THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA

COMPETENCY BASED MODULAR CURRICULUM

FOR
MASONRY
KNQF LEVEL 4
(CYCLE 3)

ISCED PROGRAMME CODE: 0732 354A

TVET CDACC
P.O. BOX 15745-00100
NAIROBI

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All rights reserved. No part of this Curriculum may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in
any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical
methods without the prior written permission of the TVET CDACC except in the case of brief
quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other non-commercial uses permitted by
copyright law. For permission requests, write to the Council Secretary/CEO at the address
below:

Council Secretary/CEO
TVET Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council
P.O. Box 15745–00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: info@[Link]

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 FOREWORD
The provision of quality education and training is fundamental to the Government’s overall
strategy for social and economic development. Quality education and training contribute to the
achievement of Kenya’s development blueprint and sustainable development goals.

Reforms in the education sector are necessary to achieve Kenya Vision 2030 and meet the
provisions of the Constitution of Kenya 2010. The education sector had to be aligned to the
Constitution, and this resulted in the formulation of the Policy Framework for Reforming
Education and Training in Kenya (Sessional Paper No. 14 of 2012). A key feature of this policy
is the radical change in the design and delivery of TVET training. This policy document requires
that training in TVET be competency-based, curriculum development be industry-led,
certification be based on demonstration of competence, and the mode of delivery allow for
multiple entry and exit in TVET programmes.

These reforms demand that Industry takes a leading role in curriculum development to ensure the
curriculum addresses its competence needs. It is against this background that this curriculum has
been developed. For trainees to build their skills on foundational hands-on activities of the
occupation, units of learning are grouped in modules. This has eliminated duplication of content
and streamlined exemptions based on skills acquired as a trainee progresses in the up-skilling
process, while at the same time allowing trainees to be employable in the shortest time possible
through the acquisition of part qualifications.

It is my conviction that this curriculum will play a great role in developing competent human
resources for the construction Sector’s growth and development.

PRINCIPAL SECRETARY
STATE DEPARTMENT FOR TVET
MINSTRY OF EDUCATION

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 PREFACE

Kenya Vision 2030 aims to transform Kenya into a newly industrializing middle-income
country, providing high-quality life to all its citizens by the year 2030. Kenya intends to create
globally competitive and adaptive human resource base to meet the requirements of a rapidly
industrializing economy through lifelong education and training. TVET has a responsibility to
facilitate the process of inculcating knowledge, skills, and worker behaviour necessary for
catapulting the nation to a globally competitive country, hence the paradigm shift to embrace
Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET).

TVET Act CAP 210A and Sessional Paper No. 1 of 2019 on Reforming Education and Training
in Kenya for Sustainable Development emphasized the need to reform curriculum development,
assessment, and certification. This called for a shift to CBET to address the mismatch between
skills acquired through training and skills needed by industry, as well as increase the global
competitiveness of the Kenyan labour force.

This curriculum has been developed in adherence to the Kenya National Qualifications
Framework and CBETA standards and guidelines. The curriculum is designed and organized
into Units of Learning with Learning Outcomes, suggested delivery methods, learning resources,
and methods of assessing the trainee’s achievement. In addition, the units of learning have been
grouped in modules to concretize the skills acquisition process and streamline upskilling.

I am grateful to all expert trainers and everyone who played a role in translating the Occupational
Standards into this competency-based modular curriculum

CHAIRMAN
TVET CDACC

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This curriculum has been designed for competency-based training and has independent units of
learning that allow the trainee flexibility in entry and exit. In developing the curriculum,
significant involvement and support were received from expert trainers, institutions and
organizations.

I recognize with appreciation the role of the construction National Sector Skills Committee
(NSSC) in ensuring that competencies required by the industry are addressed in the curriculum. I
also thank all stakeholders in the construction sector for their valuable input and everyone who
participated in developing this curriculum.

I am convinced that this curriculum will go a long way in ensuring that individuals aspiring to
work in the construction Sector acquire competencies to perform their work more efficiently and
effectively.

