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

Plan, organise and control the installation of pressure and gravity drainage pipes 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
15184  Plan, organise and control the installation of pressure and gravity drainage pipes 
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 4  NQF Level 04  8 
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 
Learners who are assessed as competent against this unit standard will be able to plan and prepare to install pressure and gravity drainage pipes, and organise and control the installation and installation finishing of pressure and gravity drainage pipes.

This competence complements the other generic management competencies and underpins 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 
The typical scope of this unit standard is:
  • Requirements to be outlined in the installation plan includes:
    1. Types and quantities of materials
    2. Tools and equipment
    3. Plant
    4. Personnel
    5. Work sequence and time frames
  • Materials include but are not limited to: Concrete, Earthenware, PVC, HDPE and Fibre reinforced pipes
  • Corrective action with regard to hazards includes the timeous elimination and/or reporting of all hazards and potential hazards
  • Pipe laying should include all fittings, junctions, inspection eyes and channels
  • Pipes for water and sewer services are included
  • Pipeline testing should include visual alignment, water and air pressure tests
  • Finishing should include the removal of all excess materials 
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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 pressure pipelines is explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Steel, Fibre reinforced, HDPE, PVC. But not limited to these types.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The technology of installing gravity pipelines is explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Concrete, earthenware.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Plan and prepare to install pressure and gravity drainage pipes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. An installation plan, outlining all requirements to maintain productive work flow, is compiled. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The installation plan ensures compliance with given specifications and drawings. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The appropriate materials, plant and equipment are identified, requisitioned, received and prepared. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Work area is checked for hazards and corrective action is taken, where necessary. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. The excavated trench, bedding and work area is neat and free of obstructions, water and loose material within specification tolerances. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. The excavated trench, bedding and work area adhere to all the design specifications in accordance with given instructions and drawings. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    7. The area is set out to line and level to receive the pipes in accordance with contract requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Organise and control the installation of pressure and gravity drainage pipes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Pipes and fittings are laid neat and true to line and level within specification tolerances. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Pipes and fittings 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. Pipes are installed within industry acceptable time frames. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. All team members are efficiently utilized during maintenance activities. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Control the finishing of pressure and gravity drainage pipe installation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The pipeline is 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 pipeline is tested in accordance with the specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The pipe laying operation 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 
    The planning and preparation for the installation of pipelines.
  • The installation of pipelines to project specifications.
  • Precautions to be taken when working in confined spaces.
  • The identification and use of protective clothing and equipment for the installation of pipelines.
  • Working to lines and levels.
  • The determination of industry time frames for the various installation processes.
  • The selection of appropriate plant relative to the type of material to be excavated and the depths of trenches.
  • The various tests required on the pipelines for quality purposes.
  • The quality control during the backfilling of trenches.
  • The construction of different types of bedding 
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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 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others

    Assessment Criteria
    All team members are efficiently utilized during maintenance activities 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Manage information

    Assessment Criteria
    An installation plan, outlining all requirements to maintain productive work flow, is compiled? The installation plan ensures compliance with given specifications and drawings 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively

    Assessment Criteria
    All team members are efficiently utilized during maintenance activities 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Demonstrate scientific and technological competence

    Specific Outcome
  • Plan and prepare to install pressure and gravity drainage pipes
  • Organise and control the installation of pressure and gravity drainage pipes
  • Control the finishing of pressure and gravity drainage pipe installation

    Assessment Criteria
  • The pipeline is tested in accordance with the specifications
  • Pipes and fittings are laid neat and true to line and level within specification tolerances
  • Pipes and fittings adhere to all design specifications in accordance with given instructions 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand Contextual world-systems

    Assesssment Criteria
  • An installation plan, outlining all requirements to maintain productive work flow, is compiled
  • The installation plan ensures compliance with given specifications and drawings 
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    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

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

    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
    Core  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 
    Elective  65949   Further Education and Training Certificate: Supervision of Construction Processes  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 
    Elective  49053   National Certificate: Supervision of Construction Processes  Level 4  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2018-06-30  Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement 


    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. AVUXENI COMPUTER ACADEMY KZN 
    2. Big Tree Group 
    3. Certified Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    4. Eastcape Training Centre 
    5. Eskilz College (Pty) Ltd 
    6. Pro Skills Development (Pty) Ltd 
    7. Raubex Construction Pty (Ltd) 
    8. SEDA Construction Incubator Trust 
    9. Sonani Training and Communications 
    10. South African Value Education (Pty) Ltd 
    11. Thabomeleng 
    12. Tjeka Training Matters Pty Ltd 
    13. Training Force (Pty) Ltd 
    14. 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.