QCTO Asphalt Tester NQF Level 4 Credits 136 OC112827 Training Material

Description

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION
Purpose:
The qualification provides learners with the required knowledge, skills and work experience to
operate as an Asphalt Tester. An Asphalt Tester executes sampling and laboratory testing of asphalt
to predefined standards for civil engineering construction works.
Rationale:
There is currently a critical shortage of qualified Asphalt Testers in the Construction Industry, and
the existing qualifications are expiring, outdated and needs alignment to new technologies. This
qualification, therefore, intends to meet the industry’s demands for the skills required as well as
meeting the industry requirements of a complete qualification per occupation.
Quality control during the construction process and the manufacturing of products used in
construction are dependent on the accurate execution of laboratory tests by competent Asphalt
testers.
The qualification’s contribution to socio-economic transformation is that learners will be able to
receive recognition for previous learning and experience. The qualification also enhances
employability and career prospects.
Before approval, the qualified and competent asphalt testers test civil engineering materials for
quality. The testing will contribute to infrastructure constructed with lower maintenance costs,
longer life spans and increased safety factors.
Learners will work in the construction or manufacturing sectors where the focus is on the
manufacturing of construction material products using asphalt.
The combination of learning outcomes in this qualification will provide learners with applied
competence in the execution of field sampling and testing, laboratory sample preparation and
laboratory testing of asphalt as civil engineering construction materials.
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment:
Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified
in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and
workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of result or certifying a work
experience record.
RPL for access to the qualification:
Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognize prior learning against the relevant
access requirements.
Entry Requirements:
 NQF Level 2 with Mathematics.
Or
 Five years assessed experience in testing in a civil engineering laboratory facility.