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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 participate effectively 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 the advancement of the learner across the Civil Engineering and Construction Industry and is aimed at Construction Concreting practitioners in the Industry, ensuring the upliftment of standards in general.

The combination of learning outcomes will provide the qualifying learner with vocational knowledge and skills appropriate to the context of Construction Concreting in the Civil Engineering and Construction environment. It will also equip learners with a foundation for further intellectual development, opportunities for gainful employment and reward for contributions to society.

This Qualification will provide the Industry with qualified Construction Concreting practitioners, thereby facilitating social and economic transformation, empowerment and upliftment in the Industry and country in general.

The relationship between this Qualification and the principles of the NQF is outlined in the following table:

NQF Principle-National Certificate in Construction concreting – NQF Level 3
Recognition of Prior learning-Allows for Recognition of Prior Learning, especially as a means of career advancement
Credibility-Learning Outcomes are a result of consensus by the Industry
Relevance-Consulting workshops indicated a demand for a unit standard based Qualification in Construction Concreting at NQF Level 3
Access-Removes traditional barriers to Higher Education
Articulation/Progression-Forms part of a Learning Pathway for Construction Concreting practitioners, spanning NQF Levels 1 – 7

Rationale for the Qualification:

This Qualification has been developed for the Construction Concreting occupational area within the Civil Engineering and Construction Industry.

The rationale for the introduction of a unit standards based Qualification in Construction Concreting is to provide a qualification for persons who perform construction concreting activities on Civil Engineering and Construction sites, whether in micro, small, medium or large operations.

In the past many practitioners in the Civil Engineering and Construction area were denied career advancement and possible professional registration. The introduction of a unit standards based National Certificate in Construction: Concreting, will allow learners, both unemployed and employed, to reach their full potential of advancement and will allow for Recognition of Prior Learning.

This qualification will facilitate the development of a professional community of Construction Concreting practitioners.

The competencies contained in this Qualification are essential for social and economic transformation, empowerment and upliftment within the construction concreting environment, whilst simultaneously improving the skills base of the country.

The combination of learning outcomes will provide qualifying learners with applied competence in the integration of general construction site-work and technical competencies, areas of specialisation in construction concreting, first level supervision of construction concreting activities and basic computer literacy.

This Qualification lays the basis for further learning towards the National Certificate in the Supervision of Construction Processes: – NQF Level 4.

Job Role-Purpose
Concrete Technologist-To design and quality assure concrete to ensure that contractors’ requirements for optimization and economy are met
Site Planner-Design and plan site, equipment and resources to ensure cost-effectiveness of operations and activities
Buyer-To procure materials in accordance with specified requirements (economy, time and quality)
Site Establisher-Establish site to ensure optimal concreting operations
Storeman-Receive, check, control, store and issue material, stock and equipment and control losses to ensure ready availability of material
Batcher Person (this could be a Concrete Technician who is computer literate, or a labourer)-Measure correct quantities according to instructions
Scraper Operator-Contribute to batching by supplying aggregate from stock pile to weigh batcher
Mixer Operator-Operate mixing equipment to produce concrete
Driver/Operator-Move concrete from mixer to designated points of placing
Supervisor-Ensure concreting operations take place according to plan
Concrete Hand-Place compact, cure and protect concrete
Finishing Hand-Screed, float, trowel and texture surface to required finish
Quality Controller-Sample and test materials (aggregates, cement extenders, ad-mixtures, pigments, water hardeners, release agents) to establish quality, make recommendations (reporting)

Key Work Areas

• Concrete Production
• Concrete Construction
• Concrete Maintenance
• Quality Control 

Recognition of Prior Learning:

