Occupational Certificate: Construction Plant Operator NQF 2
R65,000.00
DESCRIPTION
This qualification is important to address the skills of the current and future employees serving the construction industry. The industry will draw the learners from the numbers of current unemployed youth and provide them with a standardised qualification that will assist them in securing employment. The industry is satisfied with the current qualification and requires the realignment of the previous qualification. The industry is, however, seriously concerned about the confusion in licensing of operators.
The construction industry plays a great part in the reduction of unemployment in the economy. However, for the industry to be effective, a skilled workforce is critical. This qualification and in particular the part-qualifications, will enhance employment opportunities and mobility for qualified employees and improve opportunities for self-employment
Successful candidates credited with this qualification are able to
- Prepare equipment for operation
- Operate the equipment safely and efficiently according to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications
- Communicate and report operational performance
COURSE DURATION: 12 Months (Theory, practical and workplace).
NQF LEVEL: 2
CREDITS: 138
Quality Assured Partner: Quality Council for Trades & Occupations (QCTO)
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Description
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Construction Plant Operator.
A Construction Plant Operator operates surface construction plant and equipment in various
construction sectors. the below modules must be successfully completed and comply with QCTO competency requirements.
734201000-KM-01, Workplace fundamentals, NQF Level 2, Credits 10
Purpose of the Knowledge Modules
The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the basics concepts which underlie the workplace context, the regulatory environment and the explicit and tacit rules which govern the workplace. The learning contract time, which is the time that reflects the required duration of enrolment for this module, is at least 12.5 days
- KM-01-KT01: Employment
- KM-01-KT02: Organisation of work
- KM-01-KT03: Employer-Employee relationships
- KM-01-KT04: Concepts related to the performance of work
- KM-01-KT05: Ethics at work
- KM-01-KT06: Basics of construction and environmental conservation
- KM-01-KT07: Current trends influencing work
- KM-01-KT08: Interpersonal relations and conflict management
- KM-01-KT09: Basic Communication
- KM-01-KT10: Occupational health, safety and environment
734201000-KM-02, Operations and machines, NQF Level 2, Credits 7
.Purpose of the Knowledge Modules
The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the basic fundamentals of construction and mining operations, as applicable. The learning contract time, which is the time that reflects the required duration of enrolment for this module, is at least 8 days.
- KM-02-KT01: Operational methods
- KM-02-KT02: Machine operations
- KM-02-KT03: Types and functions of construction plant
- KM-02-KT04: Forms and types of construction material
- KM-02-KT05: Transportation and storage of hazardous construction material
- KM-02-KT06: Equipment components
- KM-02-KT07: Machine controls
- KM-02-KT08: Consumables
734201000-KM-03, Information Technology for Construction Environment, NQF Level 2, Credits 5
Purpose of the Knowledge Modules
The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of uses of information technology within the construction environment. The knowledge acquired will enable the learner to demonstrate an understanding of using basic personal computers, types of information technology, to operate word and spreadsheets and manage information systems in the glass manufacturing industry. The learning contract time, which is the time that reflects the required duration of enrolment for this module, is at least 6 days.
- KM-03-KT01: Basic introduction to personal computers
- KM-03-KT02: Fundamentals of information technology interface instrument
- KM-03-KT03: Main Computer Application
734201000-KM-04, Principles of Construction and Construction Environment, NQF Level 2, Credits 5
Purpose of the Knowledge Modules
The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the principles of construction and construction environment. The knowledge acquired will enable the learner to demonstrate an understanding of using basic construction industry, quality principles, earthworks, regulations for plant operations, civil construction and record management on site. The learning contract time, which is the time that reflects the required duration of enrolment for this module, is at least 12 days
- KM-04-KT01: Basics of construction industry
- KM-04-KT02: Quality Principles on a construction site
- KM-04-KT03: Fundamentals of earthworks
- KM-04-KT04: Regulations for Plant Operation
- KM-04-KT05: Fundamentals of civil construction
- KM-03-KT06: Construction site record management principles
Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 40
734201000-PM-01, Establish and prepare the work area, NQF Level 2, Credits 4
Purpose of the Practical Skill Modules
The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to prepare a construction work area within a simulated operational environment. Learners will also be practising skills related interpreting and work specifications and determining the resource needs
The learning contract time, which is the time that reflects the required duration of enrolment for this module, is at least 5 days.
