Concrete Tester

The qualification provides the required knowledge, skills and work experience to the learner to operate as a concrete tester. The concrete testes executes sampling and field, and laboratory testing of concrete to predefined standards for civil engineering construction works.

There is currently a critical shortage of qualified Concrete Testers in the Construction Industry. The existing qualifications are expiring, outdated and not aligned to new technologies. This qualification 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 materials testers. The qualification's contribution to socio-economic transformation is that learners will be able to receive recognition for previous learning and experience. Employability and career prospects are also enhanced. The testing of civil engineering materials for quality by qualified and competent materials testers will contribute to infrastructure being: • Constructed/manufactured with lower maintenance costs, • Longer life spans, and • Increased safety factors. Learners will find employment in the construction or manufacturing sectors where the focus is on the manufacturing of construction material products using concrete. 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 concrete as civil engineering construction materials and concrete.

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 recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry Requirements: • Level 2 with Mathematics. Or • Five years assessed experience in testing in a civil engineering laboratory facility.

• Conduct laboratory activities, housekeeping and organise data.
• Execute field sampling and on-site testing of concrete, calculate and submit results.
• Execute sample preparation activities and conduct physical testing of concrete, calculate and submit results.