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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Investigate problems in a wastewater reticulation system |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
254074 | Investigate problems in a wastewater reticulation system | |||
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 replaces: |
US ID | Unit Standard Title | Pre-2009 NQF Level | NQF Level | Credits | Replacement Status |
115897 | Investigate problems in a wastewater reticulation system | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 10 |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
The qualifying learner achieving this unit standard in combination with context expertise standard(s) will be able to explain the elementary hydraulics of a wastewater system that will assist in the investigation of abnormal sewer flows. This competence will enable the learner to identify, investigate, locate, rectify and report problems on a wastewater reticulation system. 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 in the water sector and other related sectors. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
Abnormal sewer flows:
Irregularities: Obstructions: Techniques for locating storm water/ground water: Techniques for locating manholes: Techniques for locating obstructions and misaligned pipes: Network continuity: |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Explain elementary hydraulics. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The relationship between pipe slope and flow in a gravity system is explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Operation of syphons and traps are described. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The purpose of a pumping system is explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The concept of peak flows is explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
The relationship between pressure, pipe diameter and velocity is explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Principles of network continuity are explained. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Investigate abnormal sewer flows. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Reasons for abnormal sewer flows are explained and remedial measures are described. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Elementary samples are taken in accordance with work procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Techniques for determination of storm water/ground water ingress are performed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Location of illegal dumping into the wastewater system is determined. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Investigations of network upstream are carried out and findings are noted accurately. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Locate irregularities in wastewater infrastructure. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Potential irregularities in wastewater infrastructure are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Various levelling techniques are demonstrated in accordance with work procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Buried manholes are located using various techniques. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Obstructions are located using various techniques. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Misaligned pipes are located using various techniques. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Illegal connections are identified. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
Localised network continuity is assessed accurately using appropriate methods. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Report back on investigations and irregularities. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Results of investigations and irregularities are recorded accurately. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Results are reported to appropriate person within prescribed time frames. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Appropriate remedial action within own scope of responsibility is carried out, including reporting to higher authority if necessary 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.
Specific outcome: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, and community.
Specific outcome: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Plan, organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively. |
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 |
REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
UNIT STANDARD NOTES |
This unit standard replaces unit standard 115897, "Investigate problems in a wastewater reticulation system", Level 3, 10 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 | |
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 |
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