- PM-01-PS01: Read and interpret the specifications and drawings
- PM-01-PS02: Determine infrastructure and resource requirements
- PM-01-PS03: Prepare the work area
734201000-PM-02, Operate diesel bowser, NQF Level 2, Credits 5
Purpose of the Practical Skill Modules
The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to operate a diesel bowser within a simulated operational environment. Learners will also be practising skills related inspections, operating and monitoring the diesel bower as well as conducting lockout operations.
The learning contract time, which is the time that reflects the required duration of enrolment for this module, is at least 6,25 days
- PM-02-PS01: Conduct pre-use inspection
- PM-02-PS02: Transport diesel to defined location
- PM-02-PS03: Conduct Lockout procedures
734201000-PM-03, Operate a grader, NQF Level 2, Credits 10
Purpose of the Practical Skill Modules
The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to operate a grader within a simulated operational environment. Learners will also be practising skills related inspections, operating and monitoring the grader as well as conducting lockout operations.
The learning contract time, which is the time that reflects the required duration of enrolment for this module, is at least 12,5 days.
- PM-03-PS01: Start and shut down grader
- PM-03-PS02: Operate and monitor a grader
- PM-03-PS03: Document grader use and performance
734201000-PM-04, Operate a hot mix asphalt paving machine, NQF Level 2, Credits 5
Purpose of the Practical Skill Modules
The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to Set the focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to operate a grader within a simulated operational environment. Learners will also be practising skills related inspections, operating and monitoring the grader as well as conducting lockout operations.
The learning contract time, which is the time that reflects the required duration of enrolment for this module, is at least 6,25 days
- PM-04-PS01: Start and shut down hot mix asphalt paving machine
- PM-04-PS02: Operate and monitor hot mix asphalt paving machine
- PM-04-PS03: Document hot mix asphalt paving machine use and performance
734201000-PM-05, Operate a surface soil stabiliser and milling machine, NQF Level 2, Credits 5
Purpose of the Practical Skill Modules
The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to operate a soil stabiliser and milling machine within a simulated operational environment. Learners will also be practising skills related inspections, operating and monitoring the soil stabiliser and milling machine as well as conducting lockout operations.
The learning contract time, which is the time that reflects the required duration of enrolment for this module, is at least 6,25 days
- PM-05-PS01: Prepare equipment for operation
- PM-05-PS02: Operate and monitor soil stabiliser and milling machine
- PM-05-PS03: Document soil stabiliser and milling machine use and performance
734201000-PM-06, Operate a surface paving machine, NQF Level 2, Credits 15
Purpose of the Practical Skill Modules
The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to dismantle, the focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to operate a surface paving machine within a simulated operational environment. Learners will also be practising skills related inspections, operating and monitoring the surface paving machine as well as conducting lockout operations.
The learning contract time, which is the time that reflects the required duration of enrolment for this module, is at least 6,25 days.
- PM-06-PS01: Dismantle basic equipment components
- PM-06-PS02: Operate and monitor surface paving machine
- PM-06-PS03: Document surface paving machine use and performance
734201000-PM-07, Operate a surface roller, NQF Level 2, Credits 5
Purpose of the Practical Skill Modules
The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to operate a surface roller within a simulated operational environment. Learners will also be practising skills related inspections, operating and monitoring the surface roller as well as conducting lockout operations.
The learning contract time, which is the time that reflects the required duration of enrolment for this module, is at least 6,25 days
- PM-07-PS01: Start and shut down roller
- PM-07-PS02: Operate and monitor a surface roller
- PM-07-PS03: Document surface roller use
734201000-PM-08, Operate a surface sideboom, NQF Level 2, Credits 5
Purpose of the Practical Skill Modules
The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to operate a surface sideboom within a simulated operational environment. Learners will also be practising skills related inspections, operating and monitoring the surface sideboom as well as conducting lockout operations.
The learning contract time, which is the time that reflects the required duration of enrolment for this module, is at least 6,25 days
- PM-08-PS01: Start and shut down surface sideboom
- PM-08-PS02: Operate and monitor surface sideboom
- PM-08-PS03: Document surface sideboom use and performance
734201000-PM-09, Operate a surface tracked dozer, NQF Level 2, Credits 5
Purpose of the Practical Skill Modules
The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to operate a surface tracked dozer within a simulated operational environment. Learners will also be practising skills related inspections, operating and monitoring the surface tracked dozer as well as conducting lockout operations.
