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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Install / replace medium / high voltage equipment and hardware

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
113883	Install / replace medium / high voltage equipment and hardware
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
259206	Install/replace medium/high voltage equipment and hardware	Level 4	NQF Level 04	6

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

This unit standard is for persons in the electrical distribution station environment.

The person credited with this unit standard is capable of planning, installing & replacing, High Voltage equipment (current / voltage transformers, isolators, breakers, surge arrestors) according to statutory requirements to distribute and control electricity to electrical installations.

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 the electrical engineering and construction environment.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Apply & maintain safety in an electrical environment (L2 Unit Standard).

Basic hand tools.

Portable power tools.

Introduction to industry.

Plan, install & terminate electrical cables & conductors.

Basic rigging skills.

Operating of Mobile crane.

Read and relate to drawings, circuits & diagrams.

Operating regulations for High Voltage systems - responsible person.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

High Voltage equipment include, but are not limited to:

Structure mounted types

Above 33kV, up to and including 132kV

High Voltage cables / conductor terminations include, but are not limited to:

Disconnecting & re-connecting cable glands / terminations

Disconnecting & re-connecting of droppers / jumpers

Disconnecting & re-connecting earth straps

Hardware includes, but is not limited to:

Lattice steel / support structures, fixing bolts and nuts

Cable glands / gland plates

Conductor droppers / jumpers

Connector / termination clamps, conductor spreaders / "dog bones"

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Plan to install High Voltage equipment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The unit`s site location / point number, type and kVA / kA rating established according to system electrical diagrams and project plan specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Job instructions are obtained and outage arranged according to pre-task plans and project requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The unit obtained, pre-commissioning tests arranged and test certificates submitted according to pre-commissioning procedures and statutory requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Tools, materials, transport / rigging and safety equipment required for installing the unit are selected and checked for functionality according to statutory requirements.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Prepare to install High Voltage equipment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The unit is loaded and transported to the installation site as per safe work procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Worksite is inspected for hazardous conditions and corrective action is taken according to Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Work area is demarcated / barricaded according to statutory requirements / operating regulations for High Voltage systems.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Lattice structure / equipment base plate prepared for installation according to manufacturer`s specifications / project requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Earth straps prepared and installed according to project requirements.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Remove High Voltage equipment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Assess the site for access and clearances / constraints prior to new installation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Ensure that the unit to be replaced is isolated, earthed and permits in place / worker`s register signed as per operating regulations for High Voltage systems.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Earth straps, auxilliary cables / terminations and droppers / jumpers are suitably marked and disconnected.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. The unit is rigged and removed from the lattice structure.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Tools, rigging and personal protective equipment are used safely according to job specifications and statutory requirements.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Install High Voltage equipment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The new unit is rigged, positioned and secured according to statutory requirements and worksite procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Earthing conductor / straps are terminated according to job specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Auxiliary cables are terminated according to electrical cabling diagrams and job requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. High Voltage droppers / jumpers are terminated and torqued correctly according to manufacturer`s specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Tools, rigging and personal protective equipment are used safely according to job specifications and statutory requirements.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Complete work task.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Work area is cleaned after completion of task according to housekeeping standards.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Ensure that the replaced unit has been returned to the stores / workshop.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Waste materials are disposed of according to environmental requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Necessary documentation is completed and submitted to designated personnel.

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

A basic understanding of stores procedures.

A basic understanding of the High Voltage substation / yard layout.

A basic knowledge of High Voltage equipment, its connecting / rigging points / lashing and transporting requirements.

A thorough understanding of dangers attached to working in High Voltage yards.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise oneself and one`s activities responsibly and communicate effectively during planning, preparing and performing the task.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, evaluate, organise and critically evaluate information related to installing and replacing High Voltage equipment so that these are accurately interpreted into application performance standards.

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA

N/A

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 259206, which is "Install/replace medium/high voltage equipment and hardware", Level 4, 4 credits.

Supplementary Information:

Specified Requiremets

Legal Requirements:

Relevant sections of the OHS Act

Relevant environmental management processes/procedures

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
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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