The qualification may be obtained through the process of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Learners who have met the requirements of any unit standard in this qualification may apply for recognition of prior learning to the relevant Education and Training Quality Assurance Body ( ETQA), and will be assessed against the assessment criteria and specific outcomes for the relevant unit standard/s. ETQA bodies are responsible to facilitate the implementation of the RPL. The ETQA body registers trained assessors against specific unit standards. Learners are prepared for assessment and assessed against the unit standard by these registered assessors. Moderation and also an appeals process are in place. Learners declared competent against a specific unit standard, receives an ETQA certificate indicating this achievement. This information is also recorded on the National Record Learner Database. ( NLRD ) 

• The Fundamental Component consists of unit standards totaling 36 credits all of which are compulsory.
• The Core Component consists of unit standards totaling 112 credits all of which are compulsory.
• The Elective Component consists of a number of unit standards from which learners should choose sufficient to make up a minimum of 4 credits. 

Elective
1. Demonstrate an understanding of and adjust concrete mix design.
2. Supervise the installation of pre-cast concrete elements.
3. Oversee pre-cast concrete production – wet mix.
4. Apply specialised finishes to concrete.
5. Assess appearance, durability and strength of pre-cast elements.
6. Control concrete material quality.
7. Supervise the batching and mixing of concrete by mass using a concrete mixer.
8. Oversee instantly de-moulded pre-cast concrete element production.
9. Supervise underwater concrete
10. Oversee spun pre-cast concrete element production.
11. Operate a personal computer system. 

1

• The composition, role-players, processes and legislation governing the construction industry’s impact on an employee’s role as an employee within the industry and how these different elements are to be applied in his/her specific work context to enhance performance and promote career development are identified.
• Health and safety hazards are identified regarding how they contribute to a safe and healthy work environment for self and others
• Measures to mitigate these hazards are identified
• Basic First Aid assistance is rendered to fellow workers in the event of an emergency

  2.

• A range of materials used in Civil Engineering Construction are identified.
• The correct methods for selecting and rejecting materials is applied
• The use of these materials in Civil Engineering Construction is demonstrated
• Materials are measured and ordered according to organizational procedures
• Required tools and equipment are identified, selected and maintained
• Work site infrastructures and work areas are set out to meet job requirements and using basic survey equipment.

  3.

• Information contained in drawings and specifications is interpreted and applied to construction activities
• Material quantities are calculated for job costings and these calculations are used to develop work plans.

  4.

• Activity production and resource costs are measured and reported on and decisions regarding the implementation of productivity improvement measures are made
• Quality management systems and quality improvement processes are implemented.
• Project quality plans are monitored
• Appropriate measures are identified to reduce deviations in accordance with quality improvement processes

  5.

• The properties of concrete and the methods used to produce and install concrete in general and specialised structural applications are described

  6.
  Mathematical practices for sampling and testing the quality of concrete are applyied..

• The characteristics of concrete materials and their affect on the workability and durability of concrete mix are explained.
• Graphic representations of test results are assessed, plotted and produced in accordance with mathematical practices

  7.

• Sample portions of fine aggregates in fresh concrete are selected and tested.
• Post-cutting activities are conducted and joints are sealed to prevent ingress of contaminating substances.
• Concrete production and related operations are supervised to ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with health and safety legislation, specifications and industry standards.
• The purpose and procedures for conducting concrete tests are explained,
• Samples of fresh concrete (slump) and concrete cubes are prepared for testing purposes.
• Time and log sheets are maintained and records are completed related to construction processes in accordance with site requirements.

  Elective

  1.

• The clients brief / specification for the concrete is understood
• The critical criteria for the specification of the concrete is understood and explained in terms of quality of product and cost
• The suitable available concreting materials are identified, and physical properties are obtained or tested to determine suitability

  2.

• The planning, preparation, installation and post-installation of re-cast concrete elements Supervising ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with health and safety legislation, specifications and industry standards

  3.

• Elements to produce wet mix precast concrete are planned and prepared, the quality of wet mix precast concrete production elements are supervised and monitored and reports are written up

  4.

• Shutters for “as struck” finishes are prepared, and the correct textured finishing method to fresh struck and hardened concrete is applied.
• Concrete is protected and cured in accordance with health and safety legislative requirements, specifications and industry standards

  5.

