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

Maintain and repair single phase AC machines and control gear 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14134  Maintain and repair single phase AC machines and control gear 
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 3  NQF Level 03 
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
259038  Maintain and repair direct-on-line AC rotating machines and control gear  Level 3  NQF Level 03   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard is for persons in the electrical engineering and maintenance environment.
A person credited with this unit standard will be able to:
Isolate, maintain, repair and do fault finding on a range of single-phase AC machines and control gear.
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 (work environment).
  • Statutory requirements.
  • Use of relevant testing and measuring equipment and hand-tools.
  • Select, install, connect and commission single phase AC machines and control gear.
  • Basic safety within the electrical environment
  • Selection and use of basic hand tools
  • Use of electrical test instruments 

  • UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • Isolating procedures to be according to statutory requirements
  • Single phase A.C. Machines and control gear include, but are not limited to Induction and universal motors, and alternators, induction and universal motor use in hazardous areas, direct on line / forward and reverse control gear.
  • All work to be carried out under direct supervision.
  • Testing and measuring equipment includes but not limited to multi-meters, Insulation tester, and Clip-on ammeter.
  • Statutory requirements include but are not limited to OHS Act, SABS 0142, Local Authority requirements, manufacturers specifications and worksite procedures.
  • Electrical test instruments approved for use in hazardous areas include but are not limited to multi-meters, (ohms, volts, amps), insulation tester, voltage line tester, and clip on ammeter. 

  • Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Plan to maintain single phase AC machines and control gear 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Planning done according to prescribed maintenance schedules. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Planning is integrated with other disciplines and associated equipment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Planning arranged according to equipment operating history reports and failure rate. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Planning aligned with maintenance schedules. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Planning arranged according to plant availability and customer requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Prepare to maintain single phase AC machines and control gear 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Isolation points of AC machines and control gear identified against job instructions and work site procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Isolation undertaken safely and according to worksite procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Safe isolation of AC machines and control gear verified against job instructions and worksite procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Safety and/or security lockout systems applied according to worksite procedures and safety practices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Reasons for having isolation points in certain areas explained in accordance with plant layout and safety procedures and standards 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. The importance of verification when isolating AC machines and controls explained in accordance with plant layout and safety procedures and standards 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    7. Location and purpose of installing warning signs to be explained in terms of work site procedures 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Conduct fault finding on single phase AC machines and control gear 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Proper and safe fault finding procedures are followed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Correct fault finding procedures with the aid of testing and measuring equipment are followed in terms of work site procedures 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Applicable tools and equipment are correctly used in terms of work site procedures 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Reasons for applying specific procedures explained in terms of fault finding procedures 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Logical sequence of faultfinding procedures explained in terms of work site procedures 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Maintain single phase AC machines and control gear 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Correct repairing procedures with the aid of testing and measuring equipment are followed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Corrective action to be taken in repairing process fully explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Proper and safe maintenance procedures are followed according to work site procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Maintenance is carried out according to manufacture's specifications 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Applicable tools and equipment are correctly used during maintenance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. The corrective action is taken in maintenance process 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    7. Reasons for applying specific maintenance procedure and selecting of a specific tools and equipment are fully explained in terms of work site procedures 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    8. The reasons for doing maintenance are explained in terms of work site procedures 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    9. Reasons for corrective action to be taken in the maintenance process are explained in terms of work site procedures 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Complete the work task 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Work area cleaned on completion of task according to housekeeping requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Waste materials disposed of according to site-specific standards and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. AC machines and control gear re-commissioned on completion of task. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Quality checks conducted and corrective action taken where required. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Lockout devices and warning signs removed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Documentation is completed and recorded 


    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.
    2. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA by SAQA.
    3. 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 
  • Working principles of various single-phase AC machines and controls.
  • Basic safety procedures related to the type of work and location.
  • Terminology associated with the tools and materials.
  • Testing procedures during fault finding
  • Knowledge of fault finding principles and procedures
    Knowledge that will help me understand and that I will be able to explain:
  • Prescribed isolating procedures
    .? Identification and functions of relevant components
  • Correct application of relevant tools and equipment
    .? Proper usage of relevant testing and measuring equipment. 


  • Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems in isolating, maintaining, repairing and doing faultfinding. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others during the isolating, maintaining, repairing and fault finding process. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself in planning the work and determining a sequence of operation. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information obtained during isolating, maintaining, repairing and fault finding processes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate with superior in reporting completion of job 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 259038, which is "Maintain and repair direct-on-line AC rotating machines and control gear", Level 3, 8 credits.

    This Unit Standard was originally registered on 12 June 2002 under SAQA decision number 0742/02. It has been re-registered on 11 February 2004 under SAQA 2552/04.


    Specified requirements include legal and legislative specific requirements and are contained in one or more of the following documents:
  • SABS 0142-1 relevant to single phase AC machines and controls
  • SABS 0108 relevant to single phase AC machines and controls.
  • SABS 086 relevant to single phase AC machines and controls.
  • OHS Act, No 85 OF 1993
  • Manufacturer`s specification/s or manual 

  • QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  20419   National Certificate: Electrical Engineering  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered" 
    2004-02-10  Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Core  48475   National Certificate: Electrical Engineering  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2009-02-18  Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  49056   National Certificate: Domestic Appliance Repair  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  EWSETA 
    Elective  58288   National Certificate: Electro-Mechanics  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 


    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.
     
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