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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Install and terminate Medium/High Voltage cables

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
113862	Install and terminate Medium/High Voltage cables
ORIGINATOR
SGB Electrical Engineering & Construction
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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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 4	NQF Level 04	6
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		2007-04-03	2009-02-18	SAQA 0160/05
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2010-02-18		2013-02-18

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 is replaced by:

US ID	Unit Standard Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Credits	Replacement Status
259187	Install and terminate Medium Voltage cables	Level 4	NQF Level 04	6

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

This unit standard is for persons in the Electrical Engineering, Distribution and Construction environment.

A person credited with this unit standard will be capable of:

Planning, installing, terminating and testing of Medium/High voltage cables according to manufacturer`s specifications.

This unit standard will contribute to the full development of the learner within the electrical engineering, distribution 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 up-liftment within the electrical engineering, distribution and construction environment.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

The following knowledge, skills attitude and/or equivalent:

Use and knowledge of electrical testing instruments

Introduction to industry

Knowledge of electrical drawings

Knowledge of isolating and safety testing procedures

Basic hand tools

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Materials include, but are not limited to Medium/High Voltage cables, solid or stranded conductors, glands, shrouds, lugs, termination boxes, heat/cold shrinks termination kits, lubricants, solvents and approved insulation materials (tapes, putties, resins, compounds).

Tests on Medium/High Voltage cables are limited to phasing, continuity, short circuit, earth resistance, open circuit and high resistance.

Statutory requirements include but are not limited to OSH Act, SABS, Authority requirements, manufacturers specifications and worksite procedures.

Specialised tools to be used for medium voltage cables may include but are not limited to Medium/High Voltage testers, gas torch, hydraulic cable cutters and crimpers, cable stands/trestles/jacks, rollers.

Medium Voltage cables (> 1000V, up to & including 33kV) may include but are not limited to lead, PVC, XPLE and PILC types.

High Voltage cables (> 33kV, up to & including 132kV) may include but are not limited to lead, PVC, XPLE and PILC types.

Cable ways include, but are not limited to trenches, ducts, metal frames, indoor/outdoor and underground.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Plan to install Medium/High Voltage cables.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Planning details are determined according to given instructions and project requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Appropriate wayleaves, drawings and relevant documentation are acquired in accordance with project/job specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Materials and tools are selected according to project/job requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Applicable test equipment is selected and checked for functionality.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Relevant parties are liased with and notified according to worksite procedures.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Prepare the Medium/High Voltage cable ways and work areas.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Cable ways to be prepared and obstructions removed according to cable laying specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The correct cable is identified, obtained and delivered as per project/job requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The cable is tested and inspected for electrical/physical defects prior to installation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Ensure that the cable to be worked on is at zero potential by discharging and capped as per safety standards, procedures and work requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Work area is assessed for unsafe/hazardous conditions according to statutory requirements and safe work procedures (barricading/shoring).

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Install Medium/High Voltage cables.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Applicable tools and equipment are selected and used safely to meet the requirements of the job.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Cable is run out and laid in the cableway according to manufacturer`s specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Shoring is removed, cable trenches are backfilled with appropriate sand/soil and cable marker tape installed according to work procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. The backfilled soil is compacted as per soil density requirements.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Terminate Medium/High Voltage cables.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Applicable tools and equipment are selected and used safely to meet the requirements of the job.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Cable ends are phased, discharged and prepared for terminating according to manufacturer`s specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Cable gland is positioned; assembled and secured according to manufacturer`s specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Cable cores are visually phased, aligned, made-off, and terminated according to manufacturer`s numbering/colour coding specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Insulation resistance/continuity/phasing and mechanical tests are carried out on cable/completed joint.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. The cable termination box covers/cover plates are installed/closed and filled with insulation compounds/resins as per manufacturer`s specifications.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Complete the work task.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Backfilled excavations are restored to original condition as per customer agreement.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Work area is left clear of surplus/waste materials in accordance with environmental requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Applicable tools and equipment are cleaned and stored according to OHS Act requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Documentation is completed and submitted according to data management procedures.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

1. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.

2. Any provider offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA.

3. Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge that will help me understand and that I will be able to explain:

Terminology associated with cable laying, installing, testing equipment and materials.

Operating principles of testing equipment.

Relevant sections of statutory requirements.

General testing principles for cable and cores.

Handling and application of applicable termination kits.

Working principles of applicable equipment and components.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others as a member of a team or group.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively by means of language skills, oral and/or written.

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA

N/A

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 259187, which is "Install and terminate Medium Voltage cables", Level 4, 6 credits.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	58204	Further Education and Training Certificate: Cable Jointing and Termination	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	EWSETA
Elective	48474	National Certificate: Electrical Engineering	Level 4	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2009-02-18	Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement

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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