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

Maintain transformers 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
258962  Maintain transformers 
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  5 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

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 replaces: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
113858  Maintain transformers  Level 2  NQF Level 02  5   

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 capable of:
  • Maintaining transformers according to manufacturer specifications and to prevent breakdowns and loss of operation (service).

    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. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    The following knowledge, skills attitude and/or equivalent:
  • Select, use and care for basic hand tools.
  • Introduction to industry.
  • Power tools (portable). 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • Maintenance is limited to Transformer Types covered by relevant maintenance procedures.
  • Maintenance includes, but is not limited to cleaning, visually inspecting and replacing consumable items.

    Transformers may include:
  • Oil Filled Type.
  • Dry Type. 
    		•

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Plan the work task. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Planning is arranged according to manufacturer's specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Planning is integrated with other disciplines and associated equipment. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Protection testing and monitoring, engineering, operating and control centres.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Planning is aligned with maintenance programs and schedules. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Planning is arranged according to plant availability and customer requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Prepare to maintain transformers. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Equipment, tools and personal protective equipment needed for maintenance is selected, inspected and checked for functionality and safety prior to commencement of tasks. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Inspection reports, checklist, tools, equipment, materials, work site and work task.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    All components and material required for maintaining transformer is correctly identified, selected and available for use. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Task instructions, process or procedures are obtained and correctly interpreted. (Permits and work orders). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Work site hazards are identified and the appropriate action is taken in line with work site procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The safety aspects pertaining to maintenance are described as per Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Maintain transformers. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Personal protective equipment is used and site specific safety procedures are adhered to throughout maintenance according to safe work procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Isolations, lockout systems and permits.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The correct site approved cleaning materials and solvents are utilised during maintenance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Transformer is cleaned and maintained according to site-specific standards and manufacturer's specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Task instructions, process or procedures are followed correctly. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Complete work task. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Work area is cleaned after completion of task in line with housekeeping standards. 

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

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The impact on the environment of hazardous substances used during transformer maintenance is explained and the disposal method is described or demonstrated. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Human safety and environmental management.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Quality checks are conducted and recorded after maintenance and necessary corrective action is taken according to quality assurance procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Equipment and tools used for maintenance is cleaned and checked for functionality and stored on completion of task. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Completion of job 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. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Knowledge that will help me understand and that I will be able to explain:
  • Terminology associated with transformers, components and materials.
  • Relevant sections in statutory requirements.
  • Basic safety/maintenance procedures related to the type of work and location.
  • Working principles of transformers, components and materials. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems (deviations from statutory requirements are identified, reported and rectified). 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others (affected parties are liaised with and informed). 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself (plan, select, organise work tasks). 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, organise and critically evaluate information (worksite preparation). 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate (affected parties are liaised with and informed). 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard replaces unit standard 113858, "Maintain transformers", Level 2, 5 credits.

    Supplementary Information:

    Specified Requirements:

    Specified requirements include legal and legislative specific requirements and are contained in one or more of the following documents:
  • SANS Specifications.
  • OHS Act, No 85 OF 1993.
  • Manufacturer's manuals. 
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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
    Core  73313   National Certificate: Electrical Engineering  Level 2  NQF Level 02  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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    3. Better Best Agri Development 
    4. BOLAND COLLEGE (Paarl) 
    5. ESKOM GENERATION - PALMIET PUMP STORAGE GRABOUW 
    6. Goitsebasadi Construction Project 
    7. KP ACADEMY (PTY) LTD 
    8. Majuba TVET College 
    9. MSC ARTISAN ACADEMY 
    10. PCD College cc 
    11. POWER SYSTEMS TRAINING, CAPE TOWN 
    12. Protech Training (Pty) Ltd 
    13. Umfolozi FET College 


    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.