Zimbabwe Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development
Zimbabwe Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development
2018
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE
IN
CIVIL ENGINEERING
PREAMBLE
This course is designed to develop an assistant Civil Engineering Technician with knowledge,
skills and attitudes required to draw and interpret Civil Engineering drawings. The minimum
entry requirements shall be English Language, a relevant Science subject and Mathematics
passed at ‘O’ Level with grade C or better and any other two subjects or NFC subjects or
equivalent The learner shall be assessed through continuous assessment and written
examinations. The mode of study is full time or part time full or block release or open distance e-
learning (ODeL). The course duration is 1328 hours (one year) of institutional based education
and training. The course will consider gender mainstreaming, sustainable development, physical
challenges, health dispositions and the intersections between race, class and culture. It shall
embrace innovative heritage based education and training philosophy to solve national problems
and to produce goods and services for industrialization and modernization.
CONSULTATION YEAR
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PART I REGULATIONS
2. AIM
By the end of the course, the student should be able to carry out
Civil Engineering work effectively and efficiently.
3. LEARNING OUTCOMES
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4. COURSE STRUCTURE
5. COURSE DURATION
6. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The minimum entry requirements shall be English Language, a relevant Science subject
and Mathematics passed at ‘O’ Level with grade C or better and any other two subjects or
NFC subjects or equivalent.
7. MODE OF STUDY
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8. ASSESSMENT SCHEME
MODE OF ASSESSMENT
WRITTEN CONTINUOUS
EXAMINABLE EXAMINATION ASSESSMENT TOTAL
SUBJECTS 40% 60%
Civil Engineering 3 hour paper A minimum of 100%
Construction 2 Assignments 20%
313/18/S09 2 Practicals 20%
2 Tests 20%
Applied Mechanics 3 hour paper A minimum of 100%
313/13/S04 2 Assignments 20%
2 Practicals 20%
2 Tests 20%
Civil Engineering Drawing 4 hour paper A minimum of 100%
313/13/S08 (Practical) 2 Assignments 20%
2 Practicals 20%
2 Tests 20%
Civil Engineering Materials 6hour paper A minimum of 100%
and Laboratory Practices [2 hours Theory 2 Assignments 20%
313/13/S10 paper (40%) 2 Practicals 20%
45 minutes break 2 Tests 20%
must be allowed
between Theory
and Practical
Examination
4 hours Practical
(60%) ]
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MODE OF ASSESSMENT
WRITTEN CONTINUOUS
EXAMINABLE EXAMINATION ASSESSMENT TOTAL
SUBJECTS 40% 60%
National Studies 3 hour paper A minimum of 100%
401/18/S01 2 Assignments 20%
2 Practicals 20%
2 Tests 20%
Entrepreneurship Skills 3 hour paper A minimum of 100%
Development 2 Assignments 20%
402/18/S02 2 Practicals 20%
2 Tests 20%
Skills Proficiency Submit marks As per Skills Proficiency 100%
313/18/S12 Schedule
9. CONDITIONS OF GRADING
0% to 49% - Fail
50% to 59% - Pass
60% to 79% - Credit
80% and above - Distinction
10.1 A candidate should attend at least 85% of learning sessions to qualify for
examinations.
10.2 The final mark should be obtained through aggregation provided the candidate
scores at least 50 % in each of continuous assessment and examinations.
11.0 RE-WRITES
11.2 Candidates should pass at least two thirds of the course to qualify for a
referral.
11.3 Any candidate who fails to pass at least two thirds of the course should repeat the
whole course, including the subjects they would have passed.
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12.0 EXEMPTIONS
12.1 Exemptions are only granted in subjects already attained from a complete
accredited qualification provided an exemption certificate specifying subjects
of exemption is produced.
12.2 Exemption Certificate should be applied for at enrolment and produced before
registration for examinations.
13.1 Cheating in examinations will result in disqualification from the whole course and
all other HEXCO courses. The candidate will be suspended for two years.
14.0 RESOURCES
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Item Quantity
Riffle box 6
Pestle and Mortar 6
Sample pans 10
Basins 12
Platform balance 6
Soil Classification
Ranging rods 12
Arrows 12
Tapes: 100m steel 6
50m steel 6
30m linen, 6
Optical squares 6
Clinometers, roller grips, spring balance, thermometer 6
Prismatic compass 6
Plan table board and equipment 6
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Levels – dumpy, Tilting and Automatic 6
Levelling staves 6
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Scale ruler 12
T Square 12
Drawing boards 12
Protractors 12
Set Squares 12
Sets of compasses 12
Concrete mixer 1
Platform scale 6
UTM slump cone 6
Vicat’s Apparatus 6
Slump cone 6
Compaction apparatus 6
Schmidt Hammer 6
Flexure testing machine 6
CBR testing apparatus 6
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Compaction Test
Toughness/hardness test
Acid test
Density test (proctor test)
Moisture content determination test
Binder distribution test (calibration test)
California Bearing ratio test
Concrete cube test
Cement content test
Bearing Capacity Test (DCP and SPT Test)
Provide Candidates with necessary apparatus, formulae,
computers and printers to conduct Laboratory experiments in
Continuous assessment and Examinations
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New York, 2002.
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Management for Engineers, Estimators, and Owners, CRC/Taylor & Francis, Boca Raton, 2006.
Harris, F., McCaffer, R. and Edum-Fotwe, F., “Modern Construction Management”, 6th ed.,
Blackwell Publishing, 2006.
Jha, K. N., “Construction Project Management, Theory and Practice”, Pearson, New Delhi, 2011.
Newnan, D. G., Eschenbach, T. G. and Lavelle, J. P., “Engineering Economic Analysis”, Indian
Edition, Oxford University Press, 2010.
