Project Description
OVERVIEW
Portable skills is a carefully set of unit standards that provide the key technical knowledge of the area chosen. It focuses on aspects of the training that can be used to generate revenue from task completed. The Key focus of a portable skills program is to produce a sound practical expertise on particular components of a trade with an aim to use the skill to sustain an SMME business. Portable skills are tailor made to suit the audience providing a flexibility that is obtainable by structural training. Portable skills do not have language barriers as learning is pre-documentarily through demonstration application.
BUILDING SKILLS – BRICKLAYING
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this skills program is to provide learners with the standards required to satisfy the challenges of participating actively in the building construction industry
DURATION
3 Months
ATTENDEES MIN – MAX
Minimum of 5 – Maximum of 10
PRE- REQUISITES
Learners should have acquired the competencies of NQF level 2 in the Further Education and Training (FET) Band, especially numeracy and literacy competencies. Prior to embarking on learning towards this skills programme
TARGET LEARNERS
The range of the typical learners includes persons involved in the placing and cementing of manufactured brick / block size units to construct a range of structures and elements.
FORM OF ASSESSMENT
Portfolio of evidence
Formative Assessment: Evidence of performance will be collected continuously as Learners progress and will be considered in the final determination of learners capabilities
COURSE OUTCOMES
Apply health and safety to a work area
Set out and prepare construction masonry work area
Set out, excavate, cast concrete, strip foundations and build foundation walling
Build masonry superstructure using solid units
ASSISTANCE AFTER
Students will be assisted in marketing their services
BUILDING SKILLS – TILING
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Qualifying learners are able to prepare surfaces, apply tiles to walls and floors, and repair- existing tiling without supervision.
DURATION
3 Months
ATTENDEES MIN – MAX
Minimum of 5 – Maximum of 10
PRE- REQUISITES
Learners should have acquired the competencies of NQF level 2 in the Further Education and Training (FET) Band, especially numeracy and literacy competencies. Prior to embarking on learning towards this skills programme
TARGET LEARNERS
The range of the typical leaners includes persons involved in the application of tiles to walls, columns, steps, piers and around a bath
FORM OF ASSESSMENT
Portfolio of evidence
Formative Assessment: Evidence of performance will be collected continuously as Learners progress and will be considered in the final determination of leaners capabilities
COURSE OUTCOMES
Apply health and safety to a work area
Establish and prepare a work area
Plan and prepare to tile
Apply tiles to plastered surfaces
ASSISTANCE AFTER
Students will be assisted in marketing their services
BASIC PLUMBING
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Qualifying learners will have knowledge of different plumbing materials and systems, knowledge of maintenance elements connected with plumbing, knowledge and application of plumbing tools and equipment, knowledge of measurements of quantities and procurement of materials, knowledge of building regulations, water laws and applicable plumbing specifications.
DURATION
3 Months
ATTENDEES MIN – MAX
Minimum of 5 – Maximum of 10
PRE- REQUISITES
Learners should have acquired the competencies of NQF level 2 in the Further Education and Training (FET) Band, especially numeracy and literacy competencies. Prior to embarking on learning towards this skills programme
TARGET LEARNERS
The range of the typical leaners includes persons involved in applying and understanding the functions of plumbing systems to install, test and maintain them in a built environment
FORM OF ASSESSMENT
Portfolio of evidence
Formative Assessment: Evidence of performance will be collected continuously as Learners progress and will be considered in the final determination of learners capabilities
COURSE OUTCOMES
Apply health and safety to a work area
Install and maintain a water supply system
Install and maintain soil, wastewater and vent systems
Install and maintain drainage systems
ASSISTANCE AFTER
Students will be assisted in marketing their services