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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD:

Design and construct a single phase circuit

SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
11954 Design and construct a single phase circuit
ORIGINATOR REGISTERING PROVIDER
SGB Electrical Engineering & Construction
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction Electrical Infrastructure Construction
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined Regular Level 2 5
REGISTRATION REGISTRATION START REGISTRATION END SAQA DECISION
STATUS DATE DATE NUMBER
Reregistered 2007-04-03 2010-04-03 SAQA 0160/05
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2011-04-03 2014-04-03

This unit standard is replaced by:

NQF
US ID Unit Standard Title Credits Replacement Status
Level
Design and construct a single Will occur as soon as 258935 is
258935 Level 2 5
phase circuit registered

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

This unit standard is for persons in the Electrical Engineering; Generation; Distribution;
Transmission, Construction and Renewable Energy Sector.

A person credited with this unit standard will be able to:

 Identify symbols and components.
 Understand and describe the functioning of circuits and components.
 Sketch and construct basic single- phase circuits.
 Complete task.

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:
 Introduction to the industry.
 Safe working procedures.
 Good housekeeping.
 Knowledge of the tools pertaining to the construction and wiring of single phase circuits.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

 Symbols and components (ISO standard)
a. Switches (Single-way and single-pole, multi-way and multi-pole, relays, three heat, five heat
and simmerstat switches.
b. Protection (fuses, circuit breakers and earth leakage relays).
c. Controls (temperature, limits, pressure, level and proximity).
d. Loads (resistive and inductive).
e. Power supplies (maximum 230 volt).

 Circuits to be constructed in a simulated environment and tested under supervision.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Identify symbols and components.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1
1. Various types of switches are identified according to their symbols.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2
2. Various types of protection devices are identified according to their symbols.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3
3. Various types of control devices are identified according to their symbols.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4
4. Various types of load devices are identified according to their symbols.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Sketch a basic circuit diagram.
OUTCOME RANGE
Circuits are limited to: Single way switching, two way switching, intermediate switching, switch
and relay, three heat, five heat and simmerstat stove switching.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1
1. Instructions are interpreted according to work site procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2
2. Symbols used conform to ISO and IEC standards.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3
3. The function of each component is understood and described correctly.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4
4. Circuit diagrams are sketched neatly and symmetrically according to instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5
5. Circuit diagrams are functional according to instructions.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Construct single-phase circuits.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1
1. Relevant components are obtained according to diagram.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2
2. Components are suitably and correctly connected according to diagram.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3
3. Circuit is correctly connected to the power supply according to statutory requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4
4. Operation of the circuit is correct according to instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5
5. The reason for using overload protection is correctly stated.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4
Complete task.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1
1. Work area is cleaned in accordance with house keeping standards.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2
2. Ensure that tools are stored in there correct place in a accordance with work place practices
and manufacturers specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3
3. Waste materials are disposed of according to work site procedures and statutory
requirements and environmental standards.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4
4. Documentation is completed in detail and submitted to meet work site standards and
procedures.
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE
Written data, records, electronic data, test or inspection reports

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

 Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered 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

 Safety precautions.
 Knowledge about conductors and insulation material.
 The effect of current. (energy and power)
 The definition of OHM`s law.
 Knowledge about electromagnetism.
 Recording and reporting of defects.
 Knowledge of wiring requirements.
 Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING
Identify and solve problems during the application and maintaining of electrical safety.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others while applying and maintaining electrical safety.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organize and manage oneself during the construction of circuits.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate through reporting .

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology in environmental and personal safety.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

ID QUALIFICATION TITLE LEVEL STATUS END DATE
National Certificate: Electrical
Core 48473 Level 2 Reregistered 2010-04-03
Engineering
Passed the End Date -
National Certificate: Electrical
Core 20418 Level 2 2004-02-10
Engineering Status was
"Registered"
National Certificate: Electro-
Core 58269 Level 2 Registered 2010-05-02
Mechanics

All qualifications and unit standards 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.