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

Supervise under water concreting 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
116581  Supervise under water concreting 
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  4 
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
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

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 
The qualifying learner is capable of:

Supervising the preparing, placing and finishing of concrete placed under water ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with safety legislative requirements and completed to the required dimensions. Demonstrate knowledge of under water concreting practice.

The contribution to The National Skills Development Strategy is the key developmental interface between learners and new competencies to be achieved.

Learners who master the applied competence described in this unit standard will contribute to the development of a professional community of Civil Engineering Construction Concreting practitioners who are able to effectively supervise work crews responsible for the preparing, placing and finishing of concrete placed under water.

The contribution to socio-economic transformation is that learners will be able to undergo RPL-assessment and thereby receive recognition for previous learning and experience. This in turn will enhance the employability and career prospects of learners employed in this sector. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
The following knowledge, skills attitude and/or equivalent:
NQF level 3 Language and Mathematics

Learners will have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of construction drawings and specifications, techniques for calculating construction quantities and developing work plans, setting out work areas and identifying and describing materials used in civil construction. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
The typical scope of this unit standard:

Assessment against this unit standard must be undertaken on site. On site refers to a wide range of building and construction environments within which trade skills are required, and includes concrete production and concrete construction sites.

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 
Demonstrate knowledge of under water concreting practice. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
Under water concreting procedures are explained 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
All tools, equipment and personal protective equipment required for the task are identified and ensured to be functional, and are ready for use at the work area. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
The consequences of not thoroughly cleaning all concrete equipment are explained in terms of concrete build-up and productivity. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
Consequences of not communicating with related work activities are explained in terms of production, product deterioration and wastage. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Prepare to place concrete under water. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
Work area is checked for hazards. All hazards are identified and corrective action is taken in line with work place housekeeping procedures. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Hazards include loose formwork and/or reinforcing Corrective action includes: eliminating and/or reporting
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
The placement area is clean and free of loose debris in accordance with good concreting principles. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
Cast in items are fixed and secured in accordance with instructions and/or concrete drawings. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
Samples of the concrete to be tested are taken in accordance with good concrete practice. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
The concrete is checked for workability in terms of placement requirements and slump. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
Other related work activities are communicated with in order to maintain productive workflow in compliance with given schedules. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Related activities includes: mixing and dewatering.
 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Place concrete under water. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
Work is carried out in accordance with work place safety requirements. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
Tools and equipment are used in accordance with their designed purpose. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
Personal protective equipment is used as required in accordance with the relevant safety legislation. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
Concrete is added to the placement area in appropriate quantities in terms of size restrictions and compactability without the occurrence of segregation and/or washing away. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
The tremie pipe is used in accordance with normal concreting practice and ensures minimal wash away of concrete fines. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
The consequences of incorrect positioning of the tremie pipe are explained in terms of productivity and quality of product. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
Concrete is placed without disturbing cast in items in accordance with good concrete practice. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
Communication is maintained in such a way that promotes good working relationships and ensures uninterrupted workflow. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
Finish concreting activity. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
The concrete pour is stopped when the concrete is in accordance with dimensional requirements. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
The tremie pipe is removed with minimal wash away of concrete fines. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
All concreting equipment is cleaned in accordance with good housekeeping principles 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
The consequences of not thoroughly cleaning all concrete equipment are explained in terms of concrete build-up and productivity. 


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 
  • Knowledge of under water concreting practice
  • Procedures for preparing, placing and finishing concrete under water
  • Tools, equipment and personal protective equipment used for under water concreting activities
  • Procedures for cleaning concrete equipment used for under water concreting activities and the impact on productivity of concrete build-up
  • Methods for fixing and securing cast in items
  • Methods for testing samples of concrete placed under water
  • Procedures for adding concrete to the placement area in appropriate quantities in relation to size restrictions and compactability without the occurrence of segregation and/or washing away
  • Concreting practice for using and positioning the tremie pipe to ensure minimal wash away of concrete fines 
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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

    Relates to the following specific outcomes and assessment criteria:

    Demonstrate knowledge of under water concreting practice
  • All tools, equipment and personal protective equipment required for the task are identified and ensured to be functional, and are ready for use at the work area.

    Prepare to place concrete
  • Work area is checked for hazards. All hazards are identified and corrective action is taken in line with work place housekeeping procedures. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others

    Relates to the following specific outcomes and assessment criteria:

    Prepare to place concrete
  • Other related work activities are communicated with in order to maintain productive workflow in compliance with given schedules.
    Place concrete
  • Communication is maintained in such a way that promotes good working relationships and ensures uninterrupted workflow. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Employ self management

    Relates to the following specific outcomes and assessment criteria:

    Demonstrate knowledge of under water concreting practice
  • Consequences of not communicating with related work activities are explained in terms of production, product deterioration and wastage.

    Prepare to place concrete
  • Work area is checked for hazards. All hazards are identified and corrective action is taken in line with work place housekeeping procedures. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Manage information

    Relates to the following specific outcomes and assessment criteria:

    Prepare to place concrete
  • Other related work activities are communicated with in order to maintain productive workflow in compliance with given schedules.

    Place concrete
  • Communication is maintained in such a way that promotes good working relationships and ensures uninterrupted workflow. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively

    Relates to the following specific outcomes and assessment criteria:

    Demonstrate knowledge of under water concreting practice
  • Consequences of not communicating with related work activities are explained in terms of production, product deterioration and wastage.

    Prepare to place concrete
  • Other related work activities are communicated with in order to maintain productive workflow in compliance with given schedules. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Demonstrate scientific and technological competence

    Relates to the following specific outcomes and assessment criteria:

    Demonstrate knowledge of under water concreting practice
  • Under water concreting procedures are explained

    Prepare to place concrete
  • Cast in items are fixed and secured in accordance with instructions and/or concrete drawings. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand contextual world-systems

    Relates to the following specific outcomes and assessment criteria:

    Demonstrate knowledge of under water concreting practice
  • The consequences of not thoroughly cleaning all concrete equipment are explained in terms of concrete build-up and productivity.

    Prepare to place concrete
  • Work area is checked for hazards. All hazards are identified and corrective action is taken in line with work place housekeeping procedures. 
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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  49016   National Certificate: Construction: Concreting  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 
    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. AVUXENI COMPUTER ACADEMY KZN 
    2. Big Tree Group 
    3. Certified Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    4. Eastcape Training Centre 
    5. Eskilz College (Pty) Ltd 
    6. Pro Skills Development (Pty) Ltd 
    7. Raubex Construction Pty (Ltd) 
    8. SEDA Construction Incubator Trust 
    9. Sonani Training and Communications 
    10. South African Value Education (Pty) Ltd 
    11. Thabomeleng 
    12. Training Force (Pty) Ltd 
    13. Zama Training & Development cc 


    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.