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

Read and interpret maps and engineering drawings of water and wastewater reticulation systems 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
254075  Read and interpret maps and engineering drawings of water and wastewater reticulation systems 
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  5 
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 replaces: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
14024  Read and interpret maps and engineering drawings of water reticulation systems  Level 2  NQF Level 02  4   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
The qualifying learner achieving this unit standard will be able to:
  • Identify, use and explain different maps.
  • Locate work site from map.
  • Interpret and explain engineering drawings and diagrams.
  • Prepare materials list based on engineering drawing.

    This competence will ensure that this water related tasks are completed efficiently and effectively. In acquiring this competence the qualifying learner will lay a good foundation for future learning and better understand the broader context of own work. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Literacy NQF Level 2.
  • Numeracy NQF Level 2, Appropriate drivers licence in accordance with Traffic Ordinance Act.
  • Knowledge of Pipes, Associated Fittings, basic understanding of utility services. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • Maps: Road maps, topographical maps, aerial photographs, Geographic Information System (GIS).
  • Plans: Key plan/master plan.
  • Engineering Drawings: Drawings and sketches.
  • Services: Power, gas, telecommunication, water, sewer, stormwater, and may include other services. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify, use and explain different maps. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Purposes of different maps are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Maps are orientated to magnetic north. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Symbols on maps are interpreted correctly. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Services and potential obstructions are determined from the map. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Locate work site from map. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Work site is located on appropriate map. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Most suitable route to work site is traced and described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Work site is reached using map. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Interpret and explain engineering drawings and diagrams. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    All symbols on engineering drawing are correctly identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Services on engineering drawing are correctly identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    All servitudes and rights of ways are correctly identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The scale of the engineering drawing is interpreted and explained. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Prepare materials list based on engineering drawing. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The pipes, associated fittings, valves and meters required for the task are listed in terms of, size, type and class. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Total length of pipes and material required for task is calculated and is computed accurately. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Materials list is accurate and complete. 


    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:
  • Contours and topography.
  • Measurement and dimensions.
  • Use of measurement scales. 
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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 refers to:
  • Identify, use and explain different maps, locate work site from map, interpret and explain engineering drawings and flow diagrams. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, and community refers to:
  • Locate work site from map. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Plan, organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively refers to:

    Identify, use and explain different maps; locate work site from map, interpret and explain engineering drawings and flow diagrams, and prepare materials list based on engineering drawing. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information refers to:
  • Identify, use and explain different maps, locate work site from map, interpret and explain engineering drawings and flow diagrams, and prepare materials list based on engineering drawing. 
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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 refers to:
  • Identify, use and explain different maps, locate work site from map, interpret and explain engineering drawings and flow diagrams, and prepare materials list based on engineering drawing. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others refers to:
  • Identify, use and explain different maps, locate work site from map, interpret and explain engineering drawings and flow diagrams, and prepare materials list based on engineering drawing. 
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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 refers to:
  • Identify, use and explain different maps, and locate work site from map. 
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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 
    This unit standard replaces unit standard 14024, "Read and interpret maps and engineering drawings of water reticulation systems", Level 2, 4 credits. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  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 


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