• Visual tests are conducted to pre-cast concrete elements and non-conformances is rectifyed in accordance with work place policy

  6.

• Appropriate methods for testing pre-cast concrete elements to loading requirements are selected in accordance with testing schedules and/or legislative requirements.
• Schedules for testing the quality of different types of concrete materials are compiled, and non-compliances identified during testing processes is corrected.
• concrete material quality is protected from contamination and records of material quality test results are maintained

  7.

• Scales are calibrated and set in accordance with known masses and manufacturer’s specifications,
• The batching of materials, the mixing and discharging of concrete and post-mixing operations are supervised to ensure all work is completed in accordance with safety legislation requirements and good housekeeping practices

  8.

• to Instantly de-moulded precast concrete production elements are planned and prepared.
• The quality of spun precast concrete production elements are supervised and monitoring and reports are written up.

  9.

• The preparing, placing and finishing of concrete placed under water is supervised ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with safety legislative requirements and completed to the required dimensions.

  10.

• The The production of spun precast concrete elements is s planned and prepared.
• The quality of spun precast concrete production elements are supervised and monitored and reports are written up.

  11.

• Personal computer hardware and software is operated in accordance with software instructions and manufacturer’s specifications

  Integrated Assessment:

  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 assessment would consist of written tests and accompanying 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, 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:

• The quality of the observed practical performance as well as the theory and underpinning knowledge behind it.
• The different methods that can be used by the learner to display thinking and decision making in the demonstration of practical performance.
• Reflexive competencies 

The National Certificate in Construction: Concreting was benchmarked against the following New Zealand Qualifications:

• Concrete Construction with strands in Sitework, Pre-Cast Concrete and Placing and Finishing at Levels 2 or 3 and,
• Concrete Construction (Specialist) with strands in Sitework and Pre-Cast Concrete.

  The NZ Qualification, Concrete Construction with strands in Sitework, Pre-Cast Concrete and Placing and Finishing at Levels 2 or 3 has been designed with a core compulsory section, which recognises the core skills and knowledge required by industry for concrete construction workers.

  This same principle has been applied in the structuring of the Core category of the National Certificate in Construction: Concreting.

  The New Zealand qualification has three strands that recognise the specialised concrete skills in sitework, pre-cast concrete and placing and finishing activities.

  This same principle has been applied in the structuring of the Elective category of the National Certificate in Construction: Concreting.

  The NZ Qualification, Concrete Construction (Specialist) with strands in Sitework and Pre-Cast Concrete, Level 3 is for people wishing to specialise in the concrete construction industry in either sitework or pre-cast concrete construction activities.

  The unit standards contained in the Elective category of the National Certificate in Construction: Concreting include competencies for specialisation in sitework or pre-cast construction activities. In addition, this Qualification includes unit standards for the development of First Line Supervisory skills and basic computer literacy.

  This approach has not been incorporated in the design of the New Zealand Level 3 qualifications.

  National Training Information Service – Australia

  A Certificate III in General Construction (Concreting/Steelfixing) is listed. This Certificate is not based on unit standards and is offered as a training course only. Information on course content is accessible if purchased from training providers accredited by the Australian Qualifications Authority.

  Scottish Qualifications Authority

  No match was found for Level 3 qualifications listed in the Construction and Civil Engineering Services domain. 

The learning pathway for Construction Concreting practitioners, consists of the following Qualifications:

NQF Level 1 National Certificate in Construction:
NQF Level 2 National Certificate in Construction:
NQF Level 3 National Certificate in Construction: Concreting
NQF Level 4 National Certificate in the Supervision of Construction Processes:
NQF Level 5 National Diploma in the Management of Civil Engineering Construction Processes
NQF Level 6 National First Degree in Construction Management
NQF Level 7 Professional Degree in Construction Management

Horizontal articulation is possible to the following qualifications at NQF Level 3 since the fundamentals and a large portion of the core is common:

• National Certificate in Construction : Structural Steel Erecting
• National Certificate in Construction : Concrete Reinforcing 

The relevant ETQA, or other ETQAs who have a Memorandum of Understanding in place with the relevant – ETQA, are responsible for the moderation of learner achievements for those 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 ETQA’s policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation; in terms of agreements reached around assessment and moderation between ETQA’s 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. 

