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

Plan, organise and control pre - cast concrete manufacturing processes 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
116689  Plan, organise and control pre - cast concrete manufacturing processes 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Civil Engineering Construction 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
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 4  NQF Level 04  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
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 
The qualifying learner is capable of:
Integrating knowledge and understanding of materials, mixes production plan components and processes used to produce pre-cast concrete with skills for programming, organising and controlling the production of pre - cast concrete manufacturing processes.

The competencies contained in this unit standard form part of the Elective learning of this qualification and extend beyond the mechanical completion of tasks associated with the production of pre-cast concrete and contribute towards the professional development of the learner by equipping him/her with enhanced knowledge and skills for the effective supervision of pre-cast concrete manufacturing processes that are carried out in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations and industry requirements for cost-effective and quality workmanship completed within prescribed deadlines.

This unit standard further contributes to socio-economic transformation in that learners will be able to undergo RPL-assessment and receive recognition for previous learning and experience, thereby enhancing the employability and career prospects of learners within the Civil Engineering Construction field. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
The following competencies will support the learner in the achievement of this unit standard:
  • Language and Communication in an official language at NQF Level 4
  • Language and Communication in a second official language at NQF Level 3
  • Mathematics at NQF Level 4
  • Computer literacy at NQF Level 2
  • Read and Interpret drawings and specifications at NQF Level 3 

  • UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The typical scope of this unit standard:

    Assessment against this unit standard must be undertaken on site. On site refers to a wide range of building and construction environments within which trade skills are required, and includes concrete production and concrete construction sites.

    Specific range statements are provided in the body of the unit standard where they apply to particular specific outcomes or assessment criteria. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify and describe the materials used in pre-cast concrete production. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Types of materials are identified as per workplace procedure 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Materials are described as to their application and suitability for pre-cast concrete manufacturing 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Storage and handling of materials is explained 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrate knowledge of pre-cast concrete mixes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Pre-cast concrete elements are classified in accordance with manufacturing specifications 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The properties of pre-cast concrete materials are described in terms of their origin, manufacture, grade, and applicability to pre-cast mixes 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The properties of aggregates used in pre-cast mixes are described in terms of their source, supply and grading 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The sampling and testing of concrete materials are described in accordance with specifications 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Understand and explain the components and processes of pre-cast concrete production plants. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Pre-cast concrete plants are describe in terms of their layout and components 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Concrete batching plants are described in terms of their processes 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The operation of pre-cast concrete production plants are described in terms of their process controls 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The curing process of pre-cast elements are described in terms of accelerated strength 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The testing of pre-cast elements are described in accordance with specifications 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Programme, organise and control production. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Resource requirements are identified in accordance with specifications 

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

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Record keeping is described and applied as per company procedure 

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

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 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 relevant ETQA for this unit standard or a similar unit standard at a higher NQF Level.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA
  • The relevant ETQA or other ETQA's 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 
  • The pre-cast concrete manufacturing process
  • Economics of pre-cast concrete manufacturing
  • Concrete classification
  • Relevant and current codes of practice specifications
  • Concrete 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

    Evident in the following specific outcomes and assessment criteria:

    Identify and describe the materials used in pre-cast concrete production
  • Types of materials are identified as per workplace procedure
  • Materials are described as to their application and suitability for pre-cast concrete manufacturing
  • Storage and handling of materials is explained

    Demonstrate knowledge of pre-cast concrete mixes
  • Pre-cast concrete elements are classified in accordance with manufacturing specifications
  • The properties of pre-cast concrete materials are described in terms of their origin, manufacture, grade, and applicability to pre-cast mixes
  • The properties of aggregates used in pre-cast mixes are described in terms of their source, supply and grading
  • The sampling and testing of concrete materials are described in accordance with specifications

    Understand and explain the components and processes of pre-cast concrete production plants
  • Pre-cast concrete plants are describe in terms of their layout and components
  • Concrete batching plants are described in terms of their processes
  • The operation of pre-cast concrete production plants are described in terms of their process controls
  • The curing process of pre-cast elements are described in terms of accelerated strength
  • The testing of pre-cast elements are described in accordance with specifications

    Programme, organise and control production
  • Pre-cast concrete elements are classified in accordance with manufacturing specifications
  • The properties of pre-cast concrete materials are described in terms of their origin, manufacture, grade, and applicability to pre-cast mixes
  • The properties of aggregates used in pre-cast mixes are described in terms of their source, supply and grading
  • The sampling and testing of concrete materials are described in accordance with specifications 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others

    Evident in the following specific outcomes and assessment criteria:

