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

Repair/replace minor structures 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14581  Repair/replace minor structures 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Civil Engineering Construction 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction Civil Engineering Construction 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 3  NQF Level 03  10 
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
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

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 
This unit standard will be useful for people who are responsible for the maintenance of minor structures in a road environment. People credited with this unit standard will be able to replace and repair pipes, culverts, inlets, outlets, wing walls, manholes, catch pits, stone pitching, gabion baskets under traffic conditions. Previously disadvantaged persons who through recognition of prior learning will be able to be accessed against this standard and receive National recognition for their competence. This will enhance their employability and career advancement and contribute to the socio-economic transformation of the country. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
ABET Level 4 in Literacy and ABET Level 3 in Numeracy.

Identify and use protective clothing in general construction, apply fist aid, use and maintain hand tools on a construction site, use and maintain power hand tools on a construction site, implement road side safety procedures, use and maintain small plant and equipment on a construction site, conduct routine repairs to concrete structures, batch and mix concrete by mass using a concrete mixer, install gabion baskets on a civil construction site, erect and strip formwork for straight walls, columns and bases, erect and dismantle scaffolding under general supervision, assemble and tie reinforcing cages, organise and control the installation of pre-cast concrete pipes, install manholes and chambers on a civil construction site, organise and control surface repairs for roads, transport personnel, material and equipment using light delivery vehicle, work in confined spaces on construction sites. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
Pipes, culverts, inlets, outlets, wing walls, manholes, catch pits, concrete v-drains, stone pitching, gabion baskets. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Identify and procure the types of hand tools and minor plant required 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Tools and minor plant types are identified that is suitable for cutting concrete and reinforcing, compacting soils in trenches, loading and laying heavy material mixing, placing concrete, erection of scaffolding and repairing surfaced roads. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Fuel supply and maintenance activities are planned. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Identify and procure protective clothing, road signs and traffic control devices, first aid kit 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Protective clothing and first aid kit identified and procured that will comply with the Occupational Health and Safety act requirements. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Road signs and traffic control devices identified and procured that will comply with working safely in a road environment. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Calculate material quantities, procure material and store 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Material quantities calculated. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Material procured. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Material transported and stored. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
Execute the work in a cost effective and safe manner 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Program for maintenance work is prepared. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Records of labor, material and plant used captured on a daily basis. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Quality control of work is executed. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Deficiencies identified in terms of meeting program. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Remedial action recommended to supervisor. 


UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND 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 Certificate for Construction Workers. CETA is responsible for moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this qualification. 

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
Qualifying learners understand and can explain:
  • The repair of minor structures.
  • The calculations of quantities and procurement of resources in terms of these quantities.
  • The executing of the work in a safe manner (traffic, confined spaces, protective clothing) in terms of occupational health and safety regulations. 
    		•


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems.

    Specific Outcome:
  • Identify and procure the types of hand tools and minor plant required.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Tools and minor plant types are identified that is suitable for cutting concrete and reinforcing, compacting soils in trenches, loading and laying heavy material mixing, placing concrete, erection of scaffolding and repairing surfaced roads.
  • Fuel supply and maintenance activities are planned. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Manage information.

    Specific Outcome:
  • Calculate material quantities, procure material and store.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Material quantities calculated.
  • Material procured.
  • Material transported and stored. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Demonstrate scientific and technological competence.

    Specific Outcome:
  • Execute the work in a cost effective and safe manner.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Program for maintenance work is prepared.
  • Records of labor, material and plant used captured on a daily basis.
  • Quality control of work is executed.
  • Deficiencies identified in terms of meeting program.
  • Remedial action recommended to supervisor.
  • Understand contextual world-systems. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Employ self management.

    Specific Outcome:
  • Execute the work in a cost effective and safe manner.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Program for maintenance work is prepared.
  • Records of labor, material and plant used captured on a daily basis.
  • Quality control of work is executed.
  • Deficiencies identified in terms of meeting program.
  • Remedial action recommended to supervisor. 
    		•

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  24133   National Certificate: Construction: Roadworks  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 
    Elective  24173   National Certificate: Construction: Roadworks  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 
    Elective  49752   National Certificate: Environmental Practice  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  LG SETA 


    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.
     
