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

Install control valves 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
15173  Install control valves 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Civil Engineering Construction 
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  10 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 2003-06-11  2006-06-11  SAQA 0148/03 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2007-06-11   2010-06-11  

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 
Learners who are assessed as competent against this unit standard will be able to prepare the work area and install and finish the installation of control valves.

This competence complements the generic management competencies and forms part of the Elective learning.

It contributes to the development of a professional community of Construction Supervisors. The contribution to The National Skills Development Strategy is the key developmental interface between learners and new competencies to be achieved.

Its contribution to socio-economic transformation is that learners would be able to undergo RPL-assessment and thereby receive recognition for previous learning and experience. The employability and career prospects of learners can therefore be enhanced by this qualification. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
ABET level 4 Literacy
ABET level 3 Numeracy 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • Corrective action with regard to hazards includes the timeous elimination and/or reporting of all hazards and potential hazards
  • Control valves include: Air valves, gate valves, sluice valves, stop valves, scour valves and hydrants
  • Testing should include visual alignment, water and air pressure tests 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate knowledge of technology. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The technology of installing control valves is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The problems of water hammer are explained when installing control valves in existing networks under pressure 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Prepare the work area. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The appropriate materials, tools, plant and equipment are identified, requisitioned, received and prepared. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Work area is checked for hazards and corrective action is taken, where necessary. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The work area is neat and free of obstructions, water and loose material within specification tolerances. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The work area adheres to all the design specifications in accordance with given instructions and drawings. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. The area is set out to line and level to receive the control valve chamber in accordance with contract requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Install control valves. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Control valves are installed neat and true to line and level within specification tolerances. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Control valves adhere to all design specifications in accordance with given instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Installation is carried out in accordance with workplace and legislative safety requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Control valves are installed within industry acceptable time frames. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Finish the installation of control valves. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The Control valves are cleaned and disinfected according to contract requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Work is measured for payment according to industry prescribed methods and pay-items in the contract schedule of quantities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The Control valves are tested in accordance with the contract specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The installation of the control valves is finished off in accordance with contract requirements. 


    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 CETA - ETQA for "The National Certificate in the Supervision of Construction Processes - Water and Waste Water".
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the CETA - ETQA
  • CETA - ETQA, or other ETQA's who have a Memorandum of Understanding in place with CETA-ETQA, would be responsible for moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this qualification. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    I can understand and explain:
  • How to prepare an area to receive control valves in terms of project specifications.
  • The installation of control valves to project specifications.
  • Precautions to be taken when working in confined spaces.
  • Identification and use of protective clothing and equipment for the installation process. 
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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

    Assessment Criteria:
    Work area is checked for hazards and corrective action is taken, where necessary 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Employ self management

    Assessment Criteria
  • The Control valves are tested in accordance with the contract specifications
  • The installation of the control valves is finished off in accordance with contract requirements 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Manage information

    Assessment Criteria
  • The work area is neat and free of obstructions, water and loose material within specification tolerances
  • The work area adheres to all the design specifications in accordance with given instructions and drawings
  • The area is set out to line and level to receive the control valves in accordance with contract requirements 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Demonstrate scientific and technological competence

    Specific Outcome
  • Prepare the work area
  • Install control valves
  • Finish the installation of control valves 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand Contextual world-systems

    Assessment Criteria
  • The Control valves are tested in accordance with the contract specifications
  • The installation of the control valves is finished off in accordance with contract requirements 
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    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  23673   National Certificate: Supervision of Civil Engineering Construction Processes: Water and Waste Water  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2004-06-09  Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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