THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA

COMPETENCY BASED CURRICULUM

FOR

BUILDING TECHNOLOGY

KNQF LEVEL: 5

ISCED PROGRAMME CODE: 0732454A

TVET CDACC
P.O. BOX 15745-00100
NAIROBI

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First published 2023
Copyright © TVET CDACC 2024

All rights reserved. No part of this Occupational Standard 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: [email protected]

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 FOREWORD

Provision of quality education and training is fundamental to the Government’s overall

strategy for social economic development. Quality education and training contributes to
achievement of Kenya’s development blue print and sustainable development goals.

Reforms in the education sector are necessary for the achievement of Kenya Vision 2030 and
meeting the provisions of the Constitution of Kenya 2010. The education sector had to be
aligned to the 2010 Kenya’s Constitution and this resulted in formulation of the Policy
Framework on Reforming Education and Training for Sustainable Development (Sessional
Paper No 1of 2019). A key feature of this policy is the radical change in the design and
delivery of the TVET training. The reforms require that curriculum development be industry
led, training be competency based, certification be based on demonstration of competence
and mode of delivery allows for multiple entry and exit in TVET programmes.

These reforms also demand that Industry takes a leading role in curriculum development to
ensure the curriculum addresses its competence needs. In addition to reforms, TVET
subsector has embarked on harmonizing existing Occupational Standards into quality
National Occupational Standard. This not only allows for maintaining quality of
qualifications across the Country, it also allows for comparability of qualifications in the
Country as well prudent utilization of resources. It is against this background that TVET
CDACC ha adopted and adapted this curriculum from the Nyeri National Polytechnic to
address skill gaps in the industry.

It is my conviction that this curriculum will play a great role towards development of
competent human resource for sustainable growth and development in the Building industry.

DR. ESTHER THAARA MWORIA, PHD

PRINCIPAL SECRETARY
STATE DEPARTMENT FOR TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

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 PREFACE

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

The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Act No. 29 of 2013 on Reforming
Education and Training in Kenya, 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 Kenyan labour force.

This curriculum is designed and organized with an outline of learning outcomes; suggested
delivery methods, training/learning resources and methods of assessing the trainee’s
achievement.

I am grateful to the Council Members Council Secretary, of Nyeri National Polytechnic and
all those who participated in the development of the original curriculum, from which TVET
CDACC adopted and adapted this curriculum for increasing access to Building Technology
craftspersons across the Country .

PROF AHMED FEREJ

CHAIRMAN
TVET CDACC

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This curriculum was adopted and adapted from the Nyeri National Polytechnic in the spirit of
prudent use of resources by avoiding duplication of already existing curricula as the TVET
sector of education embarks on harmonization of existing Occupational Standards into
National Occupational Standards. I am thankful to the Council and management of the Nyeri
National Polytechnic for developing the original curriculum.

My gratitude and appreciation also goes to all the individuals and organizations who
participated in adding value to this curriculum.

I am convinced that this curriculum will go a long way in ensuring that workers in Building
Sector acquire competencies that will enable them to perform their work more efficiently.

PROF KISILU KITAINGE

CEO/COUNCIL SECRETARY
TVET CDACC

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 ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
CAD Computer Aided Design
CCTV Closed-Circuit Television (surveillance)
EMS Environmental Management System
ICT Information Computer Technology
KCSE Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
KEBS Kenya Bureau of Standards
KNQA Kenya National Qualification Authority
NCA National Construction Authority
NEMA National Environment Management Authority
NOS National Occupational Standards
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
QA Quality Assurance
QC Quality Control
TES Teach Elite’s Shop
TVET Technical and vocational education and training
TVETA Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority
BRC British reinforcement concrete
ASTM American society for testing and materials
PPR Polypropylene pipes
DPM Damp proof membrane
DPC Damp proof course
IEE Institute of electrical engineers
ISCED International Standard Classification of Education

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD ........................................................................................................................... iii
PREFACE ................................................................................................................................. iv
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ......................................................................................................... v
ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS ................................................................................. vi
KEY TO ISCED UNIT CODE .............................................................................................. viii
OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................. ix
BASIC UNITS OF LEARNING ............................................................................................... 1
DIGITAL LITERACY .............................................................................................................. 2
COMMUNICATION SKILLS ................................................................................................ 12
WORK ETHICS AND PRACTICES ...................................................................................... 15
ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS ............................................................................................. 19
COMMON UNITS OF LEARNING ....................................................................................... 23
BASIC MATHEMATICS ....................................................................................................... 24
TECHNICAL DRAWING....................................................................................................... 30
SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES..................................................................................................... 33
CORE UNITS OF LEARNING............................................................................................... 35
SITE PRELIMINARY WORKS ............................................................................................. 36
BUILDING SUBSTRUCTURE WORKS............................................................................... 39
BUILDING SUPERSTRUCTURE WORKS .......................................................................... 42
ROOF CONSTRUCTION ....................................................................................................... 45
INSTALLATION OF DOORS AND WINDOWS ................................................................. 47
BUILDING EXTERNAL WORKS ......................................................................................... 52

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 KEY TO ISCED UNIT CODE

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 OVERVIEW

Building Technology Level 5 qualification constis of competencies that a person must

acquire to enable him/her to be certified as a Building Technology Craftsperson. The
competencies include performing construction site preliminary works, executing building
substructure, superstructure and external works, constructing roof structure, installing doors
and windows and perform building finishes.

The units of Learning comprising Building Technology Level 5 programme include the
following basic, common and core units:

SUMMARY OF UNITS OF LEARNING

BASIC UNITS OF LEARNING
ICSED Unit TVET CDACC Unit Unit Title Duration Credit
Code Code (Hours) Factor
0611 451 01A CON/CU/BUT/BC/1/5/A Digital literacy 80 8
0031 441 02A CON/CU/BUT/BC/2/5/A Communication skills 40 4
0417 441 03B CON/CU/BUT/BC/3/5/A Apply Work Ethics and 50 5
Practices
0413 441 04A CON/CU/BUT/BC/4/5/A Entrepreneurial skills 60 6
Sub Total 230 23
COMMON UNITS OF LEARNING
Unit Code Unit Title Duration Credit
(Hours) Factor
0541 441 05A CON/CU/BUT/BC/1/5/A Basic Mathematics 120 12
0732 441 06A CON/CU/BUT/BC/2/5/A Technical Drawing 120 12
0539 441 07A CON/CU/BUT/BC/3/5/A Scientific principles 75 7.5
Sub Total 315 31.5
CORE UNITS OF LEARNING
Unit Code Units Title Duration Credit
(Hours) Factor
0732 451 08A CON/CU/BUT/CR/1/5/A Site preliminary works 40 4
0732 451 09A CON/CU/BUT/CR/2/5/A Building Substructure Works 80 8
0732 451 10A CON/CU/BUT/CR/3/5/A Building Super structure 120 12
works
0732 451 11A CON/CU/BUT/CR/4/5/A Roof Construction 40 4
0732 451 12A CON/CU/BUT/CR/5/5/A Installation of Doors and 40 4
windows
0732 451 13A CON/CU/BUT/CR/6/5/A Performing Building finishes 60 6
0732451/14/A CON/CU/BUT/CR/7/5/A Building External works 60 6
Sub-Total 440 44
0732 451 15A Industrial Attachment 480 48

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 Sub Total 920 92
GRAND TOTAL 1465 146.5

Entry Requirements
An individual entering this course should have any of the following minimum requirements:
a) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) D plain
or
b) Building Technology or related course Level 4
or
c) Equivalent qualifications as determined by TVET Authority
and/or
d) As may be guided by relevant regulatory body

Trainer Qualifications
Qualifications of a trainer for this course include:
a) Possession of a higher qualification than Building Technology level 5 or in related
trade area; and
b) License by TVETA.