Ostwald, P. F., “Construction Cost Analysis and Estimating”, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River,
New Jersey, 2001.
Peterson, S. J., “Construction Accounting and Financial Management”, Pearson
Education, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, 2005.
Peurifoy, R. L., Schexnayder, C. J. and Shapira, A., “Construction Planning, Equipment, and
Methods, 7th ed., Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, 2010.
Peurifoy, R. L. and Oberlender, G. D., “Estimating Construction Costs”, 5th ed., McGraw-Hill,
New Delhi, 2004.
Schexnayder, C. J. and Mayo, R. E., “Construction Management Fundamentals”, International
Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2003.
Sullivan, W. G., Bontadelli, J. A. and Wicks, E. M., “Engineering Economy”, 11th ed., Prentice
Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, 2001.
Fraser R & Reekie Frank Ching Draughtsmanship Edward Arnold
Reinhold Co. Architectural Graphics Van Nostrand
Thomas E French Charles J. Vierch Engineering Drawing 2014 & Graphics Technology11th
Ed
Taylor, G. D. (2000), Materials in Construction – An Introduction. 3Ed. Longman.
Taylor, G. D. (2001) Materials in Construction: Principles, Practice and
Performance (Chartered Institute of Building). 2Ed. Longman.
Wong, W. S. (2004) Building Materials and Technology in Hong Kong. All Arts.
Neville, A. M. and Brooks, J. J. (2010) Concrete Technology. Prentice Hall.
Chudley, R. and Greeno, R. (2006) Advanced Construction Technology. 4Ed.
Prentice Hall.
Emmitt, S. and Gorse, C. (2006) Barry’s Advanced Construction of Buildings.
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Wileyblackwell
Schofield, W. and Breach, M. (2007) Engineering Surveying. 6Ed. Butterworth –
Heinemann.
Bannister, A., Raymond, S. and Baker, R. (1998) Surveying. 7Ed. Prentice Hall.
Irvine, W. and Maclennan, F. (2005) Surveying for Construction. 5Ed. McGraw
Hill Higher Education.
Jensen, C. H. and Helsen, J. D. (2006) Interpreting Engineering Drawings. 7Ed.
Delmar Cengage Learning.
Allen, E. and Rand, P. (2006) Architectural Detailing: Function. Constructability
and Aesthetic. Wiley.
Benton, R. (1989) Basic Structural Detailing. Longman Scientific and Technical.
Yasmin, N. (2008) An Introduction to AutoCAD 2008for Civil Engineering
Application. Schroff Development Corporation.
Schodeck, D. L. and Bechthold, M (2007) Structures. 6Ed. Prentice Hall.
Durka, F., Morgan, W., William, D.T. and Nageim, H. Al. (2002) Structural
Mechanics: Loads, Analysis, Design and Materials. 6Ed. Prentice Hall.
Hsieh, Y. Y. (1995) Elementary Theory of Structures. 4Ed. Prentice Hall.
Garrison, P. (2005) Basic Structures for Engineers and Architects.
Wiley-Blackwell.
Buildings Department (2004) Code of Practices on Structural Use of Concrete
2004. 2Ed. HKSAR Government Printer.
Buildings Department (2005) Code of Practices on Structural Use of Steel 2005.
HKSAR Government Printer.
HKSAR. Building (Construction) Regulations. HKSAR Government Printer.
Gordon, J. E. (2003) Structures: Or Why Things Don't Fall Down. Da Capo Press.
McMullan, R. and Seeley, I. H. (2007) Environmental Science in Building
(Building and Surveying). 6Ed. Palgrave Macmillan.
Burberry, P. (1997) Mitchell’s Environment and Services. 8Ed. Longman.
Buildings Department (2000) Code of Practice for Overall Thermal Transfer Value in Buildings
2001. HKSAR Government Printer.
Pritchard, D. C. (1999) Lighting. 6Ed. Longman.
Oliver, A., Douglas, J. and Sterling, S. (2004) Dampness in Buildings. 2Ed.
Wiley-Blackwell.
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Modern Acoustics). Academic Press.
Chudley, R. and Greeno, R. (2006) Advanced Construction Technology. 4Ed.
Prentice Hall.
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Wileyblackwell.
Wong, W. S. (2004) Building Materials and Technology in Hong Kong. All Arts.
HKSAR. Hong Kong Buildings Ordinance and Regulations. HKSAR Government
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Government Printer.
Hall, F. (1994) Building Services and Equipment, Vol. 1, 2 & 3. 3Ed. Longman.
Hall, F. and Greeno, R. (2009) Building Services Handbook. 5Ed.
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Butterworth-Heinemann.
Myers, D. (2008) Construction Economics: A New Approach. 2Ed. Taylor &
Francis.
Ruddock, L. (Ed) (2008) Economics for Modern Built Environment. Taylor &
Francis.
Manser, J. E. (2008) Economics: a foundation course for the built environment.
Taylor & Francis.
Hillebrandt, P. M. (2000) Economic Theory and the Construction Industry. 3Ed.
Palgrave Macmillan.
Samuelson, P. and Nordhaus, W. (2009) Economics. 19Ed. McGraw Hill.
Chartered Institute of Building (1998) Code of Estimating Practice. Ascot: CIOB.
Cole, G. A. (2003) Management Theory and Practice. 6Ed. Cengage Learning
Business Press.
Robbins, S. P. and Judge, T. A. (2008) Organizational Behaviour. 13Ed. Prentice
Hall.
Handy, C. (2005) Understanding Organization. 4Ed. Penguin Global.
Bailey, G. & Coles, D. (2005) Construction Project Management.
Butterworth-Heinemann.
Graham, A (2008). Teach Yourself Statistics. 3Ed. McGraw Hill.
