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This document outlines a training unit focused on executing external works, including landscaping, drainage construction, external paving, and gate and fence construction. The unit spans 60 hours and includes various learning outcomes, suggested assessment methods, and instructional strategies. Additionally, it lists recommended resources for 25 trainees to facilitate the learning process.

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This document outlines a training unit focused on executing external works, including landscaping, drainage construction, external paving, and gate and fence construction. The unit spans 60 hours and includes various learning outcomes, suggested assessment methods, and instructional strategies. Additionally, it lists recommended resources for 25 trainees to facilitate the learning process.

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EXECUTING EXTERNAL WORKS

UNIT CODE: CON/CU/BUT/CR/07/5

UNIT DURATION: 60 Hours

Relationship to Occupational Standards


This unit addresses the Unit of Competency: execute 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. To perform landscaping
2. To construct drainage system
3. To lay external paving
4. To 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
 Lecture
 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

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 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

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