Industrial Attachment
An individual enrolled in this course will be required to undergo Industrial attachment for a
minimum period of 480 hours in a building sector.

Credit Accumulation, Transfer and Exemptions

TVET CDACC guidelines on credit accumulation, transfer and exemptions shall apply.

Assessment
The course will be assessed formatively and summatively:
a) During formative assessment all performance criteria shall be assessed based on
performance criteria weighting.
b) Summative assessment shall focus on critical aspects of the Unit of competency.
c) During summative assessment basic and common units shall be integrated or
assessed concurrently with the core units.
d) Formative and summative assessment weights shall constitute 60% and 40% of

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 the overall score respectively.
e) Theory and practical weight shall be 40:60 respectively for each unit of learning;
f) For a candidate to be declared competent in a unit of competency, the candidate
must meet the following conditions:

i) Obtained at least 40% in theory assessment in formative and summative

assessments.
ii) Obtained at least 50% in practical assessment in formative and summative
assessment where applicable.
iii) Obtained at least 50% in the weighted results between formative assessment
and summative assessment where the former constitutes 60% and the latter
40% of the overall score.
g) Assessment performance rating for each unit of competency shall be as follows:

MARKS COMPETENCE RATING

80 -100 Mastery
65 - 79 Proficiency
50 - 64 Competent
49 and below Not Yet Competent
Y Assessment Malpractice/irregularities
h) Assessment for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may lead to award of
Certificate of Competency

Certification
A candidate will be issued with a Certificate of Competency upon demonstration of
competence in a core Unit of Competency. To attain the Full Building Technology Level 5
certificate, the candidate must demonstrate competence in all the Units of Competency as
given in the qualification pack.

These certificates will be issued by TVET CDACC .

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BASIC UNITS OF LEARNING

1
 DIGITAL LITERACY

ISCED UNIT CODE: 0611 441 01A

TVET CDACC UNIT CODE: CON/CU/BUT/BC/1/5/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the Unit of Competency: Apply Digital Literacy
Duration of Unit: 80 Hours
Unit Description

This unit covers the competencies required to demonstrate digital literacy. It involves operating
computer devices, solving tasks using the Office suite, managing data and information,
performing online communication and collaboration, applying cybersecurity skills, and
performing jobs online.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Operate Computer Devices
2. Solve Tasks Using Office Suite
3. Manage Data and Information
4. Perform Online Communication and Collaboration
5. Apply Cybersecurity Skills
6. Perform Online Jobs
7. Apply job entry techniques

Learning Outcomes, Content, and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content Suggested
Assessment
Methods
1. Operate ● Meaning and importance of digital ● Observation
computer literacy ● Written
devices ● Functions and Uses of Computers assessment
● Classification of computers ● Oral assessment
● Components of a computer system ● Practical
● Computer Hardware assessment
• The System Unit E.g. Motherboard,
CPU, casing

• Input Devices e.g. Pointing, keying,

scanning, voice/speech recognition,
direct data capture devices.
• Output Devices e.g. hardcopy
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Learning Outcome Content Suggested
Assessment
Methods
output and softcopy output
• Storage Devices e.g. main memory
e.g. RAM, secondary storage (Solid
state devices, Hard Drives, CDs &
DVDs, Memory cards, Flash drives
• Computer Ports e.g. HDMI, DVI,
VGA, USB type C etc.
● Classification of computer software
● Operating system functions
● Procedure for turning/off a
computer
● Mouse use techniques
● Keyboard Parts and Use
Techniques
● Desktop Customization
● File and Files Management using an
operating system
● Computer Internet Connection
Options
• Mobile Networks/Data Plans
• Wireless Hotspots
• Cabled (Ethernet/Fiber)
• Dial-Up
• Satellite
● Computer external devices
management
• Device connections
• Device controls (volume controls
and display properties)
2. Solve tasks ● Meaning and Importance of Word ● Observation
using Office Processing ● Portfolio of
suite ● Examples of Word Processors Evidence
● Working with word documents ● Project
• Open and close word processor ● Written

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Learning Outcome Content Suggested
Assessment
Methods
• Create a new document assessment
• Save a document ● Practical
assessment
• Switch between open documents
● Enhancing productivity ● Oral assessment

• Set basic options/preferences

• Help resources
• Use magnification/zoom tools
• Display, hide built-in tool bar
• Using navigation tools
● Typing Text
● Document editing (copy, cut, paste
commands, spelling and Grammar
check)
● Document formatting
• Formatting text
• Formatting paragraph
• Formatting styles
• Alignment
• Creating tables
• Formatting tables
● Graphical objects
• Insert object (picture, drawn object)
• Select an object
• Edit an object
• Format an object
● Document Print setup
• Page layout,
• Margins set up
• Orientation.
● Word Document Printing
● Meaning & Importance of electronic
spreadsheets
● Components of Spreadsheets
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Learning Outcome Content Suggested
Assessment
Methods
● Application areas of spreadsheets
● Using spreadsheet application
• Parts of Excel screen: ribbon,
formula bar, active cell, name box,
column letter,row number, Quick
Access Toolbar.
• Cell Data Types
• Block operations
• Arithmetic operators (formula bar (-,
+, *, /).
• Cell Referencing
● Data Manipulation
• Using Functions (Sum, Average,
SumIF, Count, Max, Max, IF,
Rank, Product, mode etc)
• Using Formulae
• Sorting data
• Filtering data
• Visual representation using charts
● Worksheet printing
● Electronic Presentations
● Meaning and Importance of electronic
presentations
● Examples of Presentation Software
● Using the electronic presentation
application
• Parts of the PowerPoint screen (slide
navigation pane, slide pane, notes,
the ribbon, quick access toolbar,
and scroll bars).
• Open and close presentations
• Creating Slides (Insert new slides,
duplicate, or reuse slides.)
• Text Management (insert, delete,
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Learning Outcome Content Suggested
Assessment
Methods
copy, cut and paste, drag and drop,
format, and use spell check).
• Use magnification/zoom tools
• Apply or change a theme.
• Save a presentations
• Switch between open presentations
● Developing a presentation
• Presentation views
• Slides
• Master slide
● Text
• Editing text
• Formatting
• Tables
• Charts
• Using charts
• Organization charts
• Graphical objects
• Insert, manipulate
• Drawings
• Prepare outputs
• Applying slide effects and
transitions
• Check and deliver
• Spell check a presentation
• Slide orientation
• Slide shows, navigation
• Print presentations (slides and
handouts)
3. Manage • Meaning of Data and information • Observation
Data and
• Importance and Uses of data and • Portfolio of
Information information Evidence
• Types of internet services • Project
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Learning Outcome Content Suggested
Assessment
Methods
• Communication Services • Written
• Information Retrieval Services assessment
• File Transfer • Practical
• World Wide Web Services assessment

