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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: |
Describe and interpret the composition, roleplayers, processes and role of the construction industry |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
13971 | Describe and interpret the composition, roleplayers, processes and role of the construction industry | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Civil Engineering Construction | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction | Physical Planning, Design and Management | |||
ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
Undefined | Regular | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 3 |
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 |
Learners who are assessed as competent against this unit standard will be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the construction industry, its stakeholders, and communication techniques used in the construction industry. 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.The learner will further be able to identify how these concepts impact on his/her role as an employee within the industry and how the different elements are to be applied in his/her specific work context to enhance performance and promote career development. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
FETC NQF Level 1 literacy and numeracy competencies. |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
1 Industry role-players include: suppliers; sub-contractors; consultants; clients; contractors; legislated bodies; collective worker forums; associations, federations, professional bodies, and CETA.
2 Role-players in the learning environment include: training providers, training practitioners, learners, employers, mentors, assessors, mediators, and verifiers. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Identify the structures and role-players in the construction industry. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Organisational Structures are identified according to their role in the construction industry. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Communication methods with industry role-players are identified. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. The role of the Construction industry in the National Economy and the effect of productivity on that role are identified. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. The impact of these industry stakeholders in the context of the learner is described from the learner's perspective. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Describe the functions of role-players in the construction industry |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The functions of role-players are explained in terms of their impact in the industry. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. The authority of role-players is explained in terms of relevant legislation. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Business Principles and Processes within the Construction environment |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Methods of work procurement are identified according to industry systems. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. The areas of funding for construction projects are understood. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. All role-players in the execution of construction projects are identified. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Identify and practice the Educational and Life Skills Principles needed. |
OUTCOME NOTES |
Identify and practice the Educational and Life Skills Principles needed within the Construction Industry. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The mechanisms for access to information in the sector are understood and applied. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. The role of the NQF and SAQA in the development of personnel is understood according to SAQA legislation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Access to learning within the sector is demonstrated according to legislation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. The role of CETA in learner development in the sector is explained according to legislation. |
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 (level 1). 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 must understand and explain:
1. Construction industry stakeholders, structures and roles within the industry. 2. The impact of industry stakeholder in the context of the learner 3. Application of communication techniques in the construction industry. 4. Procurement of work mechanisms in the construction sector. 5. The structure and roles of the NQF and SAQA 6. The functions of the CETA. |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others. Access to learning within the sector is demonstrated according to legislation. The role of CETA in learner development in the sector is explained according to legislation. This all relates to:
Business Principles and Processes within the Construction environment |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Employ self management. The mechanisms for access to information in the sector are understood and applied and relates to:
Business Principles and Processes within the Construction environment. Manage information. The mechanisms for access to information in the sector are understood and applied. Communication methods with industry role-players are identified. This relates to: Identify the structures and role-players in the construction industry. Business Principles and Processes within the Construction environment. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively. The mechanisms for access to information in the sector are understood and applied. Communication methods with industry role-players are identified. This relates to:
