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

Construct and commission Medium / High Voltage networks 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
113970  Construct and commission Medium / High Voltage networks 
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 4  NQF Level 04  6 
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 
This unit standard is for persons in the Medium / High Voltage reticulation / distribution environment.

A person credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Plan and construct Medium / High Voltage reticulation / distribution networks.

    This unit standard will contribute to the full development of the learner within the electrical reticulation / distribution 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 reticulation environment. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    The following knowledge, skills attitude and / or equivalent:
  • Apply and maintain safety in an electrical environment.
  • Apply and maintain general safety.
  • Use and care for hand tools.
  • Identify, interpret and lay out sketches and drawings. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • Materials include but are not limited to cables, conductors, aerial bundle conductors, poles and insulators,
  • Medium Voltage - above 1000 volt, up to and including 33 kilovolt.
  • High Voltage - above 33 kilovolt, up to and including 132 kilovolt.
  • Statutory requirements includes but are not limited to Occupational Health and Safety Act, SABS 1418, SABS 1098-4, Local Authorities requirements, ESKOM reticulation specifications, manufacturers specifications and worksite procedures.
  • Construction includes but is not limited to preparation of holes and foundations, erecting and dressing of structures and stays, stringing of conductors and terminating of jumpers or cables.
  • Terrain includes but is not limited to sandy, clay or rocky soil, high density vegetation and environmentally sensitive conditions. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Plan Work Task. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Work instructions and route diagrams are interpreted and a sequence of operation is planned. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Terrain assessed and obstacles, prerequisites and other requirements are noted. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Network routes marked / pegged out according to diagram and servitude specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Tools, materials equipment and documentation required for the specific job are selected. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Construct Medium / High Voltage Networks. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Structure / stay holes or foundations prepared according to project specifications and soil conditions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Structures erected and secured according to planned specifications and safe work procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Structure hardware / materials are installed according to worksite procedures, statutory requirements, local authorities requirements and manufacturer`s specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Conductive elements are selected, installed, tensioned and bonded according to design specifications and work-site procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Inspect and test Medium / High Voltage networks. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Constructed Medium / High Voltage networks inspected to ensure quality of work according to pre-commissioning specifications and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Non-conformances rectified according to design and pre-commissioning specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Conductive elements inspected and tested to ensure correct phasing and continuity according to installation specifications and network configuration requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Inspection sheets and pre-commissioning reports completed and submitted according to work site specifications. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Conclude the work task. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Line clearances maintained by cutting and removing excess vegetation growth in servitude areas according to Medium / High Voltage clearance specifications and environmental standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Surplus line materials removed and waste disposed of according to material management procedures and environmental standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Terrain restored according to environmental standards and land owner`s satisfaction. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Effective measures taken to prevent soil erosion of back-filled areas according to environmental specifications. 


    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:
  • Worksite procedures and statutory requirements.
  • Erection and dressing of Medium / High Voltage structures.
  • Installation of stays and struts.
  • Safe use of special tools and equipment.
  • Stringing, sagging and binding in of conductors.
  • Safety procedures and the use of personal safety equipment. 
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    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 ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself at the work place. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information when inspecting / testing the constructed Medium / High Voltage networks. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively with work teams. 

    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 
    Supplementary Information:

    Specific Requirements

    Specified requirements include legal and legislative specific requirements and are contained in one or more of the following documents:
  • Manufacturer`s specifications.
  • Occupational Health and Safety Act.
  • SABS 1418
  • SABS 0198-4 
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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  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: 
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