• Web Services • Oral assessment

• Automatic Network Address

Configuration
• NewsGroup
• Ecommerce
• Types of Internet Access Applications
• Web browsing concepts
• Key concepts
• Security and safety
• Web browsing
• Using the web browser
• Tools and settings
• Clearing Cache and cookies
• URIs
• Bookmarks
• Web outputs
• Web based information
• Search
• Critical evaluation of information
• Copyright, data protection
• Downloads Management
• Performing Digital Data Backup
(Online and Offline)
• Emerging issues in internet
4. Perform online • Netiquette principles ● Observation
communication • Communication concepts ● Portfolio of
and collaboration
• Online communities Evidence
• Communication tools ● Project

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Learning Outcome Content Suggested
Assessment
Methods
• Email concepts ● Written
• Using email assessment
• Sending email ● Practical
assessment
• Receiving email
● Oral assessment
• Tools and settings
• Organizing email
• Digital content copyright and licenses
• Online collaboration tools
• Online Storage (Google Drive)
• Online productivity applications
(Google Docs & Forms)
• Online meetings (Google
Meet/Zoom)
• Online learning environments
• Online calendars (Google Calendars)
• Social networks (Facebook/Twitter -
Settings & Privacy)
• Preparation for online collaboration
• Common setup features
• Setup
• Mobile collaboration
• Key concepts
• Using mobile devices
• Applications
• Synchronization
5. Apply ● Data protection and privacy ● Observation
cybersecurity • Confidentiality of data/information ● Portfolio of
skills
• Integrity of data/information Evidence
• Availability of data/information ● Project
● Internet security threats ● Written
• Malware attacks assessment
• Social engineering attacks ● Practical
• Distributed denial of service (DDoS) assessment

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Learning Outcome Content Suggested
Assessment
Methods
• Man-in-the-middle attack (MitM) ● Oral assessment
• Password attacks
• IoT Attacks
• Phishing Attacks
• Ransomware
• Computer threats and crimes
• Cybersecurity control measures
• Physical Controls
• Technical/Logical Controls
(Passwords,PINs, Biometrics)
• Operational Controls
● Laws governing protection of ICT in
Kenya
• The Computer Misuse and
Cybercrimes Act No. 5 of 2018
• The Data Protection Act No. 24 Of
2019
6. Perform Online • Introduction to online working • Observation
Jobs • Types of online Jobs • Portfolio of
• Online job platforms Evidence
• Remotask • Project
• Data annotation tech • Written
• Cloud worker assessment
• Upwork • Practical
• Oneforma assessment
• Appen • Oral assessment
• Online account and profile
management
• Identifying online jobs/job bidding
• Online digital identity
• Executing online tasks
• Management of online payment
accounts.

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Learning Outcome Content Suggested
Assessment
Methods
7. Apply job entry ● Types of job opportunities • Observation
techniques • Oral
● Self employment
assessment
● Service provision
• Portfolio of
● product development
evidence
● salaried employment
• Third party
• Sources of job opportunities report

• Resume/ curriculum vitae • Written

assessment
• What is a CV
• How long should a CV be
• What to include in a AC
• Format of CV
• How to write a good CV
• Don’ts of writing a CV
• Job application letter
• What to include
• Addressing a cover letter
• Signing off a cover letter
Portfolio of Evidence
● Academic credentials
● Letters of commendations
● Certification of participations
● Awards and decorations
Interview skills
● Listening skills
● Grooming
● Language command
● Articulation of issues
● Body language
● Time management
● Honesty
• Generally knowledgeable in current
affairs and technical area

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Suggested Methods of Instructions
● Instructor-led facilitation using active learning strategies
● Demonstration by trainer
● Practical work by trainees
● Viewing of related videos
● Group discussions
● Project
● Role play
● Case study
Recommended Resources for 25 Trainees
● 25 computers with the following software:
• Windows/Linux/Macintosh Operating System
• Microsoft Office Software
• Google Workspace Account
• Antivirus Software
● 2 Printers
● Printing Papers
● External storage media
● 1 Projector
● 1 Whiteboard
● 1 Smartboard/Smart TV (Where applicable)
● Assorted whiteboard markers
● Internet connection
● 5 samples of CVs
● 5 samples of job applications

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 COMMUNICATION SKILLS

UNIT CODE: 0031 441 02A

TVET CDACC UNIT CODE: CON/CU/BUT/BC/2/5/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the Unit of Competency: Apply Communication Skills
Duration of Unit: 40 hours
Unit Description
This unit covers the competencies required to apply communication skills. It involves applying
communication channels, written, non-verbal, oral, and group communication skills.
Summary of Learning Outcomes
1. Apply communication channels.
2. Apply written communication skills.
3. Apply non-verbal skills.
4. Apply oral communication skills.
5. Apply group communication skills.
Learning Outcomes, Content, and Suggested Assessment Methods
Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
1. Apply communication • Communication process • Oral assessment
channels • Principles of effective • Written assessment
communication • Observation
• Channels/medium/modes of • Portfolio of Evidence
communication • Practical assessment
• Factors to consider when • Third party report
selecting a channel of
communication
• Barriers to effective
communication
• Flow/patterns of
communication
• Sources of information
• Organizational policies
2. Apply written • Types of written • Oral assessment
communication skills communication • Written assessment
• Elements of communication • Observation
• Organization requirements for • Portfolio of Evidence
written communication • Practical assessment
• Third party report
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Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
3. Apply non-verbal • Utilize body language and • Oral assessment
communication skills • gestures • Written assessment
• Apply body posture • Observation
• Apply workplace dressing code • Portfolio of Evidence
• Practical assessment
• Third party report
4. Apply oral • Types of oral communication • Oral assessment
communication skills pathways • Written assessment
• Effective questioning • Observation
techniques • Portfolio of Evidence
• Workplace etiquette • Practical assessment
• Active listening • Third party report
5. Apply group discussion • Establishing rapport • Oral assessment
skills • Facilitating resolution of • Written assessment
issues • Observation
• Developing action plans • Portfolio of Evidence
• Group organization techniques • Practical assessment
• Turn-taking techniques
• Conflict resolution techniques
• Team-work

