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

Demonstrate understanding of water treatment processes 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
244102  Demonstrate understanding of water treatment processes 
ORIGINATOR
Chemical Industries SGB 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology Manufacturing and Assembly 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 4  NQF Level 04  10 
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 
Learners who demonstrate competence as described in the outcomes of this unit standard will be able to explain a range of typical water treatment processes.

A person credited with this unit standard is able to:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of flocculation applications.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of coagulation applications.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of ion-exchange applications.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of precipitation based applications.

    This will ensure that the concepts behind water treatment processes are sufficiently established that when these processes are encountered in practice, learners will be able to grasp their operational principles. This competence will enhance the learner's employability and career options in all occupations where knowledge of water treatment processes is needed. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    National Certificate Chemical Operations NQF Level 3 or equivalent, including communication and mathematical literacy, NQF Level 3. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The context of this unit standard includes a complete process, from the point of receiving a commodity raw material to the point of supplying a commercially saleable product.

    The level assigned to this unit standard is appropriate because the process requires a wide range of cognitive skills and offers a considerable choice of solutions. A broad knowledge base incorporating some theoretical concepts, analytical interpretation of information, informed judgement and a range of sometime innovative responses to concrete but often unfamiliar problems are employed. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate an understanding of flocculation process applications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Different types of flocculation processes and their applications are described in terms of own workplace and the processing industry. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Basic working principles of flocculation processes are described as applicable to the processing industry. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The advantages and disadvantages of different flocculation processes are explained in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Different types of flocculants are described in terms of own workplace. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The components of a flocculation process are identified in terms of own workplace. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Symbols used to indicate flocculation are used in simple freehand drawings. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Indicators and reasons for poor flocculation performance are described as applicable to own workplace. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrate an understanding of ion-exchange process applications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Different types of ion-exchange processes and their applications are described in terms of own workplace and the processing industry. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Basic working principles of ion-exchange processes are described as applicable to the processing industry. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The advantages and disadvantages of different ion-exchange processes are explained in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Different types of ion-exchange media (resins) are described in terms of own workplace and the processing industry. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The components of a ion-exchange process are identified in terms of own workplace. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Symbols used to indicate ion-exchange are used in simple freehand drawings. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Indicators and reasons for poor ion-exchange performance are described as applicable to own workplace. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Demonstrate an understanding of coagulation process applications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Different types of coagulation processes and their applications are described in terms of own workplace and the processing industry. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Basic working principles of coagulation processes are described as applicable to the processing industry. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The advantages and disadvantages of different coagulation processes are explained in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Different types of coagulants are described in terms of own workplace and the processing industry. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The components of a coagulation process are identified in terms of own workplace. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Symbols used to indicate coagulation are used in simple freehand drawings. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Indicators and reasons for poor coagulation performance are described as applicable to own workplace. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Demonstrate an understanding of precipitation based process applications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Different types of precipitation processes and their applications are described in terms of own workplace and the processing industry. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Basic working principles of precipitation processes are described as applicable to the processing industry. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The advantages and disadvantages of different precipitation processes are explained in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Different types of chemicals used in a precipitation process are described in terms of own workplace and the processing industry. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The components of a precipitation process are identified in terms of own workplace. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Symbols used to indicate precipitation are used in simple freehand drawings. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Indicators and reasons for poor precipitation performance are described in terms of own workplace. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An assessor, accredited with a relevant NQF Level 4 or higher qualification, will assess the learner's competency.
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this Qualification must be registered as an Assessor with the relevant ETQA. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Embedded knowledge is reflected within the assessment criteria of each specific outcome. 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    The learner is able to identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions, using critical and creative thinking, have been made by:
  • Identifying and describing indicators and reasons for poor process efficiency.

    Refer to all Specific Outcomes. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    The learner is able to organise and manage himself and his activities responsibly and effectively by:
  • Describing the different types of water treatment processes and their applications.

    Refer to all Specific Outcomes. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information by:
  • Identifying components of the different water treatment processes.
  • Identifying indicators and reasons for poor process efficiency.

    Refer to all Specific Outcomes. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively by using mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentations by:
  • Sketching a range of symbols used to indicate different water treatment processes.

    Refer to all Specific Outcomes. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others by:
  • Explaining the scientific operating principles of water treatment processes.

    Refer to all Specific Outcomes. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by:
  • Recognising that water treatment processes do not exist in isolation of each other or the rest of the plant.

    Refer to all Specific Outcomes. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large.
  • Refer to all Specific Outcomes. 
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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 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  78529   Further Education and Training Certificate: Chemical Operations  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 


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