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

Manage water resources 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
254094  Manage water resources 
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 4  NQF Level 04  12 
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 
The qualifying learner achieving this unit standard will be able to:
  • Demonstrate basic knowledge of hydrology.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the National Water Act of 1998 (NWA).
  • Read maps and satellite images.
  • Determine volumetric quantities.
  • Comply with dam safety regulations.
  • Monitor pollution control.

    This will enable the learner to work in the water conservation and resources environment. The knowledge and skill outlined by this unit standard is meant to give credit to learners who have gained experience in the sub field of learning and wishes to gain formal credits towards the outcomes described. Competence gained will benefit the industry by the efficient operation and maintenance of resources. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Communication at NQF Level 3.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3.
  • Operate and Maintain Dams and Operate and Maintain Canals at NQF Level 3.
  • Operate boats accordance with the standards of the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA). 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Dams refers to:
  • Large dams as defined by International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD).
  • Boats are operated in accordance with The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA). 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate basic knowledge of hydrology. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The water cycle is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Rainfall and evaporation is explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Types of measuring apparatus.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Catchment areas are explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Run off, geographical location.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Basic measurement of run off is demonstrated. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Types of compound weirs, measurement of stage.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrate knowledge of the current and relevant National Water Act (NWA) legislation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    General authorization is explained in accordance with the NWA. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Schedule 1 water use is explained in accordance with the NWA. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Licensing is complied with in accordance with the NWA. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Verification, registration, lawful use, offences and prosecution, transfer of water use, stream flow reduction activity, determination of reserve, access to private land.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Read maps and satellite images. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Global Position System (GPS), 1:50000, classification of irrigation system, aerial photographs. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Points on map is identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Alleged illegal water works are identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Irrigation areas are located using satellite images or maps. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Coordinates are located using a GPS. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Determine volumetric quantities. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Irrigation system/areas, pumps, dams. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Volumes are determined using formulae. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Meters are read correctly. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Comply with dam safety regulations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Safety ratings of dams are categorized in accordance with dam safety regulations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Dam safety inspections are carried out in accordance regulations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    National key point criteria are complied with. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
    Monitor pollution control. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Pollution discharge points are identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Pollution is recorded and reported. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Pollution discharge points are monitored as per work place standard procedures. 


    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:
  • National Water Act.
  • Hydrology.
  • The water cycle.
  • Dam safety regulations. 
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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:
  • Read maps and satellite images. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, and community:
  • Dam safety inspections are carried out in accordance regulations. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Plan, organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively:
  • Comply with dam safety regulations. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information:
  • Refer to all Specific Outcomes. 
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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:
  • Alleged illegal water works are identified. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others:
  • Volumes are determined using formulae. 
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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:
  • General authorization is explained in accordance with the NWA. 
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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:
  • Oral or written questions.
  • Observation.
  • Simulation. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  60189   Further Education and Training Certificate: Wastewater and Water Reticulation Services  Level 4  NQF Level 04  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.
     
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