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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. |
| SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
| National Certificate: Construction Masonry |
| SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
| 22671 | National Certificate: Construction Masonry | |||
| ORIGINATOR | ||||
| SGB Building Construction | ||||
| PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
| Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement | OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
| QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
| National Certificate | Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction | Building Construction | ||
| ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
| Undefined | 120 | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Regular-Unit Stds Based |
| REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
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Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
SAQA 0160/05 | 2006-08-01 | 2009-03-12 | |
| LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
| 2010-03-12 | 2013-03-12 | |||
| 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 qualification is replaced by: |
| Qual ID | Qualification Title | Pre-2009 NQF Level | NQF Level | Min Credits | Replacement Status |
| 65409 | National Certificate: Building and Civil Construction | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 140 | Complete |
| PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION |
| The purpose of the qualification is to provide learners and education and training providers with the standards required to satisfy the challenges of participating effectively in the building construction industry.
For those who have been in the workplace for a long time, this qualification can be used in the recognition of prior learning process to assess and recognise workplace skills acquired without the benefit of formal education and training. For the new entrant, this qualification describes the learning outcomes required to effectively participate in a structured workplace. For education and training providers, this qualification provides guidance for the development of appropriate learning programmes and assessment documentation. For employers, this qualification enables skills gaps to be identified and addressed ensuring that productivity levels are increased and business objectives achieved. This qualification has been developed to assist with standardisation across the building industry. This will allow persons to register as a construction mason and lay a foundation for future career advancement across similar trades and to supervisory and management qualifications within the sector. The primary skills that are recognised in this qualification relate to the placing and cementing of manufactured brick/block size units to construct a range of structures and elements. The learner will also have an understanding of the construction industry and how he or she should operate within the legislative, safety and quality systems, which govern the workplace. Rationale for the qualification: As a result of past legacies many practitioners within the building construction sector were denied career advancement and possible recognition as qualified tradesmen. This was as a direct result of poor educational opportunities at some schools, leading to a lack of entry to formal training institutions. The introduction of a "National Certificate in Construction Masonry" based on unit standards will allow learners to reach their full potential of advancement without formal education becoming an impassable barrier and in addition, allow for the recognition of prior learning. In terms of existing legislation, designated trades have to become transformed into unit standards-based qualifications. The Sector Skills Plan developed by the CETA indicates a definite need for supervisory personnel requiring relevant technical competencies such as those required in construction masonry. The "National Certificate in Construction Masonry" reflects the skills, knowledge and understanding required to participate effectively as a Masonry practitioner in the building construction industry, whether in micro, small, medium or large operations. The range of typical learners include persons involved in the placing and cementing of manufactured brick/block size units to construct a range of structures and elements. Typical job roles would include: |
| LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
| Learners should have acquired the numeracy and literacy competencies of NQF Level 2 in the Further Education and Training (FET) Band, prior to embarking on learning towards this qualification.
