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

Repair concrete and segmented concrete (block) road surface 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14564  Repair concrete and segmented concrete (block) road surface 
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  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
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 maintenance of roads. People credited with this unit standard will be able to demonstrate the ability to repair concrete and segmented concrete road surfaces. 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 Literacy and ABET 3 in Numeracy.

Identify and use protective clothing in general construction, use and maintain hand tools on a construction site, use and maintain power hand tools on a construction site, calculate construction quantities to develop a work plan, implement road side safety procedures, use and maintain small plant and equipment on a construction site, transport personnel, material and equipment using light delivery vehicle. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • Edge breaks, crack sealing and potholes.
  • Repair work is done under traffic conditions, during day and night time conditions. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate knowledge of technology of surface repair work on concrete 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Demonstrate knowledge of technology of surface repair work on concrete and segmented concrete road surfaces. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The technologies of repairing concrete and segmented concrete road surfaces are explained and demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The importance of timely repair is explained. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Identify and procure tools, equipment and plant required 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Hand and power tools, equipment and plant are identified that is suitable for the repair of concrete and segmented concrete surfaces. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Tools, equipment and plant is procured in terms of organizational procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Identify and procure protective clothing, road signs and traffic control devices, first aid kit 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Protective clothing and first aid kit identified and procured that will comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Road signs and traffic control devices identified and procured that will comply with working safely in a road environment. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Calculate material quantities, procure material and store 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Material quantities calculated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Material procured in terms of organizational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Material transported and stored. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Execute the work in a cost effective and safe manner 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Program of work is prepared. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Records of labor, material and plant used captured on a daily basis. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Quality control of work is executed to ensure work complies to project specification. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Productivity control is executed to ensure compliance to targets set by supervisor. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Deficiencies identified in terms of meeting program. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Remedial action recommended to supervisor. 


    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 understands and can explain:
  • The techniques of repairing concrete and segmented concrete road surfaces.
  • The selection of tools, materials and mechanical plant for the repair work.
  • The selection and application of protective clothing / safety procedures.
  • The selection and application of road safety measures relevant to the activity.
  • Planning the repair activity.
  • Quality and productivity control of the repair activity. 
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    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems.

    Specific Outcome:
  • Demonstrate knowledge of technology of surface repair work in concrete and segmented concrete road surfaces.
  • Identify and procure tools, equipment and plant required.
  • Identify and procure protective clothing, road signs and traffic control devices, first aid kit.
  • Calculate material quantities, procure material and store.
  • Execute the work in a cost effective and safe manner.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Correct identification of plant, tools, protective measures, execute quality and productivity control. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others.

    Specific Outcome:
  • Execute the work in a cost effective and safe manner.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Control of productivity, quality and safety. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Manage information.

    Specific Outcome:
  • Demonstrate knowledge of technology of surface repair work in concrete and segmented concrete road surfaces.
  • Identify and procure tools, equipment and plant required.
  • Identify and procure protective clothing, road signs and traffic control devices, first aid kit.
  • Calculate material quantities, procure material and store.
  • Execute the work in a cost effective and safe manner.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Correct identification of plant, tools and protective measures.
  • Material procurement.
  • Prepare program. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively.

    Specific Outcome:
  • Execute the work in a cost effective and safe manner.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Communicate quality, productivity and safety. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Demonstrate scientific and technological competence.

    Specific Outcome:


    Assessment Criteria:
  • Identification of plant/tools/materials/protective clothing/traffic control measures.
  • Control of productivity. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Employ self management.

    Specific Outcome:
  • Calculate material quantities, procure material and store.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Calculate quantities.

    Understand contextual world-systems.

    Specific Outcome:
  • Execute the work in a cost effective and safe manner.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Safety, quality, impact on public. 
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    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  49411   General Education and Training Certificate: Construction  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 
    Elective  24133   National Certificate: Construction: Roadworks  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. Aveng Grinaker -LTA Civil Engineering 
    2. Eastcape Training Centre 
    3. Goldfields FET College 
    4. In Touch Community Development & Project Managers 
    5. Leps Training Consultants 
    6. Madzahisi College 
    7. Mavco Engineering 
    8. Microzone Training CC 
    9. PIONEER BUSINESS CONSULTING (PTY) LTD 
    10. Raubex Construction Pty (Ltd) 
    11. Sonani Training and Communications 
    12. South African Value Education (Pty) Ltd 
    13. Tovani Traiding 299 
    14. Training Force (Pty) Ltd 
    15. TSK Projects(PTY)LTD 


    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.