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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Install and maintain soil, wastewater and vent systems

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
11793	Install and maintain soil, wastewater and vent systems
ORIGINATOR
SGB Building Construction
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction			Building Construction
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 3	NQF Level 03	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
2024-06-30		2027-06-30

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 purpose of this Unit Standard is to enable Plumbers to install and maintain soil, wastewater and vent systems.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

FETC NQF Level 2 literacy and numeracy competencies.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

1. The installation, repair and maintenance of hot and cold water systems are according to the following qualitative specifications:

SABS 0252: 1994 Water supply and drainage for Buildings:

Part 2: Drainage Installations for Buildings

SABS 0400: 1990 Code of Practice for the Application of the national Building Regulations, Part P: Drainage

2. Soil and waste water pipes include: uPVC, galvanised (GMS), cast iron.

3. Vertical pipes are fitted plumb, horizontal pipes are installed to specified falls.

4. Pipes include built-in, and suspended pipes and are secured using holder bats.

5. Fittings include: holder bats, reducers, tees, bends, etc

6. Waste water fixtures include: sinks, baths, jetted baths (spa baths), bidets, wash-hand basins, showers, wash troughs, salad bowls, grease traps, floor drains, and food waste disposers.

7. Sanitary fittings include: water closet pans (wall-hung and pedestal), urinals (stall and wall-hung).

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Install and maintain a one pipe soil pipe system.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Materials, labour and tools and procured according to work site requirements and procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Work area is planned and set out according to site procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Soil, waste and vent pipes are fitted according to specification.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Pipes are tested according to specification.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Install and maintain a single stack soil pipe system.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Materials, labour and tools and procured according to work site requirements and procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Work area is planned and set out according to work site requirements and procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Soil and Waste water pipes are fitted according to the specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Pipes are tested according to the specifications.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Install soil and waste water fixtures and fittings, and sanitary fittings.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Install soil and waste water fixtures according to specification.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Test soil and waste water fixtures according to specification.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Install sanitary fittings according to requirements and specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Sanitary fittings are tested according to specification.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Assessment of learner achievements takes place at providers accredited by CETA (RSA, 1998b) for the provision of programs that result in the outcomes specified for the Certificate for Plumbers. CETA is responsible for moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this qualification.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Qualifying learners understand and can explain:

1. The purpose of maintaining plumb, straight and pipes fitted to correct falls.
2. The definitions of soil, vent and waste pipe systems.
3. Types of soil and vent fittings, as well their functions and methods of installation.
4. Types of waste water fixtures and sanitary fittings, as well their functions and methods of installation.
5. Specifications and Codes of Practice - SABS 0400, SABS 0252 Part 2, and applicable materials specifications.

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Employ self management

1. Install and maintain a one pipe soil pipe system.

Work area is planned and set out.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Manage information

1. Install and maintain a single stack soil pipe system.

Materials, labour and tools and procured.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Understand Contextual world-systems.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrate scientific and technological competence

1. Install and maintain a one pipe soil pipe system.
2. Install and maintain a single stack soil pipe system.
3. Install soil and waste water fixtures and fittings, and sanitary fittings.

Work area is planned and set out.

Pipes are tested.

Test soil and waste water fixtures.

Sanitary fittings are tested.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	21853	National Certificate: Construction Plumbing	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2007-09-12	Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement

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.	Construction Resource Development College
2.	Eastcape Training Centre
3.	Ikemeleng Training and Development Services
4.	Leps Training Consultants
5.	Mahumani Empowerment Servives Centre
6.	Northlink TVET College
7.	Primeserv Corporate Solutions (Pty) Ltd
8.	Schoolboy Training Centre
9.	Tjeka Training Matters Pty Ltd
10.	Tovani Traiding 299
11.	Tshwane North College for FET - Central Office