    Identify and describe the materials used in pre-cast concrete production
  • Types of materials are identified as per workplace procedure
  • Materials are described as to their application and suitability for pre-cast concrete manufacturing
  • Storage and handling of materials is explained

    Demonstrate knowledge of pre-cast concrete mixes
  • Pre-cast concrete elements are classified in accordance with manufacturing specifications
  • The properties of pre-cast concrete materials are described in terms of their origin, manufacture, grade, and applicability to pre-cast mixes
  • The properties of aggregates used in pre-cast mixes are described in terms of their source, supply and grading
  • The sampling and testing of concrete materials are described in accordance with specifications

    Understand and explain the components and processes of pre-cast concrete production plants
  • Pre-cast concrete plants are describe in terms of their layout and components
  • Concrete batching plants are described in terms of their processes
  • The operation of pre-cast concrete production plants are described in terms of their process controls
  • The curing process of pre-cast elements are described in terms of accelerated strength
  • The testing of pre-cast elements are described in accordance with specifications

    Programme, organise and control production
  • Pre-cast concrete elements are classified in accordance with manufacturing specifications
  • The properties of pre-cast concrete materials are described in terms of their origin, manufacture, grade, and applicability to pre-cast mixes
  • The properties of aggregates used in pre-cast mixes are described in terms of their source, supply and grading
  • The sampling and testing of concrete materials are described in accordance with specifications 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Employ self management

    Evident in the following specific outcomes and assessment criteria

    Identify and describe the materials used in pre-cast concrete production
  • Types of materials are identified as per workplace procedure
  • Materials are described as to their application and suitability for pre-cast concrete manufacturing
  • Storage and handling of materials is explained

    Demonstrate knowledge of pre-cast concrete mixes
  • Pre-cast concrete elements are classified in accordance with manufacturing specifications
  • The properties of pre-cast concrete materials are described in terms of their origin, manufacture, grade, and applicability to pre-cast mixes
  • The properties of aggregates used in pre-cast mixes are described in terms of their source, supply and grading
  • The sampling and testing of concrete materials are described in accordance with specifications

    Understand and explain the components and processes of pre-cast concrete production plants
  • Pre-cast concrete plants are describe in terms of their layout and components
  • Concrete batching plants are described in terms of their processes
  • The operation of pre-cast concrete production plants are described in terms of their process controls
  • The curing process of pre-cast elements are described in terms of accelerated strength
  • The testing of pre-cast elements are described in accordance with specifications

    Programme, organise and control production
  • Pre-cast concrete elements are classified in accordance with manufacturing specifications
  • The properties of pre-cast concrete materials are described in terms of their origin, manufacture, grade, and applicability to pre-cast mixes
  • The properties of aggregates used in pre-cast mixes are described in terms of their source, supply and grading
  • The sampling and testing of concrete materials are described in accordance with specifications 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Manage information

    Evident in the following specific outcomes and assessment criteria

    Identify and describe the materials used in pre-cast concrete production
  • Types of materials are identified as per workplace procedure
  • Materials are described as to their application and suitability for pre-cast concrete manufacturing
  • Storage and handling of materials is explained

    Demonstrate knowledge of pre-cast concrete mixes
  • Pre-cast concrete elements are classified in accordance with manufacturing specifications
  • The properties of pre-cast concrete materials are described in terms of their origin, manufacture, grade, and applicability to pre-cast mixes
  • The properties of aggregates used in pre-cast mixes are described in terms of their source, supply and grading
  • The sampling and testing of concrete materials are described in accordance with specifications

    Understand and explain the components and processes of pre-cast concrete production plants
  • Pre-cast concrete plants are describe in terms of their layout and components
  • Concrete batching plants are described in terms of their processes
  • The operation of pre-cast concrete production plants are described in terms of their process controls
  • The curing process of pre-cast elements are described in terms of accelerated strength
  • The testing of pre-cast elements are described in accordance with specifications

    Programme, organise and control production
  • Pre-cast concrete elements are classified in accordance with manufacturing specifications
  • The properties of pre-cast concrete materials are described in terms of their origin, manufacture, grade, and applicability to pre-cast mixes
  • The properties of aggregates used in pre-cast mixes are described in terms of their source, supply and grading
  • The sampling and testing of concrete materials are described in accordance with specifications 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively

    Evident in the following specific outcomes and assessment criteria:

    Identify and describe the materials used in pre-cast concrete production
  • Types of materials are identified as per workplace procedure
  • Materials are described as to their application and suitability for pre-cast concrete manufacturing
  • Storage and handling of materials is explained

    Demonstrate knowledge of pre-cast concrete mixes
  • Pre-cast concrete elements are classified in accordance with manufacturing specifications
  • The properties of pre-cast concrete materials are described in terms of their origin, manufacture, grade, and applicability to pre-cast mixes
  • The properties of aggregates used in pre-cast mixes are described in terms of their source, supply and grading
  • The sampling and testing of concrete materials are described in accordance with specifications

