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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Implement and control construction operation and maintenance tasks on a water reticulation system

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14025	Implement and control construction operation and maintenance tasks on a water 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 4	NQF Level 04	12
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		2005-02-09	2008-02-09	SAQA 1058/05
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2009-02-09		2012-02-09

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 in combination with context expertise standard(s) will be able to supervise and control the implementation of the construction, operation and maintenance of a water reticulation system, develop staff on-the-job and complete required administration. This competence will assist in the efficient operation of the water reticulation system. Achieving this unit standard will enhance the efficiency of the qualifying learner as the supervisor of water reticulation teams and advance his / her own expertise, skills and employability in the water sector and other related sectors.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Operate a personal computer system NQF level 2, Supervisory skills, Literacy and numeracy skills at NQF level 2

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Resources: Manpower, transport, plant and equipment, materials, safety equipment.

Legislation and work: Best operating procedures, relevant safety legislation, policies and procedures environmental impact legislation, byelaws, Codes of Practice

Communication: Radio or cell phone

Training needs: Relevant skills, knowledge and attitudes

Records and reports: Daily, periodic, incident reports, accident reports, insurance claims, production reports, health and safety reports, vehicle log books, asset registers, "as built" drawings, fleet inspection reports, reinstatement forms, disciplinary forms, attendance registers, HR forms.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Check that required resources have been processed in accordance with the action plan.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Required resources have been requisitioned.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Required resources have been issued.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Required resources are available at the work site.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Problems are identified and appropriate corrective action within own scope of responsibility is explained and implemented.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Supervise and control construction tasks in accordance with legislation and work policies.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Work site is inspected for potential dangers and unforeseen obstructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Appropriate safety procedures are communicated to relevant people and compliance is checked during construction process.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Site problems are investigated, discussed, resolved and appropriate action is taken.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Action plan and drawings are revised in accordance with new requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Adjustments to action plan are communicated to relevant persons.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Periodic inspections are carried out and compliance with operational requirements and specifications, in terms of engineering drawings, is checked.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. Hand-over/final inspection is carried out and compliance with all requirements is ensured.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8

8. Plant, equipment and excess materials are returned in accordance with works procedures.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Supervise and control operation and maintenance tasks.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Technical problem reports are received and incorporated into action plan.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Maintenance tasks are implemented in accordance with action plan and works policies and procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Site is inspected, problems are identified and resolved, and compliance with requirements is ensured.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Communication with team leaders is maintained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Compliance with laid down safety practices are ensured.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Plant, equipment and excess materials are returned.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. Water volumes and pressures are controlled in accordance with design criteria through pressure reducing valve /sustaining valves

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8

8. Discrete area is isolated in accordance with design criteria and water pressure is controlled.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9

9. Reservoir level in-lets are controlled in accordance with design criteria.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10

10. Pressure reducing valve /sustaining valves are calibrated in accordance with design criteria.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Develop staff in accordance with work policies and procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Staff performance evaluation procedures are completed within agreed time frames.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Training needs are identified and recommendations for training requirements are recorded and submitted to relevant persons.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. On-site induction and coaching is provided in accordance with work procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Staff training and development plans are reviewed regularly, adjusted and reasons for adjustments are explained.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Complete records and reports in accordance with works polices and procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Records and reports are accurate and complete.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Records and reports are submitted to relevant people.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Verbal reports are prepared and presented to relevant people.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

1. 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.
2. Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
3. Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the ETQA policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation.
4. 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.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Learners should have a knowledge and understanding of:
1. Legislation, work policies and procedures, relevant Codes of Practice and byelaws.
2. Working functions of pressure reducing valves /sustaining valves.
3. Disciplinary procedures.
4. Induction procedures for new staff
5. Development plans for staff members.
6. Importance of effective communications and team building.
7. Importance of good consumer relations and client care.

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. This relates to:

Required resources are available at the work site.
Work site is inspected for potential dangers and unforeseen obstructions.
Site problems are investigated, discussed, resolved and appropriate action is taken.
Technical problem reports are received and incorporated into action plan.
Staff training and development plans are reviewed regularly, adjusted and reasons for adjustments are explained.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, and community:

This relates to all assessment criteria.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Plan, organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively. This relates to all assessment criteria.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information. This relates to:

Required resources are available at the work site.
Work site is inspected for potential dangers and unforeseen obstructions.
Site problems are investigated, discussed, resolved and appropriate action is taken.
Technical problem reports are received and incorporated into action plan.
Staff training and development plans are reviewed regularly, adjusted and reasons for adjustments are explained.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the form of oral and/or written presentation. This relates to all assessment criteria.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others. This is relevant to all 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. This is relevant to all assessment criteria.

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

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
Direct observation
Product sample reports/ records and reports

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	48906	Further Education and Training Certificate: Supervision of Wastewater Reticulation Operations	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2008-02-19	Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement
Core	23476	National Certificate: Supervision of Water Reticulation Operations	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2008-02-09	Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement
Elective	61669	Further Education and Training Certificate: Community Water, Health and Sanitation Facilitation	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.

1.	CHILUTSI TRADING ENTERPRISE
2.	ESKOM GENERATION - PALMIET PUMP STORAGE GRABOUW
3.	HAZYVIEW WATER SKILLS ACADEMY
4.	POWER SYSTEMS TRAINING, CAPE TOWN
5.	PROGRESSIVE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ENGINEERING (PTY) LTD
6.	SEANEGO INTERGRATED NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
7.	THOBOLOGO TRAINING & EDUCATION GROUP