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

Understand and apply electrical construction technology 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
115456  Understand and apply electrical construction technology 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Building Construction 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction Physical Planning, Design and Management 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  30 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 2004-08-11  2007-08-11  SAQA 1055/04 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2008-08-11   2011-08-11  

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 
The qualifying learner is capable of:

Managing multiple construction projects on more than one construction site, incorporating different construction disciplines.

The unit standard is aimed at providing the learner with a working knowledge of Electrical construction methods, technologies and materials.

A person credited with this unit standard will be able to understand and apply the Electrical Construction process, associated technologies, principles and methods.

This unit standard will contribute to the full development of a professional community of Construction Managers.

The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this unit standard are essential for social and economic transformation and upliftment within the construction environment. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
The following knowledge, skills attitude and / or equivalent:
  • FETC Mathematical Science.
  • NQF Level 4 English Language and Communication.
  • FETC Physical Science.

    Proficiency in the following competencies at NQF level 5:
  • The development and management of quality systems and procedures on a construction project.
  • The management of productivity on a construction project.
  • The management of Health & Safety on a construction project. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The typical scope of this unit standard:
    This unit standard is limited to a working knowledge of the Electrical Engineer's requirements within the built environment.

    The built environment includes:
  • Multi-storey construction.

    Electrical includes all construction related aspects of:
  • Electrical (380 Volt to 11 Kilo Volt).
  • Electronic.
  • Control and Instrumentation (C & I).
  • Building Management Systems.
  • Surveillance.
  • Communication and Data networks.

    Electrical and Electronic Systems and material technology includes:
  • Power distribution (380Volt to 11 Kilo Volt).
  • Control, Instrumentation and Building Management Systems.
  • Conduiting, wiring and cabling.
  • Switching, protection and isolation.
  • Lighting and Small power.
  • Security and Surveillance.
  • Utility (Eskom & Council) and clean power, including back-up generator systems.
  • Cabling and cable carrier systems.
  • Transformers.
  • Wiring, including an introduction to South African Bureau of Standards 0142.
  • Switchgear.
  • Communication systems.
  • Fibre Optic systems.
  • Lighting and surge protection.

    Testing and Commissioning include:
  • Appointment of competent persons.
  • Witness and sign-off/handover.

    Specifications include:
  • Manufacturer specifications.
  • Design Specifications.
  • South African Bureau of Standards & other relevant Codes.

    Communication Systems include:
  • Telecommunications, copper, radio etc.
  • Voice.
  • Data (copper, fibre and wireless).
  • Video (Co-axial, etc.).

    Power distribution includes:
  • System overview.
  • Switch and Sub-Station floor installation, tolerances and requirements.
  • Transform handling and installation required.
  • Cable ducting/tunnel requirements.
  • Protection and sealing of cables for water/rodents/fire.

    Cable and cable carrier systems include:
  • The different types of cables and rationale for use, segregation & installation.
  • The need to separate power and control and communication. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate an understanding of electrical engineering processes and associated technologies. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Demonstrate an understanding of electrical engineering processes and associated technologies used in the construction industry. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The electrical, power distribution and electronic construction process is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The function of electrical, electronic elements and communication systems are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Appropriate technologies are identified and explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Economic factors that impact on the electrical construction process are identified and explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Environmental problems in buildings are identified and explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Methods of environmental control are identified and explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Productivity targets are determined and set for the different processes. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Understand and apply electrical installation principles and methods. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The elements of electrical and electronic systems are identified and explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Cable and carrier systems are identified and explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The make-up of systems and components is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Hand-over procedures, including testing and commissioning, are implemented in accordance with specifications, regulation and legislation. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Understand and apply electrical and electronic systems material technology. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The principles, properties and use of Electrical and Electronic systems material technology is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Electrical and Electronic system material technology is applied in accordance with project specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Specific quality control measures are identified and implemented for the different technologies. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Occupational Health and Safety regulations, principles and practices specific to the various processes and technologies are identified, explained and applied. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Understand and interpret electrical, electronic and communication drawings and specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The symbols and make up of electrical, electronic and communication drawings are defined. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The relationship between drawings and specifications is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Information from drawings is correctly interpreted and applied in construction activities. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA for The Bachelors Degree in Construction Management, NQF Level 6.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
  • The relevant ETQA or other ETQA's, who have a Memorandum of Understanding in place with relevant ETQA, would be responsible for moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this qualification. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Electrical and electronic Construction Processes and associated Technologies.
  • The function of electrical and electronic elements.
  • Economic factors that impact on the electrical construction process.
  • Environmental problems in buildings and methods of environmental control.
  • Electrical installation principles and methods.
  • The make-up of systems and components.
  • Causes of building sub-structure failure.
  • The principles, properties and use of Electrical and Electronic systems and material technology.
  • Testing and commissioning of electronic and electrical systems.
  • Communication systems.
  • Elements of power distribution.
  • Cable and cable carrier systems.
  • Productivity control measures for Electrical construction processes.
  • Specific quality control processes for Electrical Construction processes.
  • Occupational Health and Safety regulations, principles and practices relating to Electrical Construction processes.
  • Electrical and Electronic drawings and specifications. 
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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.

    Specific Outcome:
  • Understand and apply electrical installation principles and methods.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Causes of building sub-structure failure are identified and remedied.
  • Environmental problems in buildings are identified and explained. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others.

    Specific Outcome:
  • Understand and apply electrical installation principles and methods.
  • Understand and apply electrical and electronic systems material technology.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Information from drawings is correctly interpreted and applied in construction activities.
  • Hand-over procedures, including testing and commissioning, are implemented in accordance with specifications, regulation and legislation. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Employ self management.

    Specific Outcome:
  • Understand and interpret electrical, electronic and communication drawings and specifications.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Productivity targets are determined and set for the different processes.
  • Specific quality control measures are identified and implemented for the different technologies. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Manage information.

    Specific Outcome:
  • Understand and interpret electrical, electronic and communication drawings and specifications.
  • Understand and apply electrical installation principles and methods.

    Asessment Criteria:
  • Electrical and Electronic system material technology is applied in accordance with project specifications.
  • Information from drawings is correctly interpreted.
  • The symbols and make up of electrical, electronic and communication drawings are defined. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively.

    Specific Outcome:
  • Understand and interpret electrical, electronic and communication drawings and specifications.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of electrical engineering processes and associated technologies used in the construction industry.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Information from drawings is correctly interpreted and applied in construction activities. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate scientific and technological competence.

    Specific Outcome:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of electrical engineering processes and associated technologies used in the construction industry.
  • Understand and apply electrical installation principles and methods.
  • Understand and apply electrical and electronic systems material technology.
  • Understand and interpret electrical and electronic drawings and specifications.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • The principles, properties and use of Electrical and Electronic systems material technology is explained.
  • The symbols and make up of electrical and electronic drawings are defined.
  • The electrical and electronic construction process is explained. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Understand Contextual world-systems.

    Specific Outcome:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of electrical engineering processes and associated technologies used in the construction industry.
  • Understand and interpret electrical and electronic drawings and specifications.

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Economic factors that impact on the electrical construction process are identified and explained.
  • Environmental problems in buildings are identified and explained.
  • Occupational Health and Safety regulations, principles and specific to the various processes and technologies are identified, explained and applied.
  • The relationship between drawings and specifications is explained. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  48700   Bachelor of Construction Management: Built Environment  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2012-06-30  CHE 


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