    Understand and explain the components and processes of pre-cast concrete production plants
  • Pre-cast concrete plants are describe in terms of their layout and components
  • Concrete batching plants are described in terms of their processes
  • The operation of pre-cast concrete production plants are described in terms of their process controls
  • The curing process of pre-cast elements are described in terms of accelerated strength
  • The testing of pre-cast elements are described in accordance with specifications

    Programme, organise and control production
  • Pre-cast concrete elements are classified in accordance with manufacturing specifications
  • The properties of pre-cast concrete materials are described in terms of their origin, manufacture, grade, and applicability to pre-cast mixes
  • The properties of aggregates used in pre-cast mixes are described in terms of their source, supply and grading
  • The sampling and testing of concrete materials are described in accordance with specifications 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Demonstrate scientific and technological competence

    Evident in the following specific outcomes and assessment criteria:

    Identify and describe the materials used in pre-cast concrete production
  • Types of materials are identified as per workplace procedure
  • Materials are described as to their application and suitability for pre-cast concrete manufacturing
  • Storage and handling of materials is explained

    Demonstrate knowledge of pre-cast concrete mixes
  • Pre-cast concrete elements are classified in accordance with manufacturing specifications
  • The properties of pre-cast concrete materials are described in terms of their origin, manufacture, grade, and applicability to pre-cast mixes
  • The properties of aggregates used in pre-cast mixes are described in terms of their source, supply and grading
  • The sampling and testing of concrete materials are described in accordance with specifications

    Understand and explain the components and processes of pre-cast concrete production plants
  • Pre-cast concrete plants are describe in terms of their layout and components
  • Concrete batching plants are described in terms of their processes
  • The operation of pre-cast concrete production plants are described in terms of their process controls
  • The curing process of pre-cast elements are described in terms of accelerated strength
  • The testing of pre-cast elements are described in accordance with specifications

    Programme, organise and control production
  • Pre-cast concrete elements are classified in accordance with manufacturing specifications
  • The properties of pre-cast concrete materials are described in terms of their origin, manufacture, grade, and applicability to pre-cast mixes
  • The properties of aggregates used in pre-cast mixes are described in terms of their source, supply and grading
  • The sampling and testing of concrete materials are described in accordance with specifications 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand contextual world-systems

    Evident in the following specific outcomes and assessment criteria:

    Identify and describe the materials used in pre-cast concrete production
  • Types of materials are identified as per workplace procedure
  • Materials are described as to their application and suitability for pre-cast concrete manufacturing
  • Storage and handling of materials is explained

    Demonstrate knowledge of pre-cast concrete mixes
  • Pre-cast concrete elements are classified in accordance with manufacturing specifications
  • The properties of pre-cast concrete materials are described in terms of their origin, manufacture, grade, and applicability to pre-cast mixes
  • The properties of aggregates used in pre-cast mixes are described in terms of their source, supply and grading
  • The sampling and testing of concrete materials are described in accordance with specifications

    Understand and explain the components and processes of pre-cast concrete production plants
  • Representative samples of fresh concrete are taken and tested, and results reported in accordance with concrete testing requirements.
  • Pre-cast concrete plants are describe in terms of their layout and components
  • Concrete batching plants are described in terms of their processes
  • The operation of pre-cast concrete production plants are described in terms of their process controls
  • The curing process of pre-cast elements are described in terms of accelerated strength
  • The testing of pre-cast elements are described in accordance with specifications

    Programme, organise and control production
  • Pre-cast concrete elements are classified in accordance with manufacturing specifications
  • The properties of pre-cast concrete materials are described in terms of their origin, manufacture, grade, and applicability to pre-cast mixes
  • The properties of aggregates used in pre-cast mixes are described in terms of their source, supply and grading
  • The sampling and testing of concrete materials are described in accordance with specifications 

  • 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  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. Certified Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    3. Dego Consultants 
    4. Eastcape Training Centre 
    5. Edu House South Africa 
    6. FRANKLIN GLOBAL RISK MANAGEMENT (PTY) LTD 
    7. IZWE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 
    8. Nomagwanishe Investments cc 
    9. Pro Skills Development (Pty) Ltd 
    10. Qualfurn Training & Projects (Pty) Ltd 
    11. Ratidzo Trading PTY Ltd 
    12. Raubex Construction Pty (Ltd) 
    13. Sonani Training and Communications 
    14. Thabomeleng 
    15. Training Force (Pty) Ltd 
    16. Ubucubu Home Industries 



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