TVET FIRST
Bricklaying and Plastering Theory N2
This document includes important informa on about the revised curriculum for Bricklaying and Plastering Theory N2, scheduled for implementa on in 2021. Contact jayshil.bhula@macmillaneduca on.co.za to request a sample copy of the TVET First approved textbook or visit our website at www.macmillaneduca on.co.za. For best results, use TVET First Bricklaying and Plastering Theory N2! The main changes to this curriculum are: • Six new modules: Bar chart planning, Building materials, Shoring, Concrete masonry walls, Roof cladding materials, Paving. • Old modules have been split into separate modules with clearer specifica ons. • Some content has been removed from modules. • Order of modules has changed. • General and specific aims have been added. • There is now a specified admissions requirement of a Grade 9 pass or equivalent. • Specified dura on of one trimester full me, part me or distance learning. • Specified evalua on of an ICASS trimester mark added: two formal class tests (class test 1 is weighted on 30% of the curriculum and class test 2 is weighted on 70% of the curriculum). A minimum ICASS mark of 40% is required to qualify to write the final examina on. Changes from the previous curriculum
New content in 2021 curriculum
Module 1: Bar chart planning
New learning content:
• New module which covers the daily ac vi es of projects
Learners must explain how to implement the daily ac vi es of the project.
• Weighted as 9% of the curriculum Module 2: Building materials
New Learning Outcomes and content:
• New module which covers lightweight concrete as a new sec on and includes manufacturing of bricks and blocks as content included from Module 4 of the old curriculum
• Lightweight concrete
• Removed silica bricks from specifica ons • Weighted as 6% of the curriculum
– Name and explain proper es of lightweight concrete. – Explain the uses and applica ons of lightweight concrete. – Name and explain different types of lightweight concrete. – Explain the reason for reinforcing the concrete floor.
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