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

Execute laboratory testing pertaining to asphalt materials 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
116568  Execute laboratory testing pertaining to asphalt materials 
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 3  NQF Level 03  20 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "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 competence in the executing of standard laboratory testing pertaining to asphalt materials used in the Construction Industry.

This unit standard will enable learners to identify hazards and protective measures during asphalt testing, prepare asphalt samples for testing, identify and apply the required apparatus during testing, take readings and record these.

The unit standard contributes to the overall competence required of the construction materials tester.

The laboratory test results are used for quality control purposes during the construction and manufacturing processes as well as for final acceptance of the finished products.

Its contribution to socio-economic transformation is that learners would be able to undergo RPL-assessment and thereby receive recognition for previous learning and experience. The employability and career prospects of learners can therefore be enhanced by this qualification.
Previously disadvantaged individuals with this qualification can also progress to the level 4 qualification - this will enable them to start their own businesses supplying a construction materials testing service - a process that will accelerate economic transformation and give economic empowerment. 

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

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
The following Standard methods of testing road construction materials - TMH 1 ( Technical Methods for Highways. )

(i) The determination of a suitable binder content for use in as asphalt mix. - Method C1
(ii) The determination of the resistance to flow of a cylindrical briquette of a bituminous mixture by means of the Marshall apparatus.- Method C2
(iii) Procedure of the making of asphalt specimens for the determination of resistance to flow and for voids analysis by the Marshall method.- appendix to Method C2.
(iv) The determination of the bulk relative density of a compacted bituminous mixture and the calculation of the voids content.- Method C3
(v) The determination of :- Method C4
  • The maximum theoretical relative density of asphalt mixes ( Rice's method )
  • The quality of bituminous binder absorbed by the aggregate.
    (vi) The determination of the immersion index of a bituminous mixture.- Method C5
    (vii) Tentative method for the determination of the creep characteristics of asphalt mixes.- Method C6T.
    (viii) The determination of the binder content of a bituminous mixture ( direct method )- Method C7(a).
    (ix) Determination of the binder content of a bituminous mixture ( indirect method )- Method C7(b).
    (x) The Determination of the binder content of a bituminous mixture by reflux methods.- Method C7(c).
    (xi) Tentative method for the determination of the binder content of a slurry seal mixture- Method C8T
    (xii) The determination of the moisture in bituminous mixtures. - Method C11.

    Aggregate Testing:

    (i) Method B7 - The determination of the Treton impact value of aggregate.
    (ii) Method B11 - The determination of the adhesion of bituminous binder to stone aggregate by means of the chemical immersion test ( Riedel & Weber
    (iii) Method B15 - The determination of the dry bulk density, apparent relative density and water absorption of material passing the 4,75 mm sieve.
    (iv) Method B 16T - Tentative method for the quantitative determination of the total water-soluble salts in soils and aggregates.
    (v) Method B17T - Tentative method for the quantitative determination of water-soluble sulphates in soils and aggregate.
    (vi) Method B18(a) - The determination of the average least dimension of aggregates by direct measurement.
    (vii) Method B18(b)T - Tentative method for the determination of the average least dimension of aggregates by computation.
    (viii) Method B19 - The determination of the sand equivalent of aggregates. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Plan the execution of the testing. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Resources are identified as required in standard methods of testing. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Resources are obtained from the laboratory store in terms of organizational policies and 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Prepare sampled material for testing. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Instructions requesting laboratory test are matched with labels attached to bags / containers holding material samples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Material samples are prepared according to standard methods of testing. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Execute the laboratory tests. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The apparatus are prepared / calibrated according to the standard methods of testing. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Occupational Health and Safety hazards are identified and suitable action to protect staff or eliminate the hazards has been taken. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The laboratory test are executed according to standard methods of testing. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Record and store test readings. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Laboratory test readings are recorded on suitably prepared stationary in line with details contained in standard methods of testing manuals. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Recorded results are stored in laboratory filing system. 


    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 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 CETA - ETQA
  • CETA - ETQA, or other ETQA's who have a Memorandum of Understanding in place with CETA-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 
    (i) Preparing sampled materials for testing for asphalt construction materials.
    (ii) Executing the laboratory tests for asphalt construction materials.
    (iii) Recording and storing test readings for asphalt construction materials. 

    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:
  • Plan the execution of the testing

    Assessment criteria:
  • Resources are identified as required in standard methods of testing. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others.

    Specific outcome:
  • Prepare sampled material for testing

    Assessment criteria:
  • Instructions requesting laboratory test are matched with labels attached to bags / containers holding material samples. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Employ self management.

    Specific outcome:
  • Prepare sampled material for testing

    Assessment criteria:
  • Material samples are prepared according to standard methods of testing. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Manage information.

    Specific outcome:
  • Record and store test readings

    Assessment criteria:
  • Laboratory test readings are recorded on suitably prepared stationary in line with details contained in standard methods of testing manuals. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively

    Specific outcome:
  • Record and store test readings

    Assessment criteria:
  • Laboratory test readings are recorded on suitably prepared stationary in line with details contained in standard methods of testing manuals. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand Contextual world-systems.

    Specific outcome:
  • Record and store test readings

    Assessment criteria:
  • Recorded results are stored in laboratory filing system. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    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  49017   National Certificate: Construction Materials Testing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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