The learning contract time, which is the time that reflects the required duration of enrolment for this module, is at least 6,25 day
- PM-09-PS01: Start and shut down surface tracked dozer
- PM-09-PS02: Operate and monitor surface tracked dozer
- PM-09-PS03: Document surface tracked dozer use and performance
734201000-PM-010, Operate a tractor, NQF Level 2, Credits 5
Purpose of the Practical Skill Modules
The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to operate a tractor within a simulated operational environment. Learners will also be practising skills related inspections, operating and monitoring the tractor as well as conducting lockout operations.
The learning contract time, which is the time that reflects the required duration of enrolment for this module, is at least 6,25 days.
- PM-10-PS01: Start and shut down tractor
- PM-10-PS02: Operate and monitor a tractor
- PM-10-PS03: Document tractor use and performance
734201000-PM-011, Operate bitumen spray equipment, NQF Level 2, Credits 5
Purpose of the Practical Skill Modules
The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to operate a surface bitumen spray equipment within a simulated operational environment. Learners will also be practising skills related inspections, operating and monitoring the bitumen spray equipment as well as conducting lockout operations.
The learning contract time, which is the time that reflects the required duration of enrolment for this module, is at least 6,25 days.
- PM-11-PS01: Start and shut down surface tracked dozer
- PM-11-PS02: Operate and monitor a tractor
- PM-11-PS03: Document bitumen spray equipment use and performance
734201000-PM-012, Operate continuous bucket trencher, NQF Level 2, Credits 5
Purpose of the Practical Skill Modules
The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to operate a continuous bucket trencher within a simulated operational environment. Learners will also be practising skills related inspections, operating and monitoring the surface continuous bucket trencher as well as conducting lockout operations.
The learning contract time, which is the time that reflects the required duration of enrolment for this module, is at least 6,25 days.
- PM-12-PS01: Start and shut down continuous bucket trencher
- PM-12-PS02: Operate and monitor a continuous bucket trencher
- PM-12-PS03: Document continuous bucket trencher use and performance
734201000-PM-013, Operate a surface face shovel, NQF Level 2, Credits 5
Purpose of the Practical Skill Modules
The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to operate a surface face shovel within a simulated operational environment. Learners will also be practising skills related inspections, operating and monitoring the surface face shovel as well as conducting lockout operations.
The learning contract time, which is the time that reflects the required duration of enrolment for this module, is at least 6,25 days.
- PM-13-PS01: Start and shut down surface face sho
- PM-13-PS02: Operate and monitor a surface face shovel
- PM-13-PS03: Document surface face shovel use and perform
734201000-PM-014, Operate water cart, NQF Level 2, Credits 5
Purpose of the Practical Skill Modules
The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to operate a water cart within a simulated operational environment. Learners will also be practising skills related inspections, operating and monitoring the water cart as well as conducting lockout operations
.The learning contract time, which is the time that reflects the required duration of enrolment for this module, is at least 6,25 days.
- PM-14-PS01: Start and shut down water cart
- PM-14-PS02: Operate and monitor a water cart
- PM-14-PS03: Document water cart use and performanc
734201000-PM-015, Operate wheeled dozer, NQF Level 2, Credits 5
Purpose of the Practical Skill Modules
The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to operate a wheeled dozer within a simulated operational environment. Learners will also be practising skills related inspections, operating and monitoring the wheeled dozer as well as conducting lockout operations
.The learning contract time, which is the time that reflects the required duration of enrolment for this module, is at least 6,25 days
- PM-15-PS01: Start and shut down wheel dozer
- PM-15-PS02: Operate and monitor wheel dozer
- PM-15-PS03: Document wheel dozer use and performance
Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 88
734201000-WM-01, Participate in the daily operational planning meetings, NQF Level 2, Credits 3
Purpose of the Work Experience Modules
The focus of the work experience is on providing the learner an opportunity to:
gain exposure work in real construction environment to participate in start-up and shift planning meetings. The learner will be required to successfully complete each work experience under supervision and independently at least three times within a period of a week.
The learning contract time, which is the time that reflects the required duration of enrolment for this model, is at least 3.75 days.
