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

Operate Electronic Information Systems used in the control of an integrated Electrical Network 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
242774  Operate Electronic Information Systems used in the control of an integrated Electrical Network 
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 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  15 
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 
An individual credited with this unit standard is able to access and utilise Electronic Information Systems and identify system malfunctions. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
It is assumed that learners are already competent in:
  • Network Control familiarisation.
  • Enabling technology fundamentals.
  • Producing and using spread sheets for business.
  • Demonstrating the ability to use electronic mail software to send and receive messages.
  • Producing word processing documents for business. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Only two of the following ranges are required for full credits:

    Range 1: Load dispatch control.

    Electronic Information systems includes, but not limited to frequency tracker, Encor, Phoenix and Couger.

    Information retrieved includes, but not limited to AGC, standby, AGC modes settings, reserve market, contract, system monitoring, frequency, ACE, NERC violations, time correction, regulation, over and under generation, status page, hourly sendouts, ten minute reserves, dam levels, set standby peak.

    Range 2: Power distribution control.

    Electronic Information systems includes, but not limited to SCADA and outage management system.

    Information retrieved includes, but not limited to outage management report, system monitoring, tagging, inhibits, limits, manual dressings and line flagging.

    Range 3: Voltage control.

    Electronic Information systems relevant to a voltage control environment.

    Information retrieved includes, but are not limited to daily/hourly reports and system voltage status reports. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Access relevant Electronic Information Systems. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Login or registration requirements are described according to requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    System start-up is performed according to specified sequence. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    System is accessed according to requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Electronic Information Systems purpose and functions are described according to requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Utilise relevant Electronic Information Systems. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Relevant Electronic Information Systems is selected according to requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Applicable information is retrieved according to requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Displayed information is described according to design specifications. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Identify Electronic Information Systems malfunctions. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Electronic hardware, software and programs. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Electronic Information Systems malfunctions are identified according to set specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Malfunction identified is confirmed according to set requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Corrective action is implemented according to organisational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Actions implemented are followed-up as required. 


    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 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 
  • Purpose, function, capabilities and limitations of Electronic Information System.
  • Theories pertaining to application of Electronic Information Systems and System information.
  • Organisational procedures, policies and standards pertaining to access of information systems, disclosure of information, logging of faults and cost implications.
  • Causes, effects and basic corrective actions of system/program faults.
  • Terminology, abbreviations and acronyms. 
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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 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
    Fundamental  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: 
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