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

Install an electrical cable 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
244451  Install an electrical cable 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Mining and Minerals 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology Fabrication and Extraction 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 2  NQF Level 02  3 
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 replaces: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
10601  Install an electrical cable  Level 2  NQF Level 02  3   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard will be useful to people who are required to install an electrical cable.

People credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Describe the requirements pertaining to the installation, handling and securing of cables.
  • Prepare to install the cable.
  • Install the cable.
  • Perform reporting and housekeeping duties. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    The credit calculation is based on the assumption that learners are already competent in terms of the following outcomes or areas of learning when starting to learn towards this unit standard.
  • Use hand held test instruments at NQF Level 1.
  • Use relevant hand tools at NQF Level 1.
  • Understand the dangers related to electrocution at NQF Level 1.
  • Understand the treatment of electrocution at NQF Level 1. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    This unit standard must include cables that can be manually handled.

    Specific range statements are provided in the body of the unit standard where they apply to particular specific outcomes or assessment criteria. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Describe the requirements pertaining to the installation, handling and securing of cables. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The reason for installing the electrical cable is explained in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The requirements for installing a cable are explained with reference to specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The requirement for bending a cable during installation is explained with reference to specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The requirement in terms of the uncoiling of a cable is explained in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The requirement in terms of the securing of a cable is explained in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The requirement in terms of the storage of a cable is explained in accordance with specified requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Prepare to install the cable. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Personal protective equipment is examined and used in a manner that protects the individual in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Tools, material and equipment are selected, examined and transported in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Permission to enter the workplace where applicable is obtained in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The cable is verified to be clear of faults prior to installation in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The workplace is examined for hazardous and sub-standard conditions. Critical hazards and sub-standard conditions encountered in a particular context are addressed in a manner consistent with documented best practice. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The consequences of not preparing for installation in line with specified requirements are explained with reference to personal and team safety, impact on the environment, production costs and lost time. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Install the cable. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Hazards and risks directly related to the installation of the cable are identified and addressed in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Personal protective equipment is and used in a manner that protects the individual in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Tools, material and equipment are used in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The cable is installed and secured to the support system in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The consequences of not installing the cable in line with specified requirements are explained with reference to personal and team safety, impact on the environment, production costs and lost time. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Interpersonal interaction is positive, consistent with specified requirements and promotes effective teamwork. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Perform reporting and housekeeping duties. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Tools, material and equipment are cleaned, inspected and stored in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The workplace is cleaned to comply with specified housekeeping practices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The feedback report complies with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The consequences of not reporting and not performing housekeeping duties in line with specified requirements are explained with reference to personal and team safety, impact on the environment, production costs and lost time. 


    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 by SAQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The following embedded knowledge is addressed in an integrated way in the unit standard:

    Causes and effects, implications of:
  • Hazards and risks not dealt with.
  • Sub-standard work practices.
  • Sub-standard use of tools and equipment.

    Procedures and techniques:
  • Installing an electric cable.

    Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards:
  • Safety, occupational health and environmental legislation and regulations.
  • Quality policies, standards and agreements.

    Relationships, systems:
  • Interpersonal interaction with team members. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems and make decisions using critical and creative thinking.

    Note: The ability of the learner to identify sub-standard and hazardous conditions, assess and take appropriate action. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as members of a team, group, organisation or community.

    Note: The ability and willingness of the learner to accept and interpret work instructions correctly. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively.

    Note: The ability of the learner to indicate what methods, tools and personal protective equipment is required and communicate to fellow workers his/her intentions and assistance required. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.

    Note: The ability of the learner to reconcile the information from visual and physical examinations and constantly evaluate the changing situation. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively, using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentations.

    Note: The appropriate communication with the relevant personnel with regard to the reporting of hazards and sub-standard conditions will indicate his/her proficiency in effective communication. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and occupational health of others.

    Note: The use of science and technology is not relevant for this unit standard. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.

    Note: The ability of the learner to identify and refer anomalous behaviour to a specialist confirms understanding that a specific observation, inference, action or decision can have a devastating effect. 

    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 
    This unit standard replaces unit standard 10601, "Install an electrical cable", Level 2, 3 credits.

    Terminology:

    Specified requirements:
    Specified requirements include legal and site-specific requirements and are contained in one or more of the following documents:

    Legal:
  • Relevant Acts: e.g. Mine Health & Safety Act, 1996 (Act no 29/1996), and Minerals Act and Regulations, 1991 (Act no 50/1991).
  • Mandatory Codes of Practice.
  • SANS and other relevant Standards.
  • Chief Inspector of Mines' Directives.

    Site specific:
  • Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA).
  • Occupational Health and Safety Risk Management Programme.
  • Managerial Instructions.
  • Mine Standard Procedures.
  • List of Recorded OH&S Risks.
  • Working Guides.
  • Equipment and Materials Specifications.

