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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Execute sampling of concrete material for testing

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
116772	Execute sampling of concrete material for testing
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	7
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

The purpose of the learning is: Learners who are assessed as competent against this unit standard will be able to demonstrate competence to sample concrete, under supervision, for standard laboratory testing. This unit standard will enable learners to identify hazards and protective measures during concrete sampling, identify and prepare resource for sampling, execute sampling, label and transport samples to the laboratory. (under supervision) 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 typical scope of this unit standard is: Cement Be able to identify the performance characteristics in terms of SABS EN 197-1 Water BS 1881:1970 Setting time comparison of mortar Fresh Concrete Mixing fresh concrete in the laboratory SABS 861-1:1994 Sample fresh concrete - SABS 861-2:1994 Making and curing of test cubes - SABS 861-3:1994 Consistence - SABS 862-1:1994 Concrete Tests-Consistence of freshly mixed concrete-Slump test Wet density of concrete - SABS 1250:1994 Hardened Concrete Curing of cube samples - SABS 863:1994 Compressive strength of concrete Testing of cubes - SABS 863:1994 Compressive strength of concrete Preparation and testing of cores - SABS 865:1994 Testing of cores Masonry (concrete & clay) Compressive strength - SABS 1215:1984 & SABS 227:1986 Dimensions - SABS 1215:1984 Compressive strength of pavers - SABS 1058:1985 Water absorption of clay units - SABS 227:1986

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Determine the number, size and type of samples under supervision.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The number, and type of tests to be performed are received from client and recorded according to organisational procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The number, size and type of samples for each test to be performed, are identified in accordance to standard methods.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Prepare for sampling under supervision.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Resources are prepared for the sampling process in accordance to standard methods

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Execute sampling under supervision.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The materials to be tested are identified.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Occupational Health and safety hazards are identified and appropriate steps taken to deal with this in accordance with legislation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Sampling is executed in terms of Industry norms / standard testing methods / project specifications.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Label containers and transport samples to laboratory under supervision.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Containers are labelled according to organizational requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Sampled materials are transported to laboratory.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Labelled containers are handed over to laboratory staff and receipt acknowledged.

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.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

I can understand and explain: The number, size and type of samples for each test to be performed. The Identification of material to be sampled for testing. The preparation for sampling of material to be tested. Sampling procedures of material to be tested. Labelling and transporting of sampled material.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems Evident in the following specific outcome and assessment criteria: Determine the number, size and type of samples under supervision The number, size and type of samples for each test to be performed, are identified in accordance to standard methods.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others Evident in the following specific outcome and assessment criteria: Label containers and transport samples to laboratory under supervision Labelled containers are handed over to laboratory staff and receipt acknowledged.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Employ self management Evident in the following specific outcome and assessment criteria: Prepare for sampling under supervision. The resources required for sampling are identified and procured

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Manage information Evident in the following specific outcome and assessment criteria: Label containers and transport samples to laboratory under supervision Containers are labelled according to organizational requirements.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively Evident in the following specific outcome and assessment criteria: Label containers and transport samples to laboratory under supervision Labelled containers are handed over to laboratory staff and receipt acknowledged.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Demonstrate scientific and technological competence Evident in the following specific outcome and assessment criteria: Execute sampling under supervision. Sampling is executed in terms of Industry norms / standard testing methods / project specifications

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Understand Contextual world-systems Evident in the following specific outcome and assessment criteria: Execute sampling under supervision. Occupational Health and safety hazards are identified and appropriate steps taken to deal with this.

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	49058	National Certificate: Construction Materials Testing	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.

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