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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Audit and do specialised repairs on lighting systems

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
10283	Audit and do specialised repairs on lighting systems
ORIGINATOR
SGB Electrical Engineering & Construction
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction			Electrical Infrastructure Construction
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	5
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"		2002-06-12	2005-06-12	SAQA 0742/02
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2006-06-12		2009-06-12

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 engineering field. A person credited with this unit standard will be able to: Plan the work task Prepare the work area Audit lighting systems Perform specialist repairs Complete the activity 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 industry and operational area Apply and adhere to electrical safety Install luminaires Identify, interpret and lay out of drawings Use and care for hand tools Use and care for portable power tools Record instrument readings Select, use and care for electrical measuring instruments Install electrical cables and conductors Interpret single phase diagrams Joint and fault trace cables Maintain luminaires Maintain lighting systems

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Auditing may include but are not limited to checking for: Shifted power factor of certain lamps because of lamp ageing Increased voltage drops across the arc tube of discharge lamps because of lamp ageing Cycling of certain lamps Correct voltage, current, frequency and wattage value of luminaire components used with specific lamps Unfused GLS lamps Outage lamps Dirty lamps and luminaires Dirty surroundings Blown lamps Specialist repair may include but are not limited to: Routine maintenance Planned maintenance On the job fault finding Overhauling Add new technology Initiate new designs with new technology

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Plan the work task

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Job instructions are communicated with team leader according to work site procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Appropriate documentation is acquired according to work site procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Appropriate personal protective equipment, tools, luminaire components, lamps, materials, auditing materials, work platforms and consumables are identified, selected and checked for defects according to statutory requirements and work site procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Appropriate lighting systems to be maintained are identified according to work site procedure.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Appropriate special work platforms (if necessary) are obtained according to work site procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Affected parties are informed and liased with according to work site procedures.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Prepare work areas

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Work area is inspected according to work site procedures and statutory requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Hazardous and obstructive conditions are identified and corrective actions are taken according to work site procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Appropriate personal protective equipment is used according to statutory requirements and work site procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Appropriate tools, luminaire components, lamps, materials, auditing materials, work platforms and consumables are organised according to work site procedures.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Audit lighting systems

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Personnel protective equipment, tools, materials, work platforms, special work platforms (if necessary) and consumables are effectively used to carry out the job.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Lamps and luminaires are cleaned according to job instructions and work site procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Lamps and luminaires are inspected according to job instructions and work site procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Lighting systems are audited according to work site procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Defects and faulty equipment are reported according to work site procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Safety, good housekeeping and correct environmental practices are followed before, during and after performance.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Perform specialist repairs

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The lamps and luminaires to be maintained are verified.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Personal protective equipment, lamps, tools, materials, work platforms, special work platforms (if necessary) and consumables are effectively used to carry out the job.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Specialist repairs are performed on lamps and luminaires according to job instructions and work site procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Safety, good housekeeping and correct environmental practices are followed before, during and after performance.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Complete the activity

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Documentation is completed and processed according to company procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Personal protective equipment, tools, luminaire components, lamps, materials, auditing materials, work platforms, recyclable material and unused/half used consumables are stored according to work site procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Scrap material is disposed off according to company standards and procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Work area is restored to a clean and safe condition according to work site procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Completion of job and end of shift is reported according to work site procedures.

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

Knowledge that will help me understand and that I will be able to explain: Occupational safety, health and environmental statuary requirements for activity Applicable work site procedures Applicable manufacturers` specifications Job instructions Documentation required for the activity Communication and teamwork principles Reporting systems Ingress protection rating Identification, location and function of appropriate tools, personal protective equipment and consumables Effect of poisonous, toxic and dangerous materials on the human body Names and functions of lamps, luminaires and luminaire components Construction of lamps Working principles of control gear, control gear components and lamps theoretically and practically explained as well as scientifically and mathematically proven Advantages and disadvantages of lamps, luminaires and luminaire components Uses of lamps and luminaires Special electrical measuring instruments Factors causing loss of light emitted by lamps Routine maintenance Planned maintenance On the job faultfinding Overhauling of luminaires Factors to consider while doing maintenance (maintenance hints) Specialist information Company`s buying policy

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems (identification of defects).