Suggested Methods of Instruction

• Discussion
• Roleplaying
• Simulation
• Direct instruction
• Demonstration
• Field trips

Recommended Resources for 25 trainees

General Resources Tools and Materials and Supplies
Equipment
• 25 Desktop Mobile phones Flashcards
computers/laptops
• Internet connection Flip charts
• 1 Projector 2 packets of assorted colors
• 1 Printer of whiteboard marker pens

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• 1 Whiteboard Printing papers

• Report writing templates

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 WORK ETHICS AND PRACTICES
UNIT CODE: 0417 441 03A
TVET CDACC UNIT CODE: CON/CU/BUT/BC/3/5/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the Unit of Competency: Apply work ethics and practices.
Duration of Unit: 50 hours
Unit Description
This unit covers competencies required to demonstrate employability skills. It involves the
ability to: conduct self-management, promote ethical work practices and values, promote
teamwork, manage workplace conflicts, maintain professional and personal development, apply
problem-solving, and promote customer care.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Apply self-management skills
2. Promote ethical practices and values
3. Promote Teamwork
4. Maintain professional and personal development
5. Apply Problem-solving skills
6. Promote Customer care.

Learning Outcomes, Content, and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
1. Apply self- ● Self-awareness ● Observation
management skills ● Formulating personal vision, ● Written assessment
mission, and goals ● Oral assessment
● Healthy lifestyle practices ● Third party reports
● Strategies for overcoming work ● Portfolio of evidence
challenges ● Project
● Emotional intelligence ● Practical
Coping with Work Stress.
Assertiveness versus
aggressiveness and passiveness
● Developing and maintaining
high self-esteem
● Developing and maintaining
positive self-image
● Time management
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Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
● Setting performance targets
● Monitoring and evaluating
performance targets
2. Promote ethical work ● Integrity ● Observation
practices and values ● Core Values, ethics and beliefs ● Written assessment
● Patriotism ● Oral assessment
● Professionalism ● Third party reports
● Organizational codes of ● Portfolio of evidence
conduct ● Project
● Industry policies and ● Practical
procedures

3. Promote Teamwork Types of teams ● Observation

Team building ● Written assessment
Individual responsibilities in a team ● Oral assessment
Determination of team roles and ● Third party reports
objectives ● Portfolio of evidence
Team parameters and relationships ● Project
Benefits of teamwork ● Practical
Qualities of a team player
Leading a team
Team performance and evaluation
Conflicts and conflict resolution
Gender and diversity
mainstreaming
Developing Healthy workplace
relationships
Adaptability and flexibility
Coaching and mentoring skills
4. Maintain professional ● Personal vs professional ● Observation
and personal development and growth ● Written assessment
development ● Avenues for professional ● Oral assessment
growth ● Third party reports
● Recognizing career ● Portfolio of evidence
advancement ● Project
● Training and career ● Practical
opportunities
● Assessing training needs
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Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
● Mobilizing training resources
● Licenses and certifications for
professional growth and
development
● Pursuing personal and
organizational goals
● Managing work priorities
and commitments
● Dynamism and on-the-job
learning
5. Apply Problem- ● Causes of problems ● Observation
solving skills ● Methods of solving problems ● Written assessment
● Problem-solving process ● Oral assessment
● Decision making ● Third party reports
● Creative thinking and critical ● Portfolio of evidence
thinking process in ● Project
development of innovative and ● Practical
practical solutions
6. Promote Customer ● Identifying customer needs ● Observation
Care ● Qualities of good customer ● Written assessment
service ● Oral assessment
● Customer feedback methods ● Third party reports
● Resolving customer ● Portfolio of evidence
concerns ● Project
● Customer outreach programs ● Practical
● Customer retention

Suggested Methods of Instruction

● Instructor lead facilitation of theory using active learning strategies.
● Demonstrations
● Simulation/Role play
● Group Discussion
● Presentations
● Projects
● Case studies
● Assignments

Recommended Resources for 25 Trainees

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● Computers
● Stationery
● Charts
● Video clips
● Audio tapes
● Radio sets
● TV sets
● LCD projectors

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 ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS

UNIT CODE: 0413 441 04A

TVET CDACC UNIT CODE: CON/CU/BUT/BC/4/5/A

Relationship to occupational standards

This unit addresses the unit of competency: Apply Entrepreneurial skills.
Duration of unit: 60 hours
Unit Description:
This unit covers the competencies required to demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship.
It involves demonstrating an understanding of financial literacy, applying entrepreneurial
concepts identifying entrepreneurship opportunities, applying business legal aspects, and
developing business innovative strategies and business plans.
Summary of Learning Outcomes
1. Apply financial literacy,
2. Apply the entrepreneurial concept
3. Identify entrepreneurship opportunities,
4. Apply business legal aspects,
5. Innovate Business Strategies
6. Develop a business plan
Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Suggested Assessment
Learning Outcome Content Methods
1. Apply financial • Personal finance • Observation
literacy management • Project
• Balancing between needs • Written assessment
and wants • Oral assessment
• Budget Preparation • Third party report
• Saving management • Practical
• Factors to consider when
deciding where to save
• Debt management
• Factors to consider before
taking a loan
• Investment decisions
• Types of investments
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 Suggested Assessment
Learning Outcome Content Methods
• Factors to consider when
investing money
• Insurance services
• insurance products available
in the market
• Insurable risks

2.Apply entrepreneurial • Difference between • Observation

concept Entrepreneurs and Business • Written assessment
persons • Oral assessment
• Types of entrepreneurs • Third party report
• Ways of becoming an
entrepreneur
• Characteristics of
Entrepreneurs
• salaried employment and
self-employment
• Requirements for entry into self-
employment
• Roles of an Entrepreneur in
an enterprise
• Contributions of
Entrepreneurship
3.Identify entrepreneurship • Sources of business ideas • Observation
opportunities • Factors to consider when • Project
evaluating business opportunity • Written assessment
• Business life cycle • Oral assessment
• Third party report
4.Apply business legal • Forms of business • Observation
aspects ownership • Project
• Business registration and • Written assessment
licensing processing • Oral assessment
• Types of contracts and • Third party report
agreements
• Employment laws
• Taxation laws
5.Innovate business • Creativity in business • Observation
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 Suggested Assessment
Learning Outcome Content Methods
Strategies • Innovative business strategies • Projects
• Entrepreneurial Linkages • Written assessment
• ICT • Oral assessment
in business growth and • Third party report
development
6.Develop Business Plan • Business description • Observation
• Marketing plan • Case studies
• Organizational/Management • Individual/group
• plan assignments
• Production/operation plan • Projects
• Financial plan • Written tests
• Executive summary • Oral questions
• Business plan presentation • Third party report
• Business idea incubation • Interviews

