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

Erect and maintain guardrails on a road construction site 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
12900  Erect and maintain guardrails on a road construction site 
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 2  NQF Level 02 
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 
This unit standard will be useful for people who work in the construction and maintenance of roads. People credited with this unit standard will be able to maintain and install guardrails. Previously disadvantaged persons who through recognition of prior learning will be able to be accessed against this standard and receive National recognition for their competence. This will enhance their employability and career advancement and contribute to the socio-economic transformation of the country. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
ABET 4 in numeracy and literacy. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
ABET 4 in numeracy and literacy. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Demonstrate knowledge of the technology to erect and maintain guardrails 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1.The technologies of installing and maintaining guardrails are explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2.The criteria of where guardrails must be installed and the benefits in terms of safety is explained. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Identify and procure equipment resources required for guardrail installation activities 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1.Tools and minor plant types are identified suitable for the installation and maintenance of guardrails. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2.Protective clothing and first aid kit are identified and procured that will comply with the OHS act requirements. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3.Road signs and traffic control devices are identified and procured that will comply with working safely in a road environment 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Calculate material quantities, procure material and store 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1.Material quantities are calculated according to job requirements. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2.Materials are procured according to confirmed quantities. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3.Materials are transported and stored correctly and safely according to safety and site requirements 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
Install and maintain guardrails in a cost effective and safe manner 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1.A program for maintenance work or new erection is prepared according to company procedures 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2.Guardrails are set out according to drawing details. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3.Records of labour, material and plant used, are captured on a daily basis according to site requirements and company procedures. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4.Quality control of work is executed to ensure work complies with project specifications. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5.Productivity control is executed to ensure compliance to targets. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6.Deficiencies are identified in terms of meeting program. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
7.Remedial action is recommended to supervisor according to company procedures 


UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
Assessment of learner achievements takes place at providers accredited by CETA (RSA, 1998b) for the provision of programs that result in the outcomes specified for the Certificate for Construction Contractors. CETA is responsible for moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this qualification.
A memorandum of understanding with other ETQA bodies need to be signed when training providers working in other Sectors, requires assessment of learner achievements to take place against this unit standard. 

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
Qualifying learners understand and can explain:

1.The technology of erecting and maintaining guardrails.
2.The criteria where guardrails are erected and the contribution to safety.
3.The selection of tools, materials and minor mechanical plant for the maintenance and erection of guardrails.
4.The selection and application of protective clothing / safety procedures.
5.The selection and application of road safety measures relevant to the activity.
6.Planning the maintenance and erection activity.
7.Quality and productivity control of the maintenance and erection activity. 


Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
Identify and solve problems:

Demonstrate knowledge of the technology to erect and maintain guardrails.1
Identify and procure equipment resources required for guardrail installation activities2
Calculate material quantities, procure material and store.3

Assessment Criteria
  • Correct identification of plant, tools, protective measures ,execute quality and productivity control. 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others:

    Calculate material quantities, procure material and store.

    Assessment Criteria
  • Control of productivity, quality and safety . 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Employ self management:

    Calculate material quantities, procure material and store.

    Assessment Criteria
  • Set out work

    Manage information

    Demonstrate knowledge of the technology to erect and maintain guardrails.1
    Identify and procure equipment resources required for guardrail installation activities2
    Calculate material quantities, procure material and store.3

    Assessment Criteria

    Correct identification of plant, tools and protective measures.
    Material procurement.
    Prepare program 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively:

    Calculate material quantities, procure material and store.

    Assessment Criteria
  • Communicate quality, productivity and safety 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate scientific and technological competence:

    Demonstrate knowledge of the technology to erect and maintain guardrails.1
    Identify and procure equipment resources required for guardrail installation activities2
    Calculate material quantities, procure material and store.3

    Assessment Criteria
  • Identification of plant / tools / materials /protective clothing / traffic control measures
  • Control of Productivity

    Understand Contextual world-systems:

    Calculate material quantities, procure material and store.

    Assessment Criteria
  • Safety, quality, impact on public. 

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

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  22977   National Certificate: Construction: Roadworks  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered" 
    2005-12-04  CETA 
    Elective  24133   National Certificate: Construction: Roadworks  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  CETA 
    Elective  24173   National Certificate: Construction: Roadworks  Level 3  NQF Level 03  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. Big Tree Group 
    3. Bright Storm Projects 
    4. Construction Resource Development College 
    5. Double ST Training and Skills Development 
    6. Eastcape Training Centre 
    7. EDUCATORY ELECTRO SERVICES 
    8. Goldfields FET College 
    9. In Touch Community Development & Project Managers 
    10. Madzahisi College 
    11. Mahumani Empowerment Servives Centre 
    12. Mavco Engineering 
    13. Microzone Training CC 
    14. Motheo Academy PTY LTD 
    15. Nkqubela Community Developers 
    16. Othandweni Training Centre 
    17. PIONEER BUSINESS CONSULTING (PTY) LTD 
    18. Raubex Construction Pty (Ltd) 
    19. Sakhisizwe Development Training 
    20. Sheq and Environmental Projects 
    21. Sonani Training and Communications 
    22. South African Value Education (Pty) Ltd 
    23. Thabomeleng 
    24. Tjeka Training Matters Pty Ltd 
    25. Tovani Traiding 299 
    26. Training Force (Pty) Ltd 
    27. TSK Projects(PTY)LTD 
    28. Zama Training & Development cc 



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