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Course Name: Further Education and Training Certificate: Water and Wastewater Treatment Process Control Supervision
SAQA ID : 61709
Credits: 166
Purpose
This qualification is intended for people who are responsible for supervising the operation of individual processes on a water and wastewater works and who are at the same time responsible for coordinating all processes on the works during a shift to ensure that it functions as an integrated whole. This qualification will prepare learners to function independently and in a supervisory capacity to ensure that workers work in accordance with Health and Safety Regulations and relevant legislation. A person acquiring this qualification will be able to operate and control a water-works or/and wastewater works within the context of legislation and work policies and procedures. This qualification forms the foundation for advancement to within the water sector thus providing the learner with core competencies necessary to progress to a higher level. Learners acquiring this qualification will be able to issue instructions on the operations of the works. This qualification focuses on the full development of the learner and further mobility and transportability within the water sector.
This qualification will expand the skills base of the qualifying learner and make the person more effective in his/her tasks and more employable and will open up job opportunities in related fields.
People credited with this qualification will be able to:
- Operate the works.
- Demonstrate knowledge of hydraulics, valves, pumps and motors.
- Demonstrate knowledge of relevant national laws, regulations and guidelines as they apply to water or wastewater treatment.
- Demonstrate an ability to supervise and lead a team.
- Produce water or final effluent in compliance with the required standards.
- Demonstrate problem solving and investigative skills.
Qualifications
| UNIT STANDARDS: |
| ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS | |
| Core | 254121 | Demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics of water flow | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 10 |
| Core | 255981 | Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of water hydraulics | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
| Core | 13945 | Describe and apply the management of stock and fixed assets in a business unit | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 2 |
| Core | 242810 | Manage Expenditure against a budget | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
| Core | 255976 | Supervise and optimise the operation of separation processes | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 8 |
| Core | 254099 | Supervise personal safety practices in the workplace | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
| Core | 255983 | Supervise the operation of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic control systems | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 10 |
| Core | 10981 | Supervise work unit to achieve work unit objectives (individuals and teams) | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 12 |
| Core | 255978 | Take non-routine investigative samples for monitoring process in water and wastewater works | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 8 |
| Core | 255979 | Thicken and dewater sludge | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
| Core | 255987 | Demonstrate knowledge of water related legislation and the responsibilities of management in terms of the acts | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 8 |
| Core | 14609 | Participate in management of conflict | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 4 |
| Core | 255975 | Supervise the various disinfection and oxidation processes | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 6 |
| Fundamental | 119472 | Accommodate audience and context needs in oral/signed communication | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 119457 | Interpret and use information from texts | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 119467 | Use language and communication in occupational learning programmes | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 119465 | Write/present/sign texts for a range of communicative contexts | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 9015 | Apply knowledge of statistics and probability to critically interrogate and effectively communicate findings on life related problems | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
| Fundamental | 119462 | Engage in sustained oral/signed communication and evaluate spoken/signed texts | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 119469 | Read/view, analyse and respond to a variety of texts | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 9016 | Represent analyse and calculate shape and motion in 2-and 3-dimensional space in different contexts | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
| Fundamental | 119471 | Use language and communication in occupational learning programmes | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 7468 | Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal, business, national and international issues | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