- WM-01-WE01: Participate in shift meetings
- WM-01-WE02: Attend and participate in daily start up site meeting
734201000-WM-02, Identification and hazards removal/ reporting (HIRA) processes from worksite, NQF Level 2, Credits 5
Purpose of the Work Experience Modules
The focus of the work experience is on providing the learner an opportunity to:
gain exposure working in real construction environment identifying and removing/reporting hazards within the construction site. The learner will be required to successfully complete each work experience under supervision and independently at least three times within a period of two weeks.
The learning contract time, which is the time that reflects the required duration of enrolment for this model, is at least 3,75 days.
- WM-02-WE01: Identify and report/ remove equipment hazard
- WM-02-WE02: Identify and report/remove worksite hazards
734201000-WM-03, Conduct plant operational inspection, NQF Level 2, Credits 5
Purpose of the Work Experience Modules
The focus of the work experience is on providing the learner an opportunity to:
gain exposure working in real construction environment conducting plant operational inspection. The learner will be required to successfully complete each work experience under supervision and independently at least three times within a period of a week.
The learning contract time, which is the time that reflects the required duration of enrolment for this model, is at least 6.25 days.
- WM-03-WE01: Perform start-of-shift procedures
- WM-03-WE02: Carry out inspection procedures
734201000-WM-04, Procedures for operation of a construction plant equipment, NQF Level 2, Credits 10
Purpose of the Work Experience Modules
The focus of the work experience is on providing the learner an opportunity to:
gain exposure working in real construction operating construction plant equipment. The learner will be required to successfully complete each work experience under supervision and independently at least three times within a period of a 3 weeks.
The learning contract time, which is the time that reflects the required duration of enrolment for this model, is at least 12.5 days.
- WM-04-WE01: Preparation for operation
- WM-04-WE02: Procedures for monitoring for operating construction plant to complete the job
- WM-04WE03: Procedures for monitoring the operations of an equipment
734201000-WM-05, Equipment performance reporting procedures, NQF Level 2, Credits 5
Purpose of the Work Experience Modules
The focus of the work experience is on providing the learner an opportunity to:
gain exposure working in real construction conducting equipment performance reporting. The learner will be required to successfully complete each work experience under supervision and independently at least three times within a period of a 2 weeks.
The learning contract time, which is the time that reflects the required duration of enrolment for this model, is at least 6.25 days.
- WM-05-WE01: Complete equipment performance report
- WM-050WE02: Compare the manual to system/ software data captured
Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 28
Students are required to complete the following:
- 4 Theoretical assignments
- 15 Practical assignments
- 5 Workplace assignments
Entry Level Requirements Into This Programme
- Certified copy of your ID document.
- Certified senior certificate Grade 10
- Candidates must be aged 19 or over.
Additional Legal or Physical Entry Requirements
- Medical certificate of Fitness (including eye test)
Learning Assumed to Be in Place and Recognition of Prior Learning
- Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 1
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 results or by certifying a work
experience record RPL for Access to the Qualification.
Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant
access requirements.
Target Audience
Civils Construction | Employees that would like to advance their career in plant operations.
Qualification Delivery Method
Correspondence eLearning| Online support Tutor available for advice and guidance | Classroom Engagement
When all internal assessments is complete you will conduct a final assessment at approved assessment centre and QCTO will issue a occupational certificate on successful completion of the course
INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT
Integrated Formative Assessment
The Skills Development Providers will use the curriculum to guide them on the stipulated internal assessment criteria and weighting. They will also apply the scope of practical skills and applied knowledge as stipulated by the internal assessment criteria. This formative assessment leads to entrance into the integrated External Summative Assessment. Integrated Summative Assessment An External Integrated Summative Assessment conducted through the relevant QCTO Assessment
Quality Partner is required to issue this qualification. The External Integrated Summative
Assessment will focus on the Exit Level Outcomes and Associated Assessment Criteria.
External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA): The External integrated summative assessment conducted through the relevant QCTO Assessment Quality partner is required for the issuing of this qualification. The external integrated summative assessment will focus on the exit level outcomes and associated assessment criteria. The external assessment will be conducted through a theoretical assessment by an assessor registered by the AQP at approved assessment centres.
Eligibility requirements for the external summative assessment:
In order to qualify for the external summative assessment, learners must have a copy of a completed and signed Statement of Work Experience as well as proof of successful completion of the Knowledge Modules and Practical Skills Modules.