Ross, S. M. (2009) Introduction to Probability and Statistics for Engineers and
Scientists. 4Ed. Academic Press
HKSAR. Hong Kong Buildings Ordinance and Regulations. HKSAR Government
Printer.
Buildings Department (2005). Code of Practice for Site Supervision. HKSAR
Government Printer.
Oakland John (2005) Total Quality in the Construction Supply Chain. Butterworth
Heinemann.
Labour Department (2000) A Guide to Safety Management. HKSAR Government
Printer.
Ashworth, A. (2006) Contractual Procedures in the Construction Industry.
5Ed. Prentice Hall.
Deenan, D. (2008) Smith and Keenan’s English Law. 15Ed. Longman Pub Group.
Carver, A (2004) Hongkong Business Law. 6Ed. Longman.
Barker, D. and Padfield, C. (2007) Law Made Simple. 12Ed. Made Simple.
Uff, J. (2005) Construction Law. 9Ed. Sweet and Maxwell.
Turner, A. (1997) Building Procurement. 2Ed. London: Macmillan.
HKIS, HKIA & HKICM (2005) Agreement & Schedule of Conditions of Building
Contract for Use in HKSAR.
Architectural Services Department (2004). General Conditions of Contract for
Building Works. HKSAR Government Printer.
Other sources of Information e.g. internet, journals, newspapers, magazines etc
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SYLLABI
1.0 AIM
At the end of learning the subject the learner should be able to apply Civil Engineering
construction methods and techniques in designs
3.0 TOPICS
3.1 PRELIMINARY SITE WORKS
3.2 ECAVATIONS AND FOUNDATION DETAILS
3.3 TEMPORARY WORKS
3.4 WALLING AND CLADDING
3.5 JOINERY
3.6 ROOF STRUCTURES
3.7 FLOOR CONSTRUCTION
3.8 FRAMED CONSTRUCTION
3.9 STAIRCASE TECHNOLOGY
3.10 ROADS
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4.0 THEORY
4.5 JOINERY
4.5.1 Comprehend the principles of external and internal doors, including typical
details.
4.5.2 Draw and label various of doors and windows
4.5.3 Outline ironmongery used for doors and windows.
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4.11 ROADS
4.11.1 Define terms in pavement designs
4.11.2 Distinguish between Rigid and flexible pavements
4.11.3 Discuss joints in road systems
4.11.4 Sketch and label the Rigid and Flexible pavements
4.11.5 Articulate drainage designs in pavements and roofs
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1.0 AIM
The aim of the subject is to enable the learner to interpret Civil Engineering drawings and
Construction
3.0 TOPICS
3.1 GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION AND DESCRIPTIVE GEOMETRY
3.2 ORTHOGRAPHIC PROJECTION
3.3 INTRODUCTION TO REINFORCED CONCRETE DETAILING
3.4 STRUCTURAL STEEL DETAILING
3.5 BUILDING DRAWING
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4.0 THEORY
4.3.9 Outline the symbols for the steel types and the available sizes of steel bars
with a drawing for purpose of illustration showing tension steel as well as
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compression steel and explain shear reinforcement and the need for it
Brief explain shear.
4.3.10 Explore bar marks and their uses in differentiating between reinforcement
bars in terms of length, shape and size.
4.3.11 Draw sections for simply supported beams, simply supported slabs,
columns, foundations (show starter bars and explain) kicker – for aiding in
the fixing of shuttering and not for structural purposes. Treat pad footing
and strip footing (reinforced).
4.3.12 Comprehend the bending schedule and explain its purpose and contents
4.4.1 Discuss iron and steel production and uses of different ferrous metals.
4.4.3 Comprehend the properties of steel that quality it for structural work and
code of practice requirements.
4.4.7 Understand welding terminology and the various types of welds used and
associated symbols.
4.4.9 Discriminate types rolled sections and apply of UBs, UCs, hollow
sections, joists, castellated beams and girders.
(f) stanchion
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(a) Plans
(b) Elevations
(c) Sections
(d) Scale
(e) Roofs
(f) details
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1.0 AIM
The aim of the subject is to enable the learner to carry out laboratory activities and find
solutions to Civil Engineering problems.
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3.0 TOPICS
3.1 IRON, STEEL AND THEIR PROPERTIES
3.2 CONCRETE
3.3 TIMBER
3.4 PLASTICS
3.5 PAINTS
3.6 SYNTHETIC MATERIALS
3.7 ASPHLATS AND TARS
3.8 LABORATORY PRACTICALS
3.9 CIVIL ENGINEERING FACILITIES
3.10 EXECUTION OF LABORATORY WORKS
3.11 ADMINISTRATION OF EACH LABORATORY EXPERIMENT
3.12 LABORATORY ETHICS
3.13 LABORATORY PRECAUTIONS
3.14 LABORATORY RULES
3.15 LABORATORY SAFETY
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4.0 THEORY
4.1 IRON, STEEL AND THEIR PROPERTIES
4.1.1 Comprehend raw materials and pig iron production
4.1.2 Draw and clearly label the blast furnace
4.1.3 Differentiate between cast iron and wrought iron in the construction
industry
4.1.4 Comprehend various types of steel and their uses in construction
4.1.5 Explore corrosion processes on iron and steel with prevention methods
4.2 CONCRETE
4.2.1 Comprehend all types of cement and lime in building technology
4.2.2 Outline the various types and characteristics of aggregates for concrete
4.2.3 Compare and contrast the properties of pit sand and river sand
4.2.4 Outline the problem of expansive aggregates and bulking of sand
4.2.5 Demonstrate understanding of tests and curing of concrete.
4.2.6 Distinguish between plan, textured and exposed concrete finishes
4.3 TIMBER
4.3.1 Distinguish between softwoods and hardwoods
4.3.2 Outline the properties of timber in construction
4.3.3 Explore the process of seasoning and conversion of timber
4.3.4 Outline common diseases and defects in timber
4.3.5 Comprehend the uses of plywood and veneers in construction
4.4 PLASTICS
4.4.1 Outline the two types of plastics and dig out applications for each type
4.5 PAINTS
4.5.1 Outline different types and uses of paints in construction
4.6 SYNTHETIC MATERIALS
4.6.1 Explore the advantages and disadvantages of synthetic materials in
construction.
