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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Install and maintain drainage systems

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
11784	Install and maintain drainage 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 a belowground drainage system, build drainage system structures, and install on-site sanitation 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, maintenance and repair of drainage 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

SABS 1200 series, including LB: Bedding (Pipes) and LD : Sewers

2. Sewer and drainpipes include: uPVC, HDPE, reinforced concrete, earthenware (Vitrified clay), and fibre reinforced cement.

3. Trench excavations include for battering of side slopes in non-cohesive soils, and for shoring.

4. Cleaning of sewer and drainpipes includes rodding, and jetting.

5. Manholes include the use of concrete cast in-situ and precast, brick masonry, precast concrete rings, and prefabricated manholes.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Install, inspect and maintain a drainage system.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Trenches are set out and excavated to line and level.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Drainpipes are bedded, joined and laid.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Excavations are backfilled and compacted.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Drain pipes are inspected and blockages are cleared.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Build, inspect and maintain drainage systems structures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Manholes are built.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Manhole channels are installed.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Benching is constructed.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Rodding eyes, Inspection eyes, and gulleys are installed.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Install on-site sanitation systems

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. VIP toilet structures are installed.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Conservancy tanks are installed.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Septic tanks and French Drains are installed.

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 preparing excavations to line and level and the compaction of bedding and backfilling of soil to specifications.
2. Selection of soil for bedding and backfilling.
3. The definitions of septic tanks, French Drains, jetting and rodding techniques, rodding and inspection eyes, and compaction specification terminology
4. The purpose and function of benching and how to install benching in manholes.
5. Permeability of soil types for application of on-site sanitation systems.
6. Drainage regulations and codes SABS 0400, SABS 0252 Part 2, and Local Authority bylaws.

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems

1. Install, inspect and maintain a drainage system.

Drain pipes are inspected and blockages are cleared.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Employ self management

1. Install, inspect and maintain a drainage system.

Trenches are set out and excavated to line and level.

Drain pipes are inspected and blockages are cleared.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Manage information

1. Install, inspect and maintain a drainage system.

Trenches are set out and excavated to line and level.

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, inspect and maintain a drainage system.
2. Install on-site sanitation systems.

Trenches are set out and excavated to line and level.

Conservancy tanks are installed.

Septic tanks and French Drains are installed.

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
Elective	60169	National Certificate: Water and Wastewater Reticulation Services	Level 2	NQF Level 02	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.	4 TOPS ACADEMY
2.	CHILUTSI TRADING ENTERPRISE
3.	CITIVIEW TRADING AND PROJECTS
4.	Construction Resource Development College
5.	Eastcape Training Centre
6.	ERGO MAPHELONG INSTITUTE (PTY) LTD
7.	ERWAT
8.	GG SQUARED PROJECTS
9.	GNS ENTERPRISE (PTY) LTD
10.	HAZYVIEW WATER SKILLS ACADEMY
11.	INDUSTRIES EDUCATION & TRAINING INSTITUTE
12.	L S Nkosi CC
13.	Leps Training Consultants
14.	Mahumani Empowerment Servives Centre
15.	MMAKAU TRAINING INSTITUTE (PTY) LTD
16.	Northlink TVET College
17.	O & K PROJECT (PTY) LTD
18.	PIONEER BUSINESS CONSULTING (PTY) LTD
19.	Primeserv Corporate Solutions
20.	SEANEGO INTERGRATED NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
21.	THE FINISHING COLLEGE (PTY) LTD
22.	THOBOLOGO TRAINING & EDUCATION GROUP
23.	Tjeka Training Matters Pty Ltd
24.	Tovani Traiding 299
25.	Tshwane North College for FET - Central Office
26.	TWINMARK STRATEGY AND MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
27.	URSIVOX (PTY) LTD
28.	Zama Training & Developments