Identify the structures and role-players in the construction industry. Business Principles and Processes within the Construction environment. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Demonstrate scientific and technological competence. The role of the Construction industry in the National Economy and the effect of productivity on that role are identified. This relates to:
Identify the structures and role-players in the construction industry. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING |
Understand Contextual world-systems. The impact of these industry stakeholders in the context of the learner is described from the learner`s perspective. The role of the Construction industry in the National Economy and the effect of productivity on that role are identified. Access to learning within the sector is demonstrated according to legislation. This relates to:
Identify the structures and role-players in the construction industry. Business Principles and Processes within the Construction environment. |
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 | 22977 | National Certificate: Construction: Roadworks | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered" |
2005-12-04 | CETA |
Core | 49410 | National Certificate: Construction | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | CETA |
Core | 24133 | National Certificate: Construction: Roadworks | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | CETA |
Core | 49080 | National Certificate: Construction: Advanced Crane Operations | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | CETA |
Elective | 49411 | General Education and Training Certificate: Construction | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 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. | Abasizi Contractor Development Services Pty Ltd |
3. | Academy for Construction Skills (Pty) Ltd (ACS) |
4. | AFRICAN ACAD.FOR COM.ASSIS.ENGINEERING |
5. | Amber Tower Training |
6. | Amokoro Training (PTY) Ltd |
7. | Arehone Consulting |
8. | Artisan Development Academy |
9. | Aveng Grinaker -LTA Civil Engineering |
10. | BH Training and Consulting (Pty) Ltd |
11. | Blacken Security Services |
12. | Bokgoni Training And Development |
13. | BOLAND COLLEGE (Paarl) |
14. | Border Kei Training Trust |
15. | Bright Storm Projects |
16. | Builders Training Centre |
17. | Construction Resource Development College |
18. | CSTA Training Academy |
19. | Dego Consultants |
20. | Eastcape Training Centre |
21. | Edu-Wise Group (Pty) Ltd |
22. | Edzani Community Development and Consultancy |
23. | EFS Skilled Labour Training (BRITS) (TP) |
24. | Elite Operator and Skills Training |
25. | eminence |
26. | Emthonjeni Wolwazi Trading |
27. | Ergo-Maphelong Institute |
28. | Forek Institute of Technology |
29. | Goldfields FET College |
30. | HIGHVELD BOTTLING (Legacy) |
31. | Hlumanathi Trading PTY LTD |
32. | HWM Consultancy |
33. | IMBAWULA CIVIL ENGINEERING ACADEMY |
34. | In Touch Community Development & Project Managers |
35. | INFINITY SERVICES INK |
36. | IQHAYIYA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Legacy) |
37. | Itemba Development Consultants |
38. | IZWE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT |
39. | KNK Largesuccess Construction |
40. | Laydena (PTY) LTD |
41. | Leps Training Consultants |
42. | M Tech Training Consultants |
43. | M3 Construction Projects (pty) Ltd |
44. | Majoncor Projects and Training Academy (Pty) Ltd |
45. | Mangaung Artisan Developers and Projects |
46. | Masima Training Sa Cc |
47. | Microzone Training CC |
48. | Mohlaje Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
49. | Mopani South East FET College - Central Office |
50. | Mpilende Training and Technology Solutions |
51. | Mthoms Trading |
52. | MUDITAMBI HOLDINGS |
53. | MZANTSI TRUCK & BUS (Uitenhage) |
54. | National African Federated Building Industry |
55. | New Hope Revival Organisation NPC |
56. | Nkqubela Community Developers |
57. | Nokuthula Dube & Associates |
58. | NOLOSHA |
59. | NOMASOJABULA TRAINING CENTRE |
60. | Northern Cape Urban TVET College |
61. | Nsukay Trading and Projects (Pty) Ltd |
62. | Nthacom Holdings |
63. | Ntongenhle Construction Force |
64. | Othandweni Training Centre |
65. | PMA Holdings (PTY ) LTD. |
66. | POINT COACH WORKS T/A SUPERTECHNIK (Durban) |
67. | Qualfurn Training & Projects (Pty) Ltd |
68. | Raubex Construction Pty (Ltd) |
69. | Regen Technical Institute Pty Ltd |
70. | Sejamo Construction and Training |
71. | Sekhukhune District Municipality EMS Training Academy |
72. | Sinethemba Visiwe PTY LTD |
73. | SISHEN IRON ORE COMPANY (PTY) LTD |
74. | South African Value Education (Pty) Ltd |
75. | STEP AHEAD BUSINESS TRAINING |
76. | STEVENEL TRAINING CONSTRUCTION AND CIVIL |
77. | The Skills Matrix cc |
78. | Thela Developments |
79. | Tius Consultants |
80. | Tjeka Training Matters Pty Ltd |
81. | Tommy Phiri Labour Relations and Training Services |
82. | Tovani Traiding 299 |
83. | Training Force (Pty) Ltd |
84. | TRANSVAAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION |
85. | TSEBO SECHABA CONSULTING |
86. | TSK Projects |
87. | UNIQUE SOLUTIONS/EAGLES GUESTHOUSE |
88. | UTHUNGULU HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
89. | WAL TRAINING |
90. | Zama Training & Developments |
91. | 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. |