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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Construct, commission and do fault tracing on low voltage reticulation networks

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
10238	Construct, commission and do fault tracing on low voltage reticulation networks
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	6
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 able to:

Plan work task

Construct low voltage network

Commission low voltage reticulation networks

Fault tracing on low voltage reticulation networks

Complete work tasks
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, know ledge 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:

Apply and adhere to electrical safety.

Identify, interpret and lay out sketches and drawings.

Join low voltage cables and fault trace low voltage cables.

Select, use and care for electrical measuring instruments.

Use and care for hand tools.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Materials include but are not limited to cables, conductors, Arial bundle conductor, steel/wood/concrete poles, and insulators.

Voltages are limited to a maximum of 1000V.

Construction includes but is not limited to digging, stringing of conductors, laying of cables, planting of poles and attaching stay wires.

Terrain includes but is not limited to rocks, roads, trees, rivers and walkways.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Plan work task.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Task instructions are interpreted and a sequence of operation is planned.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Appropriate tools are identified and selected to meet the requirements of the task and according to statutory requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Materials, equipment and documentation required for the specific task are identified and selected.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Area is assessed and made safe according to worksite procedures.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Construct low voltage network.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Mark out the low voltage reticulation network according to work site procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Lay out low voltage reticulation network according to work site procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Low voltage reticulation networks are constructed according to statutory requirements and manufacturer's specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Appropriate tools are used to install materials according to worksite procedures and manufacturer's specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Safety procedures are followed before, during and after installation.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Commission low voltage reticulation networks.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Conductors are prepared for testing according to statutory requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Applicable test instruments are selected.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Network is commissioned according to worksite procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Test instruments are used for the specific task.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Safety procedures are followed before, during and after commissioning.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Fault tracing on low voltage reticulation networks.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Conductors are prepared for testing according to statutory requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Applicable test instruments are selected.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Appropriate test methods are applied to determine type of fault.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Test instruments are used for the specific task.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Faults are diagnosed and corrective action is taken according to worksite procedures.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Complete work tasks.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Documentation is completed according to worksite procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Work area is restored to serviceable condition according to statutory requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Electrical cables and conductors are stored according to statutory requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Completion of job is reported.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Appropriate tools are cared for and stored according to statutory requirements.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

1. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
2. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA by SAQA.
3. 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 Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Mines and Mineral Act.

Work site procedures

Knowledge that will help me understand and that I will be able to explain:

Names, locations, functions and care of reticulation tools.

Identify and care for conductors and reticulation tools.

Apply the safety related to each tool.

Apply the relevant sections of statutory requirements.

Erect and dress poles according to work site procedures.

Install stays according to work site procedures.

Use reticulation tools safely, according to work site procedures.

Apply stringing and sagging methods of bear conductors and aerial bundle conductors (ABC) according to statutory requirements.

Commissioning and fault finding on the network according to statutory requirements.

Apply basic safety procedures related to the type of work and location.

Identify and care for conductors.

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identifying and solving problems in which responses display, that responsible decisions, using critical and creative thinking have been made.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation and community.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organising and managing oneself and one`s activities, responsibly and effectively.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicating effectively, using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral/or written persuasion.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems, by recognising that problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation.

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:

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