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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	2
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