Training
Technical Skills
Building and Civil Construction
SAQA QUAL ID |
QUALIFICATION TITLE |
National Certificate: Building and Civil Construction |
|
ID |
UNIT STANDARD TITLE |
LEVEL |
CREDITS |
Core |
Verify compliance to safety, health and environmental requirements in the workplace |
Level 2 |
4 |
|
Core |
Describe the composition, roleplayers and the role of the construction industry in the South African economy |
Level 3 |
4 |
|
Core |
Develop construction work plans |
Level 3 |
8 |
|
Core |
Erect, use and dismantle access equipment for construction work |
Level 3 |
6 |
|
Core |
Identify, use and maintain tools, machines, equipment and materials for building and civil construction activities |
Level 3 |
4 |
|
Core |
Procure building and civil construction materials, tools and equipment |
Level 3 |
8 |
|
Core |
Provide primary emergency care/first aid as an advanced first responder |
Level 3 |
8 |
|
Core |
Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications |
Level 3 |
10 |
|
Fundamental |
Accommodate audience and context needs in oral/signed communication |
Level 3 |
5 |
|
Fundamental |
Demonstrate an understanding of the use of different number bases and measurement units and an awareness of error in the context of relevant calculations |
Level 3 |
2 |
|
Fundamental |
Describe, apply, analyse and calculate shape and motion in 2-and 3-dimensional space in different contexts |
Level 3 |
4 |
|
Fundamental |
Interpret and use information from texts |
Level 3 |
5 |
|
Fundamental |
Investigate life and work related problems using data and probabilities |
Level 3 |
5 |
|
Fundamental |
Use language and communication in occupational learning programmes |
Level 3 |
5 |
|
Fundamental |
Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal, business and national issues |
Level 3 |
5 |
|
Fundamental |
Write/present/sign texts for a range of communicative contexts |
Level 3 |
5 |
|
Elective |
Apply screeds to a concrete floor |
Level 2 |
15 |
|
Elective |
Administer payments and expenses |
Level 3 |
4 |
|
Elective |
Apply basic business concepts |
Level 3 |
8 |
|
Elective |
Apply paint by spray |
Level 3 |
8 |
|
Elective |
Apply screeds to a concrete floor |
Level 3 |
15 |
|
Elective |
Apply wallpaper |
Level 3 |
8 |
|
Elective |
Build decorative masonry elements |
Level 3 |
25 |
|
Elective |
Build masonry superstructures using concrete hollow units |
Level 3 |
10 |
|
Elective |
Build masonry superstructures using solid units |
Level 3 |
20 |
|
Elective |
Clad roof structures |
Level 3 |
16 |
|
Elective |
Erect roof trusses |
Level 3 |
16 |
|
Elective |
Fabricate, erect and strip formwork for straight walls, columns and bases |
Level 3 |
15 |
|
Elective |
Fabricate, erect and strip steel and timber formwork for T-walls, decks and beams and single flight staircases |
Level 3 |
12 |
|
Elective |
Finish products manufactured from wood and wood composites |
Level 3 |
4 |
|
Elective |
Install finishing components |
Level 3 |
16 |
|
Elective |
Install gunite materials for refractory linings |
Level 3 |
10 |
|
Elective |
Interpret and apply building standards relevant to ceilings and partitioning |
Level 3 |
12 |
|
Elective |
Interpret current affairs related to a specific business sector |
Level 3 |
10 |
|
Elective |
Manufacture and fit door and window frames |
Level 3 |
8 |
|
Elective |
Manufacture and install cupboards, counters, staircases and mouldings from wood and wood composites |
Level 3 |
12 |
|
Elective |
Manufacture and install partitioning and wall panelling from wood |
Level 3 |
4 |
|
Elective |
Manufacture timber roof trusses |
Level 3 |
6 |
|
Elective |
Manufacture wooden components |
Level 3 |
4 |
|
Elective |
Pave surfaces using flexible segmental paving |
Level 3 |
9 |
|
Elective |
Pave surfaces using rigid segmental clay paving |
Level 3 |
9 |
|
Elective |
Plaster surfaces |
Level 3 |
12 |
|
Elective |
Plaster walls and screed a floor and steps |
Level 3 |
15 |
|
Elective |
Prepare a site for ceiling and partition installation |
Level 3 |
13 |
|
Elective |
Prepare and install imprint concrete pavement |
Level 3 |
9 |
|
Elective |
Prepare and lay precast block paving |
Level 3 |
10 |
|
Elective |
Prepare cutting lists, set-out and mark off for machining purpose |
Level 3 |
4 |
|
Elective |
Prepare for plastering |
Level 3 |
15 |
|
Elective |
Prepare surfaces and apply tiles |
Level 3 |
20 |
|
Elective |
Prepare surfaces for painting |
Level 3 |
20 |
|
Elective |
Prime and apply paint to surfaces |
Level 3 |
18 |
|
Elective |
Set out, excavate, cast concrete strip foundations and build foundation walling |
Level 3 |
6 |
|
Elective |
Tender for business or work in a selected new venture |
Level 3 |
8 |
|
Elective |
Apply industrial protective coatings |
Level 4 |
8 |
|
Elective |
Apply special surface coatings |
Level 4 |
8 |
|
Elective |
Apply specialist plastering and screeding to surface |
Level 4 |
18 |
|
Elective |
Apply specialist tiling to surfaces |
Level 4 |
18 |
|
Elective |
Conduct follow-up with customers to evaluate satisfaction levels |
Level 4 |
6 |
|
Elective |
Describe features, advantages and benefits of a range of products or services |
Level 4 |
6 |
|
Elective |
Fabricate, erect and strip steel and timber formwork for curved, sloped and E-walls and curved bases with kicker, incorporating waterbar |
Level 4 |
20 |
|
Elective |
Identify and use marketing resources to meet objectives |
Level 4 |
4 |
|
Elective |
Identify potential and existing customers of the business |
Level 4 |
4 |
|
Elective |
Implement activity plans to meet agreed deadlines |
Level 4 |
6 |
|
Elective |
Liaise with a range of customers of a business |
Level 4 |
4 |
|
Elective |
Prioritise time and work for self and team |
Level 4 |
5 |
|
Elective |
Take orders from customers to fulfil a need for goods and/or service |
Level 4 |
10 |