• A recognized assessor Qualification;
• Compliance with the relevant ETQA’s requirements for assessor registration;
• Detailed documentary proof of educational Qualification, subject matter expertise as well as experience gained (Portfolio of Evidence); and
• A minimum of three years practical relevant occupational experience at NQF level 3 

Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made by:

• Contributing to a safe and healthy work environment for self and others and rendering basic First Aid assistance to fellow workers in the event of an emergency
• Identifying a range of materials used in Civil Engineering Construction and applying the correct methods for selecting and rejecting materials
• Measuring and ordering materials, identifying, selecting and maintaining required tools and equipment
• Working in confined spaces on construction sites and ensuring that all necessary precautions as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act for the protection of the public and safety of construction workers are adhered to
• Implementing quality management systems and quality improvement processes, implementing and monitoring project quality plans and identifying appropriate measures to reduce deviations in accordance with quality improvement processes
• Applying mathematical practices for sampling and testing the quality of concrete
• Assessing, plotting and producing graphic representations of test results in accordance with mathematical practices
• Selecting and testing sample portions of fine aggregates in fresh concrete
• Supervising concrete production and related operations ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with health and safety legislation, specifications and industry standards
• Supervising the planning, preparation, installation and post-installation of pre-cast concrete elements ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with health and safety legislation, specifications and industry standards
• Planning and preparing to produce wet mix precast concrete elements, supervising production and monitoring the quality of wet mix precast concrete elements and writing up reports
• Conducting visual tests to pre-cast concrete elements and rectifying non-conformances in accordance with work place policy. Selecting appropriate methods for testing pre-cast concrete elements to load requirements in accordance with testing schedules and/or legislative requirements
• Calibrating and setting scales in accordance with known masses and manufacturer’s specifications, supervising the batching of materials, the mixing and discharging of concrete and post-mixing operations ensuring all work is completed in accordance with safety legislation requirements and good housekeeping practices
• Planning and preparing to produce instantly de-moulded precast concrete elements, supervising production and monitoring the quality of spun precast concrete elements and writing up reports
• Planning and preparing to produce spun precast concrete elements, supervising production and monitoring the quality of spun precast concrete elements and writing up reports
• Supervising the preparing, placing and finishing of concrete placed under water ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with safety legislative requirements and completed to the required dimensions

  Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community by:

• Contributing to a safe and healthy work environment for self and others and rendering basic First Aid assistance to fellow workers in the event of an emergency
• Working in confined spaces on construction sites ensuring that all necessary precautions as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act for the protection of the public and safety of construction workers are adhered to
• Measuring and reporting on activity production and resource costs and making decisions regarding the implementation of productivity improvement measures
• Planning and preparing to produce wet mix precast concrete elements, supervising production and monitoring the quality of wet mix precast concrete elements and writing up reports
• Planning and preparing to produce instantly de-moulded precast concrete elements, supervising production and monitoring the quality of spun precast concrete elements and writing up reports
• Planning and preparing to produce spun precast concrete elements, supervising production and monitoring the quality of spun precast concrete elements and writing up reports
• Calibrating and setting scales in accordance with known masses and manufacturer’s specifications, supervising the batching of materials, the mixing and discharging of concrete and post-mixing operations ensuring all work is completed in accordance with safety legislation requirements and good housekeeping practices
• Supervising the preparing, placing and finishing of concrete placed under water ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with safety legislative requirements and completed to the required dimensions

  Organise and manage oneself and one’s activities responsibly and effectively by:

