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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Monitor community water systems

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14021	Monitor community water systems
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	8
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		2005-09-13	2008-09-13	SAQA 0160/05
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2009-09-13		2012-09-13

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 explain different water systems appropriate for rural and peri-urban communities, levels of service, the implications for operation and maintenance and monitor water distribution systems and water quality. This competence will enable the learner to assist communities within a range of different contexts with water systems. This will contribute towards sustainable water systems and a sustainable water environment. Achieving this unit standard will enhance the skills base of the qualifying learner, advance his / her own expertise and enhance employability in water and other related sectors.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Literacy NQF2, Numeracy NQF 3, Demonstrate Knowledge of Water Cycle, Water and Waste Water Systems NQF level 2

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Water sources: Rainwater, boreholes, springs, rivers, dams and weirs.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Describe rural water sources.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Types of rural water sources are described.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Appropriate water sources for own community are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Impact of demand on available water resources is explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Conservation of water resources in own community is explained.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Monitor water distribution systems.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Gravity feed systems is explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Pressure systems are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Water levels in supply tanks are monitored.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Water resource levels are monitored and fluctuations are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Samples are taken for monitoring water quality.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Problems are identified, assessed and appropriate action is explained and demonstrated.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Describe and explain different levels of service.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Different levels of service are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Cost implications of different levels of service are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Advantages / disadvantages of different levels of service for own community are explained.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Explain tariff-setting principles.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The economics of water is explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Alternative tariff structures, including rising block tariffs are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Indigent policy is explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Free basic water policy is explained.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Explain the principles and practices of operating and maintaining a community water distribution.

OUTCOME NOTES

Explain the principles and practices of operating and maintaining a community water distribution system.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Implications of choices of technology are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Water loss monitoring is explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Routine disinfection procedures are explained and demonstrated.

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. Importance of monitoring the water distribution system.
2. Importance of water loss monitoring.
3. The purpose of disinfection.
4. The importance of disinfection.
5. The consequences of not disinfecting water.
6. The principles and practices of operating and maintaining a community water distribution system.
7. Importance of sanitation.
8. Principles of hygiene.
9. The need for cultural and social sensitivity.
10. Demand management.

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:

Water resource levels are monitored and fluctuations are explained.
Problems are identified, assessed and appropriate action is explained and demonstrated.
Advantages / disadvantages of different levels of service for own community are explained.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, and community. This relates to:

Problems are identified, assessed and appropriate action is explained and demonstrated.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

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

Water resource levels are monitored and fluctuations are explained.
Samples are taken for monitoring water quality.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

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

Pressure systems are explained.
Water resource levels are monitored and fluctuations are explained.
Samples are taken for monitoring water quality.

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 assesment criteria.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others. This relates to:

Water levels in supply tanks are monitored.
Water resource levels are monitored and fluctuations are explained.
Samples are taken for monitoring water quality.

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 relates to all assessment criteria.

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

Assessment option:

Learners could be assessed using the following methods:
Oral or written questions
Observation or simulation

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
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
Elective	23708	National Certificate: Community Water, Sanitation and Health Facilitation	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2008-06-11	Was EWSETA 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.	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