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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: |
| Erect and maintain guardrails on a road construction site |
| SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
| 12900 | Erect and maintain guardrails on a road construction site | |||
| 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 2 | NQF Level 02 | 5 |
| 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 for people who work in the construction and maintenance of roads. People credited with this unit standard will be able to maintain and install guardrails. Previously disadvantaged persons 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 |
| ABET 4 in numeracy and literacy. |
| UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
| ABET 4 in numeracy and literacy. |
| Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
| Demonstrate knowledge of the technology to erect and maintain guardrails |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| 1.The technologies of installing and maintaining guardrails are explained. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
| 2.The criteria of where guardrails must be installed and the benefits in terms of safety is explained. |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
| Identify and procure equipment resources required for guardrail installation activities |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| 1.Tools and minor plant types are identified suitable for the installation and maintenance of guardrails. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
| 2.Protective clothing and first aid kit are identified and procured that will comply with the OHS act requirements. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
| 3.Road signs and traffic control devices are identified and procured that will comply with working safely in a road environment |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
| Calculate material quantities, procure material and store |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| 1.Material quantities are calculated according to job requirements. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
| 2.Materials are procured according to confirmed quantities. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
| 3.Materials are transported and stored correctly and safely according to safety and site requirements |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
| Install and maintain guardrails in a cost effective and safe manner |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| 1.A program for maintenance work or new erection is prepared according to company procedures |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
| 2.Guardrails are set out according to drawing details. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
| 3.Records of labour, material and plant used, are captured on a daily basis according to site requirements and company procedures. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
| 4.Quality control of work is executed to ensure work complies with project specifications. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
| 5.Productivity control is executed to ensure compliance to targets. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
| 6.Deficiencies are identified in terms of meeting program. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
| 7.Remedial action is recommended to supervisor according to company procedures |
| 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 for Construction Contractors. CETA is responsible for moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this qualification.
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 understand and can explain:
1.The technology of erecting and maintaining guardrails. 2.The criteria where guardrails are erected and the contribution to safety. 3.The selection of tools, materials and minor mechanical plant for the maintenance and erection of guardrails. 4.The selection and application of protective clothing / safety procedures. 5.The selection and application of road safety measures relevant to the activity. 6.Planning the maintenance and erection activity. 7.Quality and productivity control of the maintenance and erection activity. |
| Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
| UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
| Identify and solve problems:
Demonstrate knowledge of the technology to erect and maintain guardrails.1 Identify and procure equipment resources required for guardrail installation activities2 Calculate material quantities, procure material and store.3 Assessment Criteria |
| UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
| Work effectively with others:
Calculate material quantities, procure material and store. Assessment Criteria |
| UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
| Employ self management:
Calculate material quantities, procure material and store. Assessment Criteria Manage information Demonstrate knowledge of the technology to erect and maintain guardrails.1 Identify and procure equipment resources required for guardrail installation activities2 Calculate material quantities, procure material and store.3 Assessment Criteria Correct identification of plant, tools and protective measures. Material procurement. Prepare program |
| UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
| Communicate effectively:
Calculate material quantities, procure material and store. Assessment Criteria |
| UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
| Demonstrate scientific and technological competence:
Demonstrate knowledge of the technology to erect and maintain guardrails.1 Identify and procure equipment resources required for guardrail installation activities2 Calculate material quantities, procure material and store.3 Assessment Criteria Understand Contextual world-systems: Calculate material quantities, procure material and store. 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 | |
| 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 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | CETA |
| Elective | 24173 | National Certificate: Construction: Roadworks | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 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. |
| 1. | Abakholwe Community Developers (Pty) Ltd |
| 2. | Academy for Construction Skills (Pty) Ltd (ACS) |
| 3. | Agisanang SA Training |
| 4. | Amagema Development and Social Consultants |
| 5. | Amber Tower Training |
| 6. | Arehone Consulting |
| 7. | BH Training and Consulting (Pty) Ltd |
| 8. | Blacken Security Services |
| 9. | Bright Storm Projects |
| 10. | Coastal Kzn F.E.T. College - Appelsbosch Campus |
| 11. | Construction Resource Development College |
| 12. | D and E Services Pty Ltd |
| 13. | DAMBUZA COMMUNITY TRUST |
| 14. | DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES BRANDVLEI TRAINING CENTRE |
| 15. | Eastcape Training Centre |
| 16. | EDUCATORY ELECTRO SERVICES |
| 17. | Edzani Community Development and Consultancy |
| 18. | Emthonjeni Wolwazi Trading |
| 19. | Ergo-Maphelong Institute |
| 20. | Goldfields FET College |
| 21. | HWM Consultancy |
| 22. | IMBAWULA CIVIL ENGINEERING ACADEMY |
| 23. | In Touch Community Development & Project Managers |
| 24. | INFINITY SERVICES INK |
| 25. | IQHAYIYA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Legacy) |
| 26. | IZWE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT |
| 27. | Jefferson Skills Academy |
| 28. | Laydena (PTY) LTD |
| 29. | M Tech Training Consultants |
| 30. | Macsen Construction & Projects |
| 31. | Mahish |
| 32. | Mahumani Empowerment Servives Centre |
| 33. | Marung T |
| 34. | Masima Training Sa Cc |
| 35. | Microzone Training CC |
| 36. | Mohlaje Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
| 37. | Montana Skills Development Agency |
| 38. | Mpilende Training and Technology Solutions |
| 39. | Mthoms Trading |
| 40. | MUDITAMBI HOLDINGS |
| 41. | MZANTSI TRUCK & BUS (Uitenhage) |
| 42. | New Hope Revival Organisation NPC |
| 43. | Nkqubela Community Developers |
| 44. | No Limits Trading Enterprise |
| 45. | NOLOSHA |
| 46. | NOMASOJABULA TRAINING CENTRE |
| 47. | NSINGWENI CONSULTING (PTY) LTD |
| 48. | Nsukay Trading and Projects (Pty) Ltd |
| 49. | Ntongenhle Construction Force |
| 50. | Othandweni Training Centre |
| 51. | P.MAB MANAGERS AND PROJECTS (PTY) LTD |
| 52. | POINT COACH WORKS T/A SUPERTECHNIK (Durban) |
| 53. | Qualfurn Training & Projects (Pty) Ltd |
| 54. | Raubex Construction Pty (Ltd) |
| 55. | Sakhisizwe Development Training |
| 56. | Sejamo Construction and Training |
| 57. | Sinethemba Visiwe PTY LTD |
| 58. | South African Value Education (Pty) Ltd |
| 59. | STEVENEL TRAINING CONSTRUCTION AND CIVIL |
| 60. | Thabomeleng |
| 61. | Thembifundo Ikusasa Lakho |
| 62. | Tjeka Training Matters Pty Ltd |
| 63. | Tommy Phiri Labour Relations and Training Services |
| 64. | Tovani Traiding 299 |
| 65. | Training Force (Pty) Ltd |
| 66. | TSK Projects |
| 67. | Ubucubu Home Industries |
| 68. | UTHUNGULU HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
| 69. | Zama Training & Developments |
| 70. | Zwartkop Training Centre |
| 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. |