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others (organise material schedules with team members).

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage oneself (select and organise documentation and equipment).

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information (adhere to installation sequence).

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate (reporting of defects).

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology (environmental and personal safety).

UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING

Understand the world as a set of related systems communicate (consequences of incorrect using of products).

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

Supplementary information: Specified requirements: Specified requirements include legal and legislative specific requirements and are contained in one or more of the following documents: Mines and Mineral Act Work site procedures SABS specifications Manufacturers manuals Applicable statutory requirements. A glossary of terms about the terminology of: Advantages and disadvantages of lamps and luminaire components may include but are not limited to: Price Availability Expected life span Power consumed Time to emit maximum light Affected parties may include but are not limited to: Production Energy control section Auditing material may include but are not limited to: Job card Checklists Manufacturer`s catalogues Buying policy may include but are not limited to: Hand driven system Computer driven system Cleaning may include but are not limited to: Washing with water and soap Washing with cleaning agents Wipe with a cloth Using ultra sonic cleaning equipment Communications and teamwork principles may include but are not limited to: Questions and answers Discussions Depending on the help of somebody else to do a job Construction of lamps may include but are not limited to: Outer envelope Discharge tube Connection cap Getter Consumables may include but are not limited to: Strapping Cleaning agents Stationary Control gear may include but are not limited to: Switch start, semi-resonant start, rapid start, slimline and electronic ballasts for fluorescent lamp circuits Switch start and electronic start ballasts for compact fluorescent lamp circuits Mercury vapour control gear Metal halide control gear High pressure sodium control gear Low pressure sodium control gear Control gear components may include but are not limited to: Choke Capacitor Igniter Wiring Fuses Connection blocks with screw connectors Corrective actions may include but are not limited to: Repair Initiate repairs Report to responsible person Defects may include but are not limited to: Cracks in metal and/or glass Broken off pieces Discoloured components Dismantling may include but is not limited to removing of: Enclosing bowls Reflectors Luminaire cables Chokes Capacitors Igniters Documentation may include but are not limited to: Checklists Job cards Environmental practices may include but are not limited to correct methods of disposing of material containing: Galvanise Silicon Cadmium Fiberglas Safety solvent Cleaning agents Factors causing loss of light may include but are not limited to: Lamp lumen depreciation Dirt on lamps and luminaires Lamp outages Depreciation of luminaire surfaces Dirt on room surfaces Temperature and voltages Factors to consider while doing maintenance on lighting systems (maintenance hints) may include but are not limited to: Use of the correct voltage Use special lamps for vibration conditions Use lamps and lamp holders with the same watt-value Use lamps and luminaires with the same watt-value Don`t clean a warm bulb with a wet cloth Mount the bulb in the position that it is designed for Don`t change the lamp before the power is switched off Fault diagnosis may include but are not limited to identifying: Cracks on lamp neck, lamp holder, enclosing bowl, reflector, etc. Broken off pieces on lamp holder, reflector, control gearbox, capacitor casing, ignitor, etc. Broken luminaire bowls, hinges, mountings, etc. Sharp edges on damaged luminaires Broken or perished seals Scratch marks on lamp outer envelop, reflector, etc. Loose terminal connections Damaged cable insulation Faulty equipment may include but are not limited to: Mechanical damage to capacitor and/or igniters casing Damaged cable insulation Components without labels Good housekeeping practices may include but are not limited to practices given by: NOSA Work site procedures Hazardous areas may include but are not limited to: Petrol pumps Spray painting booths Areas for the storage and use of flammable fuels, paints or solvent Flower mills Coal cellars Wine cellars Hazardous conditions may include but are not limited to: Luminaires above moving machinery Broken components with sharp