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

Execute laboratory testing pertaining to concrete 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
15019  Execute laboratory testing pertaining to concrete 
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  20 
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 
Learners who are assessed as competent against this unit standard will be able to demonstrate competence in the executing standard laboratory testing pertaining to concrete used in the Construction Industry.

This unit standard will enable learners to identify hazards and protective measures during concrete testing, prepare concrete samples for testing, identify and apply the required apparatus during testing, take readings and record these, execute calculations and record these, finalize test results.

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 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 4 in Literacy and Numeracy competencies 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
The typical scope of this unit standard is:
The following Standard methods of testing road construction materials - TMH 1 ( Technical Methods for Highways. )
  • Method D1: The making, curing and compressive strength determination of concrete test cubes.
  • Method D3: The determination of the slump of freshly mixed concrete.
  • Method D4: The analysis of fresh concrete.
  • Method D5: The determination of the air content of concrete.

    The following non-standard but industry recognized test procedures:
  • Abrasive resistance test.
  • Schmidt hammer tests.
  • Core cutting and testing
  • Concrete durability testing:
    Oxygen permeability; water sorptivity; chloride conductivity.
    Identification and execution of tests required for concrete mix designs and the execution of mix designs under the guidance of a Concrete Technologist / Professional Engineer. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Plan the execution of the testing. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Instructions are received on the number and types of testing to be executed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. A testing programme is prepared in consultation with the laboratory manager and agreed upon. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Resources are identified as required in standard methods of testing and procured in consultation with the laboratory manager. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Prepare sampled material for testing. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Instructions requesting laboratory test are matched with labels attached to bags / containers holding material samples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Material samples are prepared according to standard methods of testing. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Execute the laboratory tests. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The apparatus are prepared / calibrated according to the standard methods of testing. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Occupational Health and Safety hazards are identified and suitable action to protect staff or eliminate the hazards has been taken. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The laboratory test are executed according to standard methods of testing. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Record and store test readings. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Laboratory test readings are recorded on suitably prepared stationary in line with details contained in standard methods of testing manuals. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Recorded results are stored in laboratory filing system. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Execute calculations and record results. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Calculations are executed in terms of standard methods of testing. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Calculation results are plotted and recorded on prepared stationary in terms of standard methods of testing. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
    Store and communicate test results. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Recorded test results are stored in laboratory filing system. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Laboratory test results are communicated to relevant stakeholders / management. 


    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 CETA - 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 CETA - ETQA?
  • CETA - ETQA, or other ETQA`s who have a Memorandum of Understanding in place with CETA-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 
  • Planning the execution of laboratory testing of concrete.
  • Preparing sampled materials for testing of concrete.
  • Executing the laboratory tests of concrete.
  • Recording and storing test readings for concrete.
  • Executing calculations and recording results for concrete.
  • Storing and communicating test results for concrete
  • Test required and test procedures for concrete mix designs.
  • Concrete mix designs done under supervision.
  • Test required and test procedures for concrete durability. 
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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 Outcome:

    Plan the execution of the testing

    Assessment Criteria:

    A testing programme is prepared in consultation with the laboratory manager and agreed upon. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others

    Relates to the following:

    Specific Outcome:
    Store and communicate test results

    Assessment Criteria:
    Laboratory test results are communicated to relevant stakeholders / management 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Manage information

    Relates to the following:

    Specific Outcome:
    Record and store test readings

    Assessment Criteria:
    Laboratory test readings are recorded on suitably prepared stationary in line with detalis contained in standard methods of testing manuals. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Employ self management

    Relates to the following:

    Specific Outcome:
    Prepare sampled material for testing

    Assessment Critereia:
    Material samples are prepared according to standard methods of testing. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively

    Relates to the following:

    Specific Outcome:
    Store and communicate test results

    Assessment Criteria:
    Laboratory test results are communicated to relevant stakeholders / management 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate scientific and technological competence

    Relates to the following:

    Specific Outcome:
    Execute calculations and record results.

    Assessment Criteria:
    Calculations are executed in terms of standard methods of testing. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Understand Contextual world-systems

    Relates to the following:

    Specific Outcome:
    Store and communicate test results

    Assessment Criteria:
    Laboratory test results are communicated to relevant stakeholders / management. 

    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 
    Credits changed from 30 to 20 by SAQA and SGB decision. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  48817   Further Education and Training Certification: Construction Materials Testing  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 
    Elective  23975   National Certificate: Construction Material Testing: Bituminous Materials  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2004-02-11  Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  23974   National Certificate: Construction Material Testing: Soils and Aggregates  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2004-02-11  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.
     
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