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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Operate, maintain and provide technical support for on site sanitation systems |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
115965 | Operate, maintain and provide technical support for on site sanitation systems | |||
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 3 | NQF Level 03 | 8 |
REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2007-05-15 | 2009-02-18 | SAQA 0160/05 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2010-02-18 | 2013-02-18 |
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 |
260201 | Operate, maintain and provide technical support for on site sanitation systems | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 8 |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
The qualifying learner achieving this unit standard in combination with context expertise standard(s) will be able to identify and explain the working principles of various on site sanitation systems (conservancy tank, septic tank, ventilated improved pit latrine (VIP), chemical toilet, pit latrine, bucket system) and their application. The learner will also be able to provide on site sanitation maintenance services and technical support to customers. This competence will enable the learner to advise customers on the most appropriate sanitation system based on site conditions, cost, operation and maintenance requirements. This will contribute towards the sustainability of on site sanitation systems. Achieving this unit standard will enhance the employability of the qualifying learner in the water sector and other related sectors. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
On-site sanitation systems
Site conditions Problems |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Explain different on site sanitation systems. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
On site sanitation systems are identified and explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Suitability of on site sanitation systems relative to site conditions are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Operational costs of each type of sanitation system are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Advantages and disadvantages of each sanitation system are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Elementary biological/ chemical processes related to each on site sanitation system are explained. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Advise community member/s on application of new on site sanitation system. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Site conditions are assessed and recommendations are forwarded to relevant person. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Advice is provided to owner or user on most suitable position, resources, materials, operation, maintenance and costs. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Monitor the construction of on site sanitation system. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The construction of the bottom structure is monitored and quality indicators are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The construction of the top structure is monitored and quality indicators are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The pedestal, seat and floor are checked, problems are identified and appropriate corrective action is taken. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Structural faults are identified and appropriate corrective action is taken. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
The construction of hand washing facilities and drainage are monitored, problems are identified and appropriate corrective action is taken. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Operate and maintain on site sanitation system. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Resources and equipment are organised based on information detailed in request. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Communication with user is established. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Type of system is identified and problem is evaluated. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Appropriate remedial action is explained and taken in accordance with work procedures is taken. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Customers are given appropriate advice to assist with the operation and maintenance of the system. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Site is cleaned and reinstated, if required, in accordance with work procedures. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
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: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, and community.
Assessment criteria: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Plan, organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively.
Assessment criteria: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
Assessment criteria: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the form of oral and/or written presentation.
Assessment criteria: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.
Assessment criteria: |
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: |
UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD NOTES |
This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 260201, which is "Operate, maintain and provide technical support for on site sanitation systems", Level 3, 8 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: |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Core | 48905 | National Certificate: Wastewater Reticulation Services | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2008-02-19 | Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement |
Elective | 48907 | National Certificate: Wastewater Reticulation Services | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered" |
2007-06-09 | Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement |
Elective | 60155 | National Certificate: Water and Wastewater Reticulation Services | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | EWSETA |
PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here. |
1. | CHILUTSI TRADING ENTERPRISE |
2. | ERGO MAPHELONG INSTITUTE (PTY) LTD |
3. | ERWAT |
4. | GG SQUARED PROJECTS |
5. | GNS ENTERPRISE (PTY) LTD |
6. | HAZYVIEW WATER SKILLS ACADEMY |
7. | MMAKAU TRAINING INSTITUTE (PTY) LTD |
8. | SABS NATIONAL ELECTRICAL TESTING FACILITY OLIFANTSFONTEIN |
9. | SEANEGO INTERGRATED NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT |
10. | THOBOLOGO TRAINING & EDUCATION GROUP |
11. | TWINMARK STRATEGY AND MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS |
All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |