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

Install and commission direct-on-line AC rotating machines and control gear 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
259077  Install and commission direct-on-line AC rotating machines and control gear 
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  10 
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
10261  Install and Commission Single Phase AC Machines and Control Gear  Level 3  NQF Level 03  8   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard is for persons in the Electrical Engineering, Generation, Distribution, Transmission, Construction, Mining and Renewable Energy Sectors. This unit standard is intended to promote general skills, knowledge and understanding required for the installation, connecting and testing of direct-on-line AC rotating machines and control gear in order to ensure knowledgeable and informed workers.

A person credited with this unit standard will be capable of:
  • Planning the installation process.
  • Installing direct-on-line AC rotating machines and control gear.
  • Connecting and commissioning direct-on-line AC rotating machines and control gear.

    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 all sectors of the electrical engineering field. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    The following knowledge, skills attitude and/or equivalent:
  • Introduction to industry and operational area (work environment).
  • Use of relevant electrical testing and measuring equipment and hand tools/power tools.
  • Knowledge and application of safe working procedures.
  • Knowledge of elementary electrical diagrams for the connecting of electrical apparatus.
  • Basic safety procedures related to tools and electricity. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The range of this unit standard applies to the following direct-on-line AC rotating machines and control gear:

    Single phase AC motors which may include, but are not limited to:
  • Capacitor start, capacitor-start capacitor-run, shaded pole, and universal motors.
  • Alternators.

    Single phase AC control gear may include, but are not limited to:
  • Rotary switch controller.
  • Reversing contactors.

    Installation and commissioning of single phase direct-on-line AC rotating machines and control gear may include, but are not limited to:
  • Connecting different types of single phase motors to a rotary switch controller.
  • Connecting different types of single phase motors to reversing contactors.

    Three phase AC motors which may include, but are not limited to:
  • Three phase squirrel cage motors.

    Three phase AC control gear may include, but are not limited to:
  • Three phase magnetic circuit breakers used for full voltage starting of AC motors.
  • Three phase contactors with auxiliaries, stop and start stations, limit and sensory switches used for full voltage starting of AC motors.
  • Three phase protection units.
  • Indicator lamps, volt meters, ammeters.

    Installation and commissioning of three phase direct-on-line AC rotating machines and control gear may include, but are not limited to:
  • Connecting a three-phase squirrel cage motor to a direct-on line control system with one or more stop and start station.
  • Connecting a three-phase squirrel cage motor to a direct-on line forward and reverse control system with one or more stop and start station. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Plan and prepare for the work task. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Job instructions are obtained and the sequence of the task is planned in accordance with accepted company and work site procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Appropriate test and measuring equipment, hand tools and material are selected and examined according to task and worksite requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Direct-on-line AC rotating machines and control gear are correctly selected and tested according to statutory requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Safety procedures are obtained and interpreted to meet task requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The required personal protective equipment is selected, examined and used in a manner that protects the individual in accordance with specified requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Install direct-on-line AC rotating machines and control gear. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The worksite is examined for hazardous and sub-standard conditions and corrective action taken where necessary according to safe work procedures and critical task analyses. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Hazards and associated risks directly related to the installation of direct-on-line AC rotating machines and control gear is identified and addressed in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Single-phase A.C. rotating machines and control gear are installed according to worksite procedures and statutory requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Three-phase A.C. rotating machines and control gear are installed according to worksite procedures and statutory requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Appropriate tools are used to meet the job requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Reasons for the specific selection and use of the appropriate tools are explained with reference to the type and application. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Connect direct-on-line AC rotating machines and control gear. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Appropriate tools are used without injury to self and others according to job requirements. 

