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. SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: Issue certificate of compliance for a domestic/commercial/industrial installation SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE 13683 Issue certificate of compliance for a domestic/commercial/industrial installation ORIGINATOR SGB Electrical Engineering & Construction QUALITY ASSURING BODY - FIELD Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE ORIGINATING PROVIDER PRE-2009 SUBFIELD Electrical Infrastructure Construction Undefined Regular Level 5 Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE CREDITS 5 SAQA DECISION NUMBER Reregistered 2012-07-01 2015-06-30 SAQA 0695/12 LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT 2016-06-30 2019-06-30 In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 Level and the Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to 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 Engineering; Generation; Distribution; Transmission, Construction and Renewable Energy Sector. Author: K van der Westhuizen Next Revision: 01 June 2014 Page 1 of 5
A person credited with this unit standard will be capable of: Conducting an electrical inspection and test of a domestic/commercial/industrial installation Using inspection documents and filling them in correctly Completing the Certificate of Compliance with correct and relevant information This unit standard will contribute to the full development of the learner within the electrical engineering and construction 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 engineering and construction environment. LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING The following knowledge, skills attitude and/or equivalent: Wire and commission domestic electrical circuits Thorough knowledge of: SABS 0142 Have knowledge of the non-compliance to the OHS Act UNIT STANDARD RANGE Statutory Requirements Definition: Statutory requirements may include but are not limited to OSH Act, SABS Regulations, Mineral Act, Local Authority requirements, Manufacturers specifications and Worksite procedure. Domestic installation including but not limited to houses, flats, hotels, places of assembly, shops, townhouse complexes, office buildings and factories. Test equipment may include but are not limited to multimeters, insulation tester, clip on ammeter, impedance testing equipment, earth leakage testing devices, earth electrode resistance testing equipment, continuity testers, phase rotation testing equipment. Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 Plan work task 1. Job instructions are interpreted and a sequence of operations is determined. 2. Appropriate tools, equipment and instruments are identified and selected to meet the requirements of the task according to statutory requirements. 3. Correct documentation necessary to complete the task is acquired. Author: K van der Westhuizen Next Revision: 01 June 2014 Page 2 of 5
4. Applicable safety rules and regulations are identified for application. SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 Test the installation 1. Permission is obtained to carry out task according to instructions. 2. Installation is tested according to requirements. 3. Relevant documentation is completed to capture the features of the installation. 4. Appropriate test instruments are used to acquire relevant readings. 5. The values of test readings are recorded and analysed for conformance. ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 6. Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act is assured. ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 7. Compliance with SABS 0142-1 is assured. SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 Conduct a visual inspection of the installation 1. Installation is inspected to ensure conformance to statutory requirements. 2. Relevant documentation is completed to accurately reflect the features of the installation. 3. Inspection observations reflect inconsistencies with the relevant safety standards. Author: K van der Westhuizen Next Revision: 01 June 2014 Page 3 of 5
4. Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act is verified. 5. Compliance with SABS 0142 is verified. SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 Complete work task 1. Site specific safety procedures are adhered to throughout testing and inspecting procedures. 2. Work area is restored to original condition. 3. Applicable documentation is completed according to statutory requirements. 4. Relevant parties informed of outcome of verification. 5. Job completion is reported and documents/certificates submitted to authority. UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS Accreditation and moderation options: Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be register ed as an assessor with the relevant ETQA. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA by SAQA. 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 Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993) SABS 0142 Wiring Code Certificate of Compliance Author: K van der Westhuizen Next Revision: 01 June 2014 Page 4 of 5
Knowledge that will help me understand and that I will be able to explain: Types of material/equipment that may be used in electrical installations Fault tracing procedures Importance of safety for the user of the installation The importance of accurately recording data and test results Approved/SABS code relating to electrical equipment Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING Identify and solve problems (identification of defects). UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING Work effectively with others (during the testing and inspection of an installation). UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING Organise and manage oneself (identification and selection of electrical equipment in the installation). UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information (during the inspection and testing of the installation). UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING Communicate (reporting of defects). UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING Interpretation on statutory requirements. QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: Elective ID QUALIFICATION TITLE 72052 Further Education and Training Certificate: Electrical Engineering PRE- 2009 Level 4 Level 04 STATUS END DATE Reregistered 2015-06-30 QUALITY ASSURING BODY As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual Author: K van der Westhuizen Next Revision: 01 June 2014 Page 5 of 5