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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: 

Describe the composition, roleplayers and the role of the construction industry in the South African economy 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14672  Describe the composition, roleplayers and the role of the construction industry in the South African economy 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Building Construction 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction Building Construction 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 3  NQF Level 03  4 
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, relevant regulations, legislation and skills development initiatives within the industry. 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.

This competence lays the foundation for the development of core masonry competencies and underpins the other masonry competencies.

It contributes to the development of a professional community of Masonry practitioners who understand the challenges and opportunities of the South African construction context. The contribution to The National Skills Development Strategy is the key developmental interface between learners and new competencies to be achieved. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
FETC NQF Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy competencies. 

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

Stakeholders include but are not limited to:
Emerging Building/Civil Engineering Industry, Established Building Industry, Specialist Contractor Bodies, Construction Material Manufacturers, Build Environment Professionals, Organised Labour, Government Departments.

Legislation, Regulations and Codes of Practice include but are not limited to:
National Building Regulations, Occupational Health and Safety Legislation and the relevant SABS Codes.

Industry Trends include:
Design and Technology, Codes of Practice, Health and Safety, Employment, Productivity. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Describe the role of the construction industry and its impact on the South African economy 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. The importance of the construction industry in terms of the national economy is explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Current industry trends that impact on the context of the learner are described. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Design and technology, codes of practice, health and safety, employment, productivity.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. The different types of construction services are identified and explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. The construction needs addressed through the services offered in the context of the learner is explained. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Identify and describe the roles of stakeholders in the construction industry 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Industry stakeholders are identified and their roles described. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. The impact of these industry stakeholders in the context of the learner is described from the learner's perspective. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. The roles and responsibilities of the learner within the relevant context are identified. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. The organisational structure within the learner's context is identified. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Develop an understanding of the impact of legislation, regulations and codes of practice 
OUTCOME NOTES 
Develop an understanding of the impact of legislation, regulations and codes of practice across construction practices. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
National Building Regulations, Occupational Health and Safety Legislation, relevant SABS Codes. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Current legislation and codes of practice applicable to the construction industry are identified in terms of their purpose as well as how they relate to the learner's context. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. The structure, location, funding and support services of official bodies are explained. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
Identify and describe education, training and development initiatives and opportunities 
OUTCOME NOTES 
Identify and describe education, training and development initiatives and opportunities in the construction industry. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Skills development support structures, initiatives and projects within the construction industry are identified. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Relevant industry qualifications, learnerships and career opportunities are identified. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. An action plan for career and self-development within the construction industry is developed by the learner. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
Describe the impact of environmental awareness on construction practice 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. The learner is able to explain the possible impact of the construction industry on the environment. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. The role of the learner in sustaining environmental awareness within his/her work context is identified and discussed. 