edges that are to be removed Ingress protection rating may include but are not limited to: Protection of persons against access to hazardous parts Protection against water Mechanical protection Installing procedure may include but are not limited to: Manufacturers` maintenance manuals Company maintenance manuals Job instruction may include but are not limited to instructions from: Job cards Team leader (verbal instructions) Job instruction format may include but is not limited to: Written or verbal form Formal or informal methods Job of team leader may include but are not limited to: Organise activity by issuing instructions Supervise Organise hot work permits (if necessary) Organise special scaffolding (if necessary) Arrange for informative meetings with manufacturers, distributors, suppliers Lamps may include but are not limited to: Incandescent lamps (GLS, tungsten halogen, compact sources) Low pressure mercury vapour lamps (switch start, semi-resonant, rapid start, slimline, compact fluorescent) High intensity discharge lamps (metal halide, high pressure mercury vapour, high pressure sodium, low pressure sodium) Lighting systems may include but are not limited to: Office lighting with GLS lamps Office lighting by means of fluorescent lamps Office lighting by means of compact fluorescent lamps Industrial lighting by means of HID lamps Street lighting by means of HID lamps Luminaires may include but are not limited to: Luminaires for use in the domestic, learning institution and office environment Luminaires for use in the industrial environment Luminaires for use in hazardous areas Luminaires for street lighting Luminaires for emergency lighting Luminaires for use in the sport field environment Luminaire components may include but are not limited to: Luminaire box Enclosing bowl Reflector Choke Capacitor Igniter Wiring Fuses Luminaires for use in the domestic, learning institution and office environment may include but are not limited to: Chandeliers Wall mounted luminaires Down lighters Bulkheads Fluorescent luminaires Luminaires for emergency lighting may include but are not limited to: Luminaires with systems activated by voltage drops Luminaires with systems activated when the supply fails which is divided as: Maintained systems Non-maintained systems Luminaires for streetlights may include but are not limited to: Pole mounted luminaires Post top mounted luminaires Luminaires for use in hazardous areas may include but are not limited to: Luminaires with flameproof protection Luminaires with increased safety protection Luminaires with non-sparking protection Luminaires which is dust tight, dust proof, dust ignition and hose proof Luminaires for use in the industrial environment may include but are not limited to: High bay luminaires Low bay luminaires Bulkheads Floodlights Luminaires for use in the sport field environment may include but are not limited to: Floodlights Spotlights Maintenance procedure may include but are not limited to: Manufacturers` maintenance manuals Company maintenance manuals Manufacturers` specifications may include but is not limited to: Dimensions of components Weight of components Type of material from which components were manufactured as given in: Manufacturers` maintenance manuals Manufacturer catalogues Company maintenance manuals Materials may include but are not limited to: Bolts and nuts Rawl bolts Angle iron and/or flat bar Measuring instruments (electrical) may include but are not limited to: Multi meter Voltage tester Clamp meter RCL meter Oscilloscope Recorder Obstructive conditions may include but are not limited to: Equipment blocking the work area Structure of building Obtained may include but are not limited to getting job done by somebody else by: Reporting to team leader Reporting to planner Placing an order to another section On the job faultfinding may include but are not limited to: Faultfinding on a single phase system Faultfinding on a three-phase system Organised may include but are not limited to: Placing of luminaires, material, work platforms and consumables on strategic places for safe, quick and easy use Positioning of luminaires, material, work platforms and consumables in the sequence that it is going to be used Overhauling may include but are not limited to: Isolating Removing of lamps and luminaires Dismantling of luminaires Cleaning lamps, luminaires and luminaire component surfaces Fault diagnosis on luminaires and luminaire components Reconditioning or renewal of damaged luminaires and luminaire components Reassembling, adjustments and tests of luminaires Personnel protective equipment may include but are not limited to: Safety glasses Safety belts Visors Helmets Personal safety may include but are not limited to: Assuring safe conditions as given by NOSA Acting safely