ID 873 Design and Construct A Single Phase Electrical Circuit

Unit ID: 873
Domain ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING- CORE

Title: Design and construct a single-phase
electrical circuit
Level: 2 Credits: 3
Purpose
This unit standard is intended for those who design and construct a single phase
electrical circuit. People credited with this unit standard are able to plan and prepare for
work; sketch a basic electrical circuit diagram; construct and power-test a single phase
circuit; and clean-up work area.
This unit standard is intended for those who work in electrical workplace environment.
Special Notes
1. Entry information:
Prerequisite
• Unit 1157 – Demonstrate basic knowledge of workplace health and safety
2. To demonstrate competence, at a minimum, evidence is required of designing

and construct a single-phase electrical circuit, including selecting of tools and
materials, identifying symbols and components, sketch and construct basic
single- phase circuit to specifications.
3. Assessment evidence may be collected from a real workplace or a simulated

workplace environment in which electrical operations are carried out.
4. All inspection, operation and maintenance procedures associated with the use
of tools and equipment shall comply with manufacturers’ specifications and/or
company’s guidelines and instructions.
5. Glossary of terms
• ‘Tools for electrical work’ refers to hand and power tools used for electrical,
electronic and instrumentation works.
• 'Specifications' refer to any, or all of the following: manufacturers’
specifications and recommendations, workplace specific requirements.
• ‘SANS’ refers to South Africa National Standards.
• ‘IEC’ refers to International Electrotechnical Commission.
• ‘ISO’ refers to International Organisation for Standards.
6. Performance of all elements in this unit standard must comply with industry
standards.
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7. Regulations and legislation relevant to this unit standard include the following:
• Labour Act, No. 11, 2007.

• Regulations relating to the health & safety of employees at work under
Schedule 1 (2) of the Labour Act No.11 of 2007 and all subsequent
amendments.
• SANS 10142-1.
• Namibia Electricity Safety Code 2009: Electricity Act 2007
Quality Assurance Requirements
This unit standard and others within this subfield may be awarded by institutions which
meet the accreditation requirements set by the Namibia Qualifications Authority and the
Namibia Training Authority and which comply with the national assessment and
moderation requirements. Details of specific accreditation requirements and the
national assessment arrangements are available from the Namibia Qualifications
Authority and the Namibia Training Authority. All approved unit standards, qualifications
and national assessment arrangements are available on the Namibia Training Authority
website www.nta.com.na.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element 1: Plan and prepare for work
Performance criteria
1.1 Work instructions, including plans, specifications, quality requirements and

operational details are obtained, confirmed and interpreted.
1.2 Personal Protective Equipment are selected in line with job and safety
requirements.
1.3 Tools and equipment selected to carry out tasks are consistent with job
requirements, checked for serviceability, and any faults are rectified or reported
prior to commencement.
1.4 Material quantity requirements are calculated in line with plans, specifications and
quality requirements.
1.5 Environmental protection requirements are identified and applied in line with
environmental plans and regulatory obligations.

Element 2: Sketch a basic electrical circuit diagram
Range
Electrical circuits may include but not limited to single phase sub-circuits, single way
switching, two ways switching, intermediate switching, switch and relay, rotary switches
and socket outlets.
Performance Criteria
2.1 Instructions are interpreted according to job specification.
2.2 Symbols and components in an electrical circuit are identified and used in line with
ISO and IEC standards.
2.3 Circuit diagrams are sketched symmetrically according to instructions.
2.4 Circuit diagrams are functional according to instructions.
Element 3: Construct and power-test a single-phase circuit
3.1 Required components and tools are obtained according to sketched diagram.
3.2 Components are connected according to diagram.
3.3 Circuit is connected to the power supply according to industry regulations and
standards.
3.4 Operation of the circuit is tested for functionality and is in line with given
instructions.
3.5 Reason for using over current (overload and short circuit) protection is explained.
3.6 Work area is cleaned according to workplace housekeeping standards.
Element 4: Clean-up work area
4.1 Work area is cleared, cleaned, restored and secured in line with workplace
procedures.
4.2 Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and stored in line with manufacturer
specifications and workplace procedures.

4.3 Materials and wastes are disposed of, reused, or recycled in accordance with
legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specifications.
Registration Data
Subfield: Electrical Engineering
Date first registered: 18 November 2010

Date this version registered: 23 November 2023
Anticipated review: 23 November 2028
Body responsible for review: Namibia Training Authority

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Domain ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING- CORE

2. To demonstrate competence, at a minimum, evidence is required of designing

3. Assessment evidence may be collected from a real workplace or a simulated

• Labour Act, No. 11, 2007.

Quality Assurance Requirements

Elements and Performance Criteria

Element 1: Plan and prepare for work

1.1 Work instructions, including plans, specifications, quality requirements and

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2.1 Instructions are interpreted according to job specification.

2.3 Circuit diagrams are sketched symmetrically according to instructions.

2.4 Circuit diagrams are functional according to instructions.

Element 3: Construct and power-test a single-phase circuit

3.2 Components are connected according to diagram.

3.6 Work area is cleaned according to workplace housekeeping standards.

Element 4: Clean-up work area

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Subfield: Electrical Engineering

Date first registered: 18 November 2010

Body responsible for review: Namibia Training Authority

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