Suggested Methods of Instruction

• Direct instruction with active learning strategies
• Project (Business plan)
• Case studies
• Field trips
• Group Discussions
• Demonstration
• Question and answer
• Problem solving
• Experiential
• Team training
• Guest speakers

Recommended Resources for 25 Trainees

• 5 Case studies
• 5 Business plan templates
• 10 Computers
• 1 Overhead projectors
• Internet
• Video clips
• 5 Newspapers and Handouts

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 • 5 Business Journals
25 sets of Writing materials

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COMMON UNITS OF LEARNING

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 BASIC MATHEMATICS
ISCED UNIT CODE: 0541 441 05A
TVET CDACC UNIT CODE: CON/CU/BUT/CC/1/5/A

UNIT DURATION: 120 HOURS

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the unit of competency: Apply basic mathematics

Unit Description
This unit describes the competencies required by a technician in order to apply algebra apply
trigonometry and hyperbolic functions, apply complex numbers, apply coordinate geometry,
carry out binomial expansion, apply calculus, solve ordinary differential equations, carry out
mensuration, apply power series, apply statistics, apply numerical methods, apply vector theory
and apply matrix.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Apply Algebra
2. Apply Trigonometry and hyperbolic functions.
3. Apply complex numbers.
4. Apply Coordinate Geometry.
5. Carry out Binomial Expansion.
6. Apply Calculus.
7. Solve Ordinary differential equations.
8. Carry out Mensuration.
9. Apply Power Series.
10. Apply Statistics.
11. Apply Numerical methods.
12. Apply Vector theory.
13. Apply Matrix.

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Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods
Learning Outcome Content Suggested
Assessment Methods
1. Apply Algebra • Base and Index • Written
• Law of indices assessment
• Indicial equations • Oral
• Laws of logarithm assessment
• Logarithmic equations • Observation
• Conversion of bases • Portfolio of
• Use of calculator Evidence
• Reduction of equations • Third party
• Solution of equations reduced to report
quadratic form
• Solutions of simultaneous linear
equations in three unknowns
• Solutions of problems involving AP
and GP
2. Apply • Half -angle formula • Written
Trigonometry • Factor formula assessment
and hyperbolic • Trigonometric functions • Oral
functions • Parametric equations assessment
• Relative and absolute measures • Observation
• Measures calculation • Portfolio of
• Definition of hyperbolic equations Evidence
• Properties of hyperbolic functions • Third party
• Evaluations of hyperbolic functions report
Hyperbolic identities
• Osborne’s Rule
• Ashx+bshx=C equation
• One-to-one relationship in functions
• Inverse functions for one-to-one
relationship
• Inverse functions for trigonometric
functions
• Graph of inverse functions
• Inverse hyperbolic functions

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3. Apply complex • Definition of complex numbers • Written
numbers • Stating complex numbers in numbers assessment
in terms of conjugate argument and • Oral
• Modulus assessment
• Representation of complex numbers • Observation
on the Argand diagram • Portfolio of
• Arithmetic operation of complex Evidence
numbers Application of De Moivre’s • Third party
theorem report
• Application of complex numbers to
engineering

4. Apply • Polar equations • Written assessment

Coordinate • Cartesian equation • Oral assessment
Geometry • Graphs of polar equations • Observation
• Normal and tangents • Portfolio of
• Definition of a point Evidence
• Locus of a point in relation to a circle • Third party report
• Loci of points for given mechanism
5. Carry out • Binomial theorem Power series using • Written assessment
Binomial binomial theorem Roots of numbers using • Oral assessment
Expansion binomial theorem. • Observation
• Estimation of errors of small changes • Portfolio of
using binomial theorem. Evidence
• Third party report
6. Apply Calculus • Definition of derivatives of a function • Written assessment
• Differentiation from fist principle • Oral assessment
• Tables of some common derivatives • Observation
• Rules of differentiation • Portfolio of
• Rate of change and small change Evidence
• Stationery points of functions of two • Third party report
variables
• Definition of integration
• Indefinite and definite integral
• Methods of integration application of
integration.
• Integrals of hyperbolic and inverse
functions

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7. Solve Ordinary • Types of first order differential • Written assessment
differential equations • Oral assessment
equations • Formation of first order differential • Observation
equation • Portfolio of
• Solution of first order differential Evidence
equations • Third party report
• Application of first order differential
equations
• Formation of second order differential
equations for various systems
• Solution of second order differential
equations
• Application of second order
differential equations

8. Carry out • Units of measurements • Written

Mensuration • Perimeter and areas of regular figures assessment
• Volume of regular solids • Oral
• Surface area of regular solids assessment
• Area of irregular figures • Observation
• Areas and volumes using Pappus • Portfolio of
theorem Evidence
• Third party
report

9. Apply Power • Definition of the term power series • Written assessment

Series • Taylor’s theorem • Oral assessment
• Deduction of McLaurin’s theorem to • Observation
obtain power series • Portfolio of
• Application of Taylor’s theorem and Evidence
McLaurin’s theorems in numerical work • Third party report
10. Apply Statistics • Measures of central tendency mean, • Written assessment
mode and median • Oral assessment
• Observation
• Measures of dispersion
• Portfolio of
Variance and standard deviation Evidence
• Third party report
• Definition of probability
• Laws of probability

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 • Expectation variance and S.D.
• Types of distributions
• Mean, variance and SD of probability
distributions
• Application of probability
distributions
11. Apply Numerical • Definition of interpolation and • Written
methods extrapolation assessment
• Application of interpolation • Oral
• Application of interactive methods to assessment
solve equations • Observation
• Application of interactive methods to • Portfolio of
areas and volumes Evidence
• Third party
report
12. Apply Vector • Vectors and scalar in two and three • Written
theory dimensions assessment
• Operations on vectors: Addition and • Oral
Subtraction assessment
• Position vectors • Observation
• Resolution of vectors • Portfolio of
Evidence
• Third party
report
13. Apply Matrix • Matrix operation • Written
methods • Determinant of 3x3 matrix assessment
• Inverse of 3x3 matrix • Oral
• Solution of linear simultaneous assessment
equations in 3 unknown • Observation
• Application of matrices • Portfolio of
Evidence
• Third party
report

Suggested Methods of Instruction

• Group discussions
• Demonstration by trainer
• Exercises by trainee

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Recommended Resources for 25 Trainees
• 25 Scientific Calculators
• 25 Rulers, pencils, erasers
• 25 Charts with presentations of data
• 25 Graph books
• 25 Dice
• 25 Computers with internet connection

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 TECHNICAL DRAWING
ISCED UNIT CODE: 0732 441 06A
TVET CDACC UNIT CODE: CON/OS/BUT/CC/2/5/A