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 CETA - ETQA for "The National Certificate in Construction Masonry".
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the CETA - ETQA.
  • CETA - ETQA is responsible for moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this qualification. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Overview of the South African construction industry: past, present and future focus.
  • Local trends vs international trends. Trends include: design and technology, codes of practice, health and safety, employment, productivity.
  • The impact of the construction industry on sustainable economic growth.
  • Construction industry stakeholders, structures and roles within the industry.
  • The impact of industry stakeholders in the context of the learner.
  • Legislation, regulations and codes of practice governing the construction industry - a basic awareness of the title and purpose of the Act/Regulation/Code of Practice is required.
  • The major provisions of the Skills Development Legislation.
  • Support structures available in the construction industry.
  • Current skills development initiatives and projects being undertaken by the construction industry.
  • Qualifications, learnerships and career and learning pathways for designated trades.
  • Basic awareness of the possible impact of the construction industry on the environment.
  • The role of the learner in sustaining environmental awareness. 
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    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems and make decisions using critical and creative thinking.
  • Identify the qualifications, learnerships and RPL processes that have a direct impact on your trade and determine which of these will assist you in achieving your future career aspirations within the construction industry. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage your activities responsibly and effectively.
  • Apply what you have learnt about health and safety to all activities carried out by you in your specific construction practice. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
  • Identify industry stakeholders and the impact of these stakeholders on your role as an employee within the construction industry.
  • Identify the regulations, legislation and codes of practice and link the application of these to your specific construction practice. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, symbolic, and/or language skills in various modes.
  • Prepare an action plan for presentation to your employer either in verbal or written format that will assist your employer to gain a clear understanding of your career and self-development aspirations. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environments and the health of others.
  • Apply effective measures to preserve and sustain the natural environment when performing all activities within your specific construction practice. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Explore education and career opportunities.
  • Use the understanding you have gained of skills development support structures and initiatives being undertaken by the construction industry to develop an action plan that highlights your career and self-development aspirations and which indicates the goals and milestones that you have set in order to achieve these aspirations. 
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    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  65409   National Certificate: Building and Civil Construction  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Reregistered  2023-06-30  CETA 
    Fundamental  22670   National Certificate: Construction Carpentry  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2009-03-12  Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Fundamental  22671   National Certificate: Construction Masonry  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2009-03-12  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. 17 Shaft Training 
    2. Abakholwe Community Developers (Pty) Ltd 
    3. Academy for Construction Skills (Pty) Ltd (ACS) 
    4. AFRICA SKILLS VILLAGE 
    5. Amber Tower Training 
    6. Arehone Consulting 
    7. Artisan Development Academy 
    8. Aveng Grinaker -LTA Civil Engineering 
    9. BELCOMEC TRAINING 
    10. Better Best Agri Development 
    11. BH Training and Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
    12. Bhekwell Group 
    13. Big Tree Group 
    14. Blacken Security Services 
    15. Bokgoni Training And Development 
    16. Bright Storm Projects 
    17. Builders Training Centre 
    18. CBM Training 
    19. CENTRE FOR CAREER GUIDANCE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CC 
    20. Centre For Economic Participation 
    21. CLEAN HEAT ENERGY SAVING SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 