4.7 ASPHLATS AND TARS
4.7.1 Outline uses of asphaltic bathyal, pitch mastic, natural rock asphalt, lake
and mastic asphalts
4.7.2 Comprehend temperature susceptibility of asphalts and tars and blistering
of asphalts surfaces.
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4.8.4
Measure physical properties of common structural and geotechnical
construction materials.
4.8.5 Interpret the laboratory data including conversion of the measurements
into engineering values and derivation of material properties (strength and
stiffness) from the engineering values.
4.8.6 Observe various modes of failure in compression, tension, and shear.
4.8.7 Observe various types of material behaviour under similar loading
conditions
4.9 CIVIL ENGINEERING FACILITIES
4.9.1 Carry simple works to highlight knowledge of the following in Civil
Engineering
(a) Machine shop
(b) Loading Frames: 200,000 lb Balbwin, 60,000 lb Baldwin, 20,000 lb Instron
(c) Concrete Fabrication Lab
(d) Soil Structure Interaction, Earth Dams, Centrifuge
(e) Perini Lab - Structural Elements, etc.
(f) Compaction, Grain Size, Ovens
(g) General Open Space, Permeability, Scales
(h) Triaxial, Constant Rate of Loading, Permeability
(i) Hand Tools, Calibration Equipment
(j) Humid Room / Soil Sample Preparation
(k) Consolidation, Direct Shear
4.10 EXECUTION OF LABORATORY WORKS
4.10.1 Carry out experiments in in small groups.
4.10.2 Make Data available electronically after each laboratory exercise.
4.10.3 Each person must use the data and prepare an individual report.
4.10.4 The report must be based on clarity, data interpretation, and presentation.
4.11 ADMINISTRATION OF EACH LABORATORY EXPERIMENT
Comprehensively discuss the following:
4.11.1 Data Acquisition and Instruments in Civil Engineering
4.11.2 Elastic Behavior of materials
4.11.3 Failure of Common Materials in Civil Engineering
4.11.4 Direct Shear - Frictional Behavior of materials
4.11.5 Concrete I - Early Age Properties of materials
4.11.6 Compression – Directionality
4.11.7 Concrete II - Compression and Indirect Tension
4.11.8 Soil Classification in Civil Engineering
4.11.9 Consolidation Test (Partial Experiment)
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2 Rocks 2%
3 Concrete 2%
4 Timber 2%
6 Plastics 2%
7 Paints 2%
8 Synthetic materials 2%
9 Operations of various types of testing 2%
machines in Civil Engineering
10 Execution of Laboratory works in Civil 8%
Engineering
11 Administration of Laboratory Experiments 6%
12 Laboratory Ethics 2%
13 Laboratory Precautions 2%
14 Laboratory Rules 2%
15 Laboratory Safety 2%
16 Experiments and Practicals 60%
Total 100
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1.0 AIM
The aim of the subject is to provide the student with a broad knowledge on application of
computer packages, 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
and modeling with a focus on Civil and Environment Engineering -specific applications
3.0 TOPICS
3.1 INTRODUCTION TO THE COMPUTER
3.2 SOFTWARE
3.3 INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN
3.4 2D PRESENTATIONS
3.5 3D MODELLING
3.6 DESIGN PRESENTATIONS
3.7 COMPUTER ERGONOMICS, HEALTH AND SAFETY
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4.0 THEORY
INTRODUCTION TO THE COMPUTER
4.1 Characterise Hardware
4.1.1 Explore Input devices
4.1.2 Outline functions of Storage devices
4.1.3 Outline functions and components of the CPU
4.1.4 Explore Output devises
4.1.5 Relay types of Memory
4.1.6 Outline Computer Performance
4.1.7 Relay types of Computers
4.2 SOFTWARE
4.2.1 Identify Software
4.2.2 Explore Systems Software
4.2.3 Discuss Operating Systems such as
- DOS
- Windows Operating Systems
- Network Operating Systems
- Utilities
4.2.4 Installation and application of software and their uses
- word processing
- Spreadsheet processing
- Database Processing
-SketchUp
- Civil Engineering CAD software
- Multimedia Application
-installation of drawing software
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313/18/S11
3 2D Presentations 20%
4 3D Modelling 20%
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DURATION 80 Hours
1.0 AIM
At the end of learning the subject the learner should be able to communicate effectively
3.0 TOPICS
3.1 COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES
3.2 ORAL PRESENTATION
3.3 REPORT AND LETTER WRITING
3.4 COMMUNICATION REPRODUCTION
3.5 CAREER GUIDANCE
3.6 MEETINGS INTERVIEWS AND DEBATES
3.7 SITE VISITS AND OBJECT DESCRIPTION
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4.1 THEORY
4.2 COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES
To enable the student to appreciate the need and importance of communication.
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CODE: 313/18/S04
1.0 AIM
To provide the student with the basic concepts of Applied Mechanics required to solve problems
in structures.
4.0 TOPICS
4.1 GENERAL CONCEPTS
4.2 PIN JOINTED TRUSSES
4.3 STRESS AND STRAIN
4.4 GEOMETRICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF SECTIONS
4.5 SHEAR FORCE AND BENDING MOMENT DIAGRAMS
4.6 COMPOSITE BEAMS
4.7 COMBINED BENDING AND DIRECT STRESS
4.8 REINFORCED CONCRETE
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5.0 THEORY
5.1 GENERAL CONCEPTS
To enable the student to understand the basic concepts and resolve forces.