Duration of Unit: 120 HOURS

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the unit of competency: Apply Technical Drawing

Unit Description
This unit covers the competencies required to prepare and interpret technical drawings. It
involves competencies to select, use and maintain drawing equipment and materials. It also
involves producing plain geometry drawings, solid geometry drawings, pictorial and
orthographic drawings of components and application of Computer Aided Design (CAD)
packages.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Use and maintain drawing equipment and materials
2. Produce plane geometry drawings
3. Produce solid geometry drawings
4. Produce pictorial and orthographic drawings of components
5. Apply CAD packages
Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods:
Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
1. Use and maintain • Identification and care of drawing • Observation
drawing equipment • Oral assessment
equipment and • Identification and care of drawing • Practical
materials materials • Portfolio of
• Reference to manufacturer’s Evidence
instructions and work place • Written
procedures on use and maintenance assessment
of drawing equipment and materials
• Reference to relevant environmental
legislations
• Use of Personal Protective
Equipment (PPEs)

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Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
2. Produce plane • Types of lines in drawings • Observation
geometry • Construction of geometric forms e.g. • Oral assessment
drawings squares, circles • Practical
• Construction of different angles • Project
• Measurement of different angles • Portfolio of
• Bisection of different angles and Evidence
lines • Written assessment
• Standard drawing conventions • Observation
3. Produce solid • Interpretation of sketches and • Observation
geometry drawings of patterns e.g. cylinders, • Oral assessment
drawings prisms and pyramids • Practical
• Sectioning of solids e.g. prisms, • Project
cones • Portfolio of
• Development and interpenetrations Evidence
of solids e.g. cylinder to cylinder • Written
and cylinder to triangular, prism assessment
4. Produce • Meaning of pictorial and • Observation
orthographic orthographic drawings • Oral assessment
drawings • Meaning of sectioning • Practical
• Meaning of symbols and • Project
abbreviations • Portfolio of
• Drawing and interpretation of Evidence
orthographic elevations • Written assessment
• Dimensioning of orthographic
elevations
• Sectioning of views
5. Produce pictorial • Meaning of pictorial drawings • Observation
drawings • Drawing objects in isometric view • Oral assessment
• Drawing objects in oblique view • Practical
• Project
• Portfolio of
Evidence
• Written assessment
6. Apply CAD • Identification of CAD packages e.g. • Observation
packages AutoCAD, circuit maker • Oral assessment
• Use of CAD packages in drawing • Practical
of: • Project

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Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
- Plane geometry • Portfolio of
- Solid Evidence
- Orthographic • Written assessment
- Pictorial

Suggested Methods of Instruction

• Projects
• Demonstration by trainer
• Practice by the trainee
• Discussions
• Simulation
•

Recommended Resources for 25 Trainees

• 2 Drawing rooms
• 25 sets Drawing instruments e.g. T-squares, set squares, drawing sets
• 25 Drawing tables
• Assorted Pencils, papers, erasers
• Assorted Masking tapes
• 10 Computers installed with relevant CAD packages

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 SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES
ISCED UNIT CODE: 0541 441 07A
TVET CDACC UNIT CODE: CON/CU/BUT/CC/3/5/A

Duration of Unit: 75 HOURS

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the unit of competency: Apply Scientific Principles

Unit Description
This unit describes the competence in applying scientific principles. It involves applying
principles of units of measurements, force, work, energy and power, friction, heat, acoustics,
pressure in fluids, mechanical properties of materials and electrical principles.

Learning Outcome Content Suggested Methods of

Assessment
1 Apply principles Terms and concepts • Observation
of units of Selection of units of measurement • Oral assessment
measurements Conversion of units • Practical
• Project
• Portfolio of
Evidence
• Written assessment
2 Apply principles Terms and concepts of Force, work, energy and • Observation
of Force, work, power • Oral assessment
energy and power Forms of energy • Practical
Conversions of energy • Project
Simple calculations on work, energy and power • Portfolio of
Evidence
• Written assessment
Terms and concepts • Observation
3 Apply principles Definition of friction • Oral assessment
of Friction Advantages and disadvantages of friction • Practical
• Project
• Portfolio of
Evidence
• Written assessment

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Learning Outcome Content Suggested Methods of
Assessment
Terms and concepts • Observation
4 Apply principles Sources of heat • Oral assessment
of heat Effects of heat on matter • Practical
Change of matter as heat varies • Project
Methods of heat transfer • Portfolio of
Water heating Evidence
• Written assessment
Terms and concepts • Observation
5 Apply principles Units of measurements of pressure • Oral assessment
of pressure in Definition of density • Practical
fluids Variations of pressure • Project
Laws • Portfolio of
Solving simple problems involving liquids of Evidence
different densities • Written assessment
Application of air pressure in relation to objects
in everyday life e.g. Air lock in pipe work
Terms and concepts • Observation
6 Apply principles Sources of sound • Oral assessment
of acoustics Effects of sound on surrounding areas • Practical
Methods of sound insulation • Project
• Portfolio of
Evidence
• Written assessment
Terms and concepts • Observation
7 Apply mechanical Mechanical properties of material • Oral assessment
properties of Mechanical Material testing • Practical
materials
• Project
• Portfolio of
Evidence
• Written assessment
Terms and concepts • Observation
8 Apply electrical Electrical principles and standards • Oral assessment
principles Electrical circuits • Practical
• Project
• Portfolio of
Evidence
• Written assessment

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CORE UNITS OF LEARNING

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 SITE PRELIMINARY WORKS

UNIT CODE: 0732 451 08A

TVET CDACC UNIT CODE: CON/CU/BUT /CR/1/5/A

UNIT DURATION: 40Hours

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the Unit of Competency: Execute site preliminary works

Unit Description
This Unit describes the competencies required to execute site preliminary works. It involves
Interpret building drawings, prepare construction site, execute earthworks and Install site
utilities.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Clear building site
2. Erect Hoard/Fence construction
3. Lay out the building site
4. Interpret building drawing
5. Set out a building structure

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment

Methods
1. Clear building site • Site clearance: • Written assessment
- Demarcation • Practical
- Demolition • Projects
- Grabbing of • Oral assessment
shrubs • Portfolio of Evidence
- Diversion of
water channels
and services
- Site stripping
- Trim hedges
• Tools and equipment
• Site plan layout

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2. Erect Hoard/Fence • Site hoarding • Written assessment
construction • Tools and equipment • Practical
• Materials for • Projects
fencing/hoarding • Oral assessment
- Iron sheets • Portfolio of Evidence
- Timber
- Chain link
- Steel
- Concrete
3. Lay out the building • Site utilities • Written assessment
site - Site office • Practical
- Material store • Projects
- Offices • Oral assessment
- Wash rooms • Portfolio of Evidence
- Access roads
• Services
- Water point
- Power station
- Health services
4. Interpret building • Components of building • Written assessment
drawing drawing • Practical
- Plan • Projects
- Sections • Oral assessment
- Elevations • Portfolio of Evidence
5. set out a building • Setting out methods • Written assessment
structure - 3-4-5 Method • Practical
- Builders square • Projects
- Theodolite • Oral assessment
• Portfolio of Evidence

