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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Joint low voltage cables

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
10235	Joint low voltage cables
ORIGINATOR
SGB Electrical Engineering & Construction
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction			Electrical Infrastructure 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 "Registered"		2002-06-12	2005-06-12	SAQA 0742/02
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2006-06-12		2009-06-12

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 for persons in the Electrical Engineering; Generation; Distribution; Transmission, Construction and Renewable Energy Sector.

A person credited with this unit standard will be capable of:
Jointing and testing of low voltage cables according to statutory and manufacturer requirements.

This unit standard will contribute to the full development of the learner within the electrical engineering and construction environment by providing recognition, further mobility and transportability within the field of Physical Planning and Construction. The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this unit standard are essential for social and economic transformation and upliftment within the electrical engineering and construction environment.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

The following knowledge, skills attitude and / or equivalent:

Use and knowledge of electrical testing instruments

Introduction to industry

Knowledge of electrical drawings

Abet level 4 literacy

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Materials may include but are not limited to low voltage cables, solid or stranded conductors, glands, lugs, ferrules, insulation, various metals and jointing kits.

Tests on low voltage cables are limited to short circuit, earth, open circuit and high resistance.

Statutory requirements include but is not limited to OSH Act, SABS, Authority requirements, manufacturers specifications and worksite procedures.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Plan to conduct the jointing task.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Task details are determined according to fault reports or instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Appropriate drawings and documentation are acquired in accordance with job specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Materials are selected according to job requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Applicable test equipment is selected and checked for functionality.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Appropriate tools are selected according to job requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Relevant parties are liased with and notified according to worksite procedures.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Prepare the work area.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Authorisation is obtained according to worksite procedure.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Correct cable is identified and selected according to tests, drawings and reticulation diagrams.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Isolation of circuit is confirmed and tested as per safety standards.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Safety of work area is ensured to statutory requirements.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Joint low voltage cables.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Applicable tools and equipment are selected and used safely to meet the requirements of the job.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Cable ends are prepared for jointing according to manufacturer specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Cable cores are joined according to manufacturer specifications and statutory requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Joint completed as per manufacturers specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Insulation tests are carried out on completed joint according to statutory requirements.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Test low voltage cables.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Continuity and mechanical tests are carried out on completed joint.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Appropriate test methods and procedures are applied to determine that the joint is free of faults.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Insulation resistance tests are carried out according to statutory requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Conductors are short circuited to alleviate capacitive build-up.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Complete the work task.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Work area is restored to original condition.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Documentation is completed.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Documentation and drawings are returned to their source.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Completion of job is communicated to relevant parties.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

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 must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA by SAQA.

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

Terminology associated with testing equipment and materials

Operating principles of testing equipment

Relevant sections of statutory requirements

General testing principles for cable and conductors

Handling and application of jointing kits

Working principles of applicable equipment and components

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others as a member of a team or group.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively by means of language skills, oral and/or written.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	20418	National Certificate: Electrical Engineering	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2004-02-10	Was EWSETA 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.

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