5.1.1 Define:
(a) statistics, define force magnitude, point of application and line of action.
(b) forces.
(c) equilibrium and state the three conditions of static equilibrium.
(d) concurrent forces.
(e) coplanar forces.
(f) resultant force.
(g) equilibrant force.
5.1.4 Loads
5.1.5 Supports
(a) Roller.
(b) Hinge.
(c) Fixed.
5.1.6 Statistics
5.1.7 Reactions
(a) Explain the concept of free body diagram.
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4.1.9 Friction
4.10.1 Define
(a) Stress.
(b) Strain.
(c) Elastic material
(d) Hooke’s Law.
(e) Young’s modulus
(f) Poisson’s ratio.
4.10.2 Solve stress strain problems.
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To equip the student with basic skills so as to enable one to calculate the centroids
and second moment of area of sections.
4.11.1 Define
(a) centroid.
(b) centre of gravity.
4.11.2 Identify the methods for calculating the centroid of any common section.
4.11.3 Determine the second moment of area (moment of inertia) of any simple
section.
4.11.4 Define the theorem of parallel axes.
4.12.1 Draw the shear force and bending common diagram for the following
types of beams.
(a) Simply supported beam with a U.D.I. and concentrated
load.
(b) Cantilever with the same type of loading.
4.12.2 Calculate and determine valve and position of maximum bending moment.
4.12.3 Calculate the position of contra flexure
4.14.1 Determine the formula for a combined bending and direct stress on
eccentrically loaded short columns.
4.14.2 Determine the maximum and minimum moment for eccentrically loaded
short columns.
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4.15.1 Analyse reinforcement concrete beams and columns by the elastic theory.
4.15.2 State the basic concepts of the load factor method and limit state design.
1 General concepts 5
2 Pin-jointed trusses 5
3 Stress and strain 20
4 Geometrical characteristics of sections 10
5 Shear Force and Bending Moment 20
Diagrams
6 Composite Beams 20
7 Combined bending and Direct Stress 10
8 Reinforced Concrete 10
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SUBJECT: GEOLOGY
CODE: 313/18/S06
1.0 AIM
At the end of leaning the subject the student should be able to perform geological surveys
3.0 TOPICS
3.1 INTRODUCTION
3.2 MINERALOGY
3.3 PETROLOGY
3.4 PHYSICAL GEOLOGY
3.5 STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY
3.6 GEOLOGICAL LABORATORY PRACTICES
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4.0 THEORY
4.1 INTRODUCTION
4.1.1 Define the various branches of Geology.
(a) Physical/Dynamical Geology
(b) Structural Geology
(c) Mineralogy
(d) Pathology
(e) Stratigraphy
(f) Paleontology
(g) Economic Geology
(h) Engineering Geology
4.1.2 Explain the theory of the earth’s origin
(a) Gaseous Tidal Hypothesis.
4.1.3 State the age of the earth.
(a) Kelvin
(b) Joly & Clarke
(c) Helinholtz
(d) Rusel and Holmes
4.1.4 Describe the Internal Constitution of the Earth.
(a) Surface of the Earth.
(b) Mohorovicic discontinuity (at a depth of 60km)
(c) Repeth discontinuity (at 670km)
(d) Inversion surface (at 2730 km)
(e) Inversion layers (at 2750 to 2780 km)
(f) Dahm’s layer (at 2780 km)
(g) Dahm constant velocity layer (2780 to 2900 km)
(h) Gutenburg discontinuity (at 2900 km)
(i) Cose of the earth (below 2900 km)
4.2 MINERALOGY
4.2.1 Define a mineral
4.2.2 Explain why Quartz e.g. is a mineral by slating to the definition of
mineral.
4.2.3 State the general classification for minerals.
(a) Rock-forming minerals
(b) Minerals of Economics
(c) Primary minerals
(d) Secondary minerals
(e) Essential minerals
(f) Accessory minerals
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© Clay mineral
4.3 PETROLOGY
4.3.1 To enable the student to know the three fundamental rock-type:-Igneous
Rocks. Sedimentary Rocks, and Metamorphic Rock.
(a) Describe igneous rocks of various types plutonic, hypabyssal and volcanic.
(b) Explain the origin of igneous rocks.
(c) Discuss discordant and concordant bodies:
(d) Define dykes, sills, haccoliths, hopliths, phoroliths, and volcanic necks
batholiths.
(e) Explain the term structure.
(f) Distinguish between the various types of structures viz vesicular, any
gelaloidal sheet, plasty, columnar, pollow.
(g) Explain term texture.
(h) Distinguish between the various types of textures viz, holocrystalline,
hologyaline, hemicraystalls, phanero crystalline, aphinitic microcrystalling,
cryptocry stalline, euhedral, idiomerpbic, authomirphic sudbedra. Anhedral,
equidimensional, xenomorpie porphyritic, polkilite, su-ophitic, granulo-
optrinic, intergranutas, hyalo-ophitic, trachytic traphic.
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(a) Temperature
(b) Pressure in the hydrostatic sense i.e. uniform
(c) Stress i.e. directed pressure
(d) Access of chemically reactive substance.
4.3.8 Describe the following various forms of metamorphism.
(a) Thermal metamorphism
(b) Contact metamorphism
(c) Dynamic
(d) Regional metamorphism.
