Building foreman/supervisor NQF4

Our NQF Supervision of Construction Processes (Building Foremen/Supervisors) learnership (SAQA) imparts the skills needed to be an effective building supervisor. Applicable to all building projects, irrespective of their size and complexity, this knowledge increases productivity and ensures that business goals are met.

To be admitted, learners must have language and mathematical literacy skills at NQF3.

The qualification can also be obtained via recognition-of-prior learning (RPL). Learners who have met the requirement of any unit standard in this qualification may apply for RPL.

Supervision of Construction Processes fields

Our NQF4 Supervision of Construction Processes (Building Foremen/Supervisors) covers the following fields:

Batching and mixing of concrete by volume
Using hollow and solid units to build masonry superstructures
Construction materials
Installation and maintenance of basic plumbing systems
Construction drawings and specifications
Transportation with light-commercial vehicles
Use and maintenance of handheld power tools and small plant and equipment
Application of labour-intensive construction methods
Application of plaster and screeds to surfaces
Application of quality principles
Application of surveying techniques
Assembly, tying and fixing of reinforcing cages
Routine inspections of new and old concrete
Environmental initiative in construction
Mechanical equipment awareness
Erection and dismantling of various scaffolding types
Erection and stripping of steel and timber formwork for walls, columns and bases
Installation of ceilings and timber-frame partitions
Installation and maintenance of below-ground drainage systems
Installation of water-supply systems
Installation of carpentry finishing components

NQF4 Supervision qualification

Holders of a Tjeka NQF4 Supervision of Construction Processes (Building Foremen/Supervisors) qualification can make sound decisions. This while considering scheduling, budgets, timelines and productivity and ensuring that their team is always operating according to regulations.