COUNCIL SECRETARY/CEO
TVET CDACC

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD .................................................................................................................................. ii
PREFACE...................................................................................................................................... iii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ..............................................................................................................iv
TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................................ v
ABBRREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMNS .................................................................................vi
COURSE OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................... 1
MODULE I ...................................................................................................................................... 4
MASONRY WORKS ...................................................................................................................... 5
MASONRY WORKS FINISHES I ............................................................................................... 12
MASONRY UNITS PRODUCTION............................................................................................ 17
MODULE II .................................................................................................................................. 22
BUILDING SITE PRELIMINARY WORKS I ............................................................................ 23
BUILDING TEMPORARY WORKS ........................................................................................... 28

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 ABBRREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMNS

CBET Competency Based Education and Training

EMCA Environmental Management and Coordination Act

NEMA National Environmental Management Authority

POE Portfolio of Evidence

KCSE Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

OSHA Occupation Safety and Health Act

PPE Personal Protective Equipment

TVET Technical and Vocational Education and Training

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 KEY TO UNIT CODE

xx x x xxx xx x

Sector / Industry Version Control

Sub Sector Unit of Competence

Number

ISCED level,
Occupational Area Programme Orientation
and Level of Completion

KEY TO TVET CDACC UNIT CODE

CON/ CU/ MSN/CR /01 /4 / MA

Industry or sector
Curriculum
Occupational area
Type of Unit
Unit number
Competency level
Version control

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 COURSE OVERVIEW
Masonry Level 4 Curriculum consists of competencies that an individual must possess to
perform masonry works. It entails constructing masonry Structures, performing masonry work
finishes, producing masonry products, performing building site preliminary works and
performing building temporary works.
SUMMARY OF UNITS OF LEARNING
MODULE I
ISCED Unit TVET CDACC Unit Code Units Title Unit Credit
Code Duration Factor
(Hours)
0732 251 01ACON/CU/MSN/CR/01/3/MA Masonry Works 130 13.0
0732 251 02ACON/CU/MSN/CR/02/3/MA Masonry Works Finishes I 90 9.0
0732 251 03ACON/CU/MSN/CR/03/3/MA Masonry Unit Production 100 10.0
SUB TOTAL 320 32.0

MODULE II
ISCED Unit TVET CDACC Unit Code Units Title Unit Credit
Code Duration Factor
(Hours)
0732 351 CON/CU/MSN/CR/01/4/MA Building Site Preliminary 120 2.0
04A Works I
0732 351 CON/CU/MSN/CR/02/4/MA Building Temporary 120 12.0
05A Works

SUB TOTAL 240 24.0

Industry Training 320 32.0
GRAND TOTAL 880 88.0

Entry Requirements
An individual entering this course should have any of the following minimum requirements:

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 a) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
or
b) Masonry or related level 3 certificate
or
c) Equivalent certificate as determined by TVETA

Trainer Qualification
Qualifications of a trainer for this course include:
a) Possession of at least Building technology Level 5or in related trade area;
b) Be registered by TVETA
c) Be licensed by Engineering board of Kenya
Industry Training
An individual enrolled in this course will be required to undergo Industry training for a
minimum period of 320 hours in construction sector. The industrial training may be taken after
completion of all units for those pursuing the full qualification or be distributed equally in each
unit for those pursuing part qualification. In the case of dual training model, industrial training
shall be as guided by the dual training policy.

Assessment
The course shall be assessed formatively and summatively:

a) During formative assessment all performance criteria shall be assessed based on

performance criteria weighting.
b) Number of formative assessments shall minimally be equal to the number of elements
in a unit of competency
c) Theoretical assessment shall be integrated in practical assessment and conducted orally
in both formative and summative assessments.
d) Theoretical and practical weight shall be 10:90 respectively for each unit of learning.
e) Formative and summative assessments shall be weighted at 60% and 40% respectively
in the overall unit of learning score
f) Assessment performance rating for each unit of competency shall be as follows:

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 MARKS COMPETENCE RATING

80 -100 Attained Mastery

65 - 79 Proficient

50 - 64 Competent

49 and below Not Yet Competent

Y Assessment Malpractice/irregularities

g) Assessment for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may lead to award of part and/or
full qualification.

Certification

A candidate will be issued with a Certificate of Competency upon demonstration of competence

in a core Unit of Competency. To be issued with Kenya National TVET Certificate in Masonry
Level 4, the candidate must demonstrate competence in all the Units of Competency as given in
the qualification pack. A Statement of Attainment certificate may be issued upon demonstration
of competence in a certifiable element within a unit.

