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

Repair/replace minor structures 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14581  Repair/replace minor structures 
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 3  NQF Level 03  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
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

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 are responsible for the maintenance of minor structures in a road environment. People credited with this unit standard will be able to replace and repair pipes, culverts, inlets, outlets, wing walls, manholes, catch pits, stone pitching, gabion baskets under traffic conditions. 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 Level 4 in Literacy and ABET Level 3 in Numeracy.

Identify and use protective clothing in general construction, apply fist aid, use and maintain hand tools on a construction site, use and maintain power hand tools on a construction site, implement road side safety procedures, use and maintain small plant and equipment on a construction site, conduct routine repairs to concrete structures, batch and mix concrete by mass using a concrete mixer, install gabion baskets on a civil construction site, erect and strip formwork for straight walls, columns and bases, erect and dismantle scaffolding under general supervision, assemble and tie reinforcing cages, organise and control the installation of pre-cast concrete pipes, install manholes and chambers on a civil construction site, organise and control surface repairs for roads, transport personnel, material and equipment using light delivery vehicle, work in confined spaces on construction sites. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
Pipes, culverts, inlets, outlets, wing walls, manholes, catch pits, concrete v-drains, stone pitching, gabion baskets. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Identify and procure the types of hand tools and minor plant required 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Tools and minor plant types are identified that is suitable for cutting concrete and reinforcing, compacting soils in trenches, loading and laying heavy material mixing, placing concrete, erection of scaffolding and repairing surfaced roads. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Fuel supply and maintenance activities are planned. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Identify and procure protective clothing, road signs and traffic control devices, first aid kit 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Protective clothing and first aid kit identified and procured that will comply with the Occupational Health and Safety act requirements. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Road signs and traffic control devices 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 calculated. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Material procured. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Material transported and stored. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
Execute the work in a cost effective and safe manner 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Program for maintenance work is prepared. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Records of labor, material and plant used captured on a daily basis. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Quality control of work is executed. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Deficiencies identified in terms of meeting program. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Remedial action recommended to supervisor. 


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 Workers. CETA is responsible for moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this qualification. 

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
Qualifying learners understand and can explain:
  • The repair of minor structures.
  • The calculations of quantities and procurement of resources in terms of these quantities.
  • The executing of the work in a safe manner (traffic, confined spaces, protective clothing) in terms of occupational health and safety regulations. 


  • Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems.

    Specific Outcome:
  • Identify and procure the types of hand tools and minor plant required.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Tools and minor plant types are identified that is suitable for cutting concrete and reinforcing, compacting soils in trenches, loading and laying heavy material mixing, placing concrete, erection of scaffolding and repairing surfaced roads.
  • Fuel supply and maintenance activities are planned. 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Manage information.

    Specific Outcome:
  • Calculate material quantities, procure material and store.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Material quantities calculated.
  • Material procured.
  • Material transported and stored. 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Demonstrate scientific and technological competence.

    Specific Outcome:
  • Execute the work in a cost effective and safe manner.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Program for maintenance work is prepared.
  • Records of labor, material and plant used captured on a daily basis.
  • Quality control of work is executed.
  • Deficiencies identified in terms of meeting program.
  • Remedial action recommended to supervisor.
  • Understand contextual world-systems. 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Employ self management.

    Specific Outcome:
  • Execute the work in a cost effective and safe manner.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Program for maintenance work is prepared.
  • Records of labor, material and plant used captured on a daily basis.
  • Quality control of work is executed.
  • Deficiencies identified in terms of meeting program.
  • Remedial action recommended to supervisor. 

  • 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  24133   National Certificate: Construction: Roadworks  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  CETA 
    Elective  24173   National Certificate: Construction: Roadworks  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  CETA 
    Elective  49752   National Certificate: Environmental Practice  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  LG SETA 