as given by NOSA Planned maintenance may include but is not limited to: Cleaning Inspecting of components Re-lamping Checking the power factor Testing for broken neutral conductor Poisonous, toxic and dangerous materials may include but are not limited to: Fiberglas Galvanise Cadmium Safety solvent Cleaning agents Fluorescent powder Policy procedure may include but are not limited to: Methods of communicating Methods of completing documentation Methods of selecting personal safety equipment, tools, consumables, etc. Checklists Practical safety may include but are not limited to: Using of personnel protective equipment Processed may include but are not limited to: Handed to team leader Posted to planner Filed Reassembling, adjusting and testing may include but are not limited to: Mounting enclosing bowls, reflectors luminaire cables, etc. Lining up floodlights with aiming angles Testing luminaires electrically according to SABS 0142 section 8 Reconditioning and renewal may include but are not limited to: Changing of cracked lamp holder, enclosing bowl, reflector, etc. Changing of broken lamp holder, reflector, control gearbox, capacitor, igniter, etc. Changing of scratched lamp, reflector, etc. Securing of loose terminal connections Changing cables with damaged insulation Recyclable material may include but are not limited to: Scrap paper Boxes Reporting system may include but is not limited to: Documentation (electronic of paper) Verbal feedback Removing may include but is not limited to: Disconnecting cable Undoing of base bolts Carry or transport luminaire, base bolts and lamp to working facility Routine maintenance may include but is not limited to: Check for lamps that do not illuminate and repair faulty luminaire components Check for broken luminaires and repair damaged luminaire components Check for poor light output and repair problem Check for lamps that are fluctuating or that goes on and off with short intervals and repair the problem Safety will include but are not limited to: Personal safety Practical safety Safety on equipment Safety on equipment may include but are not limited to: Mechanical hazards poised by luminaires Hazards when disposing of lamps and faulty equipment Environmental hazards when disposing of lamps and faulty equipment Thermal hazards poised by hot luminaire surfaces Scrap material may include but are not limited to: Bolts Nuts Luminaires Special electrical measuring instruments may include but are not limited to: Igniter tester Dual circuit tester Discharge lamp tester Specialist information may include but are not limited to: Power factor of lamps that change with ageing of lamps Voltage drop that increase across the arc tube of a high intensity discharge lamp with ageing of lamps Cycling of certain lamps Wrong control gear and control gear components for specific lamps GLS lamps without fuses Special work platforms may include but are not limited to: Scaffolding Telescoping scaffolding Lift truck Statutory requirements may include but is not limited to: OHS Act SABS 0142, and Local authority requirements Supervise may include but are not limited to: Inspect quality of work done Identifying hazards Writing of procedures Explain procedures Team leader may include but are not limited to: A qualified luminaire maintainer Supervisor Superintendent Tools may include but are not limited to: Hand tools Power tools Measuring instruments (electrical and mechanical) Uses of lamps and luminaire components may include but are not limited to illuminating: Public buildings Sports grounds Factories Railway stations Parking areas Boats Work area may include but are not limited to: Offices Workshops Processing machinery Working facility may include but are not limited to: Work bench Luminaire test table Work platforms may include but are not limited to: Stepladders Ladders Working principles may include but are not limited to: Starting and restarting of lamps, emission of light, positive/negative temperature coefficient of materials Limiting of current, generating of high voltage starting pulses and correcting of the power factor Work site procedures may include but are not limited to company`s: Safety procedures as given in safety manuals Policy procedures as given in policy manuals Installing procedures as given in manufacturers` and company maintenance manuals Maintaining procedure given in manufacturers` and company maintenance manuals Context specific: User manuals supplied by manufacturers. Specifications, agreements and policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Elective	20420	National Certificate: Electrical Engineering	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2004-02-10	Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement

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