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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Demonstrate knowledge of water cycle, water and wastewater systems and processes |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
12033 | Demonstrate knowledge of water cycle, water and wastewater systems and processes | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Water Sector | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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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 2 | NQF Level 02 | 5 |
REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2005-02-09 | 2007-11-28 | SAQA 1058/05 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2008-11-28 | 2011-11-28 |
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 is replaced by: |
US ID | Unit Standard Title | Pre-2009 NQF Level | NQF Level | Credits | Replacement Status |
246463 | Demonstrate knowledge of water cycle, water and wastewater systems and processes | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 5 |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
A qualifying learner will be able to explain the elements of the water cycle and water catchment management and gain a broad perspective of the water sector including relevant legislation. This knowledge will equip the learner with the foundational knowledge and understanding of water that is required to function effectively within the water sector as this knowledge is required in all areas. This competence will enable the learner to value water as a scarce resource and share this knowledge to improve community understanding of the importance of conserving water resources. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
Literacy NQF level 1. |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
Elements of the water cycle:
Climate, evaporation, rain/snowfall, underground water, springs, rivers, lakes, oceans, dams, bulk water services, forestry and agriculture, reticulation services, industry, mining, environmental issues, alien plants, catchment management, water treatment, wastewater treatment, pollution. Water catchment: Domestic, agriculture, recreational (contact & non contact), environment, industry (formal and informal). Pollution: Air pollution, human activities, industrial pollution and mining pollution. National water legislation: National Water Act and the Water Services Act. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Identify and explain the elements of the natural water cycle |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The water cycle is drawn including all the elements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. All element of the water cycle are identified and explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Relationship of elements to each other are explained. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Explain the principles of water catchment |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Water flow in a catchment is explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Recognised water uses within a catchment are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Recognised impacts from water users are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. The economic importance of water is explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. Ways to conserve water are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
6. The principle of charging for water and wastewater treatment and water distribution is explained. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Explain the concepts of ground water collection and abstraction |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The principles of ground water and its role in the water cycle are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Ground water trapped in aquifers, fractures and sand is identified and explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Ground water collection and extraction is explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Principles of resource management of boreholes are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. Natural sources of filtration. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Explain the concepts of surface water collection and abstraction |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The flow of surface water and its role in the water cycle is explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Surface water collection and extraction is explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Principles of resource management of surface water are explained. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 |
Identify possible sources of pollution of water and explain appropriate corrective action |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Sources of pollution of ground water are identified and corrective action is explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Ways to prevent contamination of boreholes are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Self-purification of rivers and streams is explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. The role of the water process operator in preventing the contamination of water resources is explained. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 |
Explain relevant legislation within the water sector |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Relevant national water legislation and licensing are identified and the purposes are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. The purpose of a water use license is explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Relevant environmental legislation is identified and the purposes are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. The purpose of municipal by-laws is explained. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7 |
Identify and explain common water and sanitation related diseases |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Diseases commonly related to water and sanitation are identified. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Measures that can be taken to prevent disease are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. The link between polluted water and disease is explained. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
Learners should have a knowledge and understanding of:
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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.
Assessment criteria: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, and community.
Assessment criteria: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Plan, organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively.
Assessment criteria: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
Assessment criteria: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the form of oral and/or written presentation.
Assessment criteria: |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.
Assessment criteria: |
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.
Assessment criteria: |
UNIT STANDARD NOTES |
This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 246463, which is "Demonstrate knowledge of water cycle, water and wastewater systems and processes", Level 2, 5 credits.
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. Assessment Option: Learners will be assessed through the following methods: Oral or written questions |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Core | 23473 | National Certificate: Community Water, Health and Sanitation Promotion | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2008-06-11 | Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement |
Core | 22673 | National Certificate: Wastewater Process Operations | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2007-11-28 | Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement |
Core | 48907 | National Certificate: Wastewater Reticulation Services | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered" |
2007-06-09 | Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement |
Core | 24193 | National Certificate: Water Purification Process Operations | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2007-11-28 | Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement |
Core | 23475 | National Certificate: Water Reticulation Services | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | EWSETA |
Elective | 49605 | National Certificate: Environmental Practice | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | LG SETA |
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. |
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