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

Execute sampling of asphalt materials for testing 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14544  Execute sampling of asphalt materials for testing 
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 does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
Learners who are assessed as competent against this unit standard will be able to demonstrate competence to sample asphalt materials for standard laboratory testing.

This unit standard will enable learners to identify hazards and protective measures during asphalt sampling, identify and prepare resource for sampling, execute sampling, label and transport samples to the laboratory.

The unit standard contributes to the overall competence required of the construction materials tester.

The laboratory test results are used for quality control purposes during the construction and manufacturing processes as well as for final acceptance of the finished products.

Its contribution to socio-economic transformation is that learners would be able to undergo RPL-assessment and thereby receive recognition for previous learning and experience. The employability and career prospects of learners can therefore be enhanced by this qualification.
Previously disadvantaged individuals with this qualification can also start their own businesses supplying a construction materials testing service - a process that will accelerate economic transformation and give economic empowerment. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
NQF Level 4 in Literacy and Numeracy competencies 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
Sampling for the following Standard methods of testing road construction materials - TMH 1 (Technical Methods for Highways):

(i) The determination of a suitable binder content for use in as asphalt mix. - Method C1
(ii) The determination of the resistance to flow of a cylindrical briquette of a bituminous mixture by means of the Marshall apparatus - Method C2
(iii) Procedure of the making of asphalt specimens for the determination of resistance to flow and for voids analysis by the Marshall method - Appendix to Method C2.
(iv) The determination of the bulk relative density of a compacted bituminous mixture and the calculation of the voids content - Method C3
(v) The determination of: - Method C4
a. The maximum theoretical relative density of asphalt mixes (Rice`s method)
b. The quality of bituminous binder absorbed by the aggregate.
(vi) The determination of the immersion index of a bituminous mixture - Method C5
(vii) Tentative method for the determination of the creep characteristics of asphalt mixes - Method C6T.
(viii) The determination of the binder content of a bituminous mixture (direct method) - Method C7(a).
(ix) Determination of the binder content of a bituminous mixture (indirect method) - Method C7(b).
(x) The Determination of the binder content of a bituminous mixture by reflux methods - Method C7(c).
(xi) Tentative method for the determination of the binder content of a slurry seal mixture - Method C8T
(xii) The determination of the moisture in bituminous mixtures - Method C11. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Determine the number, size and type of samples. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. The number, size and type of tests to be performed are received. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. The number, size and type of samples for each test to be performed, are identified in accordance to standard methods. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Prepare for sampling. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. The resources required for sampling are identified and procured in accordance to standard methods. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Tools and apparatus, storage, transport, personnel.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Resources are prepared for the sampling process in accordance to standard methods. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Execute sampling. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. The materials to be tested are identified. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Occupational Health and safety hazards are identified and appropriate steps taken to deal with this in accordance with legislation. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Sampling is executed in terms of Industry norms/standard testing methods/project specifications. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
Label containers and transport samples to laboratory. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Containers are labelled according to organizational requirements. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Sampled materials are transported to laboratory. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Labelled containers are handed over to laboratory staff and receipt acknowledged. 


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 CETA - ETQA for "The National Certificates in Construction Materials Testing".
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the CETA - ETQA.
  • CETA - ETQA, or other ETQA`s who have a Memorandum of Understanding in place with CETA-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 
    Understand and explain:
    (i) The number, size and type of samples for each test to be performed.
    (ii) The Identification of asphalt materials to be sampled for testing.
    (iii) The preparation for sampling of asphalt materials to be tested.
    (iv) Sampling procedures of asphalt materials to be tested.
    (v) Labelling and transporting of sampled asphalt materials. 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems - refer to the following Specific Outcome and Assessment criteria:

    Identify material to be sampled
  • The materials to be tested are identified. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others - refer to the following Specific Outcome and Assessment criteria:

    Label containers and transport samples to laboratory
  • Labelled containers are handed over to laboratory staff and receipt acknowledged. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Employ self management - refer to the following Specific Outcome and Assessment criteria:

    Prepare for sampling
  • The resources required for sampling are identified and procured. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Manage information - refer to the following Specific Outcome and Assessment criteria:

    Label containers and transport samples to laboratory
  • Containers are labelled according to organizational requirements. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively - refer to the following Specific Outcome and Assessment criteria:

    Label containers and transport samples to laboratory
  • Labelled containers are handed over to laboratory staff and receipt acknowledged. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Demonstrate scientific and technological competence - refer to the following Specific Outcome and Assessment criteria:

    Execute sampling
  • Sampling is executed in terms of Industry norms/standard testing methods/project specifications. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand Contextual world-systems - refer to the following Specific Outcome and Assessment criteria:

    Execute sampling
  • Occupational Health and safety hazards are identified and appropriate steps taken to deal with this. 
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    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 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  23975   National Certificate: Construction Material Testing: Bituminous Materials  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2004-02-11  Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  48817   Further Education and Training Certification: Construction Materials Testing  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 
    Elective  23974   National Certificate: Construction Material Testing: Soils and Aggregates  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2004-02-11  Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    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.
     
    NONE 


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