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

Manage environment initiatives on a construction project 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114656  Manage environment initiatives on a construction project 
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 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  6 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 2004-08-11  2007-08-11  SAQA 1055/04 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2008-08-11   2011-08-11  

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 
The qualifying learner is capable of:

A person credited with this unit standard will be able to plan and manage environmental initiatives during all phases of the construction process

This unit standard will contribute to the full development of a professional community of construction managers.

The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this unit standard are essential in order to sustain the physical environment and natural resources. It will also ensure that the social-cultural interests of all communities are considered and promoted. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
The following knowledge, skills attitude and / or equivalent:

Further Education & Training Certificate 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
The typical scope of this unit standard:

Environmental management relates to the management of the interaction between the holistic construction process and the environment. The "environment" includes the physical environment and natural resources, as well as social-cultural issues and the interaction of the afore mentioned with economic systems

Pollution includes:
  • Noise
  • Waste
  • Hazardous/toxic materials 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate an understanding of environmental management practices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The cost impact of environmentally orientated construction activities on micro, medium and macro economic levels is understood. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The costs versus the benefits of environmentally orientated construction activities as opposed to non-environmentally orientated construction activities are compared. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Best practices in environmental management are identified and explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The value of upgrading as opposed to renewing is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The value of historical building substance is explained. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Consider environmental management initiatives during pre-construction planning and decision making. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Environmental impact studies and recommendations are observed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    An environmental management plan (EMP) is compiled. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Traditional and indigenous building methodologies and materials are compared with current technologies, during the selection of technologies. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Sustainability, as well as capital cost versus maintenance requirements, are considered during the selection of materials. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Local resources (including skills) are identified and considered in the construction planning process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Socio-cultural values and perceptions with regard to construction materials; energy; and construction methods are considered in the construction planning process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    The conservation of energy, as well as water, is considered during the planning process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    Affordability and acceptability are balanced in the selection of construction technologies and resources. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    Means of community participation, as well as awareness programmes are identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 
    The value of historical building substance is preserved in construction planning. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Manage environmental initiatives during construction activities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Construction based pollution reduction measures are implemented. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Disease prevention and hygiene are ensured during construction activities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Construction activities are executed in accordance with relevant environmental legislation and relevant regulations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Adherence to the environmental management plan is ensured. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Manage environmental initiatives during post- construction activities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Maintenance schedules are designed and executed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The construction site is rehabilitated and dumping of waste is monitored. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Resource recycling is maximised. 


    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 relevant ETQA for the "Bachelors Degree in Construction Management", at NQF level 6.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
  • The relevant ETQA or any other appropriate ETQA's, who have a Memorandum of Understanding in place with the relevant ETQA, would be responsible for moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this qualification. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The value/benefit of environmental management initiatives
    Carbon/water/food/air cycle
    Impact of carbon obnoxious gases on the micro and macro environment
    Climatic conditions and energy zones in RSA
    Sources of degradable/renewable materials
    Material maintenance requirements
    The cost impact of environmentally orientated construction methods
    Best practices in environmental management
    Traditional and indigenous building methodologies and materials
    Socio-cultural values and perceptions with regard to construction materials, energy and construction methods
    Water and energy conservation methods
    Construction based pollution reduction measures
    Relevant environmental regulations and legislation
    Resource recycling 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems

    Specific Outcome:
    Consider environmental management initiatives during pre-construction planning and decision making.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • The construction site is rehabilitated and dumping of waste is monitored.
  • Affordability and acceptability are balanced in the selection of construction technologies and resources. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others.

    Specific Outcome:
    Consider environmental management initiatives during pre-construction planning and decision making.

    Assessment Criteria:
    Means of community participation, as well as awareness programmes are identified. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Employ self management

    Assessment Criteria:
    Best practices in environmental management are identified and explained. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Manage information

    Specific Outcome:
    Consider environmental management initiatives during pre-construction planning and decision making.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • The costs versus the benefits of environmentally orientated construction activities as opposed to on-environmentally orientated construction activities are compared. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively

    Specific Outcome:
    Consider environmental management initiatives during pre-construction planning and decision making

    Assessment Criteria:
    Means of community participation, as well as awareness programmes are identified. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Demonstrate scientific and technological competence

    Specific Outcome:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of environmental management practices.
  • Consider environmental management initiatives during pre-construction planning and decision making.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • The conservation of energy, as well as water, is considered during the planning process.
  • Resource recycling is maximised. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand Contextual world-systems

    Specific Outcome:
  • Manage environmental initiatives during construction activities.
  • Manage environmental initiatives during post-construction activities.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • The cost impact of environmentally orientated construction activities on micro, medium and macro economic levels is understood. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  48700   Bachelor of Construction Management: Built Environment  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2012-06-30  CHE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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