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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Install and maintain a water supply system |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
11783 | Install and maintain a water supply system | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Building Construction | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction | Building Construction | |||
ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
Undefined | Regular | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 12 |
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 purpose of this Unit Standard is to enable Plumbers to install, maintain, and repair hot and cold-water plumbing systems. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
FETC NQF Level 2 literacy and numeracy competencies. |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
1. The installation, repair and maintenance of hot and cold water systems are according to the following qualitative specifications:
2. Pipes include: galvanised mild steel (GMS), unplasticised polyvinyl chloride (uPVC), high density polyethylene (HDPE), copper, polypropylene, 3. Cold water pipe systems are pressure pipes, include the installation of fire protection sprayers, and fire hose reels. 4. Cold water supply systems include direct, indirect and balanced systems for domestic supply. 5. Joining of pipes includes the cutting and threading of galvanised pipes, the joining of similar pipes such as copper, PVC, and the joining of dissimilar pipe types. 6. Installation of pipes includes both above and below ground, lagging, and the provision of hose reels. 7. Fittings include: cocks, valves, taps, full way valves, house water stations, thermostatic valves, flushing valves, control valves, pressure reducing valves, mixers, water meters, expansion leaf valves, etc. 8. Types of geysers include: combination geysers, push through type, and high pressure geysers. 9. Installation of geysers includes the drip tray, valves, overflow, thermostats, etc. 10. Water mains installation includes anchor and thrust blocks. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Install and maintain cold water pipes and fittings. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Pipes are joined and assembled using pipe fittings. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Cold water pipes are installed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Pipes are pressure tested. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Pipe fittings are installed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. Cold water pipes are maintained. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Install and maintain hot water systems. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Hot water pipes are installed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Geysers are installed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. The hot water system is inspected and tested. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. The hot water system is maintained. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Demonstrate knowledge of fault finding and repair water supply systems. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Faults are found in hot and cold water systems. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Faults are found in geysers. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Faults are found in valves, taps and fittings. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Cold water pipes are repaired and maintained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. Hot water pipes are repaired and maintained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
6. Geysers are repaired and maintained. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
Assessment of learner achievements takes place at providers accredited by CETA (RSA, 1998b) for the provision of programs that result in the outcomes specified for the Certificate for Plumbers. CETA is responsible for moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this qualification. |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
Qualifying learners understand and can explain:
1. The purpose and use of the different types of geysers. 2. The purpose and use of the different types of pipes and pipe materials, including consumables used. 3. Types of valves and fittings as listed and their purpose. 4. The different methods used in joining similar and dissimilar pipe types. 5. The different regulations and purpose pertaining to the preservation of water quality, prevention of backflow, and the disinfecting of domestic installations, including the implications of potable water contamination. 6. The health implications of working on water supply mains. 7. The regulations pertaining to cold water - Water Service Act, Codes of Practice and Standards pertaining to Plumbing, including SABS 0252 Part 1 and 2, and SABS 0254. 8. Installation of pipes includes bracketing and support of pipes within specified tolerances. |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identify and solve problems
1. Demonstrate knowledge of fault finding and repair water supply systems. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Employ self management
1. Install and maintain hot water systems. 2. Demonstrate knowledge of fault finding and repair water supply systems. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Manage information. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Understand Contextual world-systems. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Demonstrate scientific and technological competence
1. Install and maintain hot water systems. |
REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Core | 21853 | National Certificate: Construction Plumbing | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2007-09-12 | Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement |
Elective | 60169 | National Certificate: Water and Wastewater Reticulation Services | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 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. | 4 TOPS ACADEMY |
2. | CHILUTSI TRADING ENTERPRISE |
3. | CITIVIEW TRADING AND PROJECTS |
4. | Construction Resource Development College |
5. | Eastcape Training Centre |
6. | ERGO MAPHELONG INSTITUTE (PTY) LTD |
7. | ERWAT |
8. | GG SQUARED PROJECTS |
9. | GNS ENTERPRISE (PTY) LTD |
10. | HAZYVIEW WATER SKILLS ACADEMY |
11. | Ikemeleng Training and Development Services |
12. | Mahumani Empowerment Servives Centre |
13. | MMAKAU TRAINING INSTITUTE (PTY) LTD |
14. | Northlink TVET College |
15. | O & K PROJECT (PTY) LTD |
16. | PIONEER BUSINESS CONSULTING (PTY) LTD |
17. | Primeserv Corporate Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
18. | Schoolboy Training Centre |
19. | SEANEGO INTERGRATED NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT |
20. | St Anthonys Education Centre |
21. | THOBOLOGO TRAINING & EDUCATION GROUP |
22. | Tjeka Training Matters Pty Ltd |
23. | Tovani Traiding 299 |
24. | Tshwane North College for FET - Central Office |
25. | TWINMARK STRATEGY AND MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS |
26. | URSIVOX (PTY) LTD |
27. | Zama Training & Development cc |
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. |