    1. A.S.A.P Training And Consulting 
    2. A4 Consultancy Cc 
    3. Aba Sebenzi 
    4. ABM COLLEGE SA (PTY) LTD 
    5. Academy for Construction Skills (Pty) Ltd (ACS) 
    6. Africam Solutions 
    7. Africawide Consulting 
    8. Akanani Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
    9. Akha Unique telecoms (pty) ltd 
    10. Amangile Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    11. Amaqamu Project Management and Consulting 
    12. Amg Training And Hygiene Consultants 
    13. Amusa Consulting 
    14. Aphiwezothe 
    15. Asiphokuhle Training And Research Institute 
    16. Avax Sa 481 Cc. T/A Mandisa Development Services 
    17. Aveng Grinaker -LTA Civil Engineering 
    18. Bantubanye Skills 
    19. Batla Gorona Trading Enterprise 
    20. Bazalwane Business Partners 
    21. Bendrew Trading 
    22. Bephaswana Skills Development (Pty) Ltd 
    23. Bettes - Types Trading And Projects 
    24. Bikologix Projects 
    25. Bo Support Services Cc 
    26. Boikgantsho Consulting & Events 
    27. Boiponahatso Enterprise 
    28. Bokamoso Urban Planners 
    29. Boni Africa Events & Development 
    30. Bothanda Trading 
    31. Business Intelligence And Governance 
    32. Bussynet Advanced Trading 
    33. Cape Peninsula University of Technology 
    34. Capricon Training Consultants cc 
    35. Ceekwenza (Pty) Ltd 
    36. Classic Human Capital Solutions 
    37. Clean Heat Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    38. Coceka Consulting 
    39. Colgene Group 
    40. Connex Marketing Cc 
    41. Cradle Stars Trading Enterprise 
    42. Ctc College 
    43. Cymbol Consulting(Pty) Ltd. 
    44. D and D Lwazi Renaissance Research and Development Institute 
    45. D and E Services Pty Ltd 
    46. Dean Institute Of Learning (Pty) Ltd 
    47. Devolden Group 
    48. Ditirelo Skills Development Services 
    49. DM Management & Consulting 
    50. Dumakude 
    51. Dynamic Sheq Solutions 
    52. E Mali Outsourcing Cc 
    53. EASTC Technocentric Varsity Pty Ltd 
    54. Ecoculture Training And Consultancy 
    55. EDU HOUSE SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 
    56. Edzani Community Development and Consultancy 
    57. Ekurhuleni West Public FET College - Germiston Campus 
    58. Elangeni Consulting 
    59. Elangeni Consulting (PTY) LTD 
    60. ELASON PRO-ACTIVE SECURITY (PTY) LTD 
    61. Elective Training Institute Enterprise Cc 
    62. Elgin Community College 
    63. Emthonjeni Wolwazi Trading 
    64. Environmental Leadership Academy 
    65. ENVOY PLANET CONSULTING AND PROJECTS (PTY) LTD 
    66. Erf 340 Holdings 
    67. Eskilz College (Pty) Ltd 
    68. Essential Skills 
    69. Fabulous City Trading 
    70. Falcon Business Institute (Pty) Ltd 
    71. Faranang Marketing 
    72. Finito Training And Consultancy 
    73. Furniture World Training Centre 
    74. Future Discovery Training Academy 
    75. Gaegolelwe Consultancy (Pty) Ltd 
    76. Gauteng City College 
    77. Globalwise Training & Consulting (Pty) Ltd. 
    78. Goitseone Trading And Projects Pty Ltd 
    79. Goitsikitso Enterprise Trading 
    80. Goldfields FET College 
    81. Growth Management Consulting 
    82. Heavenly Button Trading Cc 
    83. Higher Grade Solutions 
    84. HWM Consultancy 
    85. Iale School Of Advanced Learning Education 
    86. Icando 
    87. IMBAWULA CIVIL ENGINEERING ACADEMY 
    88. In Touch Community Development & Project Managers 
    89. Inafrica General Trading Pty Ltd 
    90. Independent Development Trust 
    91. Inkonyane Yamaswazi Projects 
    92. Inkqubeko Investment (Pty) Ltd 
    93. Inkwazi Learning Network 
    94. Insika Foundation 
    95. Institute For Local Government And Housing 
    96. Institute of Health and Social Care Studies 
    97. Integrated Waste And Recycling Services(Iwars) 
    98. Ito Focus Reagile 
    99. Itumeleng Wellness Solutions 
    100. Iviyo Landscaping (Pty) Ltd 
    101. Izazi Training Solutions 
    102. Iziko Capacity Building Cc. 
    103. IZWE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 
    104. Izwelethu Black Diamond 
    105. Jet Energy South Africa 
    106. Jobafrik Consulting 
    107. Jolly Boy Motor Spares 
    108. Josmap Training Institute 