4.3.9 Classify metamorphic rocks.
4.3.10 Describe some metamorphic rocks.
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1 Introduction 10%
2 Mineralogy 15%
3 15%
Petrology
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To provide the fundamental mathematics essential in the works of an assistant Survey and
Geomatics technician
3.0 TOPICS
3.1 INTRODUCTION
3.2 INDICES AND LOGARITHMS
3.3 FUNCTIONS
3.4 TRIGONOMETRICAL FUNCTIONS
3.5 COORDINATE GEOMETRY 1
3.6 COORDINATE GEOMETRY II
3.7 MENSURATION
3.8 DIFFERENTIATION
3.9 INTEGRATION
3.10 MATRICES
3.11 STATISTICS
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4.0 THEORY
4.1 INTRODUCTION
4.1.1 Factor algebraic expressions.
4.1.2 Work out simple percentage, ratio and proportion problems.
4.1.3 Work out problems involving simple interest, compound interest,
depreciation and their applications.
4.3 FUNCTIONS
4.4.3 Determine the solutions of triangles using the sine and cosine rules.
4.4.7 State the compound angle formulae for sin (A B)1 cos (A B), fan (A
B).
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4.4.8 State the double angle formulae for sin 2A, cos 2A and tan 2A.
4.4.9 Solve trigonometric equations involving compound angle and double angle
formulae.
4.4.14 Work out problems involving area of a sector and length or an arc using
angles measured in radius.
4.5.5 State the conditions for parallel lines and for perpendicular lines.
4.5.6 Determine the equation of a line parallel to a given.
4.5.7 Determine the equation of a line perpendicular to a given point.
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4.7 MENSURATION
4.7.4 Calculate the area of a circle, sector, segment and the length of an arc.
4.7.5 Calculate the surface areas and volumes of the cube, cylinder, pyramid, cone,
frustum (of a cone), and sphere.
4.8 DIFFERENTIATION
4.8.1 Use calculus as a tool to solve applied problems
4.8.2 Investigate limits and continuity of functions.
4.8.3 Define and illustrate gradient of a curve.
4.8.4 Differentiate simple algebraic expressions from first principles.
4.8.5 Differentiate algebraic functions of the form y = kxn.
4.8.6 Apply differentiation to determine the equation of tangents and normal a
given curve.
4.8.7 Differentiate the functions sin ax, cos ax and tan ax.
4.8.8 Differentiate algebraic and implicit functions using:
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4.9 INTEGRATION
4.9.1 Define integration of a gradient function.
4.9.2 Integrate algebraic functions to get:
(a) a general solution (indefinite integral)
(b) a particular solution
4.9.3 Work out definite integrals
4.9.4 Integrate the functions sin ax, cos as, tan as.
4.9.5 Work out practical problems involved differentiation and integration of
trigonometrical functions.
4.9.6 Integrate algebraic and trigonometrical functions by substitution.
4.9.7 Apply integration to velocity and acceleration problems.
4.9.8 Apply integration to determine areas and volume of revolution
4.9.9 Apply the following rules to calculate areas and volumes.
4.11 STATISTICS
4.11.1 Represent data in the form of graphs such as bar and pie charts, histograms
and frequency distribution curves.
4.11.3 Draw the cumulative frequency curve and determine the median and quartile
values.
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CODE: 312/18/S10
1.0 AIM
The aim of the subject is to provide the student with the knowledge and application of
principles of surveying
7.0 TOPICS
3.1 INTRODUCTION
3.2 ERRORS IN MEASUREMENTS
3.3 TAPING
3.4 LEVELLING
3.5 COORDINATE SYSTEMS
3.6 TRAVERSING
3.7 COMPUTATION OF AREAS
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4.0 CONTENT
4.1 INTRODUCTION
4.1.2 State the aims and objectives of the following types of surveying
- Topographical
- Engineering
- Cadastral
- Photogrammetric
- Hydrographic
- Mining
- GIS
4.1.3 State and define the methods used in surveying
- levelling
- triangulation
- traversing
- trilateration
- GNSS
4.1.4 Discuss the need for some form of map projections
4.1.5 Explain and interpret the use of the following scales
- legend
- scale bar
- representative fraction
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4.3 TAPING
4.3.1 Identify the following pieces of equipment useful in taping and state their uses.
- Roller grip
- Spring balance
- Clinometers
- Ranging rods
- Marking arrows
- Optical square
4.4.2 Describe and state the use of the testing of the following instruments:
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- Dumpy level
- Tilting Level
- Automatic level
- Levelling accessories
4.4.3 Discuss the temporary and permanent adjustments of the three types of levels
4.4.4 Explain the principle of spirit levelling, recording and reduction of observations
by:
- reciprocal levelling
4.5.3 Distinguish between the Gauss and UTM system of coordinates and
discuss in detail features peculiar to each.
4.5.4 Compute polars and joins using the standard layout of each.
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4.6 TRAVERSING
- Magnetic North
- True North
- Grid North
- Magnetic dedication
- Isogonals/ isogons
- Variations
a) Irregular
b) Diurnal
c) Secular
d) Periodic
- Local attraction
4.6.5 Describe the procedure for carrying out compass traversing and precautions to
be taken in establishing observation points.
4.6.6 Reductions of observations and analysis of the results to ascertain the presence
of local attraction.
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- one level
- two level
- part in cut part in fill and apply such formulae in computing areas of
sections.
1 ERRORS IN MEASUREMENTS 5%
2 TAPING 15%
3 LEVELLING 15%
4 COORDINATE SYSTEMS 20%
5 TRAVERSING 20%
6 COMPUTATION OF AREAS 15%
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1.0 PREAMBLE
The course is designed to develop a patriotic, informed, responsible and
accountable citizen who actively participates in sustainable nation building
and development regardless of Gender, HIV/AIDS Status or physically
challenged. The course will run for 80 hours (1 year) on both full-time and
part-time basis. The student will be assessed through field-based assignments,
continuous assessment and tests and final examination. It shall embrace
innovative heritage based education and training philosophy to solve national
problems and to produce goods and services for industrialization and
modernisation.