Recognition of prior learning: The qualification may be obtained through the process of Recognition of Prior Learning. Learners who have met the requirements of any unit standard in this qualification may apply for recognition of prior learning to the Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA), and will be assessed against the assessment criteria and specific outcomes for the relevant unit standard/s. |
| RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
| Y |
| QUALIFICATION RULES |
| N/A |
| EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
| On completion of this qualification learners are able to:
Competence in the area of specialisation opted for by the learner in any of the following: |
| ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| Integrated Assessment:
Formative: Formative assessments conducted during the learning process will consist of written tests, demonstrations and a number of self-assessments. The purpose of formative assessment is to diagnose learner strengths and weaknesses and to determine readiness for summative assessment. Summative: Summative assessment would consist of written tests coupled with assignments, case studies and practical demonstrations. Summative assessments would only be conducted once the learner has indicated that he/she is ready to undergo summative assessment. Before qualifying, the learners will be expected to demonstrate competence in a practical situation that integrates the assessment of all specific outcomes, for all unit standards. Integrated assessment provides learners with an opportunity to display an ability to integrate practical performance, actions, concepts and theory across unit standards to achieve competence in relation to the purpose of this qualification. In particular assessors should check that the learner is able to demonstrate the ability to consider a range of options and make decisions about: For an applicant to register as an assessor, the applicant needs: |
| INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
| This qualification is comparable to the equivalent New Zealand qualification. The following differences between the South African qualification and the New Zealand qualification are noted:
Unit standards are written at task level. This essentially means the New Zealand qualification is structured with a greater number of unit standards with smaller credit allocations. Scottish Vocational Qualifications Authority: The qualification has also been compared against qualifications registered on the Scottish Qualifications Framework (SVQF), Area 003: Constructing. The following differences are noted: Certificate qualifications have been developed for Levels 2 and 3 of the SVQF and have been structured for construction bricklaying practice in the following manner: Area 003: Constructiong Qualification = Construction: Bricklaying Levels = 2 and 3 Details of each of the above qualification structures were not available from the SVQ website at the time of research however the following unit standard titles were found on the database and have relevance to these two qualifications: It is assumed from the benchmarking exercise carried out on the SVQF for Construction Carpentry that each level of the Construction: Bricklaying qualification will follow the same format identified for the Construction Carpentry qualifications i.e. that these comprise a smaller number of mandatory units made up of generic workplace core skills and skills that are specific to the area of practice. Complexity of skill is denoted in the level of the qualification. Australian National Qualifications Framework: The Technical and Further Education Authority (TAFE) New South Wales was also used as a resource for international benchmarking. TAFE provides nationally accredited training. The following information highlights the nationally accredited training programme offered by TAFE and which are aligned to the General Construction (Bricklaying/Blocklaying) Certificate qualification registered on the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 3. General Construction (Bricklaying/Blocklaying): Qualification = Certificate III (AQF) Training Package = General Construction National Code = BCG30698 Course No = 8064 Vocational Area = Construction and Transport Program Area = Building Finishes Nominal Hours = 798 Typical Attendance = Variable, depending on local need This course is for people working in the bricklaying trade. You will learn how to lay and bond bricks and similar building blocks and how to construct ornamental panels, feature walls, arches and columns. You will learn how to lay bricks for domestic, commercial and public buildings. You will also learn how to prepare and maintain brickwork. Career Opportunities = Bricklayer Articulation = When you finish this course you can apply to do Building Studies, Residential, Certificate IV 2182 Entry Requirements = Entry to the Certificate III Course will be contingent upon provision of component has been completed by the applicant. All applicants will require appropriate employment in the building industry that will support the module content of the course. Note: Modules were not listed on the web site used as a resource for this benchmarking exercise. Heritage Brickwork - Post Trade: Qualification = Certificate III (AQF) National Code = 10893NSW Course No = 7929 Vocational Area = Construction and Transport Program Area = Building Finishes Nominal Hours = 552 Typical Attendance = Variable, depending on local need Entry Requirements: Bricklaying - Trade Certificate III or equivalent, plus 5 years of trade experience. Must have a genuine willingness to learn and appreciate restoration and conservation processes relating to historic building projects. Must also have a positive attitude to achieving a high standard in theoretical and practical work. Previous experience on heritage projects desirable. Bricklaying styles and conservation = 40 Hours Advanced drawing for heritage brickwork = 12 Hours Brickwork bonding = 40 Hours Brickwork materials = 40 Hours Damp proof course replacement = 40 Hours Advanced brickwork = 40 Hours Arches = 40 Hours Terra cotta panels = 32 Hours Tuckpointing = 40 Hours Brickwork conservation = 40 Hours Fireplaces = 40 Hours Underpinning and shoring = 40 Hours Investigation and survey = 40 Hours |
| ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
| This qualification has been developed for mobility across similar trades within the construction industry and is intended to allow for further learning towards supervisory and management qualifications within this and other sectors.
This qualification builds on other certificates from a range of sub-sectors and will provide articulation with a range of qualifications in both technical and management areas. The qualification has been designed and structured so that qualifying learners can move from one context to another. Equally holders of other qualifications may be evaluated against this qualification for the purpose of RPL. |
| 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 National Certificate in Construction Masonry. CETA is responsible for the moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this qualification.
Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this Qualification must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA. Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this Qualification must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA. Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the ETQAs policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation; in terms of agreements reached around assessment and moderation between ETQAs and in terms of the moderation guideline detailed immediately below. Moderation must include both internal and external moderation of assessments at exit points of the qualification, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise. Moderation should also encompass achievement of the competence described both in individual unit standards as well as the integrated competence described in the qualification. Anyone wishing to be assessed against this Qualification may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution, which is accredited by the relevant ETQA. |
| CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
| For an applicant to register as an assessor, the applicant needs:
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| NOTES |
| This qualification has been replaced by qualification ID 65409, which is "National Certificate: Building and Civil Construction", Level 3, 120 credits. |
| UNIT STANDARDS: |
| ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS | |
| Core | 9964 | Apply health and safety to a work area | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 3 |
| Core | 9965 | Render basic first aid | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 3 |
| Core | 14620 | Build masonry superstructures using concrete hollow units | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 14 |
| Core | 14642 | Build masonry superstructures using solid units | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 14 |
| Core | 9967 | Erect, use and dismantle access equipment | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 6 |
| Core | 14660 | Set out and prepare construction masonry work areas | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 6 |
| Core | 14662 | Set out, excavate, cast concrete strip foundations and build foundation walling | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 6 |
| Fundamental | 8968 | Accommodate audience and context needs in oral communication | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 9010 | 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 | NQF Level 03 | 2 |
| Fundamental | 14672 | Describe the composition, roleplayers and the role of the construction industry in the South African economy | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 4 |
| Fundamental | 9013 | Describe, apply, analyse and calculate shape and motion in 2-and 3-dimensional space in different contexts | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 4 |
| Fundamental | 8969 | Interpret and use information from texts | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 9012 | Investigate life and work related problems using data and probabilities | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 14669 | Use drawings and identify and use tools, equipment and materials for construction masonry site practice | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 3 |
| Fundamental | 8973 | Use language and communication in occupational learning programmes | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 7456 | Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal, business and national issues | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 8970 | Write texts for a range of communicative contexts | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
| Elective | 9970 | Apply plaster to surfaces | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 15 |
| Elective | 10001 | Apply tiles to plastered surfaces | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 15 |
| Elective | 14632 | Build decorative masonry elements | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 25 |
| Elective | 13977 | Install gunite materials for refractory linings | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 10 |
| Elective | 14650 | Pave surfaces using flexible segmental paving | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 9 |
| Elective | 14654 | Pave surfaces using rigid segmental clay paving | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 9 |
| Elective | 10000 | Plan and prepare to tile | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 10 |
| Elective | 10002 | Plaster walls and screed a floor and steps | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 15 |
| Elective | 14657 | Prepare and install imprint concrete pavement | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 9 |
| Elective | 9969 | Prepare for plastering | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 15 |
| LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: |
| When qualifications are replaced, some of their learning programmes are moved to being recorded against the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replacement. |
| NONE |
| PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: |
| 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. | Academy for Construction Skills (Pty) Ltd (ACS) |
| 2. | Capstone 1260CC |
| 3. | Construction Resource Development College |
| 4. | Eastcape Training Centre |
| 5. | Ekurhuleni East College For TVET |
| 6. | Goitsebasadi Construction Project |
| 7. | Ikemeleng Training and Development Services |
| 8. | Isivuno HR and Solutions |
| 9. | Leps Training Consultants |
| 10. | Microzone Training CC |
| 11. | MPUMALANGA REGIONAL TRAINING TRUST |
| 12. | MTL Training and Projects |
| 13. | Northlink TVET College |
| 14. | Novi General Services |
| 15. | Othandweni Training Centre |
| 16. | Primeserv Corporate Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
| 17. | Protech Training (Pty) Ltd |
| 18. | Sakhisizwe Development Training |
| 19. | St Anthonys Education Centre |
| 20. | Tjeka Training Matters Pty Ltd |
| 21. | Training Force (Pty) Ltd |
| 22. | Tshwane North College for FET - Central Office |
| 23. | Vuselela TVET College |
| 24. | Zama Training & Development cc |
| 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. |