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

Understand and integrate construction project management principles 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
115450  Understand and integrate construction project management principles 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Building 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 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  20 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 2004-08-11  2007-08-11  SAQA 1055/04 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2008-08-11   2011-08-11  

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 
The qualifying learner is capable of:

Managing multiple construction projects on more than one construction site, incorporating different construction disciplines

A person credited with this unit standard will understand and be able to integrate the principles of construction project management in order to efficiently manage and review the different phases of a construction project

This unit standard will contribute to the full development of a professional community of Construction Managers.
The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this unit standard are essential for social and economic transformation and upliftment within the construction environment 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
The following knowledge, skills attitude and / or equivalent:
  • FETC Mathematical Science
  • NQF Level 4 English Language & Communication
  • FETC Physical Science
  • Proficiency in Construction Technology at level 6 for at least 2 domains 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The typical scope of this unit standard:

    Construction project management includes:
  • Scope management
  • Time management
  • Cost management
  • Procurement management
  • Communication management
  • Risk management
  • Human Resources management
  • Quality/Performance management
  • Project Integration management 
    		•

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Understand the principles of project management in relation to construction project management. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The rationale for the use of project management is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    All the elements of construction project management (as per range statement) are identified and the relevant processes explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The construction project phases are identified and described. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Receive construction project parameters from client. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The time frames for the construction project are received by project leader 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The cost parameters for the construction project are received by project leader 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The deliverables for the construction project are received by project leader 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The project scope parameters are defined and confirmed in accordance with client requirements by project leader 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Establish the project team. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The project team is established in accordance with construction project parameters 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The differences between functional and matrix management are explained 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Different project team formats are identified and described 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The role of different project team members are described, including principal agent and project manager 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Manage the implementation of the feasibility stage of a project. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Professional team members for the project are identified and evaluated 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Professional team members for the project are recommended and appointed 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The project life cycle phases are identified and defined for control purposes 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The project feasibility study is executed 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The results of the feasibility study are presented to the client 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Manage the execution of the design of a project. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Design factors are identified and accessed 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Existing design options are selected and evaluated 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Base designs are produced 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Preliminary Design is done 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Value management is executed 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Final Design is done 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Client approval to proceed is obtained 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
    Manage the planning and scheduling of multi-disciplinary project activities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The different sub elements of the project are identified 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Cost estimates are prepared and presented to the client 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Schedules are prepared, updated and presented to the client 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Procurement terms and conditions are agreed with the client 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7 
    Manage the implementation of the construction phase. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Construction resources are procured 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The progress of construction activities is monitored 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Cost progress is monitored 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Quality management is executed 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 8 
    Execute project close out. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The close out report is prepared 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    As built documentation is prepared and handed over to the client 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Inspection, preventative and scheduled maintenance requirements are prepared and handed over to the client. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Operational, maintenance and management documentation for the facility is prepared and handed over to the client. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 9 
    Analyse and review project phases. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Suggestions are made in order to optimise resource utilisation 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The impact of change on project activities is analysed 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Improvements are recommended and implemented 


    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 relevant ETQA for The Bachelors Degree in Construction Management, NQF Level 6
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA
  • The relevant ETQA or other ETQA's, who have a Memorandum of Understanding in place with relevant 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 
  • Project organisational structures, i.e. functional vs. matrix
  • Project team formats
  • Role of principal agent and project manager
  • Rationale for the use of project management vs. traditional management
  • Origin of project management
  • The elements and processes of construction project management (as per range statement)
  • Principles, procedures and practices for the different construction project phases, i.e:
    1. Establishing project parameters
    2. Feasibility phase
    3. Design phase
    4. Planning & scheduling phase
    5. Implementation phase
    6. Project close out phase
  • Format and other requirements with regard to the relevant project documentation 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems

    Specific Outcome:
  • Manage the implementation of the feasibility stage of a project
  • Analyse and review project phases

    Assessment Criteria:
  • The progress of construction activities is monitored
  • The role of different project team members are described, including principal agent and project manager 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others

    Specific Outcome:
  • Manage the execution of the design of a project
  • Establish the project team

    Assessment Criteria
  • Client approval to proceed is obtained
  • The time frames for the construction project are received by project leader 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Employ self management

    Specific Outcome:
  • Manage the planning and scheduling of multi-disciplinary project activities

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Suggestions are made in order to optimise resource utilisation
  • The cost parameters for the construction project are received by project leader 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Manage information

    Specific Outcome:
  • Receive construction project parameters from client

    Assessment Criteria:
  • The project scope parameters are defined and confirmed in accordance with client requirements
  • Cost estimates are prepared and presented to the client 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively

    Specific Outcome:
  • Manage the planning and scheduling of multi-disciplinary project activities
  • Establish the project team

    Assessment Criteria:
  • The results of the feasibility study are presented to the client
  • Cost estimates are prepared and presented to the client
  • The close out report is prepared 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Demonstrate scientific and technological competence

    Specific Outcome:
  • Understand the principles of project management in relation to construction project management
  • Manage the implementation of the construction phase

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Existing design options are selected and evaluated
  • Base designs are produced 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand Contextual world-systems

    Specific Outcome:
  • Execute project close out
  • Understand the principles of project management in relation to construction project management

    Assessment Criteria:
  • The project life cycle phases are identified and defined for control purposes
  • The time frames for the construction project are received by project leader 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  48700   Bachelor of Construction Management: Built Environment  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2012-06-30  CHE 


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