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

Interpret and implement contracts 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
115445  Interpret and implement contracts 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Building Construction 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
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 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  7 
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:
Managing multiple construction projects on more than one construction site, incorporating different construction disciplines

A person credited with this unit standard will be able to understand, interpret and implement contracts, specifications, drawings and handle claims and disputes

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 for social and economic transformation and upliftment within the construction environment 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
The following knowledge, skills attitude and / or equivalent:
  • FETC Mathematical Science
  • NQF Level 4 English Language and Communication
  • FETC Physical Science
  • Proficiency in applying contract documentation at NQF level 5 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The typical scope of this unit standard:

    This unit standard is aimed at achieving a working knowledge of the implementation of contracts across the four disciplines.

    General conditions of contract include:
  • General Conditions of Contract for Works of Civil Engineering Construction sixth edition (1990) (GCC 90)
  • Federation Internationale des Ingenieurs-Conseils (FIDIC)
  • Joint Board Conditions of Contract (JBCC)
  • New Engineering Contract (NEC) Conditions of Contract - (various forms)
  • Electrical and mechanical Conditions of Contract
  • General Conditions of Contract for Roads and Bridgeworks for State Road Authorities (COTO)

    South African legal practices include:
  • Structure of South African Law and the roots thereof
  • Courts and hierarchy
  • Legal obligations
  • Role-players in the legal process

    Legal entities include:
  • Sole Proprietors
  • Closed Corporations
  • Partnerships/Joint ventures
  • Companies

    Contracting principles include:
  • Sale and purchase agreements/contracts
  • Hire purchase, lease and credit agreements
  • Service contracts
  • Agency agreements
  • Franchising agreements
  • Insolvency

    Specifications include all specifications required for multi-disciplinary work 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Understand and apply the Law of Contract. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    South African legal practices and history are explained 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Legal entities are described 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Contracting principles are explained 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Insurance principles are explained 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Insolvency principles and consequences are explained 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Understand and apply the General Conditions of Contract. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Different general conditions of contract documents are identified 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Relevant sections of the documents are accessed and information is extracted correctly 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Relevant clauses are interpreted and applied correctly 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Special conditions of contract are developed and/or interpreted 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Interpret and apply standardized and project specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Specifications are understood and explained in the context of quality control 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Relevant sections of the documents are accessed and information is extracted correctly 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Relevant clauses are interpreted and applied correctly 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Interpret and apply tender and construction drawings. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The role of tender and construction drawings as part of contract documentation is explained 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Information is extracted and applied from drawings 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The interface between drawings, specifications, the Bill of Quantities and the General Conditions of Contract is explained in terms of the project/contract documentation 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Handle claims and disputes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Dispute resolution mechanisms are explained in terms of the General Conditions of Contract, with reference to mediation, arbitration and litigation 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Substantiating evidence is prepared and presented in terms of the contract and the Law 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Disputes and claims are lodged and resolved in accordance with the relevant clauses of the General Conditions of Contract 


    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, 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 other ETQA's, who have a Memorandum of Understanding in place with 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 
  • South African legal practices and history
  • Various legal entities
  • Contracting principles
  • Insurance principles
  • Insolvency principles and consequences
  • General Conditions of Contract
  • Standardized and project specifications
  • The role of tender and construction drawings as part of contract documentation
  • The interface between drawings, specifications, Bill of Quantities and the General Conditions of Contract
  • Dispute resolution procedures 
    		•

    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:
    Handle claims and disputes

    Assessment criteria:
    Disputes and claims are lodged and resolved in accordance with the relevant clauses of the General Conditions of Contract 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others

    Specific outcome
  • Handle claims and disputes
  • Understand and apply the General Conditions of Contract

    Assessment criteria
    The interface between drawings, specifications, the Bill of Quantities and the General Conditions of Contract is explained in terms of the project/contract documentation 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Employ self management

    Specific outcome:
  • Interpret and apply standardized and project specifications

    Assessment criteria
  • Relevant clauses are interpreted and applied correctly
  • Special conditions of contract are developed and/or interpreted 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Manage information

    Specific outcome
  • Understand and apply the Law of Contract
  • Understand and apply the General Conditions of Contract

    Assessment criteria
  • Information is extracted and applied from drawings
  • Substantiating evidence is prepared and presented in terms of the contract and the Law 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively

    Specific outcome
  • Handle claims and disputes

    Assessment criteria
  • Substantiating evidence is prepared and presented in terms of the contract and the Law 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Demonstrate scientific and technological competence

    Specific outcome
  • Interpret and apply standardized and project specifications

    Assessment criteria
  • Specifications are understood and explained in the context of quality control
  • Relevant sections of the documents are accessed and information is extracted correctly 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand Contextual world-systems

    Specific outcome
  • Understand and apply the General Conditions of Contract
  • Understand and apply the Law of Contract

    Assessment criteria
  • The role of tender and construction drawings as part of contract documentation is explained
  • The interface between drawings, specifications, the Bill of Quantities and the General Conditions of Contract is explained in terms of the project/contract documentation 
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    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    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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    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.