• Identifying how the composition, role-players, processes and legislation governing the construction industry impact on your role as an employee within the industry and how these different elements are to be applied in your specific work context to enhance performance and promote career development
• Maintaining time and log sheets and completing records related to construction processes in accordance with site requirements
• Measuring and reporting on activity production and resource costs and making decisions regarding the implementation of productivity improvement measures
• Planning and preparing to produce wet mix precast concrete elements, supervising production and monitoring the quality of wet mix precast concrete elements and writing up reports
• Planning and preparing to produce instantly de-moulded precast concrete elements, supervising production and monitoring the quality of spun precast concrete elements and writing up reports
• Planning and preparing to produce spun precast concrete elements, supervising production and monitoring the quality of spun precast concrete elements and writing up reports

  Collect, analyse and critically evaluate information by:

• Accessing, interpreting and using information from texts to communicate in writing for defined contexts
• Maintaining time and log sheets and completing records related to construction processes in accordance with site requirements
• Calculating material quantities for job costings and using these calculations for developing work plans
• Interpreting and applying information contained in drawings and specifications to construction activities
• Describing the properties of concrete and the methods used to produce and install concrete in general and specialised structural applications
• Describing the properties and characteristics of fresh and hardened concrete; concrete materials and their application in concrete mix design. Applying mathematical practices for sampling and testing the quality of concrete
• Explaining the characteristics of concrete materials and their affect on the workability and durability of concrete mix. Assessing, plotting and producing graphic representations of test results in accordance with mathematical practices
• Compiling schedules for testing the quality of different types of concrete materials, correcting non-compliances identified during testing processes
• Explaining the purpose and procedures for conducting concrete tests, preparing samples of fresh concrete (slump) and concrete cubes for testing purposes
• Applying keyboard skills accurately entering data for electronic storage and retrieval

  Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion by:

• Using, adapting and maintaining oral communication to accommodate audience needs for a range of communicative contexts
• Accessing, interpreting and using information from texts to communicate in writing for defined contexts
• Measuring and reporting on activity production and resource costs and making decisions regarding the implementation of productivity improvement measures
• Implementing quality management systems and quality improvement processes, implementing and monitoring project quality plans and identifying appropriate measures to reduce deviations in accordance with quality improvement processes

  Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others by:

• Setting up work site infrastructures that meet job requirements and setting out work areas using basic survey equipment
• Selecting and testing sample portions of fine aggregates in fresh concrete. Conducting post-cutting activities and sealing joints to prevent ingress of contaminating substances
• Preparing shutters for “as struck” finishes, and applying the correct textured finishing method to fresh struck and hardened concrete. Protecting and curing concrete in accordance with health and safety legislative requirements, specifications and industry standards
• Conducting visual tests to pre-cast concrete elements and rectifying non-conformances in accordance with work place policy. Selecting appropriate methods for testing pre-cast concrete elements to load requirements in accordance with testing schedules and/or legislative requirements
• Compiling schedules for testing the quality of different types of concrete materials, correcting non-compliances identified during testing processes. Protecting concrete material quality from contamination and maintaining records of material quality test results
• Planning and preparing to produce wet mix precast concrete elements, supervising production and monitoring the quality of wet mix precast concrete elements and writing up reports
• Planning and preparing to produce instantly de-moulded precast concrete elements, supervising production and monitoring the quality of spun precast concrete elements and writing up reports
• Planning and preparing to produce spun precast concrete elements, supervising production and monitoring the quality of spun precast concrete elements and writing up reports
• Calibrating and setting scales in accordance with known masses and manufacturer’s specifications, supervising the batching of materials, the mixing and discharging of concrete and post-mixing operations ensuring all work is completed in accordance with safety legislation requirements and good housekeeping practices
• Operating personal computer hardware and software in accordance with software instructions and manufacturer’s specifications

  Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation by:

• Identifying how the composition, role-players, processes and legislation governing the construction industry impact on your role as an employee within the industry and how these different elements are to be applied in your specific work context to enhance performance and promote career development.