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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Inspect and clean medium / high voltage yards and enclosures 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
113887  Inspect and clean medium / high voltage yards and enclosures 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Electrical Engineering & Construction 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
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 2  NQF Level 02  2 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2007-04-03  2009-02-18  SAQA 0160/05 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2010-02-18   2013-02-18  

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 is replaced by: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
258941  Inspect and clean Medium or High voltage yards and enclosures  Level 2  NQF Level 02  2   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard is for persons working within the Distribution and Transmission environment to enable the inspections and cleaning of Medium / High Voltage yards.

A person credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Inspect and clean Medium / High Voltage yards and enclosures.

    This unit standard will contribute to the full development of the learner within the electrical Distribution and Transmission environment.

    The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this unit standard are essential for social and economic transformation and upliftment within Geographical Information Sciences environment. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    The following knowledge, skills attitude and / or equivalent:
  • Statutory requirements for entry to MV / HV yards and enclosures (Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems).
  • Applicable sections of the general Occupational Health & Safety act (OHS Act)
  • Apply and maintain safety in an electrical environment
  • Recording / reporting skills
  • Environmental awareness 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    This unit standard applies to persons who will inspect and clean MV / HV yards and enclosures within the following range:

    Inspections include, but are not limited to:
  • Prohibited area / live chamber fencing and access gates & locks
  • Anti-climbing devices
  • Crusher stone
  • Drainage
  • Earthing straps
  • Walkways / cable trench covers
  • Hazardous spills
  • Electrical cubicles / enclosures
  • Vegetation growth
  • Labelling / Safety signs
  • Fire fighting equipment
  • Yard lighting

    Cleaning includes but is not limited to:
  • Hazardous spills
  • Weed / waste / rubble control
  • Cubicles
  • Drainage systems

    Minor repairs (non-electrical) include, but are not limited to:
  • Fencing, access gates & locks
  • Cubicles
  • Yard crusher stone
  • Trenches & drainage 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Plan to inspect and clean a medium / high voltage yard / encloser 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Job instructions are interpreted correctly and access permits and documentation arranged according to statutory requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Appropriate tools, and equipment are identified and selected according to job requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Select the correct inspection sheets necessary to complete the task. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Select the correct personal protective equipment and safety rules / regulations are interpreted and applied. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Inspect Medium / High Voltage yards / enclosures and conduct minor repairs where necessary. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Ensure that necessary permits are received and workers` register completed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Complete risk analyses to ensure safe working environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Inspection conducted and recorded according to prescribed inspection sheet. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Minor repairs are carried out according to job specifications as per inspection sheet findings. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Clean Medium / High Voltage yards / enclosures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Cleaning of MV / HV yard is done according to the specified job requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Tools and cleaning material are used in accordance with environmental requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Safety-and-personal protective equipment is applied according to statutory requirements and safe work procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Cleaning of hazardous substance spills / leaks are done in accordance with statutory requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Conclude the task of inspecting and cleaning of medium / high voltage yards / enclosures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Tools and cleaning materials are removed and stored according worksite procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. All personnel are removed from the work site and access doors / gates are closed and locked according to the Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems (ORHVS). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Rubble, weeds and hazardous waste materials are disposed of as per environmental procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Inspection sheets are completed and submitted according to maintenance procedures. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    1. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • A comprehensive understanding of the relevant regulations and procedures and practices regarding access & supervision.
  • A basic understanding of hazardous substances and environmental requirements.
  • An understanding of electrical safety awareness.
  • Effective communication / reporting skills.
  • Basic understanding of Medium / High Voltage station yard layouts.
  • An understanding of working clearances in Medium / High Voltage station yards. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, organise and critically evaluate information related to inspecting and cleaning Medium / High / Extra High Voltage yards / enclosures. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 258941, which is "Inspect and clean medium/high voltage yards and enclosures", Level 2, 2 credits.

    Supplementary Information:

    Specified Requirements

    Specified requirements include legal and legislative specific requirements and are contained in one or more of the following documents:
  • Environmental Act relating to hazardous substances control.
  • OHS Act relating to applicable operating regulations for high voltage systems. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  48473   National Certificate: Electrical Engineering  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2009-02-18  Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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