The certificates will be issued by the TVET CDACC

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 MODULE I

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 MASONRY WORKS

UNIT CODE: 0732 251 01A

TVET CDACC UNIT CODE: CON/CU/MSN/CR/01/3/MA

UNIT DURATION: 130 Hours

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the Unit of Competency: Perform Masonry Works

Unit Description

This unit specifies the competencies required to perform masonry works. It entails Interpret
building drawings, setting out the building, laying of foundation concrete, construction of
foundation walls, Construct ground floor slab, Construct reinforced concrete elements and
Construct superstructure walls. It applies in the construction industry.
Summary of Learning Outcomes:

Learning Outcomes Duration (Hours)

1. Interpret building drawings 10
2. Set-out building 20
3. Lay building foundation concrete 20
4. Construct foundation walls 20
5. Construct ground floor slab 30

6. Construct reinforced concrete elements 10

7. Construct superstructure walls 20

TOTAL 130

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

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Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
1. Interpret Building 1.1 Symbols and abbreviation • Practical
drawings 1.2 Measurements • Projects
1.3 Building elevations • Third Party Reports
1.4 Building sections • Written tests

2. Set-out building 2.1 PPEs • Observation

2.1.1 Types • Written tests
• Oral questioning
2.1.2 uses
• Third party report
2.2 Setting out tools and
• Portfolio
equipment’s
2.2.1 Types
2.2.2 uses
2.3 Setting out methods
2.3.1 3-4-5 Method
2.3.2 Builder’s square
2.4 Profiling
2.4.1 Profile boards
2.5 Levelling
2.5.1 Surface levelling
2.6 Transferring measurements to the
ground
2.7 Setting out tools and equipment
are maintained and stored based
on manufacturer’s instructions.
2.8 Over site excavation is carried
out as per SOPs
3. Lay building 3.1 PPEs • Practical
foundation concrete 3.1.1 Types • Projects
3.1.2 uses

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 3.2 Materials and tools • Third Party Reports
3.2.1 Types • Written tests
3.2.2 uses
3.3 Excavation of trenches
3.3.1 Methods
[Link] Mechanical
[Link] Manual
[Link] Procedures
3.4 Foundation trenches
3.4.1 Types
3.4.2 Strip
3.4.3 Pad foundations
3.5 Foundation treatment
3.5.1 procedures
3.6 Foundation blinding
3.6.1 procedures
4. Construct foundation 4.1 Measurement transfer • Practical
walls 4.1.1 Procedures • Projects
4.2 Foundation walling units • Third Party Reports
4.2.1 Types • Written tests
[Link] Masonry blocks
[Link] Bricks
[Link] laying procedures
4.3 Backfilling
4.3.1 procedures
5. Construct ground 5.1 PPEs • Practical
floor slab 5.1.1 Types • Projects
5.1.2 Uses • Third Party Reports
5.2 Hardcore • Written tests
5.2.1 laying procedures
5.3 Murram blinding

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 5.3.1 Laying procedures
5.4 Formwork
5.4.1 erection procedures
5.5 Damp proofing
5.5.1 Types
[Link] Damp proofing
membrane
[Link] Damp proof spray
[Link] Waterproofing
additives
5.5.2 procedures
5.6 Concrete casting
5.6.1 procedures
5.7 Curing
5.7.1 methods
[Link] Water
[Link] Jute Sacks
[Link] Blankets
[Link] Sand
[Link] Curing agents
5.7.2 procedures
6. Construct reinforced 6.1 PPEs • Practical
concrete elements 6.1.1 Types • Projects
6.1.2 Uses • Third Party Reports
6.2 Column concrete kicker • Written tests
6.2.1 Casting
6.2.2 Curing
6.3 Concrete elements
6.3.1 Casting

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 [Link] Columns
[Link] Beams
6.4 Curing
7. Construct 7.1 PPEs • Practical
superstructure walls 7.1.1 Types • Projects
7.1.2 Uses • Third Party Reports
7.2 Damp Proof Course • Written tests
7.2.1 Laying procedure
7.3 Masonry wall units
7.3.1 Mortar preparation
7.3.2 Laying procedure
7.4 Bridging of walls
7.4.1 Arches
7.4.2 Lintels

Suggested Methods of Instruction

• Practical
• Project
• Demonstrations
• Group Discussions
• Direct instructions
Recommended Resources for 25 Trainees
S/No. Category/Item Description/ Quantity Recommended
Specifications Ratio
(Item: Trainee)
A Learning Materials

