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

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the integrated Electrical System control work environment 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
242752  Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the integrated Electrical System control work environment 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Power Plant Operations 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology Engineering and Related Design 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 4  NQF Level 04  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 people who work in the National Electrical Integrated Power System (IPS). The person credited with this unit standard is able to fit into the organisation, find their way around the worksite and know what can be expected from the organization and what the organisation can expect from them. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • It is assumed that learners are already competent in Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    See specific outcomes and criteria. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Explain basic condition of employment within specific discipline. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Basic conditions of employment are explained according to requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Employee relations are explained in terms of structures and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Shift roster and working hours are explained according to organuisational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Career path and occupational qualification is described according to procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Human Resources policies, procedures and directives are explained according to requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    T&S claims, overtime, Further studies.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrate knowledge of workplace environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    System Operator workstations are identified according to requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Complex layout are described according to requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Security control procedures are described according to requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Zero Control, System Operator Control, National Control Centre, Simulator, Internet Café and parking area.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Information and Safety boards and signs are identified and explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Emergency preparedness procedures and practices are described with examples. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Demonstrate knowledge of personal hygiene and health. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Personal hygiene and health requirements are explained according to requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Medical centre location and procedures are located and functions are described according to requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Employee wellness programs and facilities are identified and described according to requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Explain organisation business principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Organisation business strategy, values and ethics are interpreted and explained according to requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Organisational structures are explained according to requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Organisational role in the macro environment is explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Specific discipline contribution to organisation objectives is described according to requirements. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or by an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA, according to the ETQA's policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation.
  • Moderation must include both internal and external moderation of assessments at exit points of the unit standard, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise. Moderation should also encompass achievement of the competence described both in individual Unit Standards as well as the integrated competence described in the unit standard.
  • Anyone wishing to be assessed against this unit standard may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Organisation goals and objectives.
  • Organisation structures and conditions of employment.
  • Organisation business principles.
  • Workplace environment and procedures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identifying and 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, and 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 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 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  57693   National Diploma: Electrical Network Power Dispatch Controlling  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  EWSETA 


    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.
     
    NONE 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.