    22. Coastal Kzn F.E.T. College - Appelsbosch Campus 
    23. College of Cape Town (City Campus) 
    24. Construction Resource Development College 
    25. CSTA Training Academy 
    26. D and E Services Pty Ltd 
    27. DAMBUZA COMMUNITY TRUST 
    28. Dego Consultants 
    29. Desto 
    30. Eastcape Training Centre 
    31. EDUCATORY ELECTRO SERVICES 
    32. Edzani Community Development and Consultancy 
    33. Ekurhuleni Artisans and Skills Training Pty Ltd 
    34. Ekurhuleni East College For TVET 
    35. Elangeni College for FET - Central Office 
    36. Ergo-Maphelong Institute 
    37. Esayidi TVET College 
    38. False Bay College 
    39. Forek Institute of Technology 
    40. Gabasega Consulting and Training Centre 
    41. GADJENI TRADING ENTERPRISE 
    42. Gert Sibande TVET College 
    43. Godisang Development 
    44. Goitsebasadi Construction Project 
    45. Goldfields FET College 
    46. GREATER ELDOS IMAGES OF PEACE 
    47. Ikemeleng Training and Development Services 
    48. Ikhwezi Training Institute (Pty) Ltd 
    49. IMBAWULA CIVIL ENGINEERING ACADEMY 
    50. In Touch Community Development & Project Managers 
    51. INDUSTRIAL & CONSUMER PLASTIC - New Germany (Legacy) 
    52. INDUSTRIES EDUCATION & TRAINING INSTITUTE 
    53. Isivuno HR and Solutions 
    54. IZWE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 
    55. Josmap Training Institute 
    56. Jot Tirelo 13 Trading (Pty) Ltd 
    57. Kabelo & Kagiso and Projects 
    58. Kagano Consulting Services 
    59. Keewave Trading 403 
    60. KING HINTSA TVET College 
    61. L S Nkosi CC 
    62. Leps Training Consultants 
    63. Life Long ABET Consulting 
    64. LNT Trading Enterprise 
    65. Luzana Training Academy 
    66. Macsen Construction & Projects 
    67. Maduna Development Agency cc 
    68. Maesela Phaladi Investment and Construction PTY LTD 
    69. Majoncor Projects and Training Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    70. Majuba TVET College 
    71. Makhonya Training & Development Services 
    72. Mangaung Artisan Developers and Projects 
    73. Masana Social Consultants cc 
    74. Microzone Training CC 
    75. Mnambithi TVET College 
    76. Mohlaje Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    77. MOKWEDI CIVIL AND PROJECTS (PTY) LTD 
    78. Moraba Training and Civil Construction (Pty) Ltd 
    79. Motheo TVET College 
    80. Mothusi Management Consultants 
    81. Mpilende Training and Technology Solutions 
    82. MPUMALANGA REGIONAL TRAINING TRUST 
    83. Mthoms Trading 
    84. MTL Training and Projects 
    85. Mvelaphanda Technologies 
    86. Namuntlha Training and Development (Pty)Ltd 
    87. NEMJA SECURITY AND PROJECTS CC 
    88. Ngakatse Trading 
    89. Nkomaba Trading and Projects 
    90. Nnite Trading Enterprise 
    91. No Limits Trading Enterprise 
    92. Nokuthula Dube & Associates 
    93. NOMASOJABULA TRAINING CENTRE 
    94. Northern Cape Rural TVET College 
    95. Northern Cape Urban TVET College 
    96. Northlink TVET College 
    97. Novi General Services 
    98. NSINGWENI CONSULTING (PTY) LTD 
    99. Ntwani Funi Trading and Projects (Pty) Ltd 
    100. Orbit FET College - Central Office 
    101. Othandweni Training Centre 
    102. Pam's Educational Consultancy CC 
    103. Perfect Solution Project and Consultancy 
    104. PMA Holdings (PTY ) LTD. 
    105. Poshido Trading 
    106. Primeserv Corporate Solutions 
    107. PROMINENT EMZANSI PROJECTS 
    108. Protech Training (Pty) Ltd 
    109. Qualfurn Training & Projects (Pty) Ltd 
    110. RCS Academy 
    111. Realeboga Training Provider 
    112. Reata Services (Pty) Ltd 
    113. Reflections Development Institute 
    114. RESISA LOGISTICS (Ltd) Pty 
    115. Sakhisizwe Development Training 
    116. Sejamo Construction and Training 
    117. Setlhabi Development 
    118. Silver Stars Trading 37 CC 
    119. SISHEN IRON ORE COMPANY (PTY) LTD 
    120. SITAMELA SIVE TRADING CC 
    121. Sivile Housing Association RSA 
    122. SJM Squared Construction CC 
    123. Sonani Training and Communications 
    124. STEP AHEAD BUSINESS TRAINING 
    125. STEVENEL TRAINING CONSTRUCTION AND CIVIL 
    126. Thabomeleng 
    127. Thekweni TVET College 
    128. Tius Consultants 
    129. Tjeka Training Matters Pty Ltd 
    130. Tlhogi''s Consulting and Projects 
    131. Tommy Phiri Labour Relations and Training Services 
    132. Tovani Traiding 299 
    133. TSEBO SECHABA CONSULTING 
    134. Tshwane North College for FET - Central Office 
    135. TSK Projects 
    136. Ubucubu Home Industries 
    137. UKHONKOLO CONCRETE PRODUCTS 
    138. Umfolozi FET College 
    139. Umgungundlovu FET College 
    140. UNIQUE SOLUTIONS/EAGLES GUESTHOUSE 
    141. Vizz Tech Printers 
    142. WAL TRAINING 
    143. West Coast TVET College 
    144. Zama Zama Training Centre 
    145. Zwide Development 


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