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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. Amagema Development and Social Consultants 
    11. Amangile Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    12. Amaqamu Project Management and Consulting 
    13. Amg Training And Hygiene Consultants 
    14. Amusa Consulting 
    15. Aphiwezothe 
    16. Asiphokuhle Training And Research Institute 
    17. Avax Sa 481 Cc. T/A Mandisa Development Services 
    18. Aveng Grinaker -LTA Civil Engineering 
    19. Bantubanye Skills 
    20. Batla Gorona Trading Enterprise 
    21. Bazalwane Business Partners 
    22. Bendrew Trading 
    23. Bephaswana Skills Development (Pty) Ltd 
    24. Bettes - Types Trading And Projects 
    25. Bikologix Projects 
    26. Bo Support Services Cc 
    27. Boikgantsho Consulting & Events 
    28. Boiponahatso Enterprise 
    29. Bokamoso Urban Planners 
    30. Boni Africa Events & Development 
    31. Bothanda Trading 
    32. BUILD THE NATION TRAINING ACADEMY PTY LTD 
    33. Business Intelligence And Governance 
    34. Bussynet Advanced Trading 
    35. Cape Peninsula University of Technology 
    36. Capricon Training Consultants cc 
    37. Ceekwenza (Pty) Ltd 
    38. Classic Human Capital Solutions 
    39. Clean Heat Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    40. Coceka Consulting 
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    42. Connex Marketing Cc 
    43. Cradle Stars Trading Enterprise 
    44. Ctc College 
    45. Cymbol Consulting(Pty) Ltd. 
    46. D and D Lwazi Renaissance Research and Development Institute 
    47. D and E Services Pty Ltd 
    48. Dean Institute Of Learning (Pty) Ltd 
    49. Devolden Group 
    50. Ditirelo Skills Development Services 
    51. DM Management & Consulting 
    52. Dumakude 
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    54. E Mali Outsourcing Cc 
    55. EASTC Technocentric Varsity Pty Ltd 
    56. Ecoculture Training And Consultancy 
    57. EDU HOUSE SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 
    58. Edzani Community Development and Consultancy 
    59. Ekurhuleni West Public FET College - Germiston Campus 
    60. Elangeni Consulting 
    61. Elangeni Consulting (PTY) LTD 
    62. ELASON PRO-ACTIVE SECURITY (PTY) LTD 
    63. Elective Training Institute Enterprise Cc 
    64. Elgin Community College 
    65. Emthonjeni Wolwazi Trading 
    66. Environmental Leadership Academy 
    67. ENVOY PLANET CONSULTING AND PROJECTS (PTY) LTD 
    68. Erf 340 Holdings 
    69. Eskilz College (Pty) Ltd 
    70. Essential Skills 
    71. Fabulous City Trading 
    72. Falcon Business Institute (Pty) Ltd 
    73. Faranang Marketing 
    74. Finito Training And Consultancy 
    75. Furniture World Training Centre 
    76. Future Discovery Training Academy 
    77. Gaegolelwe Consultancy (Pty) Ltd 
    78. Gauteng City College 
    79. Globalwise Training & Consulting (Pty) Ltd. 
    80. Goitseone Trading And Projects Pty Ltd 
    81. Goitsikitso Enterprise Trading 
    82. Goldfields FET College 
    83. Growth Management Consulting 
    84. Heavenly Button Trading Cc 
    85. Higher Grade Solutions 
    86. HWM Consultancy 
    87. Iale School Of Advanced Learning Education 
    88. Icando 
    89. IMBAWULA CIVIL ENGINEERING ACADEMY 
    90. In Touch Community Development & Project Managers 
    91. Inafrica General Trading Pty Ltd 
    92. Independent Development Trust 
    93. Inkonyane Yamaswazi Projects 
    94. Inkqubeko Investment (Pty) Ltd 
    95. Inkwazi Learning Network 
    96. Insika Foundation 
    97. Institute For Local Government And Housing 
    98. Institute of Health and Social Care Studies 
    99. Integrated Waste And Recycling Services(Iwars) 
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    101. Itumeleng Wellness Solutions 
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    103. Izazi Training Solutions 
