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

Operate equipment to provide electrical power to seal a vessel 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
376246  Operate equipment to provide electrical power to seal a vessel 
ORIGINATOR
TT - Sovereignty of the State 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security Sovereignty of the State 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 4  NQF Level 04  4 
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
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

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 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 people who work in the field of marine engineering and are required to operate alternators, generators and control systems to provide electrical power to a vessel. A learner who has achieved the outcomes of this unit standard will be useful to the South African Navy and the merchant navy in that they will be able to:
  • Demonstrate knowledge of electrical power generation on a vessel.
  • Prepare to operate electrical generation equipment.
  • Operate electrical generation equipment. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Communication at NQF Level 3. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • Electrical generation equipment includes alternators, generators and control systems found on a sea going vessel that produce both high and low voltage electrical current.
  • The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) codes and South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA). 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate knowledge of electrical power generation on a vessel. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Equipment that supplies electrical power to the vessel is identified and explained in terms of its purpose and function, in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Equipment includes but is not limited to: generators; alternators; power distribution boards (main and sub); converters; transformers; Uninterrupted Power Supply units; isolations.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The location and purpose of isolation equipment is identified and described with reference to the safety of personnel and equipment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Management systems for the management and distribution of power are described with reference to their purpose and function. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Purpose includes: load sharing; additional capacity; critical equipment; uninterrupted power requirements.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The importance of proper electrical supply management is described with reference to the operational capacity of the vessel. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Prepare to operate electrical generation equipment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Operations are planned in accordance with established procedures and instructions to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Pre and post start-up checks are conducted in accordance with manufacturer specifications and on-board operating procedures to ensure that all controls function as required. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Problems encountered are identified and corrective action appropriate to the condition of machinery and the nature of the problem is taken. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Corrective actions beyond scope of competence and/or authority are referred to appropriate electrical technicians in accordance with operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Actions taken are documented and communicated to relevant parties in accordance with agreed protocols. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The workplace is checked for cleanliness and safety in accordance with workplace procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Corrective actions, where required, are taken to restore the workplace to required standards. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Operate electrical generation equipment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Work is conducted in accordance with accepted safety, health and environmental legislation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Couplings and electrical connections are confirmed to be in accordance with manufacturer specifications. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Couplings and connections are limited to: switching on and off breakers (manual and automated); transferring loads.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Generators are brought under load in accordance with manufacturer specifications and operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Sharing of load between generators running in parallel is conducted in accordance with manufacturer specifications and operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Problems encountered are identified and corrective action taken is appropriate to the condition of machinery and the nature of the problem. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Corrective actions beyond scope of competence and/or authority are referred to appropriate electrical technicians in accordance with operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Faulty components and/or items of equipment are identified and reported as is appropriate to the situation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    Actions taken are documented and communicated to relevant parties in accordance with agreed protocols. 


    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 the South African Qualifications Authority.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The following embedded knowledge is addressed in an integrated way in the unit standard:
  • The construction of the electrical distribution system.
  • Functionality of each component and optimum position in the system.
  • Functions and benefits of alternator plant control systems.
  • How to reset a tripped circuit.
  • Consequences of electrical shock.
  • How to bring generators under load.
  • Safe operating procedures.
  • How to work safely on board a ship.
  • Consequences of not communicating. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    The ability of the learner to identify and solve problems through identifying potential problems with electrical generation equipment. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    The ability of the learner to work effectively with others as a member of a team, group organisation or community is demonstrated through working as part of a team to maximise performance and life-span of electrical generation equipment. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    The ability of the learner to organise and manage him/her self responsibly and effectively is demonstrated through adhering to agreed procedures and protocols. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    The ability of the learner to collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information is demonstrated through identifying potential problems and taking appropriate action. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    The ability of the learner to communicate effectively in the modes of oral and/or written presentation is demonstrated through recording and reporting Maintenance procedures. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    The ability of the learner to use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and the health of others is demonstrated through operating electrical generation machinery. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    The ability of the learner to demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems is demonstrated through ensuring that all activities are conducted with minimal risk of injury to personnel or damage to property. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    The ability of the learner to contribute to own full personal development is demonstrated through working autonomously under stressful conditions. 

    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 
    SAMSA Assessment procedure:
  • Every learner for the issue of a certificate of competency as deck or engineer officer must be assessed at one or more of the following levels:
    > Level 1; this assessment is carried out during qualifying service on a ship and involves the practical demonstration that the required level of competency has been reached or during training at an accredited institution, and must be carried out aboard ship by one or more designated ship's officers and ashore by one or more assessors.
    > Level 2; this assessment is carried out during qualifying service on a ship or during training at an accredited training institution, and must be carried out by an assessor.
    > Level 3; this assessment is carried out by an examiner and an assessor when a learner presents himself or herself for oral examination.
  • All units of competency that are to be assessed at level 1 or 2 must be indicated in the training record book issued to the learner.
  • Only an assessor may sign off a unit of competency in the learner's training record book when the learner is considered to be ready for the next level of assessment (if any) and has successfully demonstrated competency in the unit as specified in the Code for South African Maritime Qualifications (the Code).

    Terminology:

    All terms used in this unit standard are consistent with terms generally used in a marine engineering environment and do not require further clarification. Acronyms used have been written out in full the first time they appear in this document. 
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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  77983   Further Education and Training Certificate: Marine Engineering Watchkeeping  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2013-04-07   


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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