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

Interpret, read and produce reinforced concrete detailed drawings 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
262984  Interpret, read and produce reinforced concrete detailed drawings 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Civil Engineering Construction 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction Physical Planning, Design and Management 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 4  NQF Level 04  12 
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 replaces: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
120198  Identify, interpret and produce working reinforced concrete detail drawings  Level 4  NQF Level 04  10   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
Learners who are entering the field of reinforced concrete detailing draughting require this unit standard. This unit standard exposes learners to the basic commands needed to draw a 2D object. Qualifying learners will be able to draw and manipulate basic single component 2D drawing related to concrete reinforcing.

The qualifying learner will be capable of:
  • Understanding reinforced concrete detailing.
  • Produce detailed concrete reinforcing drawings.
  • Compiling drawings to detail and position columns and piles.
  • Compiling detailed floor slab drawing.
  • Producing detailed drawings for staircases.
  • Producing and presenting bending schedules. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Communication at NQF Level 3.
  • Mathematical literacy at NQF Level 3. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Understand reinforced concrete detailing. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Reinforced concrete terms are identified and explained in terms of the relevant code of practice. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Range of reinforced concrete terms include, but is not limited to:
  • Web, flange, heel, toe, bar marks, upstand and downstand.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Different beam, slab and column configurations are drawn according to standard industry practice. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Reinforcement in tension and compression is explained in terms of the specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Different grades of steel used for reinforcing are explained according to standard industry practice. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The compressive strength of concrete is explained at required period/duration according to standard industry practice. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Produce detailed concrete reinforcing drawings. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A Floor layout is completed according to a given diagram. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Beams and foundations are detailed in terms of longitudinal and end sections. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Range of beams include, but are not limited to:
  • Upstand beams, downstand beams, and end wall beams.

    Range of foundations include, but is not limited to:
  • Reinforced strip, pad, raft and slab.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Pile caps are detailed in terms of side sections. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Reinforcing is marked on detailed drawings in relation to beams. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Compile drawings to detail and position columns and piles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Multi level floor layouts are detailed according to beam positioning. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Multi level buildings are detailed according to column positioning. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Columns and piles are detailed according to specifications. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Range of columns include, but are not limited to:
  • Square, rectangular and circular.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Reinforcing is marked on detail drawings in relation to columns. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Compile detailed floor slab drawing. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Floor layouts are detailed according to floor slab placement. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Detailed drawings are compiled in relation to floor slabs with beams and walls. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Reinforcing is marked on detail drawings in relation to slabs. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Produce detailed drawings for staircases. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Single and multi-flight staircases are detailed according to specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Reinforcing is marked on detailed drawings in relation to staircases. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Minimum riser, maximum tread, width and angle of stringers are calculated according to specifications. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
    Produce and present bending schedules. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Bars are identified and tabulated according to detail drawings. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Bar lengths are calculated according to specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Bar bending is detailed and a bending schedule is produced according to specifications. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this Unit Standard must be accredited by the relevant ETQA.
  • External Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA at its discretion.
  • The accredited Training Provider will oversee internal moderation of assessment.
  • Internal and external moderation should encompass achievement of competence described in the specific outcomes of the unit standard as well as the integrated competence described in the purpose of the unit standard. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The qualifying learner will be able to understand and explain relevant aspects of the following:
  • Reinforced concrete detailing.
  • Concrete strengths.
  • Grades of steel.
  • Reinforced concrete beams, columns, slabs and staircases.
  • Bending schedules. 
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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 related to the detailing of concrete reinforcing drawings within the scope of practice of a Computer Aided Drawing office in which responses display that critical thinking is used for responsible decision making. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a Computer Aided Drawing office team to produce accurate concrete reinforcing drawings within given time-frame. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively to produce detailed CAD of concrete reinforcing within the scope of a CAD office. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information about concrete reinforcing in order to produce detailed drawings. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using appropriate modes of oral and/or written persuasion in dealing with all internal and external role-players to produce the desired CAD drawing according to job requirements. 

    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 
    This unit standard replaces unit standard 120198, "Identify, interpret and produce working reinforced concrete detail drawings", Level 4, 10 credits. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  66071   Further Education and Training Certificate: Computer Aided Drawing Office Practice (CAD)  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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