    104. Iziko Capacity Building Cc. 
    105. IZWE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 
    106. Izwelethu Black Diamond 
    107. Jet Energy South Africa 
    108. Jobafrik Consulting 
    109. Jolly Boy Motor Spares 
    110. Josmap Training Institute 
    111. Jrt3 Jobcreation Rehabilitation Through Training And Technology (Pty) Ltd 
    112. K Boneng Consulting Services 
    113. Kagisho Business Concepts (Pty) Ltd 
    114. KALIDEEN MANAGEMENT SERVICES 
    115. Kappia Consulting Services 
    116. Katlehong Corporate Group 
    117. Kay Beez Development Projects 
    118. Kegatilwe Construction & Projects 
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    148. Lo Tantsi Fire Consultants (Pty) Ltd 
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    151. Lumiere Holdings 
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    153. M.I.C. Training And Development 
    154. Machabelele Associates 
    155. Madzahisi College 
    156. Magase And Shakong Projects 
    157. Magongo Investments 
    158. Magumzane Traiding Cc 
    159. Mahumani Empowerment Servives Centre 
    160. Makaota Training Consultants 
    161. Makoti Skills Development Solutions 
    162. Malizana Projects CC 
    163. Mamuhle Academy 
    164. Mangalani Business Enterprises 
    165. Marcado Human Resources Strategies 
    166. Marematlou Training Institute 
    167. Mashmp Holdings 
    168. Mashphe Logistics Services 
    169. Masizakhe Leanerships cc 
    170. MASM Trading Enterprise (Pty) Ltd 
    171. MASS COMUTER TRAINING AND PRINTERS 
    172. Matsila Holdings 
    173. Mavco Engineering 
    174. Mavuni Empowering Consultants 
    175. MAXIMUM DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE 
    176. MBD CONSULTING 
    177. Mementos Consulting Pty Ltd 
    178. MGM Training & Consulting 
    179. Mgwezane Training And Events Management Cc. 
    180. Microzone Training CC 
    181. Miczo'S Enterprise 
    182. Mimoisa Business Solutions Cc 
    183. Mimosa Business Consultants 
    184. Mimshack Royal Heritage 
    185. Mind Magic Consulting 
    186. Mintirho Development Services 
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    190. Mobaarak Management Services 
    191. Mod-Mosh Projects And Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
    192. Mohlaje Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    193. Morena Empire Investment 
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    195. Motheo Academy PTY LTD 
    196. Mphela Education Training And Development 
    197. Mthoms Trading 
    198. Mthonyama Projects (Pty) Ltd 
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    201. MUTENDA SECURITY SERVICES CC 
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    204. Ndotha General Trading 