1. Reference materials i.e. 14 pcs 1:2

textbooks

2. Rolls Flip Charts 5 pcs 1:5

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B Learning Facilities & infrastructure

3. Whiteboards 1 pc 1:25

4. Lecture room 9m by 8m 1

5. Workshop 10m by 10m 1

6. Desktop computers/laptops 14 pcs 1:2

C Consumable materials

6. Assorted colour of whiteboard 10 pcs 10:1

markers

7. Assorted timber Sufficient

8. Assorted nails Sufficient

9. Pegs Sufficient

10. Masonry walling units Sufficient

11. Damp proof course Sufficient

12. Hoop iron Sufficient

13. Mortar Sufficient

D Tools and Equipment

14. Technical Drawing 25 Sets 1:1

Instruments (Rulers,
Protractors, Compasses, Set-
squares)

15. Builders Line 5 pcs 1:5

16. Mason Square 5 pcs 1:5

17. Claw Hammer 5 pcs 1:5

18. Claw bar 5 pcs 1:5

19. Tape measure 5 pcs 1:5

20. Spirit Level 5 pcs 1:5

21. Mason Hammer 5 pcs 1:5

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22. Shovel 5 pcs 1:5

23. Bucket 5 pcs 1:5

24. Wheelbarrow 5 pcs 1:5

25. Trowel 5 pcs 1:5

26. Plumb Bob 5 pcs 1:5

27. Wood Float 5 pcs 1:5

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 MASONRY WORKS FINISHES I

UNIT CODE: 0732 251 02A

TVET CDACC UNIT CODE: CON/CU/MSN/CR/02/3/MA

UNIT DURATION: 90 Hours

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the Unit of competency: Perform Masonry Works Finishes

Unit Description

This unit specifies the competencies required to perform masonry works finishes. It entails
Carrying out wall plastering, laying floor screed, carrying out Rendering and Carrying out
keying and pointing. It applies in the construction industry.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes Duration (Hours)

1. Carry out wall plastering 30
2. Lay floor screed 30
3. Carry out wall Rendering 15
4. Carry out Keying and Pointing 15

TOTAL 90

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
1. Carry out wall 1.1 Personal protective equipment • Practical
plastering 1.1.1 Types • Projects

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 1.1.2 Uses • Third Party Reports
1.2 Wall Plumbness • Written tests
1.2.1 Checking procedure
1.2.2 Dot guides
1.2.3 Plastering
1.2.4 Application procedure
1.3 Plaster curing
2. Lay floor screed 2.1 Personal protective equipment • Practical
2.1.1 Types • Projects
2.1.2 Uses • Third Party Reports
2.2 Floor preparation procedure • Written tests
2.3 Screeding
2.1.1 Types
[Link] Bonded Screed
[Link] Unbonded Screed
[Link] Floating Screed
2.1.2 Laying procedure
2.4 Screed curing
3. Carry out wall 3.1 Personal protective equipment • Practical
Rendering 3.1.1 Types • Projects
3.1.2 Uses • Third Party Reports
3.2 Wall preparation • Written tests
Procedure
3.3 Rendering
3.3.1 Materials
[Link] Cement
[Link] Aggregates
3.3.2 Application procedure
3.4 Curing of render

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4. Carry out keying and 4.1 Wall surface preparation • Practical
pointing. 4.2 Mortar mix • Projects
4.3 Keying • Third Party Reports
4.4 Pointing • Written tests
4.4.1 Tuck
4.4.2 Flush
4.4.3 Recessed
4.4.4 Weathered

Suggested Methods of Instruction

• Practical
• Project
• Demonstrations
• Group Discussions
• Direct instructions

Recommended Resources for 25 Trainees

S/No. Category/Item Description/ Quantity Recommende
Specifications d Ratio
(Item:
Trainee)
A Learning Materials

1. Reference materials i.e. 14 pcs 1:2

textbooks

2. Rolls Flip Charts 5 pcs 1:5

B Learning Facilities & infrastructure

3. Whiteboards For trainer’s use 1 pc 1:25

4. Lecture room 9m by 8m 1

5. Workshop 10m by 10m 1

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 6. Desktop computers/laptops For both trainer’s 25 pcs 1:1
and trainee’ use

