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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

National Certificate: Water Reticulation Services

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
23475	National Certificate: Water Reticulation Services
ORIGINATOR
SGB Water Sector
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
EWSETA - Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority			OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
National Certificate	Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction		Civil Engineering Construction
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	126	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Regular-Unit Stds Based
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 9999/99	2018-07-01	2023-06-30
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 qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The qualification will provide the learner with the knowledge and skills to work in a water services department or utility as a team leader attending to the construction and operations of a water reticulation system. Qualifying learners are able to apply health and safety legislation in the workplace, plan work tasks, read and interpret maps and drawings, identify pipes, associated fittings, valves and meters in a water reticulation system and maintain, install and operate a water reticulation system. The scope of the qualification provides a range of opportunities from large-scale urban conditions to small rural community situations. This qualification forms the foundation for advancement to the National Certificate in Supervision of Water Reticulation Services on NQF level 4 and will also lay the foundation for future career advancement across similar trades and to supervisory and management qualifications within the sector. The individual will have the capacity to advance and gain skills and self-respect as the qualified learner will be able to competently fulfil water reticulation contracts safely in a professional manner, to ensure that industry standards are maintained. This qualification has been developed to assist with standardisation across the water industry.

Rationale of the qualification:

As a result of past legacies many practitioners within the water sector were denied advancement and possible recognition as qualified tradesmen. Both employers and employees in the water sector have expressed the critical need for technical skills based qualifications for those working with the provision of potable water through water reticulation systems. The introduction of a National Certificate in Water Reticulation Services based on unit standards will allow learners the opportunity to reach their full potential of advancement without formal education becoming an impassable barrier and will also allow for the recognition of prior learning. This qualification reflects the need of employers and employees both now and for the future. This qualification also provides learners with access to the National Certificate in Water Purification and the National Certificate in Wastewater, as there is a degree of flexibility, in terms of unit standards that appear in all three qualifications. This will enable learners to pursue different careers within the water sector and enhance productivity and employability within the water sector and contribute towards the ecological sustainability and improvement of the water environment.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

A knowledge, comprehension and application of language and mathematics at NQF level 1.

Recognition of prior learning:

This qualification may be achieved in part or completely through the recognition of prior learning, which includes formal, informal and non-formal learning and work experience. Any learner wishing to be directly assessed may arrange to do so, without attending further training or education. The assessor and learner will decide together on the most appropriate assessment route to be taken.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

On achieving this qualification the qualifying learner will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures.

2. Plan and organise tasks and resources needed for tasks.

3. Lead and supervise a small team of workers.

4. Operate and maintain a water reticulation system effectively.

5. Demonstrate knowledge of occupational health & safety.

6. Demonstrate interactive skills.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1.1 Knowledge and comprehension regarding personal safety practices in a water reticulation environment as applied according to standard operating procedures and safety requirements.
1.2 Knowledge and comprehension of relevant sections of the National Water Act.
1.3 Knowledge of the purpose of municipal bye-lays.
1.4 Knowledge of organisational policies and procedures.

2.1 Plan and prioritise tasks.
2.2 Prepare work schedules or job cards.
2.3 Determine materials requirements needed for the completion of stated tasks.
2.4 Determine labour and equipment requirements for the completion of stated tasks
2.5 Arrange for the transportation of resources to working location.

3.1 Brief team on tasks to be completed.
3.2 Ensure achievement of required tasks in accordance with work standards.
3.3 Ensure safety requirements are met.
3.4 Identify and solve problems.
3.5 Apply learning skills and knowledge in their personal, workplace and educational lives.

4.1 Demonstrate knowledge of the materials used for construction and maintenance of water reticulation systems.
4.2 Demonstrate correct methods of constructing and repairing pipeline systems.
4.3 Demonstrate correct procedures when constructing or maintaining pipeline systems.
4.4 Demonstrate maintenance procedures on pipeline systems.

5.1 Demonstrate knowledge of occupational health & safety.
5.2 Personal health, hygiene and presentation in the working environment are maintained according to the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
5.3 Apply skills relevant to construction, maintenance and operation of water reticulation systems appropriately.

6.1 Interaction with work colleagues and management
6.2 Use communication skills to interact in a meaningful way with colleagues
6.3 Use the range of generic skills as a foundation for learning.
6.4 Work with others in both learning and work-oriented situations.

Integrated Assessment:

Integrated assessment at the level of qualification provides an opportunity for learners to show that they are able to integrate concepts, ideas and actions across unit standards to achieve competence that is grounded and coherent in relation to the purpose of the qualification. Integrated assessment should show how already demonstrated competence in individual areas can be linked and applied for the achievement of a holistic outcome.