    205. Nedtex73 
    206. Nemalale Eagles Consultancy Cc 
    207. Netgrow Training Solutions 
    208. Networx for Career Development 
    209. New Hope Revival Organisation 
    210. New Hope Revival Organisation NPC 
    211. NHBRC 
    212. Nj & L Trading Enterprise Cc. 
    213. Nkinane Trading Enterprise 
    214. Nkqubela Community Developers 
    215. No Limits Trading Enterprise 
    216. Nokusho M Consulting And Trading 
    217. NOLOSHA 
    218. NOMAKU TRADERS CC 
    219. Nonunu Projects 
    220. Ns Global Academy 
    221. Ntsangalala Business Enterprise 
    222. Nyankwavi Investment Cc. 
    223. Othandweni Training Centre 
    224. P And F Business Enterprise 
    225. P.MAB MANAGERS AND PROJECTS (PTY) LTD 
    226. PALALE INDUSTRIES 
    227. Petra Institute of Development 
    228. Pfim Trading (Pty) Ltd 
    229. Pioneer Business Consulting 
    230. PIONEER BUSINESS CONSULTING (PTY) LTD 
    231. Pkm Skills And Career Development 
    232. Pma Holdings (Pty ) Ltd. 
    233. PMC TRAINING CONSULTANTS AND ASSOCIATES (PTY) LTD 
    234. Power Rush Trading 170 Cc. 
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    236. Progressive School Of Business And Engineering (Pty) 
    237. Protech Training (Pty) Ltd 
    238. Puseletso Trading And Projects 
    239. Qualfurn Training & Projects (Pty) Ltd 
    240. Quiver Skills Institute 
    241. RAMAZWI SECURITY SERVICES CC 
    242. Rasinkhu Investments 
    243. Ratomac Trading Consultants (Pty) Ltd 
    244. Raubex Construction Pty (Ltd) 
    245. Reflections Development Institute 
    246. Reminiscent Business Consulting Pty (Ltd) 
    247. RESISA LOGISTICS 
    248. Rmcii Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    249. Roughage Trading 
    250. Sakhisizwe Development Training 
    251. Sebobatho Project Management 
    252. Seige Trading Solutions 
    253. Senelo Trading Cc 
    254. SETHIKE TRADING 
    255. Sheq and Environmental Projects 
    256. Shudu Trading 
    257. Silalele Skills Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    258. Siljeur Training Academy 
    259. Simba Skills Consultants 
    260. Simmek Holdings 
    261. Siza Nesu Training And Consultants 
    262. Sizampiloenhle Trading And Projects (Pty) Ltd 
    263. Smartkip 
    264. Smartmatta (Pty) Ltd 
    265. Sobengmo Mining Services 
    266. Somvi General Services 
    267. Sonani Training and Communications 
    268. Soni Investment 
    269. SOUTH AFRICA ADVANCED SKILLS INSTITUTE 
    270. South African Institute of Learning (SAIL) 
    271. South African Abet Development Agency Saada 
    272. South African Advanced Skills Institute 
    273. South African Business and Technology Institute 
    274. South African Corporate Training Association 
    275. South African Governance And Business College 
    276. South African Value Education (Pty) Ltd 
    277. South West Gauteng TVET College 
    278. SOUTHERN AFRICAN YOUTH MOVEMENT 
    279. Spears Business and Life Coach Consulting 
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    281. Spring Forest Trading 578 Cc 
    282. Sseh Pty Ltd 
    283. Starplex 489 cc 
    284. Tachfin Holdings 
    285. Talent Emporium Academy (PTY) Ltd 
    286. Tanosa Trading CC 
    287. Tashie Holdings 
    288. Teemil Safety Health And Environmental Consultants Pty Ltd 
    289. Tembe Service Providers 
    290. Thabelanang Trading Enterprise 
    291. Thando Consulting Services 
    292. The Crimson Co Cc. 
    293. The Green Affairs Consulting 
    294. Thothi Consulting 
    295. Thubelihle Graduate Institute 
    296. Thusanang Skills & Training 
    297. Thuso Enviro and Agric Development 
    298. Thuto Ya Setshaba Training Services (Pty) Ltd 
    299. Timothy Fasheun Group Enviromentors (Pty) Ltd 
    300. Tld Consulting 
    301. Tlotlangthuto Training & Consulting 
    302. Tloumogale Business Development & Consulting 
    303. Tommy Phiri Labour Relations and Training Services 
    304. Tovani Traiding 299 
    305. Trainers without Borders 
    306. Training At Work (Pty) Ltd 
    307. Training Force (Pty) Ltd 
    308. TSEBO SECHABA CONSULTING 
    309. Tshedza Training Technologies (Pty) Ltd 
    310. Tshwane College of Commerce and Computer Studies 
    311. Tshwane Skills Training Centre 
    312. TSK Projects(PTY)LTD 
    313. Tsoga Re Dire Holdings (Pty) Ltd 
    314. Tuns Trading And Projects (Pty) Ltd 
    315. Twin Peak Technologies 
    316. Ubuqhawe Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
    317. Ukhamba Quality Skills 
    318. Umbuso Training Services 
    319. Umfolozi FET College 
    320. Umnotho We Afrika Foundation 
    321. Unctionized Business Enterprise 
    322. University Of Business Excellence(Pty)Ltd 
    323. University Of Intellectual Excellence (Pty)Ltd 
    324. University of Venda 
    325. Ursivox Interactive Systems 
    326. UTHUNGULU HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT 
    327. Venus Maintenance And Supply Services 
    328. Vicmat Consultants 
    329. VISIONARY SKILLS ACADEMY 
    330. VSL GENERAL TRADING CC 
    331. VSL General Trading 
    332. VUCA INSTITUTE OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT 
    333. Wbs Group 
    334. Wildlife and Enviroment Society of South Africa 
    335. WMD Civils Pty Ltd 
    336. World Pace Development And Training Institute 
    337. Xl At Consulting Cc 
    338. Ya Hina Management Consulting And Projects 
    339. Yellow Media Publishers 
    340. Zealot Business College 
    341. Zmg Consulting 
    342. Zwide Ka- Langa Dynamics 



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