang SA Training |
7. | ALL CONNECTIONS TRAINING AND CONSTRUCTION (PTY) LTD |
8. | Amber Tower Training |
9. | Arehone Consulting |
10. | Artisan Development Academy |
11. | Aveng Grinaker -LTA Civil Engineering |
12. | BELCOMEC TRAINING |
13. | Better Best Agri Development |
14. | BH Training and Consulting (Pty) Ltd |
15. | Bhekwell Group |
16. | Big Tree Group |
17. | Blacken Security Services |
18. | Bokgoni Training And Development |
19. | BOLAND COLLEGE (Paarl) |
20. | Border Kei Training Trust |
21. | Bright Storm Projects |
22. | Builders Training Centre |
23. | Capricorn FET College - Central Office |
24. | CBM TRAINING PTY LTD |
25. | CENTRE FOR CAREER GUIDANCE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CC |
26. | Centre For Economic Participation |
27. | CLEAN HEAT ENERGY SAVING SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD |
28. | Coastal Kzn F.E.T. College - Appelsbosch Campus |
29. | College of Cape Town (City Campus) |
30. | Construction Resource Development Centre |
31. | D and E Services Pty Ltd |
32. | DAMBUZA COMMUNITY TRUST |
33. | Dego Consultants |
34. | DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES BRANDVLEI TRAINING CENTRE |
35. | DiphitlheleloTechnical Services |
36. | Eastcape Training Centre |
37. | Edu-Wise Group (Pty) Ltd |
38. | EDUCATORY ELECTRO SERVICES |
39. | Edzani Community Development and Consultancy |
40. | Ekurhuleni Artisans and Skills Training Pty Ltd |
41. | Ekurhuleni East College For TVET |
42. | eminence |
43. | Empilweni Management Solutions cc |
44. | Ergo-Maphelong Institute |
45. | Esayidi TVET College |
46. | ETS Emergency Training Solutions (PTY) LTD |
47. | False Bay College |
48. | Forek Institute of Technology |
49. | Furniture World Training Centre |
50. | Gabasega Consulting and Training Centre |
51. | GADJENI TRADING ENTERPRISE |
52. | Gert Sibande TVET College |
53. | Godisang Development |
54. | Goitsebasadi Construction Project |
55. | Goldfields FET College |
56. | GREATER ELDOS IMAGES OF PEACE |
57. | HWM Consultancy |
58. | Ifodo Skills Enterprise (Pty) Ltd |
59. | Ikemeleng Training and Development Services |
60. | Ikhwezi Training Institute (Pty) Ltd |
61. | IMBAWULA CIVIL ENGINEERING ACADEMY |
62. | In Touch Community Development & Project Managers |
63. | INDUSTRIAL & CONSUMER PLASTIC - New Germany (Legacy) |
64. | INDUSTRIES EDUCATION & TRAINING INSTITUTE |
65. | IQHAYIYA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Legacy) |
66. | Itemba Development Consultants |
67. | IZWE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT |
68. | Jefferson Skills Academy |
69. | Josmap Training Institute |
70. | Jot Tirelo 13 Trading (Pty) Ltd |
71. | Kabelo & Kagiso and Projects |
72. | Kagano Consulting Services |
73. | Kamofatso Construction and Academy |
74. | Keewave Trading 403 |
75. | KING HINTSA TVET College |
76. | L S Nkosi CC |
77. | LANDAMXO (PTY) LTD |
78. | Laydena (PTY) LTD |
79. | Leps Training Consultants |
80. | Life Long ABET Consulting |
81. | Luzana Training Academy |
82. | Macsen Construction & Projects |
83. | Maduna Development Agency cc |
84. | Maesela Phaladi Investment and Construction PTY LTD |
85. | Mahish |
86. | Majuba TVET College |
87. | Mangaung Artisan Developers and Projects |
88. | Mapotomane Trading and Projects |
89. | Masana Social Consultants cc |
90. | Masekela Civil & Building Construction |
91. | Masima Training Sa Cc |
