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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Maintain metallic telecommunication cables |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
246657 | Maintain metallic telecommunication cables | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Telecommunications | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology | Manufacturing and Assembly | |||
ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
Undefined | Regular | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 16 |
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 | |||
2026-06-30 | 2029-06-30 |
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 will contribute to the full development of any learner within the Telecommunications environment; more specifically within the cable environment by providing the skills to perform maintenance of metallic communication cables within this field. This skill forms the basis for the performance of duties in the day to day operations of cable jointing occupations at NQF Levels 4 and 5.
The knowledge, skills and understanding demonstrated in this unit standard are essential for upliftment, social and economic transformation in the Telecommunications environment. The qualifying learner is capable of demonstrating the: The learning outcomes in this unit standard contribute to the exit level outcomes which provide qualifying learners with access to a range of further learning in this field at NQF Level 4 and above, in the form of workplace based learning programmes for occupationally focused qualifications. Qualifying learners also have an understanding of the science and technology which underpins these activities. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
The learning assumed to be in place should be on the same level of this unit standard or higher:
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UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
The typical scope of this unit standard includes but is not limited to:
The context of this unit standard is performed within structures where stationery, transportation, support structure, communication media, company policies and procedures, cultural ethics, business ethics, work environment, professional conduct, test instrumentation, tools, human resources, customer, engineering material, equipment, quality standards are applicable. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Prepare for the maintenance of metallic telecommunication cables. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Work order and jointing documentation is obtained in accordance with employer's policies and procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Work order is interpreted correctly and explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
All role players are consulted and all logistic arrangements are made. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Relevant material, equipment and tools are identified and obtained in accordance with work order. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Health and safety requirements are considered in accordance with statutory requirements and employer's policies and procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Site inspection is carried out according site specific safety standards. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
Work is co-ordinated effectively with the customer in order to ensure accurate and professional service delivery. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 |
Tools and material are located to ensure ready access during installation. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Maintain metallic transmission mediums. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Work site is made safe in accordance with relevant safety legislation and company work practices. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Work site and/or lines are decommissioned and isolated prior to commencement of maintenance. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Transmission medium is cleaned/cleared appropriately prior to commencement of maintenance. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The alignment procedures to achieve specifications are explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Equipment is aligned/adjusted according to manufacturer/employer's specification. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Health and safety requirements are applied in accordance with statutory requirements and employer's policies and procedures. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Repair metallic telecommunication cables. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Other services, including power and gas, are identified and work planned to avoid damage or safety risk. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Cable maintenance area are cleaned according to specifications and company policies and procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Cable pairs are identified and ends are routed into jointing position according to work order. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Jointing block is installed according to work order. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Tails are secured into position according to policies and procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Different types of jointing blocks are identified, described and explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
Type of cable and sequencing is identified. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 |
Health and safety requirements are applied in accordance with statutory requirements and employer's policies and procedures. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Conclude the maintenance of metallic telecommunication cables. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Relevant cable tests are performed to ensure joint complies with site specific, manufacturers and industry standards. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The site is restored to an acceptable condition according to policies and procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
All tools and equipment are cleaned, adjusted and stored in an accessible location. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Cable joint conform to manufacturer requirements and relevant industry standard. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Site is reinstated in accordance with company requirements. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identify and solve problems related to the achievement of the maintenance of telecommunication cables. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with stakeholders to ensure that the maintenance done is operating correctly. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise oneself and one's activities so that all requirements are met in achieving competence in the maintenance of telecommunication cables. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Learners are able to communicate effectively with others to ensure that the maintenance is done correctly. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Understand the world as a set of related systems in that the maintenance of telecommunication cables does not exist in isolation. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING |
Contributing to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large, by making it the underlying intention of any program of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of:
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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 |
Comment on this unit standard should reach SAQA no later than 26 October 2007.
The level assigned to this unit standard is appropriate because the learner: Legal Requirements: Compliance to the following legal requirements and standards are mandatory: Notes to Assessors: Assessors should keep the following general principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard: The portfolio may include: |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Elective | 59057 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Telecommunication Network Operations | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MICTS |
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. | Africa Learn (Pty) Ltd |
2. | Amadi Institute of Management And Technology (Pty) Ltd |
3. | BEE Clinic Pty Ltd |
4. | HUAWEI Technologies Africa (PTY) LTD |
5. | Mpande Technologies cc |
6. | Mufuka Business and Technical |
7. | Nolwazi Stem Education for The |
8. | OPELONG BUSINESS INSTITUTE (PT |
9. | Progressive School of Business |
10. | QUARPHIX (PTY) LTD |
11. | SUCCESS BUILDERS INTERNATIONAL CC |
12. | SUPREME ICT CONSULTANTS |
13. | TELKOM SA SOC LIMITED |
14. | Ukwazi Academy and Corporate S |
15. | Varsity Institute of Science & Technology (Pty)Ltd |
16. | Victor Optic Fibre Solutions |
17. | Wellinkwise Pty Ltd |
All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |