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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Operate inlet works 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
12038  Operate inlet works 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Water Sector 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction Civil Engineering Construction 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 2  NQF Level 02  5 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2005-02-09  2007-11-28  SAQA 1058/05 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2008-11-28   2011-11-28  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard is replaced by: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
246468  Operate inlet works  Level 2  NQF Level 02  5   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
The qualifying learner achieving this unit standard in combination with context expertise standard(s) will be able to operate an inlet works to ensure optimal functioning of the works. In acquiring this competence the qualifying learner will lay a good foundation for future learning and action, and better understand the broader context of own work. Achieving this unit standard will enhance the employability of the qualifying learner on a wastewater treatment works. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Numeracy NQF level 1;
Apply personal safety practices NQF level 2. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
Work policies and procedures:
Best operating procedures.

Legislation:
OHS Act and National Water Act.

Screens:
Manual rakes screens or mechanically raked screens.

Inlet works:
Grit removal, screenings, flow management and storm overflow.

Information:
Breakdowns, incidents, inspections etc.

Reports:
Flows, irregularities in the sewage e.g. colour change, abnormal flow rates, increase in the amount of grit. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Plan work 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Instructions are received from relevant person. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Work is planned and personal protective equipment is worn as required. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Remove and dispose of screenings in accordance with work policies and procedures 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Screens are raked. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Faecal matter is returned to influent. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Screens are cleaned and monitored for correct operation. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Screenings are disposed of in accordance with requirements. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Screening area is kept clean and odour free. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. Odours and colour changes in the sewage are noted/recorded, sampled and reported. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Remove and dispose of grit from inlet works in accordance with work policies and procedures 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Grit is removed in accordance with work policies and procedures. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Grit is disposed of in accordance with requirements. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Volumes of grit are noted/recorded, and reported. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Degritting area and equipment are kept clean and odour free. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
Record flow measurement in inlet works 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Flow meter and measuring device are located. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Flow sensor is kept clean. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Totaliser readings are recorded in accordance with work policies and procedures. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Flow is calculated accurately. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Extreme variations in flow are noted and reported. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
Maintain equipment at inlet works in accordance with works policies and procedures 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Storm overflow weir is kept clean. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Excess flows are noted/recorded and reported. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Screening and degritter equipment are maintained in accordance with own scope of responsibility. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
Complete designated tasks and reports in accordance with work policies and procedures 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Designated tasks are completed. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Reports are completed and handed in to relevant person. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Relevant information is communicated. 


UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
  • Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the ETQA`s policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation.
  • Moderation must include both internal and external moderation of assessments at exit points of the qualification, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise. Moderation should also encompass achievement of the competence described both in individual unit standards as well as the integrated competence described in the qualification. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Learners should have a knowledge and understanding of:
  • Relevant work policies and procedures
  • Relevant sections of OHS ACT and the National Water Act
  • The steps to follow if odours are noted
  • The steps to follow if storm water overflow occurs
  • The importance of removing screenings and grit and the consequences of not doing this
  • The wastewater treatment process
  • Health risks of working with wastewater
  • Principles of the flow meter
  • The importance of reporting open wounds before starting work
  • Procedures for accepting tanker effluent
  • Procedure to bypass flow 
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    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made.

    Assessment criteria:
  • Odours and colour changes in the sewage are noted/recorded, sampled and reported.
  • Volumes of grit are noted/recorded, and reported.
  • Extreme variations in flow are noted and reported.
  • Excess flows are noted/recorded and reported. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, and community.

    Assessment criteria:
  • None. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Plan, organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively.

    Assessment criteria:
  • Instructions are received from relevant person.
  • Work is planned and personal protective equipment is worn as required.
  • Designated tasks are completed. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.

    Assessment criteria:
  • Instructions are received from relevant person.
  • Odours and colour changes in the sewage are noted/recorded, sampled and reported.
  • Volumes of grit are noted/recorded, and reported.
  • Extreme variations in flow are noted and reported.
  • Excess flows are noted/recorded and reported. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the form of oral and/or written presentation.

    Assessment criteria:
  • Instructions are received from relevant person.
  • Odours and colour changes in the sewage are noted/recorded, sampled and reported.
  • Volumes of grit are noted/recorded, and reported.
  • Extreme variations in flow are noted and reported.
  • Excess flows are noted/recorded and reported.
  • Reports are completed and handed in to relevant person.
  • Relevant information is communicated. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.

    Assessment criteria:
  • Screenings are disposed of in accordance with requirements.
  • Screening area is kept clean and odour free.
  • Grit is disposed of in accordance with requirements.
  • Degritting area and equipment are kept clean and odour free. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.

    Assessment criteria:
  • None. 
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    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 246468, which is "Operate inlet works", Level 2, 5 credits.

    Integrated Assessment:

    When conducting assessments, assessors must ensure that they are familiar with the full text of the unit standards being assessed. Assessors must ensure that the assessment covers the specific outcomes, critical cross-field outcomes and essential embedded knowledge by developing assessment activities and tools, which are appropriate to the contexts in which the learners are working. These activities and tools may include self-assessment, peer assessment, formative and summative assessment. It may be more effective and efficient to assess a number of unit standards together in an integrated way, thus reducing the overall number of assessments and ensuring that commonalities that exist between a number of unit standards are captured in a way that makes sense for assessment.

    Assessment Option:

    Learners could be assessed using the following methods:
    Oral or written questions
    Observation
    Product sample reports 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  22673   National Certificate: Wastewater Process Operations  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2007-11-28  Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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