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

Demonstrate an understanding of the management of construction projects in an international environment 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
115451  Demonstrate an understanding of the management of construction projects in an international environment 
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 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  15 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 2005-08-11  2008-08-11  SAQA 1055/04 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2009-08-11   2012-08-11  

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 have an understanding of the legal requirements for operation in one international environment, as well as the requirements and procedures to register a trading entity outside South Africa. The learner will also have an understanding of the financial aspects and logistics of managing construction projects in an international environment.
This unit standard will contribute to the full development of a professional community of Construction ManagersThe 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 the following:
  • Forms of Contract including General Conditions of Contract, Standard Specifications, and Procurement Systems
  • Organisational management, including Human Resources, Health and Safety, Industrial Relations,
  • Financial management at organisation level, including financial, accounting and management accounting systems. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The typical scope of this unit standard:
    The learner should demonstrate an understanding of managing construction projects in at least one international environment.

    Communication links include:
  • Electronic mail
  • Telephone and telefax facilities
  • Mail and parcel postal services
  • Courier services
  • Satellite communications. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the legal requirements for operation in an international environment 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Company laws pertaining to at least one foreign country are explained 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    International laws and regulations pertaining to cross border operations are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    International and country specific Labour laws are identified and explained 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The appropriate Laws of Contract are explained 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Relevant Health and Safety legislated requirements are identified 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Relevant Tax legislation and regulations regarding levies and commitments are explained 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the requirements to register and establish trading entity. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the requirements and procedures to register and establish a trading entity outside South Africa 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Different business entities for at least one foreign country are investigated in terms of trading requirements 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The procedure for the registration of a trading entity outside South Africa is explained 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Supporting business entities and other stakeholders with whom relationships should be established, are identified. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the financial aspects of construction projects. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the financial aspects of construction projects in an international environment 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Procedures to set up financial accounts for a foreign organisation are explained 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Procedures for all registrations with government and other bodies, according to legal requirements, are explained 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Options for the procurement of banking accounts, financial and other services are identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Foreign exchange services and exchange regulations for a foreign company and contracts are identified 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the logistics of construction projects. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the logistics of construction projects in an international environment 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A foreign country's cross border customs and excise laws are explained 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Requirements regarding temporary and permanent work and residential permits are identified 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Suitable communication links that could be established with the foreign country are identified 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Transport facilities between the two countries are identified 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Appropriate and country-specific construction techniques, processes and systems are described 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Support mechanisms and appropriate Human Resources policies for ex-patriot personnel are identified 


    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 
  • The following Legal requirements in relation to the selected international environment:
    1. Company Law
    2. Labour law
    3. Laws of Contract
    4. Health & Safety legislated requirements
    5. Relevant tax and accounting legislation and regulations regarding levies
    6. Legal requirements with regard to temporary & permanent work and residential permits
    7. Excise Laws and Cross Border Customs
    8. Legal requirements with regard to procurement processes
  • All International Laws and Regulations pertaining to cross border operations
  • International Labour Law
  • Trading requirements in selected international environment
  • Registration processes in selected international environment
  • Exchange regulations in selected international environment
  • Company policy and requirements with regard to communication links and transport facilities
  • Construction techniques, processes and systems specific to selected international environment 
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    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:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the requirements and procedures to register and establish a trading entity outside South Africa
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the logistics of construction projects in an international environment
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the financial aspects of construction projects in an international environment

    Assessment criteria:
  • Company laws pertaining to at least one foreign country are explained
  • Requirements regarding temporary and permanent work and residential permits are identified 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others

    Specific outcome:
    Demonstrate an understanding of the logistics of construction projects in an international environment

    Assessment criteria:
  • Support mechanisms and appropriate Human Resources policies for ex-patriot personnel are identified
  • Supporting business entities and other stakeholders with whom relationships should be established, are identified 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Employ self management

    Specific outcome:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the requirements and procedures to register and establish a trading entity outside South Africa
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the financial aspects of construction projects in an international environment

    Assessment criteria:
  • Options for the procurement of banking accounts, financial and other services are identified
  • Procedures for all registrations with government and other bodies, according to legal requirements, are explained 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Manage information

    Specific outcome:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the legal requirements for operation in an international environment
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the financial aspects of construction projects in an international environment

    Assessment criteria:
  • Company laws pertaining to at least one foreign country are explained
  • The appropriate Laws of Contract are explained
  • Different business entities for at least one foreign country are investigated in terms of trading requirements 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively

    Specific outcome:
    Demonstrate an understanding of the requirements and procedures to register and establish a trading entity outside South Africa

    Assessment criteria:
  • Support mechanisms and appropriate Human Resources policies for ex-patriot personnel are identified
  • Suitable communication links that could be established with the foreign country are identified
  • Supporting business entities and other stakeholders with whom relationships should be established, are identified 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Demonstrate scientific and technological competence

    Specific outcome:
    Demonstrate an understanding of the logistics of construction projects in an international environment

    Assessment criteria:
    Appropriate and country-specific construction techniques, processes and systems are described 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand Contextual world-systems

    Specific outcome:
    Demonstrate an understanding of the legal requirements for operation in an international environment

    Assessment criteria:
    International laws and regulations pertaining to cross border operations are explained 

    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
    Elective  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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