Integrated assessment must judge the quality of the observable performance, and also the quality of the thinking that lies behind it. Assessment tools must encourage learners to explain the thinking and decision-making that underpin their demonstrated performance. Some assessment practices will demand practical evidence while others may be more theoretical, depending on the type of outcomes to be assessed, and the nature and level of the qualification. The ratio between action and interpretation is not fixed, but varies according to the demands of the qualification.
While the generic component (literacy, communication and life skills) of this qualification at NQF Level 2 can be assessed through occupational contexts and activities relating to water reticulation, care must be taken in both the learning programme and the assessment to ensure that these foundational skills are truly portable. The primary aim of this qualification is to ensure that learners have a sound base of general education to prepare them for further learning, whatever career path they may choose. Learners must be able to transfer generic skills such as language, computation and learning skills etc across a number of different contexts, and apply them within a number of learning areas.

A broad range of task-orientated and theoretical assessment tools may be used, with the distinction between practical knowledge and disciplinary knowledge maintained so that each takes its rightful place. Unit standards in the qualification must be used to assess specific and critical cross-field outcomes. During integrated assessments the assessor should make use of formative and summative assessment methods and should assess combinations of practical, applied, foundational and reflexive competencies.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

The qualification has been benchmarked against the German "Wassermann" qualification and the "Water Serviceman" qualification developed in the United States of America. Although no differences in technical standards are apparent, other than in terms of variations in the technologies employed, the South African qualification reflect similarities in terms of complexity, scope of learning, context, conditions and level and compares favourably with both of these qualifications. No comparison was possible on an individual unit standard basis. The fundamental components, reflecting foundational learning and generic skills and knowledge have been derived from registered, local adult education unit standards.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This qualification will allow a person to articulate vertically to the National Certificate in Supervision of Water Reticulation Services at NQF level 4. This qualification will also provide articulation with a range of qualifications in both technical and management areas in water and other related sectors.

MODERATION OPTIONS

1.Anyone assessing a learner against these standards must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
2.Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of these unit standards or will assess these unit standards must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
3.Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures.

Therefore anyone wishing to be assessed against this qualification may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

For an applicant to register as an assessor, the applicant needs:

A minimum of two years practical, relevant occupational experience.

Declared competent in all the outcomes of the generic assessor standard, and certificated by the ETDP SETA or by the relevant ETQA.

Detailed documentary proof of educational qualification, practical training undergone, and experience gained by the applicant must be provided (Portfolio of evidence).

Able to demonstrate competence in relation to these specified standards and qualifications, at or above, the level of the qualifications in question.

Meet any other additional requirements laid down by their constituent ETQA.

The subject matter experience of the assessor can be established by recognition of prior learning.
The status of registered assessors can be checked on the appropriate ETQA database or website.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2012; 2015.

UNIT STANDARDS:

	ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Core	12035	Apply personal safety practices on a wastewater treatment works	Level 2	NQF Level 02	4
Core	12337	Demonstrate knowledge of pipes associated fittings valves and meters used in water reticulation systems	Level 2	NQF Level 02	10
Core	12033	Demonstrate knowledge of water cycle, water and wastewater systems and processes	Level 2	NQF Level 02	5
Core	14033	Operate mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic tools and equipment	Level 2	NQF Level 02	10
Core	12036	Orientate self in the workplace	Level 2	NQF Level 02	6
Core	14024	Read and interpret maps and engineering drawings of water reticulation systems	Level 2	NQF Level 02	4
Core	14017	Join pipes fittings and other pipeline devices	Level 3	NQF Level 03	7
Core	12338	Lay pipes for water reticulation system	Level 3	NQF Level 03	12
Core	12340	Operate and Maintain Water Reticulation System	Level 3	NQF Level 03	12
Core	14019	Plan team work functions and complete reports	Level 3	NQF Level 03	4
Fundamental	8963	Access and use information from texts	Level 2	NQF Level 02	5
Fundamental	9009	Apply basic knowledge of statistics and probability to influence the use of data and procedures in order to investigate life related problems	Level 2	NQF Level 02	3
Fundamental	8494	Demonstrate an understanding of HIV/AIDS and its implications	Level 2	NQF Level 02	4
Fundamental	7480	Demonstrate understanding of rational and irrational numbers and number systems	Level 2	NQF Level 02	3
Fundamental	9008	Identify, describe, compare, classify, explore shape and motion in 2-and 3-dimensional shapes in different contexts	Level 2	NQF Level 02	3
Fundamental	8962	Maintain and adapt oral communication	Level 2	NQF Level 02	5
Fundamental	8967	Use language and communication in occupational learning programmes	Level 2	NQF Level 02	5
Fundamental	7469	Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal and community life	Level 2	NQF Level 02	2
Fundamental	9007	Work with a range of patterns and functions and solve problems	Level 2	NQF Level 02	5
Fundamental	8964	Write for a defined context	Level 2	NQF Level 02	5
Elective	14031	Construct water reticulation concrete work and brick masonry	Level 2	NQF Level 02	5
Elective	7547	Operate a personal computer system	Level 2	NQF Level 02	6
Elective	12133	Operate pumps	Level 2	NQF Level 02	5
Elective	9965	Render basic first aid	Level 2	NQF Level 02	3
Elective	14018	Provide water services support for rural communities	Level 3	NQF Level 03	10
Elective	14030	Control canal water supply	Level 4	NQF Level 04	15

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

NONE

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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.

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