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

Monitor water quality 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
116077  Monitor water quality 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Primary Agriculture 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation Primary Agriculture 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 2  NQF Level 02  3 
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 
The learner achieving this unit standard will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of water quality to agriculture and to monitor and maintain water quality using established procedures. In addition they will be well positioned to extend their learning and practice into other areas of agriculture and water management.

Learners will gain an understanding of sustainable agricultural practices as applied in the animal-, plant and mixed farming sub fields. The application of maintaining water quality practices in primary agriculture is focussed on in this unit standard.

They will be able to participate in, undertake and plan farming practices with knowledge of their environment. A culture of maintenance and care will be instilled for both the environment as well as towards farming infrastructure and operations by this unit standard. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
It is assumed that a learner attempting this unit standard will show competence against the following unit standard, or equivalent:
  • NQF1: Maintain basic water quality 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Whilst range statements have been defined generically to include as wide a set of alternatives as possible, all range statements should be interpreted within the specific context of application.

    Range statements are neither comprehensive nor necessarily appropriate to all contexts. Alternatives must however be comparable in scope and complexity. These are only as a general guide to scope and complexity of what is required. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate an understanding of water quality management. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Quality factors for water include but are not limited to temperature, dissolved gasses such as oxygen and carbon dioxide, COD, water insoluble solids and dissolved minerals and organic load. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    An understanding is demonstrated of the effects of certain physical quality factors, and it is related to a relevant agricultural product species. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    A basic understanding of the effects of certain chemical quality factors is demonstrated and it is related to a relevant agricultural product species. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Physical and chemical knowledge regarding water quality attributes is demonstrated. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of water quality to agriculture. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The importance of water quality on plants and animals in agriculture is demonstrated. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Agricultural plants and animals include but are not limited to mammals, insects, birds, reptiles, amphibians, crustaceans, and mollusks, and crop plants.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    An understanding of processes implemented to improve water quality is demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The ability to sample and monitor water quality factors are demonstrated. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Quality factors for water include but are not limited to temperature, dissolved gasses such as oxygen and carbon dioxide, COD, water insoluble solids and dissolved minerals and organic load.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Demonstrate an ability to monitor and perform basic water quality tests and analyses. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Quality maintenance tasks including water aeration, inlet and outlet screening, inlet and outlet level and flow control, degassing and filtration. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The ability to monitor and sample water sources is demonstrated and it is prepared for analysis. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The ability to perform simple water quality tests to determine water quality is demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The ability to report meaningfully on water quality tests is demonstrated. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Demonstrate an ability to perform and understand maintenance tasks on certain operational technical systems related to water quality. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The ability to perform maintenance on water quality control systems is demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The ability to manage chemical and physical requisites related to water quality control systems is demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The ability to report meaningfully on water quality systems' maintenance is demonstrated. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    The assessment of qualifying learners against this standard should meet the requirements of established assessment principles.

    It will be necessary to develop assessment activities and tools, which are appropriate to the contexts in which the qualifying learners are working. These activities and tools may include an appropriate combination of self-assessment and peer assessment, formative and summative assessment, portfolios and observations etc.

    The assessment should ensure that all the specific outcomes; critical cross-field outcomes and essential embedded knowledge are assessed.

    The specific outcomes must be assessed through observation of performance. Supporting evidence should be used to prove competence of specific outcomes only when they are not clearly seen in the actual performance.

    Essential embedded knowledge must be assessed in its own right, through oral or written evidence and cannot be assessed only by being observed.

    The specific outcomes and essential embedded knowledge must be assessed in relation to each other. If a qualifying learner is able to explain the essential embedded knowledge but is unable to perform the specific outcomes, they should not be assessed as competent. Similarly, if a qualifying learner is able to perform the specific outcomes but is unable to explain or justify their performance in terms of the essential embedded knowledge, then they should not be assessed as competent.

    Evidence of the specified critical cross-field outcomes should be found both in performance and in the essential embedded knowledge.

