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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Operate and maintain canals |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
254071 | Operate and maintain canals | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Water Sector | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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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 | 10 |
REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2018-07-01 | 2023-06-30 | SAQA 06120/18 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2026-06-30 | 2029-06-30 |
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 does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
This unit standard is designed for learners who wish to enter this sub field of learning or whom is currently employed in the industry and wishes to receive formal recognition of credits against current competence.
People credited with this unit standard are able to: |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
As per specific outcome ranges. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Demonstrate knowledge of water measurement. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Float, notches, flumes, volumetric, sluices, single notch weirs, balancing dams. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The principles of water flow is explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Basic discharge formulae of water measurement is explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Flow rates are explained in accordance with discharge tables. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The metric system is explained in the context of water measurement. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Measuring devices are identified and used in accordance with job requirement. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Non recording devices, mechanical water level recorder, basic data logging equipment, water meters. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Demonstrate knowledge of water distribution. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Explain the purpose of water distribution. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Water rights, quotas, scheduling, registration, regulations. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Complete water distribution documentation in accordance with organizational policies and procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Water request, feeder charts, distribution order, distribution report, disposal report, water registers. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Water readings are taken and recorded. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Water level, meter readings. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Maintain canals. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Ensure measuring structures are cleaned in accordance with workplace procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Ensure canals and servitudes are cleaned in accordance with workplace procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Debris, mud and silt, stones and rocks, algae, noxious plants, weeds, trees animals. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Ensure syphon and grids are cleaned in accordance with workplace procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Ensure fences and gates are maintained in accordance with job requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Ensure painting is done in accordance with job requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Monitor the inspection and identification of defects in canals. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Cracks, leaks, holes, blockages, obstructions, breakages. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
Communicate with regard to the condition of canals. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 |
Apply safety when operating and maintaining canals in accordance with policies and procedures. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
Learners are to have a knowledge and understanding of:
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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. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, and community:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Plan, organise and manage one-self and one's activities responsibly and effectively:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information:
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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:
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others:
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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:
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UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA |
N/A |
REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
UNIT STANDARD NOTES |
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 | |
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. |