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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:

Explaining the electron theory

Explain magnetic theory

Explain the basic fundamentals of power generation and distribution

Apply OHM's law to solve problems

Configure series, parallel and series-parallel resistive circuits

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:

Communication, literacy and mathematical skills at NQF Level 1

Introduction to industry (work environment)

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Electrical materials may include but not limited to:
- Conductors
- Semi conductors
- Insulators

Symbols are limited to SI units

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.

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