| Title |
| Bituminous Binders Tester, NQF Level 4, Credits 127 |
| Purpose |
| Executes sampling and laboratory testing of bituminous binders to predefined standards for civil engineering construction works. |
| Knowledge Modules |
- Basic mathematics and physical sciences, NQF Level 3, Credits 5
- Introduction to the civil engineering construction industry and construction works, NQF Level 2, Credits 4
- Introduction to geology and engineering geology, NQF Level 3, Credits 4
- Introduction to construction materials, NQF Level 3, Credits 4
- Principles of specifications, NQF Level 4, Credits 3
- Overview of a laboratory quality assurance system, NQF Level 4, Credits 6
- Health and safety applicable to field and laboratory testing, NQF Level 3, Credits 6
- Working with hazardous substances, NQF Level 4, Credits 6
- Theories, and principles of environmental protection in materials testing facilities, NQF Level 3, Credits 6
- Bituminous binders test methods, NQF Level 4, Credits 7
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| Practical Skill Modules |
- Draw from storage and assemble testing apparatus for the relevant test, NQF Level 3, Credits 3
- Check compliance of apparatus to specifications of test method, NQF Level 4, Credits 3
- Execute laboratory and housekeeping activities, NQF Level 4, Credits 4
- Organise samples, data information and documentation, NQF Level 5, Credits 5
- Conduct sampling and field testing of bituminous binders, NQF Level 4, Credits 5
- Extract a representative and sized test sample, NQF Level 2, Credits 3
- Determine the properties of bituminous base binders, NQF Level 4, Credits 5
- Determine the properties of modified bituminous binders, NQF Level 4, Credits 5
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| Work Experience Modules |
- Processes and procedures for conducting laboratory activities, housekeeping and organising data, NQF Level 2, Credits 10
- Processes and procedures of executing field sampling and on-site testing, NQF Level 3, Credits 20
- Processes and procedures of executing sample preparation activities and conducting physical testing of bituminous binders, calculating and submitting results, NQF Level 4, Credits 27
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