X1- Structures within the Construction Industry
Duration:  2 Days
Entry Assumptions:  NQF Level 1 (ABET Level 4)
Course Content:

Identify & understand the relevant organisational structures that exist in the Civil Engineering Construction Industry
Apply communication skills with industry role players
X2- Principles & Processes in the Contracting Environment
Duration:  2 Days
Entry Assumptions:  Emerging Contractor- X1
Course Content:

Identify methods of work procurement in the construction sector
Understand the areas of funding for construction projects according to sector norms
Identify all role players in the execution of projects where Emerging Contractors are involved
X3- Educational & Life Skills Principles
Duration:  2 Days
Entry Assumptions:  Emerging Contractor- X2
Course Content:

Produce a personal Curriculum Vitae & apply methods of conduct at an interview according to Personnel Industry Standards
Understand the role of the NQF & SAQA in the development of personnel in the Construction Industry
Understand & apply the mechanisms for access to information in the Construction Industry
A1- Business Principles
Duration:  3 Days
Entry Assumptions:  NQF Level 1 (ABET Level 4)
                                        Able to Add & Multiply Simple Figures
                                        Use a Simple Calculator to Establish Percentages
Course Content:

Understand & apply the basic principles of business
Understand how to control & manage a business
A2- Start a Contracting Business
Duration:  3 Days
Entry Assumptions:  Emerging Contractor- A2
Course Content:

Understand the business plan & cash flow
Registering your business
Understanding the legal requirements of a business
Income tax
PAYE/ site tax
VAT
Regional Services council levies
UIF
WCA
Other levies
A3- Marketing Your Business
Duration:  3 Days
Entry Assumptions:  Emerging Contractor- A2
Course Content:

Understand the principles of marketing
Understand & implement marketing techniques & set up a marketing plan
A4- Understanding the Purpose of Industrial Relations
Duration:  2 Days
Entry Assumptions:  Emerging Contractor- A3
Course Content:

Understand & apply the Labour Relations Act
Understand & apply a disciplinary procedure
Understand & apply a grievance procedure
Understand & apply a retrenchment procedure
A5- Business Finance
Duration:  6 Days
Entry Assumptions:  Emerging Contractor- A4
Course Content:

Define & identify the assets, liabilities, expenses, income, capital & drawings in a business
Identify what makes up owners equity & the basic accounting equation in a business
Apply the rules of double entry using debits & credits in T-Accounts
Define VAT output & VAT input; understand it's implications for a business & to calculate VAT
Understand the flow of financial information in the books of a business (accounting process)
Apply the accounting process by entering the transactions of a business into the subsidiary journals
Apply the accounting process by posting from the subsidiary journals to the general ledger & transferring the balances in the general ledger to the trial balance
Understand what is involved in drawing up & interpreting the yearly financial statements & drawing up a bank reconciliation statement
B1- Understand Contract Documents
Duration:  3 Days
Entry Assumptions:  NQF Level 1 (ABET Level 4)
                                        Ability to Calculate Areas & Volumes from Given
                                        Formulas
                                        Calculate Rand Values with the Aid of a
                                        Non-scientific Calculator
Course Content:

Understand & apply the general conditions of Contract 1990
Understand & apply the SABS 2000 series standard specifications
Understand the tender documents
Identify tender drawings
B2- Procuring & Preparing to Tender
Duration:  2 Days
Entry Assumptions:  Emerging Contractor- B1
Course Content:

Identify aspects of tender collection
Identify how to gather information at a site inspection & investigation
B3- Estimating & Tendering Work Items
Duration:  3 Days
Entry Assumptions:  Emerging Contractor- B2
Course Content:

Build up labour & plant actual costs for estimating
Estimating P & G & work items
Understand & apply the concepts of escalation, profit/ mark-up, risk, day works, units of measure & takeoff quantities
B4- Submitting a Tender
Duration:  2 Days
Entry Assumptions:  Emerging Contractor- B3
Course Content:

Understand & complete tender forms
Prepare a tender programme & tender cash flow
Identify how to finalise & submit a tender & gather information at a public tender opening
B5- Understand the Legal Aspects of Disputes
Duration:  2 Days
Entry Assumptions:  Emerging Contractor- B4
Course Content:

Identify the concept of claims
Identify the concepts of disagreement & dispute settlement
B6- Interpretation of Drawings
Duration:  3 Days
Entry Assumptions:  Emerging Contractor- B5
Course Content:

Identify general layout & drawing element
Interpret tender & construction drawings
C1- Contract Pre-planning
Duration:  2 Days
Entry Assumptions:  NQF Level 1 (ABET Level 4)
                                        Able to Read & Understand Contract Documents
                                        Able to Calculate Areas & Volumes from Given
                                        Formulas
                                        Calculate Rand Values with the Aid of a
                                        Non-scientific Calculator
Course:

Detailed site investigations & programming
Establish management information systems
C2- Manage Labour
Duration:  2 Days
Entry Assumptions:  Emerging Contractor- C1
Course Content:

Selection, recruitment & induction of labour according to the Labour Relations Act
Implementing labour intensive construction methods
Manage labour on site
C3- Manage Plant
Duration:  2 Days
Entry Assumptions:  Emerging Contractor- C2
Course Content:

Understand & apply the concept of selection, availability & utilisation of plant
Apply the procedures of record-keeping & costing of plant
C4- Manage Materials
Duration:  2 Days
Entry Assumptions:  Emerging Contractor- C3
Course Content:

Understand how to schedule & order materials from suppliers
Understand how to manage materials on site
C5- Manage Quality
Duration:  2 Days
Entry Assumptions:  Emerging Contractor- C4
Course Content:

Understanding the quality system, measurement & performance
Understanding & implementing the quality improvement process
C6- Implement Site Admin
Duration:  2 Days
Entry Assumptions:  Emerging Contractor- C5
Course Content:

Implement daily admin control systems
Implement monthly interim measurement & payment certificates
Implement personnel administration systems
C7- Implement Site Safety
Duration:  2 Days
Entry Assumptions:  Emerging Contractor- C6
Course Content:

Understanding safety, accident investigation & the safety policy
Understanding health care on site
Understanding the Occupational Health & Safety Act