T1450(E)(N29)T

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE

QUANTITY SURVEYING N5
(2050015)

29 November 2017 (X-Paper)

09:00–13:00
REQUIREMENTS: Dimension paper (BOE 8/12)
Abstract paper (BOE 8/10)
Billing paper (BOE 8/11)

Candidates may use their own unmarked Standard System of Measuring Building Work.

Nonprogrammable calculators may be used.

This question paper consists of 6 pages and 2 addenda.

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DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE
QUANTITY SURVEYING N5
TIME: 4 HOURS
MARKS: 100

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. Answer ALL the questions.

2. Read ALL the questions carefully.

3. Number the answers according to the numbering system used in this question
paper.

4. Start each question on a new page.

5. Red ink is NOT allowed.

6. ALL the work in SECTION A must be done on the appropriate paper.

7. ALL the work in SECTION B must be done in the ANSWER BOOK.

8. All loose sheets must be numbered correctly and put in sequence inside the
ANSWER BOOK.

9. Candidates must strictly apply the rules and methods as stipulated in the
Standard System of Measuring Building Work.

10. Candidates must insert their EXAMINATION NUMBER on each loose sheet
handed in.

11. Write neatly and legibly.

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SECTION A

QUESTION 1

ADDENDUM B (attached) shows the front and sectional views of a garden wall and
gate.

The specifications for the different trades are as follows:

EARTHWORKS: - Clean the site 1 500 metres all around the

garden wall.
- Excavation in soft soil

CONCRETE: - 15 MPa

MASONRY: - Ordinary bricks built in stretcher bond

- Face brick on both sides, two courses below
ground level
- 1 : 4 cement mortar

PRECAST CONCRETE: - Coping size 430 × 150 mm

CARPENTRY AND JOINERY: - 76 × 110 mm solid timber doorframe

Measure the works strictly according to the question numbers and measuring lists.

Use dimension paper to answer QUESTIONS 1 to 4.

1.1 Calculate the length and width of the area to be cleaned. (3)

1.2 Measure the item for the site clearance. (2)

1.3 Determine the dimensions for the length and depth of the trench. (2)

1.4 Measure the excavation item for the trench. (2)

1.5 Measure the item for keeping the excavations dry. (1)
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QUESTION 2

2.1 Measure the item for the risk of collapse. (2)

2.2 Determine the height for the backfilling. (1)

2.3 Measure the item for backfilling. (2)

2.4 Measure the item for the concrete strip foundation. (2)

2.5 Measure the item for surplus excavation soil replaced by the footing and the
wall. (2)
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QUESTION 3

3.1 Calculate the height of the 330-mm thick wall. (1)

3.2 Measure the item for the 330-mm thick wall. (2)

3.3 Calculate the height of the facings. (2)

3.4 Measure the item for the facings. (2)

3.5 Measure the item for the precast concrete coping. (2)
[9]

QUESTION 4

Measure the following items to make provision for the gate:

4.1 Deduct:

4.1.1 The 330-mm thick brick wall (2)

4.1.2 The facings (3)

4.2 Additions:

4.2.1 Facings to the reveals (3)

4.2.2 Facings to the head (2)

4.2.3 Brick reinforcement above the opening (3 courses) with 300-mm

bearing (2)
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QUESTION 5

Draw up a bill for all the brickwork items measured in QUESTION 3 and 4.

5.1 Rewrite QUESTIONS 3 and 4 and do the squaring exercise. (5)

5.2 Do the abstracting for all the items in QUESTIONS 3 and 4. (7)

5.3 Draw up the bill. (8)

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TOTAL SECTION A: 60

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SECTION B

Answer ALL the questions in SECTION B in the ANSWER BOOK.

QUESTION 6

Prepare the interim valuation for the SECOND partial payment to the contractor.

ALL calculated amounts should be rounded off to the nearest 10 rand.

The summary of the bills of quantities is shown on ADDENDUM A (attached).

 The contract period is NINE months.

 100% of the earthwork is complete.
 25% of the concrete work is complete.
 40% of the masonry is complete.
 The value of unfixed material on site is R6 500,00.
 A retention fee of 10% is withheld.
 The contractor was paid a total amount of R182 350,00 for the FIRST month. [10]

QUESTION 7

To safeguard the client against contractors who produce unsatisfactory work and use
inferior materials, money is withheld from their monthly payments and kept in a fund.

Name this fund and fully explain its role. [10]

QUESTION 8

Explain the difference between the following quantity surveying terms:

8.1 Abstracting and squaring

8.2 Waste calculations and side casts

8.3 Timesing and dotting-on

8.4 Query list and measuring list

8.5 Reducing and casting-up

(5 × 2) [10]

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QUESTION 9

Consult your Standard System of Measuring Building Work and extract only the trade
and unit to which the following should be measured:

9.1 Tree stumps

9.2 Risk of collapse

9.3 Structural timbers

9.4 Plate-nailed trusses

9.5 Suspended ceilings

(5 × 2) [10]

TOTAL SECTION B: 40
GRAND TOTAL: 100

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ADDENDUM A

BILLS OF QUANTITIES

SUMMARY

1. Preliminaries R125 300,00

2. Earthworks R99 510,00
3. Concrete, formwork and reinforcement R457 678,00
4. Masonry R220 300,00
5. Waterproofing R17 453,00
6. Roof covering R205 321,00
7. Carpentry and joinery R60 443,00
8. Ceilings R25 308,00
9. Floor coverings R41 523,00
10. Ironmongery R6 789,00
11. Metalwork R42 834,00
12. Plastering R20 318,00
13. Plumbing and drainage R45 756,00
14. Glazing R15 909,00
15. Painting R45 778,00
16. External works R62 155,00
R1 492 375,00

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ADDENDUM B

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