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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Understand fundamentals of electricity |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
113877 | Understand fundamentals of electricity | |||
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 | 8 |
REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2007-04-03 | 2009-02-18 | SAQA 0160/05 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2010-02-18 | 2013-02-18 |
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 is replaced by: |
US ID | Unit Standard Title | Pre-2009 NQF Level | NQF Level | Credits | Replacement Status |
258967 | Understand fundamentals of electricity | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 8 |
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: 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:
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UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
- Conductors - Semi conductors - Insulators |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Explain the basic concepts of electricity. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Atomic structures are explained in terms of electrical materials. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Electron flow in a conductor is explained with reference to electron theory. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. The effect of an external power source on the electrons in a conductor is explained with reference to electron theory. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. The principles of basic electrical circuits are explained in terms of a power source and a load. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. The basic principles of voltage and current flow in an electrical circuit are explained in terms of electron theory. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Explain magnetic theory. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Permanent magnet concept is explained in terms of the molecular structure of materials. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. All five characteristics of magnetic lines of flux are explained in terms of magnetic theory. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. The relationship between magnetic field and current flow is explained in terms of movement, field strength and conductor length within the magnetic field. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. The electromagnet concept is explained in terms of magnetic lines of flux around a current carrying conductor and cores. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Explain the basic fundamentals of power generation and distribution. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The production of electricity is explained with reference to pressure, heat, light, friction, magnetism and chemical. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. The conversion of resources into usable energy is explained with reference to coal, gas, nuclear, water, wind and solar. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Generation of DC is explained in terms of a single loop in a magnetic field. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Generation of single phase AC is explained in terms of a single loop in a magnetic field. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Apply and explain electrical units and symbols. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Electrical units and symbols are identified and applied in accordance with SI Units. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. The relationship between voltage, current and resistance is explained and applied in terms of Ohm's law. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Factors influencing resistance is explained in terms of mateiral type, length, diameter and temperature. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Power consumed by a simple resistive electrical circuit is calculated in terms of DC theory. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 |
Draw and interpret seris, parallel and series-parallel DC resistive circuits & calculate variables. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Series, parallel and series-parallel circuits are drawn and interpreted according to instructions. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Resistance, voltage, current and power variances are interpreted and calculated in series circuits according to instructions. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Resistance, voltage, current and power variances are interpreted and calculated in parallel circuits according to instructions. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Resistance, voltage, current and power variances are interpreted and calculated in series-parallel circuits according to instructions. |
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 |
An understanding of the manipulation of formulas. |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organize and manage oneself. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology. |
UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD NOTES |
This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 258967, which is "Understand fundamentals of electricity", Level 2, 8 credits. |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Core | 49773 | National Certificate: Construction and Maintenance of Overhead Track Equipment | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | TETA |
Core | 48473 | National Certificate: Electrical Engineering | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2009-02-18 | Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement |
Core | 58269 | National Certificate: Electro-Mechanics | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Core | 74530 | National Certificate: Measurement, Control and Instrumentation | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Core | 48695 | National Certificate: Measurement, Control and Instrumentation | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2009-04-08 | Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement |
Core | 49068 | National Certificate: Railway Signalling: Assembly and Wiring of Equipment | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | TETA |
Core | 59569 | National Certificate: Electronics | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MICTS |
Core | 60190 | National Certificate: Water and Wastewater Process Control | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | EWSETA |
Elective | 49753 | General Education and Training Certificate: General Technical Practice | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | EWSETA |
Elective | 58955 | National Certificate: Chemical Manufacturing | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | CHIETA |
Elective | 78527 | National Certificate: Chemical Operations | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Elective | 59017 | National Certificate: Tissue Conversion | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2015-06-30 | FPMSETA |
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. | CHILUTSI TRADING ENTERPRISE |
2. | Columbus Consulting Pty Ltd |
3. | DR HE MAEPA INSTITUTE |
4. | ERGO MAPHELONG INSTITUTE (PTY) LTD |
5. | ERWAT |
6. | GG SQUARED PROJECTS |
7. | HAZYVIEW WATER SKILLS ACADEMY |
8. | K Boneng Consulting Services P |
9. | K-BONENG CONSULTING SERVICES (PTY) LTD |
10. | Kelvin Power (Pty) Ltd |
11. | KGWEBISWANO SUPPLIES & SERVICES |
12. | NTANDOKAZI HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD |
13. | Palesa Rail Academy |
14. | Paramixed Pty Ltd |
15. | PIONEER BUSINESS CONSULTING (PTY) LTD |
16. | SEANEGO INTERGRATED NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT |
17. | SUPREME ICT CONSULTANTS |
18. | TECHNICAL INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD |
19. | TWINMARK STRATEGY AND MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS |
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