Further Education and Training Certificate in Supervision of Construction Processes
SAQA ID
65949
NQF Level
04
Credits
181
Overview
The Further Education and Training Certificate in Supervision of Construction Processes equips learners with the skills necessary to effectively supervise construction activities within a civil engineering context.
Key Features
- SAQA ID: 65949
- Credits: 181
- NQF Level: 04
Exit Level Outcomes
- Apply occupational health, safety and environmental legislation and procedures in construction supervision.
- Apply information from contract documentation, drawings and specifications to set out a construction site.
- Supervise construction activities.
Qualifying Learners Will Be Capable Of:
- Applying occupational health, safety, and environmental legislation in construction supervision.
- Interpreting contract documentation, drawings, and specifications to effectively oversee construction sites.
- Managing construction work teams and activities.
Rationale
This qualification is based on unit standards and aims to further develop learners who have already achieved competencies in various specialized functions within civil engineering construction (NQF Levels 2 and 3). Areas of focus include:
- Building construction
- Roadworks
- Water and wastewater management
- Earthworks
- Labour-intensive construction
The qualification is intended for those looking to enhance their supervisory skills and those seeking recognition for prior supervisory experience. It lays a foundation for advanced learning in civil engineering construction management and aims to create a professional pool of first-line managers capable of performing supervisory roles across various civil engineering contexts. Typical job roles include foreman, supervisor, section manager, and superintendent.
Benefits to Learners and the Economy
This qualification enhances employability and career prospects for learners, particularly those from previously disadvantaged backgrounds, enabling them to take on supervisory roles that foster economic transformation and empowerment. Improved supervision within the construction industry leads to enhanced productivity, quality, safety, and cost efficiency, ultimately benefiting infrastructure service delivery.
Articulation Options
Vertical Articulation:
- National Certificate: Management of Construction Processes (NQF Level 5)
- National Diploma: Structural Steelwork Detailing (NQF Level 5)
Horizontal Articulation:
- National Certificate: Construction Materials Testing (NQF Level 4)
- Further Education and Training Certificate: Computer Aided Drawing Office Practice (NQF Level 4)