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

Demonstrate an understanding of energy efficiency 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
116674  Demonstrate an understanding of energy efficiency 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Electrical Engineering & Construction 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
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 3  NQF Level 03  4 
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
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

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 
This unit standard is for persons in the Electrical Engineering; Generation; Distribution; Transmission; Construction and Renewable Energy Sectors.

A person credited with this unit standard will be capable of:
  • Understanding and applying energy efficiency in terms of input, losses and the resultant output, energy management, energy savings and energy efficient devices.

    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. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    The following knowledge, skills attitude and / or equivalent:
  • An understanding of energy technologies.
  • A knowledge electrical variables.
  • A knowledge of electrical fundamentals.
  • A basic understanding of mechanical theory. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Energy efficiency refers, but not limited to, energy input, output, losses, energy management, energy savings, energy efficient devices, etc. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate an understanding of energy efficiency. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Output, input and losses. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Energy efficiency is described and determined in terms of output, input and losses. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Efficiency equations.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The efficiency of renewable energy devices is determined in terms of output, input and losses. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Renewable energy devices includes but is not limited to photovoltaic panels, wind turbines, batteries, etc.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Losses of low voltage, building wiring systems are determined in terms of resistive losses and voltage drop. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Low voltage refers to that of typical renewable energy systems and buildings refers to rural schools, homes, clinics, etc.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Conductor size is selected correctly in terms of the low voltage renewable energy system specifications. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrate an understanding of energy management. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The principles of energy management are described in terms of energy conservation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Energy management are explained in terms of renewable energy system limitations and losses. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Energy management is explained in terms of renewable energy resource limitations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    An energy management guideline is compiled in terms of renewable energy system. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Demonstrate an understanding of energy savings. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The principles of energy savings are explained in terms of in terms of energy efficient devices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The principles of energy savings are explained in terms of time management. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The principles of energy savings are explained in terms of energy management. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The principles of energy savings are explained in terms of energy conservation. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Demonstrate an understanding of energy efficient devices. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Energy efficient devices refer to but are not limited to lights, refrigerators and batteries. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Energy efficient devices are identified and described in terms of their application and function. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Energy efficient devices are explained in terms of the potential savings introduced by each type. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Energy efficient devices are selected in terms of their conformity to statutory requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Energy efficient devices are installed and connected in terms of statutory requirements and the manufacturers specifications. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Knowledge that will help me understand and that I will be able to explain:
  • An understanding of energy devices and systems.
  • An understanding of energy efficiency in terms of energy management and energy efficient devices.
  • A basic understanding of electrical and mechanical variables. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems (Identify factors which determines the efficient use of energy.) 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself (Understand and manage renewable energy systems.) 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate (Describe energy efficiency are implemented.) 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology (Understanding energy efficiency.) 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand the world as a set of related systems (Understand how energy efficiency impacts .) 

    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 
    Credits

    Total hours required by the learner to achieve the required outcomes:
  • Classroom learning 25 Hours
  • On-the-job learning 10 Hours
  • Self directed learning
  • Coaching required
  • Other 5 Hours
    Total 40 Hours

    Credits achieved: 4 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  72051   National Certificate: Electrical Engineering  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 


    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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    4. KP ACADEMY (PTY) LTD 
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