92. | Matimba Rigging & Training (SECUNDA) (TP) |
93. | Microzone Training CC |
94. | Mnambithi TVET College |
95. | Mohlaje Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
96. | MOKWEDI CIVIL AND PROJECTS (PTY) LTD |
97. | Montana Skills Development Agency |
98. | Moraba Training and Civil Construction (Pty) Ltd |
99. | Motheo TVET College |
100. | Mothusi Management Consultants |
101. | Mpilende Training and Technology Solutions |
102. | MPUMALANGA REGIONAL TRAINING TRUST |
103. | Mthoms Trading |
104. | MTL Training and Projects |
105. | MUDITAMBI HOLDINGS |
106. | Mvelaphanda Technologies |
107. | Namuntlha Training and Development (Pty)Ltd |
108. | NEMJA SECURITY AND PROJECTS CC |
109. | New Hope Revival Organisation NPC |
110. | Ngakatse Trading |
111. | Nkomaba Trading and Projects |
112. | Nnite Trading Enterprise |
113. | No Limits Trading Enterprise |
114. | Nokuthula Dube & Associates |
115. | NOLOSHA |
116. | NOMAKU TRADERS CC |
117. | NOMASOJABULA TRAINING CENTRE |
118. | Northern Cape Rural TVET College |
119. | Novi General Services |
120. | NSINGWENI CONSULTING (PTY) LTD |
121. | Ntwani Funi Trading and Projects (Pty) Ltd |
122. | Orbit FET College - Central Office |
123. | Othandweni Training Centre |
124. | P.MAB MANAGERS AND PROJECTS (PTY) LTD |
125. | Pam's Educational Consultancy CC |
126. | Pat Sesfikile Trading CC |
127. | Perfect Solution Project and Consultancy |
128. | PMA Holdings (PTY ) LTD. |
129. | Powerpro Technologies and Training Facility (PTY) LTD |
130. | PRIMESERV CORPORATE SOLUTIONS PTY LTD T/A PRIMESERV HR SOLUTIONS |
131. | PROMINENT EMZANSI PROJECTS |
132. | Protech Training (Pty) Ltd |
133. | Qualfurn Training & Projects (Pty) Ltd |
134. | Raubex Construction Pty (Ltd) |
135. | RCS Academy |
136. | Realeboga Training Provider |
137. | Reata Services (Pty) Ltd |
138. | Reflections Development Institute |
139. | Regen Technical Institute Pty Ltd |
140. | Sakhisizwe Development Training |
141. | Sejamo Construction and Training |
142. | Sekhukhune District Municipality EMS Training Academy |
143. | Setlhabi Development |
144. | Silver Stars Trading 37 CC |
145. | Sinethemba Visiwe PTY LTD |
146. | Sithemba Construction |
147. | Sivile Housing Association RSA |
148. | SJM Squared Construction CC |
149. | Sonani Training and Communications |
150. | South African Value Education (Pty) Ltd |
151. | Sphola Consulting CC |
152. | St Anthonys Education Centre |
153. | STEP AHEAD BUSINESS TRAINING |
154. | STEVENEL TRAINING CONSTRUCTION AND CIVIL |
155. | Thabomeleng |
156. | Thekweni TVET College |
157. | Thembifundo Ikusasa Lakho |
158. | Tius Consultants |
159. | Tjeka Training Matters Pty Ltd |
160. | Tlhogi''s Consulting and Projects |
161. | Tommy Phiri Labour Relations and Training Services |
162. | TOP PERFORMERS FOR AFRICA CC |
163. | Training Force (Pty) Ltd |
164. | TRANSVAAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION |
165. | TSEBO SECHABA CONSULTING |
166. | Tshwane North College for FET - Central Office |
167. | TSK Projects |
168. | Ubucubu Home Industries |
169. | UKHONKOLO CONCRETE PRODUCTS |
170. | Umfolozi FET College |
171. | Umgungundlovu FET College |
172. | UNIQUE SOLUTIONS/EAGLES GUESTHOUSE |
173. | Vizz Tech Printers |
174. | WAL TRAINING |
175. | West Coast TVET College |
176. | Zama Zama Training Centre |
177. | Zwartkop Training Centre |
178. | Zwide Development |
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. |