    Performance of specific outcomes must actively affirm target groups of qualifying learners, not unfairly discriminate against them. Qualifying learners should be able to justify their performance in terms of these values.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard or assessing this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The person is able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of:
  • The names and functions of water quality maintenance systems and components.
  • The names and attributes of water quality factors.
  • Sensory cues related to water quality.
  • The purpose of understanding the need for water quality knowledge.
  • Procedures related to the maintenance and testing of water quality.
  • Rules and regulations related to water.
  • Basic report writing skills. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Problem solving: Relates to specific outcomes:
  • Demonstrate an ability to monitor and perform basic water quality tests and analyses.
  • Demonstrate an ability to perform and understand maintenance tasks on certain operational technical systems related to water quality. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Team Work: Relates to specific outcomes:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of water to agriculture.
  • Demonstrate an ability to monitor and perform basic water quality tests and analyses.
  • Demonstrate an ability to perform and understand maintenance tasks on certain operational technical systems related to water quality. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Self Management: Relates to all specific outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Interpreting information: Relates to specific outcomes:
  • Demonstrate an ability to monitor and perform basic water quality tests and analyses.
  • Demonstrate an ability to perform and understand maintenance tasks on certain operational technical systems related to water quality. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communication: Relates to all specific outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Science and technology: Relates to all specific outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Related systems: Relates to all specific outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Self development: Relates to all specific outcomes. 

    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 
    Certain plant species grow in water, but water is needed by all plant and animal life for life. All the land and aquatic animal organisms' bodily functions are performed in water. Because water is totally depended on to breathe, feed and grow, excrete wastes, maintain a salt balance, and reproduce, understanding the physical and chemical qualities of water is critical to successful aquaculture. To a great extent the success or failure of an agricultural operation is determined by water quality. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  48976   National Certificate: Animal Production  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
    Core  48977   National Certificate: Mixed Farming Systems  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
    Core  48975   National Certificate: Plant Production  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
    Elective  49605   National Certificate: Environmental Practice  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  LG SETA 
    Elective  66429   National Certificate: Landscape Irrigation  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 