    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. A.S.A.P Training And Consulting 
    2. A4 Consultancy Cc 
    3. Aba Sebenzi 
    4. ABM COLLEGE SA (PTY) LTD 
    5. Academy for Construction Skills (Pty) Ltd (ACS) 
    6. Africam Solutions 
    7. Africawide Consulting 
    8. Akanani Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
    9. Akha Unique telecoms (pty) ltd 
    10. Amangile Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    11. Amaqamu Project Management and Consulting 
    12. Amg Training And Hygiene Consultants 
    13. Amusa Consulting 
    14. Aphiwezothe 
    15. Asiphokuhle Training And Research Institute 
    16. Avax Sa 481 Cc. T/A Mandisa Development Services 
    17. Aveng Grinaker -LTA Civil Engineering 
    18. Bantubanye Skills 
    19. Batla Gorona Trading Enterprise 
    20. Bazalwane Business Partners 
    21. Bendrew Trading 
    22. Bephaswana Skills Development (Pty) Ltd 
    23. Bettes - Types Trading And Projects 
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    26. Bo Support Services Cc 
    27. Boikgantsho Consulting & Events 
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    29. Bokamoso Urban Planners 
    30. Boni Africa Events & Development 
    31. Bothanda Trading 
    32. Business Intelligence And Governance 
    33. Bussynet Advanced Trading 
    34. Cape Peninsula University of Technology 
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    43. Ctc College 
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    45. D and D Lwazi Renaissance Research and Development Institute 
    46. D and E Services Pty Ltd 
    47. Dean Institute Of Learning (Pty) Ltd 
    48. Devolden Group 
    49. Ditirelo Skills Development Services 
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    55. Ecoculture Training And Consultancy 
    56. EDU HOUSE SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 
    57. Edzani Community Development and Consultancy 
    58. Ekurhuleni West Public FET College - Germiston Campus 
    59. Elangeni Consulting 
    60. Elangeni Consulting (PTY) LTD 
    61. ELASON PRO-ACTIVE SECURITY (PTY) LTD 
    62. Elective Training Institute Enterprise Cc 
    63. Elgin Community College 
    64. Emthonjeni Wolwazi Trading 
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    66. ENVOY PLANET CONSULTING AND PROJECTS (PTY) LTD 
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    68. Eskilz College (Pty) Ltd 
    69. Essential Skills 
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    72. Faranang Marketing 
    73. Furniture World Training Centre 
    74. FUTURE DISCOVERY TRAINING ACADEMY 
    75. Gaegolelwe Consultancy (Pty) Ltd 
    76. Gauteng City College 
    77. Globalwise Training & Consulting (Pty) Ltd. 
    78. Goitseone Trading And Projects Pty Ltd 
    79. Goitsikitso Enterprise Trading 
    80. Goldfields FET College 
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    86. Icando 
    87. IMBAWULA CIVIL ENGINEERING ACADEMY 
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    89. Inafrica General Trading Pty Ltd 
    90. Independent Development Trust 
    91. Inkonyane Yamaswazi Projects 
    92. Inkqubeko Investment (Pty) Ltd 
    93. Inkwazi Learning Network 
    94. Insika Foundation 
    95. Institute For Local Government And Housing 
    96. Institute of Health and Social Care Studies 
    97. Integrated Waste And Recycling Services(Iwars) 
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    103. IZWE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 
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    108. Josmap Training Institute 
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    149. M Tech Training Consultants 
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    153. Magase And Shakong Projects 
    154. Magongo Investments 
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    157. Makaota Training Consultants 
    158. Makoti Skills Development Solutions 
    159. Malizana Projects CC 
    160. Mamuhle Academy 
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    162. Marcado Human Resources Strategies 
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    164. Mashmp Holdings 
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    166. Masizakhe Leanerships cc 
    167. MASM Trading Enterprise (Pty) Ltd 
    168. MASS COMUTER TRAINING AND PRINTERS 
    169. Matsila Holdings 
    170. Mavco Engineering 
    171. Mavuni Empowering Consultants 
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    177. Miczo'S Enterprise 
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    180. Mimshack Royal Heritage 
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    200. Ndotha General Trading 
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    211. Nokusho M Consulting And Trading 
    212. NOLOSHA 
    213. NOMAKU TRADERS CC 
    214. Nonunu Projects 
    215. Ns Global Academy 
    216. Ntsangalala Business Enterprise 
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    218. Othandweni Training Centre 
    219. P And F Business Enterprise 
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    234. Quiver Skills Institute 
    235. RAMAZWI SECURITY SERVICES CC 
    236. Rasinkhu Investments 
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    238. Raubex Construction Pty (Ltd) 
    239. Reflections Development Institute 
    240. Reminiscent Business Consulting Pty (Ltd) 
    241. RESISA LOGISTICS 
    242. Rmcii Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    243. Roughage Trading 
    244. Sakhisizwe Development Training 
    245. Sebobatho Project Management 
    246. Seige Trading Solutions 
    247. Senelo Trading Cc 
    248. SETHIKE TRADING 
    249. Sheq and Environmental Projects 
    250. Shudu Trading 
    251. Silalele Skills Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    252. Siljeur Training Academy 
    253. Simba Skills Consultants 
    254. Simmek Holdings 
    255. Siza Nesu Training And Consultants 
    256. Sizampiloenhle Trading And Projects (Pty) Ltd 
    257. Smartkip 
    258. Smartmatta (Pty) Ltd 
    259. Sobengmo Mining Services 
    260. Somvi General Services 
    261. Sonani Training and Communications 
    262. SOUTH AFRICA ADVANCED SKILLS INSTITUTE 
    263. South African Institute of Learning (SAIL) 
    264. South African Abet Development Agency Saada 
    265. South African Advanced Skills Institute 
    266. South African Business and Technology Institute 
    267. South African Corporate Training Association 
    268. South African Governance And Business College 
    269. South African Value Education (Pty) Ltd 
    270. South West Gauteng TVET College 
    271. SOUTHERN AFRICAN YOUTH MOVEMENT 
    272. Spears Business and Life Coach Consulting 
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    279. Tanosa Trading CC 
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    283. Thabelanang Trading Enterprise 
    284. Thando Consulting Services 
    285. The Crimson Co Cc. 
    286. The Green Affairs Consulting 
    287. Thothi Consulting 
    288. Thubelihle Graduate Institute 
    289. Thusanang Skills & Training 
    290. Thuso Enviro and Agric Development 
    291. Thuto Ya Setshaba Training Services (Pty) Ltd 
    292. Timothy Fasheun Group Enviromentors (Pty) Ltd 
    293. Tld Consulting 
    294. Tlotlangthuto Training & Consulting 
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    310. Ukhamba Quality Skills 
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    312. Umfolozi FET College 
    313. Umnotho We Afrika Foundation 
    314. Unctionized Business Enterprise 
    315. University Of Business Excellence(Pty)Ltd 
    316. University Of Intellectual Excellence (Pty)Ltd 
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    318. Ursivox Interactive Systems 
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    322. VISIONARY SKILLS ACADEMY 
    323. VSL GENERAL TRADING CC 
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    325. VUCA INSTITUTE OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT 
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    328. WMD Civils Pty Ltd 
    329. World Pace Development And Training Institute 
    330. Xl At Consulting Cc 
    331. Ya Hina Management Consulting And Projects 
    332. Yellow Media Publishers 
    333. Zealot Business College 
    334. Zmg Consulting 



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