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

Interpret electrical circuits 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
10894  Interpret electrical circuits 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Power Plant Operations 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology Manufacturing and Assembly 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 3  NQF Level 03 
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 
A person credited with this unit standard will be able to define symbols and concepts in an electrical circuit, identify the effects and relationships between circuit variables and identify sources of circuit supply. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Interpret electrical theories (TUE002/1). 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
See the range statements in the specific outcomes 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Define symbols and concepts in an electrical circuit. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Symbols of components, terms, abbreviations and SI -units defined. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Use of switches in an electrical circuit described. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Electrical concepts defined. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Power, power loss and energy.
 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Identify the effects and relationships between circuit variables. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Effect of load on the circuit with reference to current flow and voltage drop calculated. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Elementary calculation and measurement.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Relationship between voltage, current and resistance interpreted. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Open, closed and short circuits, resistance in series/parallel circuits.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Use of measuring instruments comprehended. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Included but not limited to volt meter, ammeter and kilowatt-hour meter.
 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Identify sources of circuit supply. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Principles of alternating current (AC) generation described. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Principles of direct current (DC) generation described. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Construction of secondary cells known and understood. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Lead acid cells and alkaline cells.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Distribution configuration of circuit supply understood. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
This should be done with the aid of distribution boards. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Distribution boards.
 


UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • According to SAQA requirements

    Moderation:
  • Standard Generating Group Fossil Power Plant Operations - Technical Group 

  • UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Understanding of electrical circuits. 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identifying & 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, organization, community. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organising and managing oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collecting, analysing, organizing and critically evaluating information. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/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 recognizing that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Contributing to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large, by making it the underlying intention of any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of:

    a. reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively;
    b. participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities;
    c. being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts;
    d. exploring education and career opportunities;
    e. developing entrepreneurial opportunities. 

    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 
    Occupational Role: Process Plant Operator

    See the range statements in the specific outcomes. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  50020   National Certificate: Construction and Maintenance of Overhead Track Equipment  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  TETA 
    Core  48978   Further Education and Training Certificate: Electrical Network Control  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  EWSETA 
    Core  23679   National Diploma: Fossil Power Plant Process Control  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2009-02-18  Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Core  23736   National Diploma: Hydro Power Plant Process Control  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2009-02-18  Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Core  23734   National Diploma: Nuclear Power Plant Process Control  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2009-02-18  Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  50022   National Certificate: General Draughting  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  CETA 


    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. Kelvin Power (Pty) Ltd 
    2. Palesa Rail Academy 



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