C Consumable materials

6. Assorted colour of whiteboard 10 pcs 10:1

markers

7. Assorted timber Sufficient

8. Assorted nails Sufficient

9. Pegs Sufficient

10. Mortar Sufficient

D Tools and Equipment

11. Builders Line 5 pcs 1:5

12. Mason Square 5 pcs 1:5

13. Claw Hammer 5 pcs 1:5

14. Claw bar 5 pcs 1:5

15. Tape measure 5 pcs 1:5

16. Spirit Level 5 pcs 1:5

17. Mason Hammer 5 pcs 1:5

18. Shovel 5 pcs 1:5

19. Bucket 5 pcs 1:5

20. Wheelbarrow 5 pcs 1:5

21. Trowel 5 pcs 1:5

22. Plumb Bob 5 pcs 1:5

23. Wood Float 5 pcs 1:5

24. Steel float 5 pcs 1:5

25. Straight edge 5 pcs 1:5

26. Keying tool 5 pcs 1:5

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27. Mason chisel 5 pcs 1:5

28. Spade 5 pcs 1:5

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 MASONRY UNITS PRODUCTION

UNIT CODE: 0732 251 03A

TVET CDACC UNIT CODE: CON/CU/MSN/CR/03/3/MA

UNIT DURATION: 100 Hours

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the Unit of competency: Produce Masonry Products

Unit Description

This unit specifies the competencies required to produce simple masonry products. It entails
Interpret Masonry units’ drawings, production of masonry clay units, concrete masonry products
and stabilized soil masonry products and performing stone dressing.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes Duration (Hours)

Interpret masonry units’ drawings 10
Produce clay masonry units 20
Produce concrete masonry products 30
Produce stabilized soil masonry units 20

Perform stone dressing 20

TOTAL 100

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods

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1. Interpret Masonry 1.1 Dimensions • Practical
units’ drawings 1.2 Elevations • Projects
1.3 Measuring angles • Third Party Reports
• Written tests
2. Produce clay masonry 2.1 Personal protective equipment • Practical
units 2.1.1 Types • Projects
2.1.2 Uses • Third Party Reports
2.2 Clay preparation • Written tests
2.2.1 Procedure
2.3 Clay bricks
2.3.1 Moulding procedure.
2.3.2 Sun drying
2.4 Kilning
2.4.1 Procedure
3. Produce concrete 3.1 Personal protective equipment • Practical
masonry products 3.1.1 Types • Projects
3.1.2 Uses • Third Party Reports
3.2 Concrete • Written tests
3.2.1 Block specification
3.2.2 Preparation procedure
3.3 Concrete blocks curing
4. Produce stabilized soil 4.1 Personal protective equipment • Practical
masonry units 4.1.1 Types • Projects
4.1.2 Uses • Third Party Reports
4.2 Materials • Written tests
4.2.1 Job specifications
4.2.2 Preparation procedure
4.3 Soil blocks
4.3.1 Preparation procedure

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 4.4 Soil blocks curing

5. Perform stone dressing 5.1 PPEs • Practical

5.1.1 Types • Projects
5.1.2 Uses • Third Party Reports
5.2 Stone dressing tools and • Written tests
equipment
5.2.1 Types
5.2.2 Uses
5.2.3 Stone dressing
Suggested Methods of Instruction
• Practical
• Project
• Demonstrations
• Group Discussions
• Direct instructions

Recommended Resources for 25 Trainees

S/No. Category/Item Description/ Quantity Recommende
Specifications d Ratio
(Item:
Trainee)
A Learning Materials

1. Reference materials i.e. For trainee’s use 14 pcs 1:2

textbooks

2. Rolls Flip Charts For both trainer’s 5 pcs 1:5

and trainee’ use

B Learning Facilities & infrastructure

3. Whiteboards For trainer’s use 1 pc 1:25

4. Lecture room 9m by 8m 1

5. Workshop/shade 10m by 10m 1

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 6. Desktop computers/laptops For both trainer’s 25 pcs 1:1
and trainee’ use

C Consumable materials

7. Assorted colour of whiteboard 10 pcs 10:1

markers

8. Assorted timber Sufficient

9. Assorted nails Sufficient

10. Pegs Sufficient

11. Mortar Sufficient

12. Quarry dust Sufficient

13. Cement/ lime Sufficient

14. Clay Sufficient

15. Grease/oil Sufficient

D Tools and Equipment

16. Technical Drawing 25 Sets 1:1

Instruments (Rulers,
Protractors, Compasses, Set-
squares)

