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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Install and maintain drainage systems |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
11784 | Install and maintain drainage systems | |||
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 and maintain a belowground drainage system, build drainage system structures, and install on-site sanitation 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, maintenance and repair of drainage systems are according to the following qualitative specifications:
2. Sewer and drainpipes include: uPVC, HDPE, reinforced concrete, earthenware (Vitrified clay), and fibre reinforced cement. 3. Trench excavations include for battering of side slopes in non-cohesive soils, and for shoring. 4. Cleaning of sewer and drainpipes includes rodding, and jetting. 5. Manholes include the use of concrete cast in-situ and precast, brick masonry, precast concrete rings, and prefabricated manholes. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Install, inspect and maintain a drainage system. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Trenches are set out and excavated to line and level. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Drainpipes are bedded, joined and laid. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Excavations are backfilled and compacted. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Drain pipes are inspected and blockages are cleared. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Build, inspect and maintain drainage systems structures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Manholes are built. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Manhole channels are installed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Benching is constructed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Rodding eyes, Inspection eyes, and gulleys are installed. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Install on-site sanitation systems |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. VIP toilet structures are installed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Conservancy tanks are installed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Septic tanks and French Drains are installed. |
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 of preparing excavations to line and level and the compaction of bedding and backfilling of soil to specifications. 2. Selection of soil for bedding and backfilling. 3. The definitions of septic tanks, French Drains, jetting and rodding techniques, rodding and inspection eyes, and compaction specification terminology 4. The purpose and function of benching and how to install benching in manholes. 5. Permeability of soil types for application of on-site sanitation systems. 6. Drainage regulations and codes SABS 0400, SABS 0252 Part 2, and Local Authority bylaws. |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identify and solve problems
1. Install, inspect and maintain a drainage system. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Employ self management
1. Install, inspect and maintain a drainage system. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Manage information
1. Install, inspect and maintain a drainage system. |
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, inspect and maintain a drainage system. 2. Install on-site sanitation 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. | Leps Training Consultants |
12. | Mahumani Empowerment Servives Centre |
13. | MMAKAU TRAINING INSTITUTE (PTY) LTD |
14. | Northlink TVET College |
15. | O & K PROJECT (PTY) LTD |
16. | PCD College cc |
17. | PIONEER BUSINESS CONSULTING (PTY) LTD |
18. | Primeserv Corporate Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
19. | Schoolboy Training Centre |
20. | SEANEGO INTERGRATED NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT |
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. |