    109. Jrt3 Jobcreation Rehabilitation Through Training And Technology (Pty) Ltd 
    110. K Boneng Consulting Services 
    111. Kagisho Business Concepts (Pty) Ltd 
    112. KALIDEEN MANAGEMENT SERVICES 
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    114. Katlehong Corporate Group 
    115. Kay Beez Development Projects 
    116. Kegatilwe Construction & Projects 
    117. KEITSHEPILE TRADING AND PROJECTS 
    118. Kenmab Training Centre 
    119. Kgotla Trading Enterprise 
    120. Khatheo Trading And Projects (Pty) Ltd 
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    126. Kn Business Solutions 
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    128. Kopanang Pro-active Services 
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    130. Ktmo Business Solutions 
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    146. Lo Tantsi Fire Consultants (Pty) Ltd 
    147. Londimvelo Consultants 
    148. Lorpen Investments 
    149. Lumiere Holdings 
    150. M Tech Training Consultants 
    151. M.I.C. Training And Development 
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    153. Madzahisi College 
    154. Magase And Shakong Projects 
    155. Magongo Investments 
    156. Magumzane Traiding Cc 
    157. Mahumani Empowerment Servives Centre 
    158. Makaota Training Consultants 
    159. Makoti Skills Development Solutions 
    160. Malizana Projects CC 
    161. Mamuhle Academy 
    162. Mangalani Business Enterprises 
    163. Marcado Human Resources Strategies 
    164. Marematlou Training Institute 
    165. Mashmp Holdings 
    166. Mashphe Logistics Services 
    167. Masizakhe Leanerships cc 
    168. MASM Trading Enterprise (Pty) Ltd 
    169. MASS COMUTER TRAINING AND PRINTERS 
    170. Matsila Holdings 
    171. Mavco Engineering 
    172. Mavuni Empowering Consultants 
    173. MAXIMUM DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE 
    174. MBD CONSULTING 
    175. Mementos Consulting Pty Ltd 
    176. MGM Training & Consulting 
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    178. Microzone Training CC 
    179. Miczo'S Enterprise 
    180. Mimoisa Business Solutions Cc 
    181. Mimosa Business Consultants 
    182. Mimshack Royal Heritage 
    183. Mind Magic Consulting 
    184. Mintirho Development Services 
    185. Mission Point Consulting 
    186. Mmg Capital 
    187. Mml Consulting Cc. 
    188. Mobaarak Management Services 
    189. Mod-Mosh Projects And Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
    190. Mohlaje Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    191. Morena Empire Investment 
    192. Mortarboard Training Solutions 
    193. Motheo Academy PTY LTD 
    194. Mphela Education Training And Development 
    195. Mthoms Trading 
    196. Mthonyama Projects (Pty) Ltd 
    197. MUDITAMBI HOLDINGS 
    198. Muhangwene Development Enterprise 
    199. MUTENDA SECURITY SERVICES CC 
    200. Myeza Trading Enterprise 
    201. Nalengmokoni Investors (Pty) Ltd 
    202. Ndotha General Trading 
    203. Nedtex73 
    204. Nemalale Eagles Consultancy Cc 
    205. Netgrow Training Solutions 
    206. Networx for Career Development 
    207. New Hope Revival Organisation 
    208. New Hope Revival Organisation NPC 
    209. NHBRC 
    210. Nj & L Trading Enterprise Cc. 
    211. Nkinane Trading Enterprise 
    212. Nkqubela Community Developers 
    213. Nokusho M Consulting And Trading 
    214. NOLOSHA 
    215. NOMAKU TRADERS CC 
    216. Nonunu Projects 
    217. Ns Global Academy 
    218. Ntsangalala Business Enterprise 
    219. Nyankwavi Investment Cc. 
    220. Othandweni Training Centre 
    221. P And F Business Enterprise 
    222. P.MAB MANAGERS AND PROJECTS (PTY) LTD 
    223. PALALE INDUSTRIES 
    224. Petra Institute of Development 
    225. Pfim Trading (Pty) Ltd 
    226. Pioneer Business Consulting 
    227. PIONEER BUSINESS CONSULTING (PTY) LTD 
    228. Pkm Skills And Career Development 
    229. Pma Holdings (Pty ) Ltd. 
    230. PMC TRAINING CONSULTANTS AND ASSOCIATES (PTY) LTD 
    231. Power Rush Trading 170 Cc. 
    232. Powernexus 
    233. Progressive School Of Business And Engineering (Pty) 
    234. Protech Training (Pty) Ltd 
    235. Puseletso Trading And Projects 
    236. Qualfurn Training & Projects (Pty) Ltd 