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

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Single phase AC rotating machines and control gear are connected according to electrical diagrams, worksite procedures and statutory requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Three phase AC rotating machines and control gear are connected according to electrical diagrams, worksite procedures and statutory requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Connections are mechanical sound and electrically continuous according to accepted engineering practices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Hazards and risks directly related to the connecting of direct-on-line AC rotating machines and control gear is identified and addressed in accordance with worksite procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Safety and correct environmental practices are followed before, during and after the maintenance and repair activities according to statutory and worksite requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Commission direct-on-line AC rotating machines and control gear. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Appropriate test and measuring equipment and hand tools are used to meet the job requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Measuring and testing equipment, and hand tools selected is used correctly and safely in accordance with manufacture's instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Tests are carried out according to worksite procedures and statutory requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Tests include but is not limited to:
  • Insulation resistance.
  • Continuity.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Tests are recorded and reported according to work site procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Final testing and commissioning is carried out and documentation completed in accordance with specified requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Final testing and commissioning include but is not limited to:
  • Off load test run.
  • On load test run.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Where applicable, non-conformances are identified and rectified in accordance with accepted best practice. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Tools, material and equipment used are dealt with in accordance with specified requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Dealing with tools, material and equipment include but is not limited to:
  • Cleaning.
  • Examining and maintaining.
  • Dealing with defects or damage.
  • Storing.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    The workplace is cleaned to comply with specified housekeeping practices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    The report on work performed is complete and complies with specified requirements. 


    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 in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    This embedded knowledge is the same as that for the maintenance US and should be reconsidered with regard to knowledge assumed to be in place.

    Knowledge that will help me to understand and that I will be able to explain:
  • Operational principles of a 3-phase squirrel cage induction motor.
  • Operational principles of different types of single phase motors.
  • Operation and functions of single and three phase, A.C. control gear.
  • Basic safety procedures related to testing and measuring equipment and hand tools.
  • Terminology associated with single and three-phase motors, components and materials.
  • Use of technical data to select contactors for the various switching applications.
  • Identification of contactors, overloads and circuit breakers used for single and three-phase direct-on-line rotating machinery.
  • Drawing of electrical diagrams for power and control circuits applicable to single and three-phase direct-on-line AC applications.
  • Basic understanding of protection units for single and three-phase motors and applications thereof.
  • Testing of a single phase motor.
  • Testing of a 3-phase squirrel cage induction motor. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    The ability of the candidate to identify sub-standard and hazardous conditions, to identify defects when testing and rectifying faults. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    The ability and willingness of the candidate to accept and interpret work instructions correctly and in reporting work activities to superior. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    The ability of the candidate to indicate what methods, tools and personal protective equipment is required and planning the work and determining a sequence of operation. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    The ability of the candidate to reconcile the information obtained during testing of the direct-on-line AC rotating machines and control gear, and critically evaluating information related to the test results. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    The appropriate communication with the relevant personnel with regard to the reporting of hazards and sub-standard conditions reporting to superior on work activities will indicate his/her proficiency in effective communication. 

    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 , "Install and Commission Single Phase AC Machines and Control Gear", Level 3, 8 credits.

    Supplementary Information:

    Specified Requirements:

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

    Legal:
  • Relevant statutory requirements.
  • Relevant sections of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
  • Mandatory Codes of Practice.
  • SANS and other relevant standards.
  • Directives/Instructions from Chief Inspector of Mines and Local Authorities.
  • Guidelines issued by the Chief Inspector of Mines and Local Authorities.
  • Electricity supply industry codes of practice and documented procedures.

    Site-Specific:
  • Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA).
  • Occupational Health and Safety Risk Management Programme.
  • Managerial Instructions.
  • Mine Standard Procedures.
  • List of Recorded OH and S Risks.
  • Working Guides.
  • Equipment and Materials Specifications. 
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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
    Core  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.
     
    1. Better Best Agri Development 
    2. CLEAN HEAT ENERGY SAVING SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 
    3. DR HE MAEPA INSTITUTE 
    4. ESKOM GENERATION - PALMIET PUMP STORAGE GRABOUW 
    5. KP ACADEMY (PTY) LTD 
    6. Majuba TVET College 
    7. MSC ARTISAN ACADEMY 
    8. POWER SYSTEMS TRAINING, CAPE TOWN 
    9. Protech Training (Pty) Ltd 


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