    Notes to Assessors:

    Assessors should keep the following principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard:
  • Focus the assessment activities on gathering evidence in terms of the main outcome expressed in the title to ensure assessment is integrated rather than fragmented. Remember we want to declare the person competent in terms of the title. Where assessment at title level is unmanageable, then focus assessment around each specific outcome, or groups of specific outcomes.
  • Make sure evidence is gathered across the entire range, wherever it applies. Assessment activities should be as close to the real performance as possible, and where simulations or role-plays are used, there should be supporting evidence to show the learner is able to perform in the real situation.
  • Do not focus the assessment activities on each assessment criterion. Rather make sure the assessment activities focus on outcomes and are sufficient to enable evidence to be gathered around all the assessment criteria.
  • The assessment criteria provide the specifications against which assessment judgements should be made. In most cases, knowledge can be inferred from the quality of the performances, but in other cases, knowledge and understanding will have to be tested through questioning techniques. Where this is required, there will be assessment criteria to specify the standard required.
  • The task of the assessor is to gather sufficient evidence, of the prescribed type and quality, as specified in this unit standard, that the learner can achieve the outcomes again and again and again. This means assessors will have to judge how many repeat performances are required before they believe the performance is reproducible.
  • All assessments should be conducted in line with the following well documented principles of assessment: appropriateness, fairness, manageability, integration into work or learning, validity, direct, authentic, sufficient, systematic, open and consistent.

    Unit Standard Justification:

    Level:

    Attribute; Level; Justification:
  • Skills; Level 2; A variety of skills are required such as lifting, bending, coiling, fastening and storing of cables.
  • Procedures; Level 2; Procedures may vary due to variations in the installation requirements i.e. environment, cable size, application etc.
  • Context; Level 2; The process could occur in different contexts that are repetitive and known to the learner.
  • Knowledge; Level 1; The knowledge required is limited mainly to the application of simple skills.
  • Information processing; Level 1; The information required could be recalled with reference to skills that are applied.
  • Problem Solving; Level 2; The learner only has to apply given solutions to familiar problems.
  • Orientation of activities; Level 1; The learner will follow direct instructions.
  • Application of responsibility; Level 2; The learner output is quality controlled.
  • Orientation of scope of responsibility; Level 2; Some responsibility towards quality and quantity.

    Average Level: = 1.67.
    Actual Level Assigned: = 2.

    Credits:

    Total hours required by the learner to achieve the required outcome:

    Activity; Hours:
  • Classroom Teaching; 12 hours.
  • On-The-Job Training; 18 hours.
  • Mentoring required; 0 hours.
  • Other (Specify); 0 hours.
  • Total; 30 hours.

    Credits Achieved: = 30/10 = 3.
    Credits Assigned = 3. 
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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  58739   National Certificate: Mining Operations for Underground Hard Rock  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MQA 


    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. ADCORP TECHNICAL TRAINING (PTY) LTD 
    2. ALLOYS HEAD OFFICE 
    3. Anglo American Platinum Amendelbult Concentrators 
    4. ASSMANG (PTY) LTD 
    5. AVENG (AFRICA) (PTY) LTD 
    6. BAFOKENG RASIMONE MANAGEMENT SERVICES PTY LTD 
    7. BANA BA THARI MINING TRANING AND DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY 
    8. BARBERTON MINES (PTY) LTD 
    9. COLLIERY TRAINING COLLEGE (PTY) LTD 
    10. CONCOR PROJECTS PTY LTD 
    11. DWARSRIVER CHROME MINE (PTY) LTD 
    12. EASTERN CHROME MINES 
    13. EASTERN CHROME MINES SAMANCOR 
    14. FINSCH DIAMOND MINE(PTY) LTD 
    15. FOSKOR (PTY) LTD 
    16. GEOSTRAT TRAINING 
    17. HARMONY GOLD MINING CO LTD 
    18. MANCAS CONSULTINGS CC 
    19. MARULA PLATINUM PTY LTD 
    20. MATHOME TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (PTY) LTD 
    21. MMTI Holdings 
    22. MODIKWA MINING PERSONNEL SERVICES PTY L TD 
    23. NORTHAM PLATINUM LTD 
    24. PALABORA COPPER (PTY) LTD 
    25. PRISMA TRAINING SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 
    26. RICHARDS BAY MINING PTY LTD 
    27. SASOL GLOBAL LEARNING 
    28. SENZEKO EXECUTIVE RISK CC 
    29. SIBANYE GOLD ACADEMY PROPRIETARY LIMITED 
    30. SIBANYE RUSTENBURG PLATINUM MINES PTY LTD 
    31. TAU LEKOA GOLD MINING COMPANY (PTY) LTD 
    32. TWO RIVERS PLATINUM (PTY) LTD 
    33. XTRACT TRAINING SERVICES (SA)(PTY)LTD 


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