17. Tape measure 5 pcs 1:5

18. Mason Hammer 5 pcs 1:5

19. Shovel 5 pcs 1:5

20. Bucket 5 pcs 1:5

21. Wheelbarrow 5 pcs 1:5

22. Trowel 5 pcs 1:5

23. Wood Float 5 pcs 1:5

24. Steel float 5 pcs 1:5

25. Spade 5 pcs 1:5

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26. Moulds 5 pcs 1:5

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 BUILDING SITE PRELIMINARY WORKS I

UNIT CODE: 0732 351 05A

TVET CDACC UNIT CODE:CON/CU/MSN/CR /01/4/MA

UNIT DURATION: 120 Hours

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the Unit of Learning: perform building site preliminary works

Unit Description
This unit describes the competence required to perform building site preliminary works.
It involves carrying out site clearance, carrying out site hoarding and building construction site
amenities.

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this unit, the trainee should be able to;
S/No Learning Outcomes Duration (hours)

1. Carry out site clearance 30

2. Carry out site hoarding 40

3. Build construction site amenities 50

TOTAL 120

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment

Methods

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1. Carry out site 1.1 PPEs • Practical
clearance 1.1.1 Types • Projects
1.1.2 Uses • Third Party Reports
1.2 Site clearance tools and • Written tests
equipment

1.2.1 Slasher

1.2.2 Mattock

1.2.3 Rake

1.2.4 Sledge hammer

1.2.5 Fork Jembe

1.2.6 Machete
1.2.7 Uses
1.3 Site clearance
1.3.1 Demarcation
1.3.2 Demolition
1.3.3 Grabbing of shrubs
1.3.4 Diversion of water
channels and services
1.3.5 Site stripping
1.3.6 Trim hedges
1.4 Methods of site clearance
1.4.1 Mechanical methods
1.4.2 Manual methods
Explosives /Detonators
1.5 Demolition
1.6 Methods of debris disposal
1.6.1 Incineration
1.6.2 Composting
1.6.3 Recycling

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2. Carry out site 2.1 PPEs • Practical
hoarding 2.1.1 Types • Projects
2.1.2 Uses • Third Party Reports
2.2 Hoarding tools • Written tests
2.2.1 Types
2.2.2 Uses
2.3 Hoarding materials
2.3.1 GI sheets
2.3.2 Assorted Timber
2.4 Demarcation and Erection of
hoarding
2.5 Hoarding erected as per work
requirements

2.6 Dismantling of hoarding

2.7 Storage of hoarding materials
3. Build construction 3.1 PPEs • Projects
site amenities 3.1.1 Types • Written tests
3.1.2 Uses • Practical tests
3.2 Tools and equipment • Oral tests
3.2.1 Types
3.2.2 Uses
3.3 Site amenities materials
assembling
3.3.1 Types
3.3.2 Construction
3.4 Site amenities are constructed
as per the site plan
3.5 Demolition of Site amenities
3.6 Storage of site amenity

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 materials

Suggested Methods of Instruction

• Practical
• Project
• Demonstrations
• Group Discussions
• Direct instructions

Recommended Resources for 25 Trainees

S/No. Category/Item Description/ Quantity Recommende
Specifications d Ratio
(Item:
Trainee)
A Learning Materials

1. Reference materials i.e. For trainee’s use 14 pcs 1:2

textbooks

2. Rolls Flip Charts For both trainer’s 5 pcs 1:5

and trainee’ use

B Learning Facilities & infrastructure

3. Whiteboards For trainer’s use 1 pc 1:25

4. Workshop/ construction site 10m by 10m 1 4:1

5. Lecture room 9m by 8m 1

6. Desktop computers/laptops For both trainer’s 25 pcs 1:1

and trainee’ use

C Consumable materials

5. Assorted colour of whiteboard For trainer’s use 10 pcs 10:1

markers

6. Assorted timber For trainee’s use Sufficient

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 7. Assorted nails For trainee’s use Sufficient