    237. Quiver Skills Institute 
    238. RAMAZWI SECURITY SERVICES CC 
    239. Rasinkhu Investments 
    240. Ratomac Trading Consultants (Pty) Ltd 
    241. Raubex Construction Pty (Ltd) 
    242. Reflections Development Institute 
    243. Reminiscent Business Consulting Pty (Ltd) 
    244. RESISA LOGISTICS 
    245. Rmcii Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    246. Roughage Trading 
    247. Sakhisizwe Development Training 
    248. Sebobatho Project Management 
    249. Seige Trading Solutions 
    250. Senelo Trading Cc 
    251. SETHIKE TRADING 
    252. Sheq and Environmental Projects 
    253. Shudu Trading 
    254. Silalele Skills Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    255. Siljeur Training Academy 
    256. Simba Skills Consultants 
    257. Simmek Holdings 
    258. Siza Nesu Training And Consultants 
    259. Sizampiloenhle Trading And Projects (Pty) Ltd 
    260. Smartkip 
    261. Smartmatta (Pty) Ltd 
    262. Sobengmo Mining Services 
    263. Somvi General Services 
    264. Sonani Training and Communications 
    265. Soni Investment 
    266. SOUTH AFRICA ADVANCED SKILLS INSTITUTE 
    267. South African Institute of Learning (SAIL) 
    268. South African Abet Development Agency Saada 
    269. South African Advanced Skills Institute 
    270. South African Business and Technology Institute 
    271. South African Corporate Training Association 
    272. South African Governance And Business College 
    273. South African Value Education (Pty) Ltd 
    274. South West Gauteng TVET College 
    275. SOUTHERN AFRICAN YOUTH MOVEMENT 
    276. Spears Business and Life Coach Consulting 
    277. Spectrium 
    278. Spring Forest Trading 578 Cc 
    279. Sseh Pty Ltd 
    280. Starplex 489 cc 
    281. Tachfin Holdings 
    282. Talent Emporium Academy (PTY) Ltd 
    283. Tanosa Trading CC 
    284. Tashie Holdings 
    285. Teemil Safety Health And Environmental Consultants Pty Ltd 
    286. Tembe Service Providers 
    287. Thabelanang Trading Enterprise 
    288. Thando Consulting Services 
    289. The Crimson Co Cc. 
    290. The Green Affairs Consulting 
    291. Thothi Consulting 
    292. Thubelihle Graduate Institute 
    293. Thusanang Skills & Training 
    294. Thuso Enviro and Agric Development 
    295. Thuto Ya Setshaba Training Services (Pty) Ltd 
    296. Timothy Fasheun Group Enviromentors (Pty) Ltd 
    297. Tld Consulting 
    298. Tlotlangthuto Training & Consulting 
    299. Tloumogale Business Development & Consulting 
    300. Tommy Phiri Labour Relations and Training Services 
    301. Tovani Traiding 299 
    302. Trainers without Borders 
    303. Training At Work (Pty) Ltd 
    304. Training Force (Pty) Ltd 
    305. TSEBO SECHABA CONSULTING 
    306. Tshedza Training Technologies (Pty) Ltd 
    307. Tshwane College of Commerce and Computer Studies 
    308. Tshwane Skills Training Centre 
    309. TSK Projects(PTY)LTD 
    310. Tsoga Re Dire Holdings (Pty) Ltd 
    311. Tuns Trading And Projects (Pty) Ltd 
    312. Twin Peak Technologies 
    313. Ubuqhawe Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
    314. Ukhamba Quality Skills 
    315. Umbuso Training Services 
    316. Umfolozi FET College 
    317. Umnotho We Afrika Foundation 
    318. Unctionized Business Enterprise 
    319. University Of Business Excellence(Pty)Ltd 
    320. University Of Intellectual Excellence (Pty)Ltd 
    321. University of Venda 
    322. Ursivox Interactive Systems 
    323. UTHUNGULU HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT 
    324. Venus Maintenance And Supply Services 
    325. Vicmat Consultants 
    326. VISIONARY SKILLS ACADEMY 
    327. VSL GENERAL TRADING CC 
    328. VSL General Trading 
    329. VUCA INSTITUTE OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT 
    330. Wbs Group 
    331. Wildlife and Enviroment Society of South Africa 
    332. WMD Civils Pty Ltd 
    333. World Pace Development And Training Institute 
    334. Xl At Consulting Cc 
    335. Ya Hina Management Consulting And Projects 
    336. Yellow Media Publishers 
    337. Zealot Business College 
    338. Zmg Consulting 
    339. Zwide Ka- Langa Dynamics 


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