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

Interpret and apply reinforcing drawings 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
116556  Interpret and apply reinforcing drawings 
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 4  NQF Level 04  5 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2007-05-15  2009-05-13  SAQA 0160/05 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2010-05-13   2013-05-13  

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 is replaced by: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
262587  Interpret, read and use reinforcing drawings  Level 4  NQF Level 04  10   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
The qualifying learner is capable of:
Identifying and describing types and features of reinforcing drawings, using plans to locate features and structures on site, determining project requirements and planning work sequences.

Learners who are assessed as competent against this unit standard will be able to work on a construction site and are required to interpret reinforcing drawings and apply that interpretation to reinforcing tasks. In addition to the above learners will be able to identify and describe different types and features of reinforcing drawings, use plans to locate structures on-site, determine requirements and plan work sequences.

It contributes to socio-economic transformation in that learners will be able to undergo RPL assessment and receive recognition for previous learning and experience. The employability and career prospects of learners can therefore be enhanced by this unit standard. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
The following knowledge, skills attitude and / or equivalent:NQF Level 2 Numeracy and LiteracyRead and interpret reinforcing material documentation at NQF 2 level. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
The typical scope of this unit standard:
  • The learner must prove to be competent in interpreting and applying reinforcing drawings and bending schedules.
  • Specific range statements are provided in the body of the unit standard where they apply to particular specific outcomes or assessment criteria. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify and describe types and features of reinforcing drawings. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Functions in terms of intended use for reinforcing on a construction site are identified from the drawing descriptions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Abbreviations and symbols are identified and explained in accordance with project requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Information given on scale drawings is interpreted to full-size layout of structure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Lines and services are identified and described in terms of horizontal location and depth of service. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Key users of the drawing are identified in terms of work responsibilities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Difficult sections of work, potential problems with site conditions, and special design features are identified and described in terms of action required. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Solving and/or reporting
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Use plans to locate features and structures on site. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Drawings are oriented in terms of site landmarks and the North indicator. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Information is extracted from the drawings in terms of the setting out requirements on site. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Features and structures are located on site in accordance with elevation, longitudinal section and cross section. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Lines and services are located in terms of horizontal location and depth of service. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Determine project requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Extent and nature of work are confirmed from specifications, drawings, and schedules in accordance with company requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Types of materials are determined and quantities of materials are calculated from working drawings and specifications. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Preparing order list for single project
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    A cutting list is produced in accordance with the Bending Schedule 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Requirements for quantity of materials are determined from working drawings and specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Openings and lifts are identified and planned for in accordance with drawings. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Skills and knowledge required for the project are identified from working drawings and specifications in accordance with company procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Job layout is determined from working drawings and specifications. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Plan work sequences. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Materials are identified in terms of ordering requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Times for delivery of resources are determined from drawings and specifications and confirmed in accordance with company requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Sequence of work is planned in accordance with availability of resources. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Tasks and delivery times are allocated on timeline in accordance with specified project completion dates. 


    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 this unit standard or a similar unit standard at a higher NQF Level
  • 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 
  • Techniques for interpreting and applying reinforcing drawings and bending schedules
  • Techniques for determining types of materials and calculating quantities of materials from working drawings and specifications
  • Techniques for producing a cutting list from the Bending Schedule 
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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:
  • Identify and describe types and features of reinforcing drawings
  • use plans to locate features and structures on site

    Assessment criteria:
  • Difficult sections of work, potential problems with site conditions, and special design features are identified and described in terms of action required. Range of work contexts include but are not limited to: Solving and/or reporting
  • Drawings are oriented in terms of site landmarks and the North indicator. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others.

    Specific Outcome:
  • identify and describe types and features of reinforcing drawings

    Assessment criteria:
  • Key users of the drawing are identified in terms of work responsibilities. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Employ self management

    Specific Outcome:
  • Identify and describe types and features of reinforcing drawings

    Assessment criteria:
  • Information given on scale drawings is interpreted to full-size layout of structure.
  • Lines and services are identified and described in terms of horizontal location and depth of service. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Manage information

    Specific Outcome:
  • Identify and describe types and features of reinforcing drawings
  • Use plans to locate features and structures on site

    Assessment criteria:
  • Description of drawings identifies different types and their functions in terms of intended use for reinforcing on a construction site.
  • Drawings are oriented in terms of site landmarks and the North indicator. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively

    Specific Outcome:
  • Identify and describe types and features of reinforcing drawings

    Assessment criteria:
  • Information given on scale drawings is interpreted to full-size layout of structure.
  • Sequence of work is planned in accordance with availability of resources.
  • Tasks and delivery times are allocated on timeline in accordance with specified project completion dates. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Demonstrate scientific and technological competence

    Specific Outcomes:
  • Identify and describe types and features of reinforcing drawings
  • Plan work sequences

    Assessment criteria:
  • Description of drawings identifies different types and their functions in terms of intended use for reinforcing on a construction site.
  • Materials are identified in terms of ordering requirements. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand contextual world-systems

    Specific Outcome:
  • Plan work sequences

    Assessment criteria:
  • Times for delivery of resources are determined from drawings and specifications and confirmed in accordance with company requirements.
  • Sequence of work is planned in accordance with availability of resources. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 262587, which is "Interpret, read and use reinforcing drawings", Level 4, 10 Credits. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  49012   National Certificate: Construction: Concrete Reinforcing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2009-05-13  Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  65949   Further Education and Training Certificate: Supervision of Construction Processes  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 
    Elective  49053   National Certificate: Supervision of Construction Processes  Level 4  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2018-06-30  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. Academy for Construction Skills (Pty) Ltd (ACS) 
    2. Aveng Grinaker -LTA Civil Engineering 
    3. AVUXENI COMPUTER ACADEMY KZN 
    4. Big Tree Group 
    5. Certified Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    6. CLEAN HEAT ENERGY SAVING SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 
    7. Eastcape Training Centre 
    8. Eskilz College (Pty) Ltd 
    9. Motheo Academy PTY LTD 
    10. Novi General Services 
    11. Pro Skills Development (Pty) Ltd 
    12. Raubex Construction Pty (Ltd) 
    13. SEDA Construction Incubator Trust 
    14. Sonani Training and Communications 
    15. South African Value Education (Pty) Ltd 
    16. Thabomeleng 
    17. Tjeka Training Matters Pty Ltd 
    18. Training Force (Pty) Ltd 
    19. TSK Projects(PTY)LTD 
    20. Zama Training & Development cc 


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