Suggested Methods of Instruction

• Discussion
• Direct Instruction
• Practical
• Project
• Question and answer
• Construction Site visits

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Recommended Resources for 25 Trainees
• Drawing instruments
• 10 Desktop computers/laptops
• 25 Tape measures
• 1 Projector
• 1 Whiteboard
• 1 roll Flip Chart
• 5 Assorted color of whiteboard markers

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 BUILDING SUBSTRUCTURE WORKS
UNIT CODE: 0732 451 09A
TVET CDACC UNIT CODE: CON/CU/BUT /CR/2/5/A

UNIT DURATION: 80 Hours

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the Unit of Competency: Execute Building Substructure Works.

Unit Description
This Unit describes the competencies required to execute building substructure works. It
involves excavating, levelling and concreting foundation trenches, constructing foundation wall
and solid ground floor.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Excavate Foundation trenches.
2. Level foundation trenches.
3. Concrete foundation trenches.
4. Construct foundation wall.
5. Construct solid ground floor.

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment

Methods
1. Excavate • Types of soil • Written assessment
foundation trenches • Excavation depths • Practical
• Methods of Excavation • Projects
• Excavation plant, tools and • Oral assessment
equipment • Portfolio of Evidence
• Foundation trenches
• Safety barriers
2. Level foundation • Leveling foundation trench • Written assessment
trenches • Planking and strutting • Practical
materials • Projects
• Methods of planking and • Oral assessment
strutting • Portfolio of Evidence
• Dewatering methods

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 3. Concrete • Mixing materials • Written assessment
foundation trenches - Cement • Practical
- Aggregates • Projects
• Concrete mixing tools and • Oral assessment
equipment • Portfolio of Evidence
• Preparation method of
concrete mix
• Methods of placing concrete
• Curing of concrete
4. Construct • Service pipes • Written assessment
foundation wall • Setting out of foundation • Practical
walls • Projects
• Construction of foundation • Oral assessment
wall • Portfolio of Evidence
• Foundation back filling
5. Construct solid • Ground floor and termite • Written assessment
ground floor treatment • Practical
• Levelling and compaction of • Projects
floor base • Oral assessment
• Ground floor components • Portfolio of Evidence
• Hardcore
• Damp proofing materials
• BRC mesh
• Service receptors
• Formwork to edges
• Ground floor slab
construction

Suggested Methods of Instruction

• Discussion
• Direct Instruction
• Project
• Question and answer
• Site visits
• Practicals

Recommended Resources for 25 Trainees

• 10 Desktop computers/laptops
• 50 Wooden pegs
• 25 Builder’s square

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• 25 Tape measures
• Assorted Hand Tools and implements
• 2 Projector
• 5 Whiteboard
• 10 roll Flip Chart
• Assorted colour of whiteboard markers
• White lime
• Building stones
• Timber

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 BUILDING SUPERSTRUCTURE WORKS

UNIT CODE: 0732 451 10A

TVET CDACC UNIT CODE: CON/CU/BUT /CR/3/5/A

UNIT DURATION: 120 Hours

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the Unit of Competency: Execute Building Superstructure Works.

Unit Description
This Unit describes the competencies required to execute building superstructure works. It
involves setting out and constructing superstructure walls and columns, setting out and casting
superstructure beams and suspended slabs, and constructing stair structure.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Set out walls and columns
2. Construct superstructure wall and columns
3. Set out superstructure beams and suspended slabs
4. Construct stair structure
5. Cast suspended slab and beams

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment

Methods
1. Set out walls and • Methods of setting out • Written assessment
columns • Tools for setting out • Practical
• Kickers • Projects
• Oral assessment
• Portfolio of Evidence
2. Construct • Construction of columns and • Written assessment
superstructure wall walls • Practical
and columns • DPC • Projects
• Wall openings • Oral assessment
• Props • Portfolio of Evidence
• Concrete materials
• Placing and compaction of
concrete
• Curing of concrete

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 3. Set out • Levels • Written assessment
superstructure • Formwork construction • Practical
beams and • Projects
suspended slabs • Oral assessment
• Portfolio of Evidence
4. Construct stair • Types of stairs • Written assessment
structure • Construction of stairs • Practical
• Curing of stair • Projects
• Oral assessment
• Portfolio of Evidence
5. Cast suspended • Reinforcement bars • Written assessment
slab and beams • Concrete material • Practical
- Cement • Projects
- Aggregates • Oral assessment
• Cast beams and slabs • Portfolio of Evidence

Suggested Methods of Instruction

• Discussion
• Direct Instruction
• Project
• Practical
• Question and answer
• Visits to construction site
• Simulations
•
Recommended Resources for 25 Trainees
• 10 Desktop computers/laptops
• 25 Builder’s square
• 25 Tape measures
• Hand Tools and implements
• Marine boards
• 2 Projector
• 5 Whiteboards
• 10 roll Flip Chart
• Assorted colour of whiteboard markers
• Building stones
• Timber
• Reinforcement bars
• Tools and equipment
- 10 Spade
- 5 Wheelbarrows

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- 25 sets of Painting brushes
- 25 Trowels
- 25 Spririt levels
- 25 assorted Screw drivers
- 25 Hammers
- 25 Plumb bobs
- 25 Wooden float
- 25 Steel float
- 25 Head pans

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 ROOF CONSTRUCTION

UNIT CODE: 0732451/11/A

TVET CDACC UNIT CODE: CON/CU/BUT/CR/4/5/A

UNIT DURATION: 40 Hours

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the Unit of Competency: Construct roof structure

Unit Description
This Unit describes the competencies required to construct roof structure. It involves identifying
type of roof, interpreting roof plan, performing setting out, constructing trusses and executing
roof finishes.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Identify and interpret type of roof.
2. Perform setting out.
3. Construct trusses.
4. Execute roof finishes.

