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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Perform operational activities on pressurised transmission mediums |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
246724 | Perform operational activities on pressurised transmission mediums | |||
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 | 7 |
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 |
Learners credited with this unit standard are able to perform activities on the pressurisation of telecommunication cables within the Telecommunications Industry.
A person credited with this unit standard will be able to: This unit standard will contribute to the full development of any learner within the Telecommunications Industry and more specifically in the transmission mediums discipline by providing recognition, further mobility and transportability within the field. The knowledge, skills and understanding demonstrated in this unit standard are essential for social and economic transformation and upliftment within the Telecommunications environment. 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:
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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 |
Preparation is made for the pressurisation of transmission mediums. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Work order and pressurisation documentation is obtained in accordance with employer's policies and procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Work order for implementation is explained and interpreted correctly with clear indications of methods, media, resources and time frames. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
All role players are consulted and all logistic arrangements are made and described. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Relevant material, equipment and tools are identified and obtained in accordance with work order. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Communicate effectively with the customer in order to ensure accurate and professional service delivery in terms of set company guide lines. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Install pressurisation systems. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
A safe work area is established according to health and safety requirements and employer's policies and procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Pressurisation equipment is installed according to policies and procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Including but not limited to:
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SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Maintain and repair pressurisation systems. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Acquisition Units and flow panel conforms to quality criteria for possible fault conditions. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
All relevant tests are completed and results are correctly diagnosed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Fault condition is located and repaired to the appropriate specification. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Health and safety requirements are applied in accordance with statutory requirements and employer's policies and procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
The operation of pressurised systems are explained and described according design specifications. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Conclude the pressurisation of transmission mediums. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Final pressure checks are performed and recorded according to manufacturer specifications. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Ensure that the monitoring system is operating correctly according to company policies and procedures and system operations. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The site condition is restored according to policies and procedures. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
Essential embedded knowledge will be assessed through assessment of the specific outcomes in terms of the stipulated assessment criteria. |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identify and solve problems and make decisions using critical and creative thinking. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others (clients and colleagues) as a member of a team, group or organisation to ensure that the pressurised network is functioning correctly. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage oneself in the work area and our activities responsibly and effectively to complete tasks within the pressurised network environment. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect and analyse network information and critically evaluate the effect of it on work performance. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively (with clients and colleagues), using visual and/or language skills when performing operational activities. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Learners are able to demonstrate an understanding of the telecommunication equipment as a set of interrelated processes. Demonstrate an understanding of the world, as a set of related systems by recognising that problem solving contexts do not exists in isolation. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING |
Contribute to his/her full personal development and the social and economic development of the society at large by being 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 |
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. |