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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. |
SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Perform building works |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
244497 | Perform building works | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Building Construction | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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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 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
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 |
This unit standard will enable plumbers and related role-players to improve professionalism and enhance the quality and effectiveness of services by being able to perform basic building works.
A person credited with this unit standard is able to: This unit standard will contribute to the development of the learner within the context of the plumbing discipline. Learners who have achieved this unit standard will increase their opportunities for further development and employability within the plumbing environment. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
It is assumed that the learner has the following knowledge and skills:
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UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Plan and prepare to perform building works. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Tools, equipment and materials are selected in readiness to perform building works. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The work area is set out in accordance with control positions and levels indicated in drawings or instructions received from the client. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Existing services and built-in items are identified and protected against damage. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Equipment and protective clothing is selected and prepared in accordance with legislative requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Tools and equipment are maintained in accordance with manufacturers specifications and scheduled maintenance activities. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Minimum levels of building and plumbing material quantities are maintained in accordance with the requirements of the task at hand. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Construct brick masonry for manholes and chambers. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Brick masonry work is set out in accordance with drawings and instructions received. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Mortar is mixed in accordance with the application required. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Brickwork is constructed for the sides of chambers. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Brickwork is plastered in accordance with job requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Manholes and chambers are constructed in accordance with industry standards. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Perform in-situ concreting and benching. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Excavations are trimmed and prepared for concrete. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Concrete is procured or batched according to requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Concrete is placed, compacted and cured according to specifications. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
Compaction of concrete in this context is limited to hand ramming. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Benching is applied according to requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
In-situ concreting and benching is carried out in accordance with industry standards. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Install precast elements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Structures or excavations are prepared for receiving precast elements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Jointing or waterproofing materials are applied as appropriate to the precast elements utilized. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Excavations are backfilled and compacted according to requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Precast elements are installed and connected in accordance with industry standards. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
> Internal moderation. > External moderation. > An assessor, accredited by the relevant ETQA, will assess the learner's competency. > Assessment procedures will be supplied by the ETQA in alignment with SAQA requirements. > All assessment activities must be fair, so that all candidates have equal opportunities. Activities must be free of gender, ethnic or other bias. > Assessment and moderation procedures, activities and tools must be transparent, affordable and support development within the field, sub-field and NQF. > Questions and answers to determine theoretical knowledge are expected. > Assessment of a portfolio of evidence. > Direct observation in simulated and/or controlled work conditions. |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
Names, functions and locations of:
Purpose of processes and procedures of: Attributes, properties, characteristics related to: Cause and effect, implications of: Procedures and techniques: Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies: Theory-rules, laws, principles: Relationships, systems: |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made when:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, and community during:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively when:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information to better understand and explain:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion when:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others when:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation when:
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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 |
Supplementary Information:
Notes to Assessors: Assessors should keep the following general principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard: |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Core | 58782 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Plumbing | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Reregistered | 2024-12-05 | 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. |
1. | Africa International Training Facilities T/A AITF (BREDELL) (TP) |
2. | Artisan Development Academy |
3. | BELCOMEC TRAINING |
4. | CLEAN HEAT ENERGY SAVING SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD |
5. | Construction Resource Development College |
6. | Eastcape Training Centre |
7. | Gert Sibande TVET College |
8. | In Touch Community Development & Project Managers |
9. | INDUSTRIES EDUCATION & TRAINING INSTITUTE |
10. | Leps Training Consultants |
11. | Mahumani Empowerment Servives Centre |
12. | Majuba TVET College |
13. | Mavco Engineering |
14. | Microzone Training CC |
15. | Moraba Training and Civil Construction (Pty) Ltd |
16. | MTL Training and Projects |
17. | Nokuthula Dube & Associates |
18. | Pam's Educational Consultancy CC |
19. | Primeserv Corporate Solutions |
20. | Protech Training (Pty) Ltd |
21. | Sakhisizwe Development Training |
22. | St Anthonys Education Centre |
23. | STEP AHEAD BUSINESS TRAINING |
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. |