8. Pegs For trainee’s use Sufficient

9. Hoarding materials For trainee’s use Sufficient

10. Chalk lime For trainee’s use Sufficient

D Tools and Equipment

11. Spirit Level For trainee’s use 5 pcs 1:5

12. Builders Line For trainee’s use 5 pcs 1:5

13. Mason Square For trainee’s use 5 pcs 1:5

14. Mason Hammer For trainee’s use 5 pcs 1:5

15. Claw Hammer For trainee’s use 5 pcs 1:5

16. Shovel For trainee’s use 5 pcs 1:5

17. s Bucket For trainee’s use 5 pcs 1:5

18. Wheelbarrow For trainee’s use 5 pcs 1:5

19. Claw bar For trainee’s use 5 pcs 1:5

20. Panga For trainee’s use 5 pcs 1:5

21. Handsaw For trainee’s use 5 pcs 1:5

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 BUILDING TEMPORARY WORKS

UNIT CODE: 0732 453 06A

TVET CDACC UNIT CODE: CON/CU/MSN/CR/02/4/MA

UNIT DURATION: 120 Hours

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the Unit of Competency: Perform Building Temporary Works.

Unit Description
This unit specifies the competencies required to perform building temporary works efficiently
and safely. It involves performing timbering works, preparing building formwork, preparing
construction scaffolds and preparing building shores.
Summary of Learning Outcomes
S/No Learning Outcomes Duration (Hours)
1. Perform timbering works 30
2. Prepare building formwork 30
3. Prepare construction scaffolds 30
4. Prepare building shores 30
TOTAL 120

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Content Suggested Assessment

Outcome Methods
1. Perform 1.1 PPEs • Practical
timbering works 1.1.1. Types • Projects
1.1.2. Uses • POE evaluation
1.1.3. Identification • Third party reports

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 1.2 Timbering tools and equipment • Written tests
1.2.1. Types
1.2.2. Uses
1.3 Trench timbering
1.4 Erection of timbering
1.5 Dismantling of timbering
1.6 Storage of timbering materials
1.6.1 Methods

2. Prepare 2.1 PPEs • Practical

building 2.1.1. Types • Projects
formwork 2.1.2. Uses • POE evaluation
2.2 Building formwork tools and • Third party reports
equipment • Written tests
2.2.1. Types
2.2.2. Uses
2.3 Preparation of formwork
2.3.1. Shapes and sizes
2.4 Erection of formwork
2.5 Striking of formwork
2.6 Storage of formwork materials
2.6.1. Methods
3. Prepare 3.1 PPEs • Practical
construction 3.1.1. Types • Projects
scaffolds 3.1.2. Uses • POE evaluation
3.2 scaffold tools and equipment • Third party reports
3.2.1. Types • Written tests
3.2.2. Uses
3.3 Scaffold materials
3.3.1. Types
3.3.2. Uses
3.4 Erection of scaffold
3.4.1. Types
3.5 Dismantling of scaffold
3.6 Storage of scaffold materials
3.6.1. Methods

4. Prepare 4.1 PPEs • • Practical

building 4.1.1. Types • Projects
shores 4.1.2. Uses • POE evaluation

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 4.2 Shoring tools and equipment • Third party reports
4.2.1. Types • Written tests
4.2.2. Uses
4.3 Shoring materials
4.3.1. Types
4.3.2. Preparation
4.3.3. Shapes and sizes
4.4 Building shores size is prepared as per
work requirement

4.5 Erection of shores

4.6 Dismantling of shores
4.7 Storage of shoring materials

Suggested Methods of Instruction

• Practical
• Projects
• Demonstrations
• Group Discussion
• Direct Instruction

Recommended Resources for 25 Trainees

S/No. Category/Item Description/ Quantity Recommended
Specifications Ratio
(Item: Trainee)
A Learning Materials

1. Desktop Anny model 5 1:5

computers/laptops

2. Tape measures 5 metres 25 1:1

3. Builders line 5 1:5

4. Claw hammer 5 1:5

5. Mason square 5 1:5

6. Timber Assorted Sufficient

7. Nails Assorted Sufficient

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 8. Claw bar 5 1:5

9. Panga 5 1:5

10. 5Jembe 5 1:5

11. Pick axe 5 1:5

12. Iron sheets Assorted Sufficient

13. Hand saw 5 1:5

14. Mallet 5 1:5

B Learning Facilities & Infrastructure

15. Lecture Room (9* 8 sq. metres) 1 1:25

16. Workshop/ 1 1:25

construction site

17. Internet Connection System 1 1:25

18. Whiteboard Glass, melamine, 1 1:25

porcelain

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