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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Read and interpret reinforcing materials documentation

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
116578	Read and interpret reinforcing materials documentation
ORIGINATOR
SGB Civil Engineering Construction
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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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 2	NQF Level 02	3
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		2008-05-13	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 various aspects of reinforcing documentation and interpreting requirements from reinforcing documentation Learners who are assessed as competent against this unit standard will be able to work on a construction site and are required to read and interpret reinforcing documentation. In addition to the above learners will be able to identify and describe reinforcing documentation and interpret their requirements. 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 Literacy Knowledge of the composition, role-players, processes and role of the construction industry.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

The typical scope of this unit standard: The learner must prove to be competent in reading and interpreting shape codes 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

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Explain the role of drawings and specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The role of drawings in relation to project specifications, contract documentation, quantities and construction is explained

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The role of specifications in relation to quantities, quality of work, contract documentation and payment to contractors is explained

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Identify and describe various aspects of reinforcing documentation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Abbreviations and symbols are identified in accordance with project requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Key users of the documents are identified in terms of work responsibilities.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Descriptions on drawings and in specifications are related to the intended purpose of the documentation.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Interpret requirements from reinforcing documentation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Extent and nature of work are confirmed from reinforcing drawings in accordance with company requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

All applicable tolerances are identified in accordance with SABS.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Information is extracted from the documents in terms of material requirements on site.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Dimensions and shape of reinforcing bars are identified in accordance with drawing specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Types and quantities of materials are identified from reinforcing documentation.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Safeguard, store and issue construction drawings.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The purpose of drawing and revision numbers is explained in terms of utilisation of the correct drawing.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Consequences of using the wrong drawing are explained in terms of the potential hazardous results on the finished product.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Drawings are stored in a secure place in accordance with company procedures.

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 National Certificates in Construction Materials Testing. ". 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

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Shape codes and bending schedules Abbreviations and symbols used in reinforcing documentation Key users of reinforcing documentation SABS tolerances Dimensions and shape of reinforcing bars

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems Relates to the following specific outcome and assessment criteria: Interpret requirements from reinforcing documentation Extent and nature of work are confirmed from reinforcing drawings in accordance with company requirements Types and quantities of materials are identified from reinforcing documentation.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others Relates to the following specific outcome and assessment criteria: Safeguard, store and issue construction drawings Drawings are stored in a secure place in accordance with company procedures.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Employ self management Relates to the following specific outcome and assessment criteria: Identify and describe various aspects of reinforcing documentation Key users of the documents are identified in terms of work responsibilities. Interpret requirements from reinforcing documentation All applicable tolerances are identified in accordance with SABS.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Manage information Relates to the following specific outcome and assessment criteria: Identify and describe various aspects of reinforcing documentation Abbreviations and symbols are identified in accordance with project requirements. Key users of the documents are identified in terms of work responsibilities. Interpret requirements from reinforcing documentation Types and quantities of materials are identified from reinforcing documentation

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively Relates to the following specific outcome and assessment criteria: Safeguard, store and issue construction drawings Drawings are stored in a secure place in accordance with company procedures.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Demonstrate scientific and technological competence Relates to the following specific outcome and assessment criteria: Identify and describe various aspects of reinforcing documentation Abbreviations and symbols are identified in accordance with project requirements. Descriptions relate to the intended purpose of the documentation.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Understand contextual world-systems Relates to the following specific outcome and assessment criteria: Interpret requirements from reinforcing documentation All applicable tolerances are identified in accordance with SABS.

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
Core	49602	National Certificate: Construction: Geotechnical	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CETA
Elective	49411	General Education and Training Certificate: Construction	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CETA
Elective	49410	National Certificate: Construction	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CETA

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.	Construction Resource Development College
4.	Leps Training Consultants
5.	Pro Skills Development (Pty) Ltd
6.	Tjeka Training Matters Pty Ltd
7.	Training Force (Pty) Ltd
8.	TSK Projects(PTY)LTD
9.	Zama Training & Development cc

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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.