Certification: The QCTO will issue the certificate to successful candidates after completion of the EISA.
INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY
The Occupational Certificate: Water Cart Operator as a derived qualification is linked to proficiencies related to the Occupational Certificate: Construction Plant Operator and is recognised by industry as an employable skill. These proficiencies are integrated in the qualifications provided in the countries selected for comparison of the Occupational Certificate: Construction Operator and are thus equally valid for the derived qualification. Construction Plant Operator: Qualification – Version 2 Page 42 of 133 An International comparability study was undertaken to compare the Occupational Certificate: Water Cart Operator with related qualifications from specific countries in terms of scope, level and curriculum content. The purpose of this study was to compare the qualification against existing international practice. Three countries were selected for this study, the United Kingdom, USA (Florida) and Australia.
Australia
In Australia the South Australia Skills Gateway offers Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations. The programme provides units of competence comprised of 9 core and as many electives as there are types of construction plant equipment. The core unit of competence covers areas such as planning and organising work, carrying out measurement and calculations, protecting underground services, reading and interpreting plans and job specifications, carrying out manual excavations, supporting plant operations and spreading and compacting materials. The candidate can then complete the qualification by completing Water Cart Operator elective to obtain the certificate.
United Kingdom
In the UK, City and Guilds also provides level 2 National Vocational Qualification Certificate or Diploma in Plant Operations. The programme allows learners to learn, develop and practice the skills required for employment and/or career progression in number of specialist areas of plant operations including: cranes and specialist lifting plant, road/rail plant, attachments, forklift trucks, extracting plant, transporting loads plant, accessing plant, laying and distributing plant, compacting plant, processing plant and loading, servicing and securing plant. The specific difference between the South African proposed qualification and the UK is that the qualification provides for cranes and forklifts, which are standalone occupational qualifications in SA. Secondly, the differences arise from the fact that specialisation is for aggregated plant function as opposed to individual plant. Consequently the Water Cart qualification will be grouped with similar equipment. USA (Florida) The National Training, Inc’s Heavy Equipment Operator School provides a 208 hours Heavy Equipment Operator training programme. The programme provides both classroom knowledge modules consisting of: orientation, introduction to earthmoving, loaders, backhoes and dozers and tasks-based programme for the same equipment as well as safety and site work. In this case, like in the SA proposed qualification, the qualification is general but has limited range of construction equipment and unfortunately the Water Cart Operator is not one of them.
Conclusion:
The South African qualification covers 15 types of construction equipment as opposed to the 4 in
Florida USA. The UK and Australian programmes are specialist programme and allows the learner
to select Diesel Bowser as a specialisation. The time allocated to completing the training
programmes differs from country to country. The same applies for levels and credit allocations.
ARTICULATION OPTIONS
Systemic Articulation:
Horizontal Articulation:
- Horizontal
Diesel Bowser Operator, Sideboom Operator, Water Cart Operator, A Hot Mix Asphalt
Paving Machine Operator, Face Shovel Operator, Surface Grader Operator, A Tractor
Operator, A Bitumen Equipment Operator, Paving Screed Operator, Surface Roller
Operator, Dozer Operator, Service Truck Operator, Surface Tracked Dozer, Civil
Structures Construction Contractor, Occupational Certificate: Dump Truck Operator
(734214), Occupational Certificate: Dragline Operator (734211), Excavator Operator
734201000- Construction Plant Operator Curriculum – Version 1
(734204), Hydraulic Rock Breaker Operator (734204001) Occupational Certificate:
Loader Operator (734206), Occupational Certificate: Loader Operator (Skid Steer Loader
Operator)( 734206001).
VERTICAL ARTICULATION:
Construction Plant Supervisor (L 3), Earthwork and Layer Works Hand (L3) Surfacing
Hand (3), Road Drainage Hand (L3), Road Maintenance Hand (L 3), Road Marking Hand
(L 3), Road Signage Hand (L 3), Kerb Layer (L 3)
QCTO LINKS OF INTEREST
QCTO Implementation of RPL Policy
Online Technical Requirements
The system requirements for the Moodle user are modest. All you really need is a solid, reliable internet connection and a modern web browser which can be downloaded within our eLearning platform.
Operating System
- Windows: Windows vista or higher.
- Macintosh: Mac OS X or higher.
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