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment

Methods
1. Identify and • Type of roof • Written assessment
interpret type of • Members of roof • Practical
roof • Roof covering materials • Projects
• Oral assessment
2. Perform setting out • Method of setting out • Written assessment
• Tools and equipment • Practical
• Projects
• Oral assessment
3. Construct trusses • Joints of truss • Written assessment
• Members of truss • Practical
• Projects
• Oral assessment
4. Execute roof • Fascia boards • Written assessment
finishes • Roof coverings • Practical
• Rain water goods • Projects
• Oral assessment

Suggested Methods of Instruction

• Discussion

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• Direct Instruction
• Question and answer
• Site visits
• Practicals
• Project

Recommended Resources for 25 Trainees

• 10 Desktop computers/laptops
• 2 Projector
• 5 Whiteboard
• 10 roll Flip Chart
• Assorted color of whiteboard markers
• Assorted Tools and equipment
• Timber
• Hoop iron
• 10 Iron sheets
• 25 Tape measures

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 INSTALLATION OF DOORS AND WINDOWS

UNIT CODE: 0732 451 12A

TVET CDACC UNIT CODE: CON/CU/BUT/CR/5/5/A

UNIT DURATION: 40 Hours

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the Unit of Competency: Install doors and windows

Unit Description
This unit describes the competencies required to install doors and windows. It involves installing
door and window frames, constructing and fixing door and windows.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Install door and window frames
2. To construct and fix door and window
3. Fix iron mongery

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment

Methods
1. Install door and • Preparation of window • Written assessment
window frames schedule • Practical
• Preparation of openings • Project
• Windows, doors and grilled • Portfolio of Evidence
openings dimensions • Oral assessment
• Fixing door and window
frames

2. Construct and fix • Types of doors • Written assessment

door and window - Battened • Practical
shutters - Pannel • Projects
- Sliding • Oral assessment
- Battened framed & • Portfolio of Evidence
ledged
- Flush
- Louvered

• Types of windows
- Steel casement
- Louvered
- Sliding
- Sash
• Fixing doors and window

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 3. Fix iron mongery • Types of iron mongery • Written assessment
• Interior door mongery • Practical
• Front door • Projects
ironmongery • Oral assessment
• Fire door ironmongery • Portfolio of
• Casement Evidence
ironmongery
• Sash window iron
mongery
•
• Testing iron mongeries
• Fastening iron mongeries

Suggested Methods of Instruction

• Viewing of related videos
• Discussion
• Direct Instruction
• Question and answer
• Site visits
• Practical
• Project

Recommended Resources for 25 Trainees

• Drawing room
• 10 Desktop computers/laptops
• 25 Drawing tables
• Drawing papers
• Internet connection
• 2 Projector
• 1
• 5 Whiteboards
• 10 roll Flip Chart
• Assorted colour of whiteboard markers
• 2 Blueprinter
• Assorted Drawing instruments
• Assorted Hand tools
• Functional Carpentry workshop
• 5 boxes of Tiles
• 5 pieces Lining boards
• 5 bags Lime

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 PERFORMING BUILDING FINISHES

UNIT CODE: 0732451/13/A

TVET CDACC UNIT CODE: CON/CU/BUT/CR/6/5/A

UNIT DURATION: 60 Hours

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the Unit of Competency: perform building finishes

Unit Description
This unit describes the competencies required to perform building finishes. It involves
performing wall plastering and rendering, applying floor finishes, executing ceiling finishes,
applying paint finishes and installing fixtures and fittings.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Perform wall plastering and rendering.
2. Apply floor finishes.
3. Execute ceiling finishes.
4. Apply paint finishes.
5. Install fixtures and fittings.

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment

Methods
1. Perform wall • Finishing materials • Written assessment
plastering and • Finishing tools and • Practical
rendering equipment • Projects
• wall finishes • Oral assessment

2. Apply floor • Finishing materials • Written assessment

finishes • Finishing tools and • Practical
equipment • Projects
• Floor finishes • Oral assessment

3. Execute ceiling • Ceiling finishes. • Written assessment

finishes • Application of Ceiling • Practical
finishes • Projects
• Oral assessment

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 4. Apply paint • Painting materials • Written assessment
finishes • Painting method. • Practical
• Preparation of painting • Projects
surface • Oral assessment
• Application of paint
• Protection of painted
surfaces
5. Install fixtures and • Types of fixtures and • Written assessment
fittings fittings • Practical
• Material schedule • Projects
• Types of iron mongeries • Oral assessment

Suggested Methods of Instruction

• Discussion
• Direct Instruction
• Question and answer
• Site visits
• Practicals
• Project

Recommended Resources for 25 Trainees

• 10 Desktop computers/laptops
• 2 Projector
• 5 Whiteboard
• 10 roll Flip Chart
• Assorted colour of whiteboard markers
• Tools and equipment
• 10 Spade
• 5 Wheelbarrows
• 25 assorted Painting brushes
• 25 Trowels
• 25 Spririt levels
• 25 assorted Screw drivers
• 25 Hammers
• 25 Plumb bobs
• 25 Wooden float
• 25 Steel float
• 25 Head pans
• Materials and supplies
- 10 bags Cement

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- Water
- 100 Bricks
- Wooden blocks
- 5 boxes Tiles
- 5 pieces Lining boards
- 5 bags Lime

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 BUILDING EXTERNAL WORKS

UNIT CODE: 0732 451/14/A

TVET CDACC UNIT CODE: CON/CU/BUT/CR/7/5/A

UNIT DURATION: 60 Hours

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the Unit of Competency: Execute building external works

UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit describes the competencies required to execute external works. It involves performing
landscaping, constructing drainage system, laying external paving, and constructing gates and
fences.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Perform landscaping
2. Construct drainage system
3. Lay external paving
4. Construct gates and fences

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment

Methods
1. Perform • Preparation of landscaping • Written texts
landscaping ground • Practical
• Landscape gardening • Projects
• Irrigation method • Oral
• Beautification
2. Construct drainage • Drainage channels • Written
system • Backfilling leveling and assessment
compacting • Practical
• Drainage pipes • Projects
• Gulley traps • Oral
3. Lay external paving • Ground survey • Written
• Ground excavation assessment
• Base preparation • Practical
• Projects
• Levelling
• Oral
• Kerbs stones, surface
drainage
• Laying external paving
• Marking

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 4. Construct gates and • Gate location and • Written
fences orientation assessment
• Gate measurements • Practical
• Projects
• Gate supporting systems
• Oral
- RC columns
- Stanchions
- Stone Piers
• Procurement and installation
of the gate
• Perimeter fence
• Essential services
- CCTVS cameras
- security lighting
- razor wire
- Electric fence.

Suggested Methods of Instruction

• Viewing of related videos
• Discussions
• Direct Instruction
• Question and answer
• Site visits
• Practicals
• Project

Recommended Resources for 25 Trainees

• 10 Desktop computers/laptops
• Internet connection
• 2 Projector
• 5 Whiteboard
• 10 roll Flip Chart
• Assorted colour of whiteboard markers
• Precast concrete kerbs
• Precast concrete paving units
• Quarry dust
• Sand
• Cement
• Ballast
• Construction tools
• 10 Spade
• 5 Wheelbarrows
• 25 assorted Painting brushes

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• 25 Trowels
• 25 Spririt levels
• 25 assorted Screw drivers
• 25 Hammers
• 25 Plumb bobs
• 25 Wooden float
• 25 Steel float
• 25 Head pans

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