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

Connect a customer to a water reticulation system 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
254067  Connect a customer to a water reticulation system 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Water Sector 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
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 3  NQF Level 03  4 
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
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

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 qualifying learner achieving this unit standard will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge and skills:
  • Plan work tasks for water connection.
  • Connect a water supply (range: under pressure for pipe sizes less than 54mm).
  • Connect a water supply (range: under pressure for pipe sizes more than 54mm).
  • Complete water connection tasks.

    In acquiring this competence the qualifying learner will lay a good foundation for future learning and assist with maintaining good customer relations. Achieving this unit standard will enhance the employability of the qualifying learner in the water sector and other related sectors. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 2.
  • Communication at NQF Level 2.
  • Knowledge of personal safety practices.
  • Use and care of hand tools and power tools. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Pipes under water pressure.

    Pipe sizes:
  • More than 54mm, less than 54mm. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Plan work tasks for water connection. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Installation documentation for job is obtained in accordance with workplace procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Problems are identified and corrective action explained in accordance with site conditions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Labour, materials, tools, plant and safety equipment requisitions are prepared and obtained in accordance with job requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Consumers are notified of interruptions in water supply. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Sources of water supply are detected and explained. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Connect a water supply. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Under pressure (pipe sizes less than 54mm). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Safety procedures are communicated to the team and implemented in accordance with safety policies and legislative requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Existing water pipes and water main are exposed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Water connection is closed in accordance with workplace procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Water pipe is laid and water meter is installed in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Water meter is connected to consumers plumbing in accordance with job requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Connect a water supply. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Under pressure (pipe sizes more than 54mm). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Safety procedures are communicated to the team and implemented in accordance with safety policies and legislative requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Existing water pipes and water main are exposed in accordance with workplace procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Water supply is closed and scoured in accordance with workplace procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Water main is cut and T-piece and valves are fitted in accordance with workplace procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Anchor block is cast in accordance with job requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Water is opened and bled clean in accordance with workplace procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Water pipe is laid and water meter installed in accordance with workplace procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    Water meter is connected to consumers plumbing in accordance with workplace procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Complete water connection task. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Water is opened and checked for leaks in accordance with workplace procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Problems are identified and corrective action is taken. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Excavations are backfilled and compacted in accordance with a code of practice. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Area is restored in accordance with workplace procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Meter reading is correctly recorded. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Records and reports are completed and submitted to relevant person. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • 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.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
  • Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the ETQA`s policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation.
  • 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. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Learners are to have a knowledge and understanding of:
  • Work policies and procedures.
  • Codes of practices.
  • Laying and jointing pipes.
  • Measurement of site details.
  • Site sketches. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    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:
  • Problems are identified and appropriate action is described.
  • Connection is checked for leaks, problems are identified and appropriate corrective action is taken.
  • Problems are identified and reported in accordance with work procedures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, and community:
  • Refer to all Specific Outcomes. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Plan, organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively:
  • Plan worksite and prepare tasks for water connection. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information:
  • Identify problems and take corrective action; connection is checked for leaks, problems are identified and appropriate corrective action is taken; problems are identified and reported in accordance with work procedures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the form of oral and/or written presentation:
  • 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:
  • 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 problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation:
  • 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 
    Integrated Assessment:

    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. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  60155   National Certificate: Water and Wastewater Reticulation Services  Level 3  NQF Level 03  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. ERGO MAPHELONG INSTITUTE (PTY) LTD 
    3. ERWAT 
    4. HAZYVIEW WATER SKILLS ACADEMY 
    5. SEANEGO INTERGRATED NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 
    6. THOBOLOGO TRAINING & EDUCATION GROUP 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.