2.0 AIM
The subject is designed to cultivate values of patriotism, national identity,
national unity and commitment to sustainable national development.
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4.0 TOPICS
▪ Civic education
▪ Post-colonial Zimbabwe
5.0 CONTENT
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Law, origins and purposes, arms of the state and provisions of the
constitution of Zimbabwe.
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NUMBER OF WEIGHTING
QUESTIONS
Civic education, culture & heritage and 3 40%
Zimbabwe history
Law, origins and purposes, arms of the state and 2 20%
provisions of the constitution of Zimbabwe
The nature of international relations, regional 2 20%
organisations, public international organisations,
global politics, Zimbabwe’s foreign policy
development, international economic relations,
International capital and imperialism and the
role and functions of the media.
Causes of conflict, African traditional conflict 2 20%
resolution methods,
Conflict management and resolution styles,
strategies for sustaining peace.
TOTAL 9 100%
9.0 REFERENCES
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7. Collier, P. (2016) The Bottom Billion: Why the Poorest Countries are
Failing and What Can Be Done About It
10. Evans, P.B. (2018) (latest edition). "Constructing the 21st century
democratic development states: potentialities and pitfalls." In: Omano
Edigheji (eds.) Constructing a democratic developmental state in South
Africa: potentials and challenges. Cape Town, South Africa: HSRC Press,
26 pages.
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16. Mallaby, S. (2017) The World's Banker: A Story of Failed States, Financial
Crises, and the Wealth and Poverty of Nations
19. McGuckin F. (2010) Business for beginners: Step by Step to start your
new business East Leigh Management services. London
22. Nabudere D. W. (1989) the Crash of International Finance Capital & Its
Implications for the 3rd World Countries. Sapes: Harare
23. Need Harm D. and Dransfield R. (2012) Advanced Business and Dexel
Oxford
25. Rodrik, D. (2017) The Globalization Paradox: Democracy and the Future
of the World Economy
26. Stoner J.A.F; Freeman. R.E. and Gilbert.D.R.JR (2014) Management 6th
Edition Prentice Hall International Englenwood Cliffs. New Jersey.
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1.0 PREAMBLE
The syllabus is designed to develop a culture of entrepreneurship among
students and equip them with knowledge to start and run sustainable business
enterprises regardless of Gender, HIV/AIDS Status or being physically
challenged. The syllabus will run for 80 hours (1 year) on both full-time and
part-time basis. The student will be assessed through field-based assignments,
continuous assessment and tests and final examination. It shall embrace
innovative heritage based education and training philosophy to solve national
problems and to produce goods and services for industrialization and
modernisation.
2.0 AIM
The syllabus is designed to develop a culture of responsible and sustainable
entrepreneurship in students, equipping them with knowledge, attitudes and
skills to run a business enterprise.
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4.0 TOPICS
▪ Entrepreneurship.
▪ Business Environment in Zimbabwe.
▪ Human Resources Management.
▪ Business Management.
▪ Customer Care.
▪ Costing and Pricing.
▪ Recording Keeping and Stock Control.
▪ Marketing.
▪ Risk Management.
▪ Business Ethics and Social Responsibility.
5.0 CONTENT
5.1 ENTREPRENEURSHIP
5.1.1 Define entrepreneurship.
5.1.2 Discuss the various concepts of Entrepreneurship.
5.1.3 Analyse the various forms of Business Ownership.
5.1.4 Outline the procedures in the formation of various business forms.
5.1.5 Identify the advantages and disadvantages of each of the business form.
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5.8 MARKETING
5.8.1 Define marketing.
5.8.2 Devise a marketing plan for a business.
5.8.3 Discuss the marketing mix strategies.
5.8.4 Examine various business growth strategies.
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8.0 REFERENCES
1. Hisrich. R. D. and Peters M. P. (2016) Entrepreneurship Tatq McGraw Hill
New Delphi
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QUALIFICATION STANDARD
FOR
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Definition of Terms
Competences Critical relevant knowledge, skills and attitudes a learner requires in order
required in to achieve specified outcomes before assessment.
readiness for
assessment
Date of Date when standard and qualification have been approved, registered and
promulgation gazetted.
Duration The minimum notional hours required by a learner to attain all the
competences in a unit standard.
Generic skills Universal skills which apply to more than one occupation.
Range statement The context or conditions within which a competence is performed and
assessed that include tools, equipment, materials and duration.
Review Date Date of revision of qualification standard as and when necessary but not
later than three years from date of issue.
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Standard Registered statement of desired education and training outcomes and their
assessment criteria.
Unit Standard Registered statement(s) of desired education and training outcomes, their
associated assessment criteria together with administrative information as
specified.
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UNIT TITLES
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SUMMARY OF STANDARD
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UNIT 1
Performance Criteria:
Performance Criteria:
Performance Criteria:
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Performance Criteria:
Technical drawing/graphics
Mathematics
Calculations
GENERIC SKILLS
Communication
Research
Planning
Supervision
Entrepreneurship
Organizing
Computer literacy
Time management
Leadership
Analytical
RANGE STATEMENT:
Materials
Stationery
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Duration:
180 hours
In order to gain credits for this unit standard, a candidate must be assessed and demonstrate
competency in all the elements and performance criteria of this unit standard.
Assessment will be conducted by accredited assessors. The results of the assessment will be
submitted to ZIMEQA. A candidate can apply to ZIMEQA for documentary evidence of their
achievements.
