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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Demonstrate an Understanding of basic electrical and electronic principles |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
246659 | Demonstrate an Understanding of basic electrical and electronic principles | |||
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 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
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 is for persons in the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Sectors.
A person credited with this unit standard will be able to: This unit standard will contribute to the full development of the learner within the electrical engineering and technology environment by providing recognition, further mobility and transportability within the field of Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology. The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this unit standard are essential for social and economic transformation and upliftment within the electrical engineering and technology environment. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
The following knowledge, skills attitude and/or equivalent:
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UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
The typical scope of this unit standard includes but is not limited to:
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Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Use and describe the concepts and principles of electrical and electronic theory. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Power, current, quantity of electricity, voltage, potential difference, electromotive force, electrical power, resistance, resistively and conductivity, characteristics of energy, electrical and mechanical characteristics of components, System Internationale (SI). |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Quantities are converted to their correct SI units. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Energy, electrical and mechanical units are defined and related symbols listed correctly. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Basic battery theory is explained in terms of e.m.f., internal resistance and terminal voltage with the aid of basic calculations. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Resistance, voltage and current are measured and power calculated with the aid of Ohms law. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Perform network analysis in solving RLC circuits. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Series circuit diagrams with one supply are explained according to Ohm's law with reference to voltage, current and resistance values. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Parallel circuit diagrams with one supply are explained according to Ohm's law with reference to voltage, current and resistance values. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Series-and parallel circuit diagrams with one supply are explained according to Ohm's law with reference to voltage, current and resistance values. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Basic calculations relating to RLC circuits are correctly calculated according to Ohm's law. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Use and describe the concepts and principles of alternating current theory. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Explain the difference between AC and DC with reference to the electrical caharacteristics and their functions in AC and DC circuits. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Factors influencing the value of alternating voltage and current are correctly explained in terms of AC principles. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Apply AC units correctly in calculations. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Cycle, frequency, wavelength, amplitude, peak and maximum values, peak to peak value, sine wave, r.m.s. and average values. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Calculations related to capacitance, inductance, reactance and impedance are performed correctly. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Explain the principles of a transformer. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Describe the components of a transformer correctly. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Elementary components, including but not limited to: core, primary and secondary windings. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Explain the operating principles of transformers correctly in terms of induction principles. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Step-up and down transformers. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Basic transformer calculations are done correctly according voltages, resistance, current and number of turns (windings) in primary and secondary windings. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 |
Demonstrate an understanding of the operating principles of a transistors. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The Construction of NPN and PNP transistors are correctly explained with reference to semi-conductor theory. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Describe the operating principles of transistors are correctly explained with reference to semi-conductor theory. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 |
Demonstrate an understanding of the capacitance theory. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The operation of different types and sizes of capacitor are correctly described in relation to charging and discharging characteristics. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Capacitance units are correctly named and applied in relation to different types and sizes of capacitor. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The relationship between capacitance and relevant variables are described. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Calculations relevant to capacitance theory are carried out according to appropriate rules. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
Knowledge that will help me understand and that I will be able to explain:
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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 problems (Identify factors which impact on the performance of electrical and electronic engineering technologies) as they occur. Take measurements where and when required. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with stakeholders to ensure that the principles of Electricity and Electronics are applied in day-to-day operations. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage oneself (Understand and manage electrical concepts and principles). |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate with others effectively during daily activities (Describe basic electrical and electronic engineering principles). |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Learners are able to demonstrate an understanding of the Electrical and Electronic principles as a set of interrelated processes. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING |
Understand the world as a set of related systems (Understand electrical and mechanical theory and principles in relation to other disciplines) and contribute to self development. |
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 | |
Core | 80306 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Electronics | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Core | 65650 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Sewing Machine Mechanics | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2015-06-30 | FPMSETA |
Core | 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. |
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18. | Varsity Institute of Science & Technology (Pty)Ltd |
19. | Victor Optic Fibre Solutions |
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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. |