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

Assist in the operation and maintenance of Canals 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
254056  Assist in the operation and maintenance of Canals 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Water Sector 
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 2  NQF Level 02  5 
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 
This unit standard is designed for learners who wish to enter this sub field of learning or whom is currently employed in the industry and wishes to receive formal recognition of credits against current competence.

People credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Assist in the distribution of water.
  • Demonstrate a basic understanding of water measurement.
  • Assist in the basic maintenance of canals. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are already competent in the following:
  • Communication at NQF Level 1.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 1. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • As per specific outcome range statements. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Assist in the distribution of water. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Client water quantity needs are explained in terms of demand requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Sluice gates are operated in accordance with workplace instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Demonstrate knowledge of documentation related to the distribution of water. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrate a basic understanding of water measurement. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Stage measurement is demonstrated and explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Identify various water measuring structures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Includes but is not limited to:
  • Notches, flumes, sluices.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Water readings are taken and recorded. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Water level, meter readings.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Assist in the basic maintenance of canals. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Measuring structures are cleaned in accordance with workplace procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Canals and servitudes are cleaned in accordance with workplace procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Debris, mud and silt, stones and rocks, algae, noxious plants, weeds, trees animals.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Syphon and grids are cleaned are cleaned in accordance with workplace procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Fences and gates are maintained in accordance with job requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Painting is done in accordance with job requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Inspect and identify defects in canals. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Cracks, leaks, holes, blockages, obstructions, breakages.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Communicate with regard to the maintenance of canals. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Hand radio, telephone, personal.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    Demonstrate knowledge of safety when operating and maintaining canals. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Safety policies and procedures, equipment.
     


    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 relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
  • Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the ETQA`s policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation.
  • Moderation must include both internal and external moderation of assessments at exit points of the qualification, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise. Moderation to also encompass achievement of the competence described both in individual unit standards as well as the integrated competence described in the qualification. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Learners to have a knowledge and understanding of:
  • The current and relevant occupational health and safety legislation.
  • The consequences of not following emergency procedures.
  • Basic knowledge of the Water Act. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    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:
  • Maintain canals. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, and community: water distribution and maintenance of canals. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Plan, organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively:
  • Water distribution and maintenance of canals. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information:
  • Water measurement. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the form of oral and/or written presentation:
  • Maintain canals; distribute water. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others. Water distribution and maintenance. 

    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:
  • Refer to all Specific Outcomes. 
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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 
    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 could be assessed using the following methods:
    > Oral or written questions.
    > Observation.
    > Simulation. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    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. ERGO MAPHELONG INSTITUTE (PTY) LTD 
    4. ERWAT 
    5. HAZYVIEW WATER SKILLS ACADEMY 
    6. SEANEGO INTERGRATED NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 
    7. THOBOLOGO TRAINING & EDUCATION GROUP 
    8. URSIVOX (PTY) LTD 


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