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UNIT 2
Performance Criteria:
Performance Criteria:
Performance Criteria:
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Performance Criteria:
Performance Criteria:
Performance Criteria:
Drawing interpretation
Concrete testing
Compaction testing
Cube testing
Destructive testing
Water testing
Civil statutes
Waste management disposal
Quality assurance
Budgeting
Human resources planning
Health and safety management
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GENERIC SKILLS
Communication
Research
Planning
Supervision
Entrepreneurship
Organizing
Computer literacy
Time management
Leadership
Analytical
RANGE STATEMENT:
Scales
Measuring wheels
Tape measures
Surveying equipment
Global positioning systems
Engineering codes
Civil engineering handbooks and codes
Total station
Dumpy levels
Relevant softwares
Vehicle
Telephone
Materials
Stationery
Duration: 70 hours
In order to gain credits for this unit standard, a candidate must be assessed and demonstrate
competency in all the elements and performance criteria of this unit standard.
Assessment will be conducted by accredited assessors. The results of the assessment will be
submitted to ZIMEQA. A candidate can apply to ZIMEQA for documentary evidence of their
achievements.
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UNIT 3
Performance Criteria:
Performance Criteria:
Performance Criteria:
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Performance Criteria:
Knowledge of theodolites
Mathematics
Levelling
Ability to use scales
Knowledge of surveying instruments
Basic first aid
GENERIC SKILLS
Communication
Research
Planning
Supervision
Entrepreneurship
Organizing
Computer literacy
Time management
Leadership
Analytical
RANGE STATEMENT:
Relevant software
Surveying equipment
Theodolite
Computers and accessories
Drawing board
Vehicle
Protective clothing
First aid kit
Specialized calculators
Materials
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Stationery
Drawing pens
Concrete aggregates
Sepia papers
Duration:
290 hours
In order to gain credits for this unit standard, a candidate must be assessed and demonstrate
competency in all the elements and performance criteria of this unit standard.
Assessment will be conducted by accredited assessors. The results of the assessment will be
submitted to ZIMEQA. A candidate can apply to ZIMEQA for documentary evidence of their
achievements.
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UNIT 4
Performance Criteria:
Performance Criteria:
Performance Criteria:
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Performance Criteria:
Budgeting
Drawing interpretation
Surveying
Costing
Types of plant and equipment
Disaster management
Standards operating procedures
GENERIC SKILLS
Communication
Research
Planning
Supervision
Entrepreneurship
Organizing
Computer literacy
Time management
Leadership
Analytical
RANGE STATEMENT:
Relevant software
Surveying equipment
Theodolite
Computers and accessories
Drawing board
Vehicle
Protective clothing
First aid kit
Specialized calculators
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Materials
Stationery
Survey books
Duration:
280 hours
In order to gain credits for this unit standard, a candidate must be assessed and demonstrate
competency in all the elements and performance criteria of this unit standard.
Assessment will be conducted by accredited assessors. The results of the assessment will be
submitted to ZIMEQA. A candidate can apply to ZIMEQA for documentary evidence of their
achievements.
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UNIT 5
Performance Criteria:
Performance Criteria:
Performance Criteria:
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Human relations
Performance appraisal
Records management
Minutes taking
Report writing
Training
Counselling
Time management
Calculations
Basic accounting
GENERIC SKILLS
Communication
Research
Planning
Supervision
Entrepreneurship
Organizing
Computer literacy
Time management
Leadership
Analytical
RANGE STATEMENT:
Materials
Stationery
Duration:
70 hours
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In order to gain credits for this unit standard, a candidate must be assessed and demonstrate
competency in all the elements and performance criteria of this unit standard.
Assessment will be conducted by accredited assessors. The results of the assessment will be
submitted to ZIMEQA. A candidate can apply to ZIMEQA for documentary evidence of their
achievements.
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INNOVATION,SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY
DEVELOPMENT
SKILLS PROFICIENCY SCHEDULE
INDUSTRY: CIVIL ENGINEERING TRADE/OCCUPATION:ASSISTANT CIVIL CLASS/LEVEL:NC
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
DUTY A: CIVIL ENGINEERING DRAUGHTING
Pre-requisites: Approval Date: Review Date:
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Drawing board
Drawing set
scales
Engineering codes/manuals
Relevant software
Measuring equipment
Computers
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ii. Interpret sample collection Standard • Sample collection Standard o Engineering o Computers
Operating Procedures Operating procedures mathematics
o Measuring
iii. Apply appropriate sample collection • Sampled collected o Soil mechanics
method
• Sample transported o Technical o Organizing
iv. Label the samples appropriately communication
o Planning
v. Handle samples properly according to type o Material standards
of sample o Analytical
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B3: Prepare reagents i. Identify suitable method of analysis • Reagent preparation form/book o Numeracy
completed
ii. Identify the types of reagents needed
• Prepared reagents labelled and
iii. Select the tools and equipment to be used
stored appropriately
iv. Measure the quantities of reagents or
• Reagent validation forms are
components required accurately
completed
v. Mix/combine/reconstitute the
reagent/components according to SOP
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INNOVATION,SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY
DEVELOPMENT
SKILLS PROFICIENCY SCHEDULE
INDUSTRY: CIVIL ENGINEERING TRADE/OCCUPATION:ASSISTANT CIVIL CLASS/LEVEL:NC
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
DUTY C: SURVEYING
Pre-requisites: Approval Date: Review Date:
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D 3 :Manage i. Monitor quantities of material • Issue registers produced o Water and sewer o Estimations
resources reticulation
ii. Facilitate servicing of equipment • Equipment servicing logsheets o Organizing
produced o Construction
iii. Request for resources economics o Planning
• Requisition forms submitted
• o Analytical
o Numeracy
o Supervision
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E2: Conduct i. Collect inspection form • Inspection form completed o Technical o Measuring
inspection communication
ii. Carry out condition survey • Deformation noted o Organizing
o Geology
iii. Set up machine • Readings booked o Planning
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