    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. A4 Consultancy CC 
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    3. African Divas 
    4. Alpha Business Consultants 
    5. Amabamba Recruitment 
    6. Amangile Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    7. AVAX SA 481 CC. T/A Mandisa Development Services 
    8. Azitjhewi Construction 
    9. Balemi Consulting Pty Ltd 
    10. Bantubanye Skills 
    11. Bettes - Types Trading and Projects 
    12. Bikologix Projects 
    13. Bizzy Fire Control CC. 
    14. BO Support Services CC 
    15. Boikgantsho Consulting & Events 
    16. Boiponahatso Enterprise 
    17. Boni Africa Events & Development 
    18. Buena Vista Learning Academy 
    19. Bumunhu Services Providers Cc 
    20. Cedara College of Agriculture 
    21. Coceka Consulting 
    22. Colgene Group 
    23. Cre8ive Organisational Development 
    24. CTC College(PTY) LTD. 
    25. Daily Double Traiding 281 
    26. Dean Institute Of Learning (Pty) Ltd 
    27. Dihwai Food Cultural and Agricultural Services 
    28. Ditirelo Skills Development Services 
    29. ECO PARTNERS 
    30. Edutraining Business College 
    31. Elective Training Institute Enterprise CC 
    32. ELSENBURG AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE 
    33. Environmental Leadership Academy 
    34. Escay Catering and other Services 
    35. Essential Skills 
    36. Fire Protection Association of Southern Africa 
    37. GAEGOLELWE CONSULTANCY (PTY) LTD 
    38. General Economic Analysis 
    39. Ghoenas Kraal Opleiding Sentrum 
    40. Glere Skills and Consultants 
    41. GLOBAL LINKS CORPORATE TRAINING (PTY) LTD 
    42. Goitsikitso Enterprise Trading 
    43. Goldfields FET College 
    44. Green Prints Consulting and Projects 
    45. Growth Management Consulting 
    46. Heedmorine Training 
    47. Hercuscope 
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    49. HS GLOBAL SKILLS BUSINESS SOLUTIONS 
    50. Icando 
    51. Impact Plus Training Consultants 
    52. Independent Development Trust 
    53. Integrated Waste and Recycling Services(IWARS) 
    54. IQ Skills Academy (PTY) LTD. 
    55. Jobafrik Consulting 
    56. Jomash Construction 
    57. Josmap Training Institute 
    58. JPM & Associates 
    59. Kay Beez Development Projects 
    60. KayDee Project Management Cc 
    61. Kernel Management and Consulting (PTY) LTD. 
    62. Kgakishe Trading and Projects (PTY) LTD 
    63. Kgopane Trading Enterprise 
    64. Kimbali Holdings 
    65. KMK Training Services (PTY) Ltd 
    66. Knowledge For Ever 
    67. Kokilesedi Trading 
    68. Kwazulu Skills Academy 
    69. KWEM Management Solutions 
    70. Lapa La Afrika Farming and Projects 
    71. Leruo ke Matla Training and Enterprise Development Services 
    72. Lesias Educational Services 
    73. Lip Holding (pty) LTD 
    74. Londimvelo Consultants 
    75. Lorpen Investments 
    76. M.I.C. Training and Development 
    77. Madzivhandila Agricultural College 
    78. Mafusega Projects 
    79. Mahayi HRD Services cc 
    80. Maishamalema Development Training 
    81. Makavila Suppliers CC. 
    82. Mananthatshema Skills Dev. Centre 
    83. Mangalani Business Enterprises 
    84. Marang Women in Agric and Development 
    85. Masheshafike (Pty) Ltd 
    86. MashMP Holdings 
    87. Mashphe Logistics Services 
    88. Mathapuso Construction and Projects 
    89. Matotomana Training & General Trading 
    90. Mazasa Management Consulting CC. 
    91. Mbinga Holdings (Pty) Ltd 
    92. Mcebo Technologies 
    93. Mementos Training Pty Ltd 
    94. Mestel Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    95. Mgwezane Training and Events Management CC. 
    96. Miczo's Enterprise 
    97. Mimoisa Business Solutions CC 
    98. Misol Projects cc 
    99. MML Consulting CC. 
    100. Mobile Agri Skills Development and Training NPC 
    101. Mod-Mosh Projects and Consulting (PTY) LTD 
    102. Mogaladi Business Enterprise 
    103. Mohlaje Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    104. Montshepetsa Bosui Farming & Training Cnt 
    105. Morwa Agri-development cc 
    106. Moseki Consulting Engineering Training & Development (PTY) LTD 
    107. Mphela Education Training and Development 
    108. Mpontshe Training 
    109. Mthashana FET College - Vryheid Campus 
    110. Multiple Productive Management Solutions 
    111. Mvas-4 Trading (Pty) Ltd 
    112. Mvelo Consultant 
    113. National Institute For The Deaf - NID 
    114. Nettcon SA 
    115. New Heights 1082 Pty Ltd 
    116. Ngwato Wa Mphela Agriculture Training Services 
    117. NKQUBELA CONSULTING 
    118. Nokusho M Consulting and Trading 
    119. Nonunu Projects 
    120. Nophelo Training Centre 
    121. Novi General Services 
    122. Nsuku Management Consultants 
    123. Nyankwavi Investment CC. 
    124. PBM Solutions 
    125. Pebetse Training and Consulting 
    126. PFIM Trading (Pty) Ltd 
    127. Philani Solutions 
    128. Phill Skills and Development Institute 
    129. Pioneer Business Consulting 
    130. PMA Holdings (PTY ) LTD. 
    131. POTCH - UTC (PTY) LTD 
    132. Power Rush Trading 170 CC. 
    133. Powernexus 
    134. Puseletso Trading and Projects 
    135. Rebone Safety and Environmental Consultants 
    136. Reflections Development Institute 
    137. RLSTP Training & Development (PTY) LTD. 
    138. RMCII Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    139. Sekhukhune FET College - Central Office 
    140. Selipha Trading (Pty) Ltd 
    141. Senelo Trading CC 
    142. Setlakala Business Development 
    143. Siljeur Training Academy 
    144. Simmek Holdings 
    145. Simtho Investments (PTY) LTD 
    146. Siyafundisa I Africa 
    147. Siyasanga Training Centre 
    148. SJM Squared Construction 
    149. SmartMatta (Pty) Ltd 
    150. South African Institute of Learning (SAIL) 
    151. South African ABET Development Agency SAADA 
    152. South African Governance and Business College 
    153. Suidwes Beleggings Eiendoms Beperk 
    154. Taletso FET College - Central Office 
    155. Thando Consulting Services 
    156. The Crimson CO CC. 
    157. The Green Affairs Consulting 
    158. The Petit Pois Chef's Academy 
    159. The Skills Development Hub (Pty) Ltd 
    160. Thembeni Skills Development Trading and Projects 
    161. Thubelihle Graduate Institute 
    162. Thuto Boshwa Skills Development Services 
    163. TLD Consulting 
    164. Tlotlangthuto Training & Consulting 
    165. TM Mashwara and Projects 
    166. Tompi Seleka Agricultural College 
    167. Township Fire and Rescure (Pty) Ltd 
    168. TPN Training and Recruitment cc 
    169. Training at Work (Pty) Ltd 
    170. Tripple R Training Provider 
    171. Tshisimani Holdings (PTY) Ltd. 
    172. Twin Peak Technologies 
    173. Ukhamba Quality Skills 
    174. UNIVERSITY OF BUSINESS EXCELLENCE(PTY)LTD 
    175. University of Limpopo 
    176. University of Venda 
    177. Vari Holdings (Pty)Ltd 
    178. Venus Maintenance and Supply Services 
    179. Vista Chem Consulting 
    180. Westco Agri Training 
    181. X Foundation 
    182. Ya Hina Management Consulting and projects 


    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.