Unit standards for Single-Phase Tester (Single-phase domestic installations)

Test, inspect and complete a certificate of compliance for a single-phase domestic installation

Test and inspect a single-phase domestic installation (Unit Standard No. 258966)
Complete certificate of compliance for a single-phase domestic installation (Unit Standard No. 113898)

Next training course dates: Refer to Course calender.

The training program is at our training centre at 141 Lamp Road, Wadeville, Germiston where relevant tools, processes and criteria will be demonstrated and provided.Our programs are developed in such a way as to allow you to meet the requirements of the Department of Labour, in terms of accreditation application as well as to provide you with the necessary tools and expertise to confidently go out and inspect and test electrical installations using the knowledge and recourses available to you.

After successful completion of the assessment you will receive documentary proof of successful completed unit standards of inspection, testing and certification of the relevant assessment as required by the Energy Sector Education and Training Authority (ESETA).

Department of Labour Accreditation as determined by the ESETA require by P and T Technology to ensure competence for assessments above. Documentary proof of your process and documents used by you to inspect, test and certify any of the above type of electrical installation is a prerequisite for assessment process.

The assessment for competence as required will be conducted after you have collected all evidence. The assessment process will include

Evaluation of previous coached or self-inspection and testing tests conducted by you.
A knowledge evaluation of applicable codes or standards.
An on site assessment to establish competence in inspection and testing and evidence recording.
The completion of the supporting documentation of on site assessment.
Completion of a Certificate of Compliance.
Feedback and certification and ESETA communication.

Target audience

Electricians working in domestic installations
Maintenance electricians in domestic market
Electricians who issue Certificates of Compliance (CoC) on domestic single phase installations
Electricians requiring assessments for Department of Labour accreditation application
Electricians wanting to upgrade their knowledge of inspection and testing electrical installations.

Pre-requisites

Knowledge of SANS 10142-1 and relevant codes of practice linked to single phase domestic installations would be an advantage as this course applies the codes and practices.

Purpose of program

To equip delegates with knowledge, skills and information to interpret codes, standards and legislation and thereby enabling them to conduct and record valid detail during single phase electrical installations inspections and tests.

Applicable Occupational Health and Safety Act 85.1993 legislation
Identification and assessment of area to be inspected.
Meter boards and main incomer and protections
Main and sub boards
Cables, wireways and protection
Recording of results and inspection report
Tests to be conducted and interpreting readings
Client reports and final inspections.
Assessment preparation for delegates requiring competence assessment

Training methodology used during course

Interactive participative presentation
Practical use of documentation and instruments will be done during course
Programs are limited to a maximum of 16 delegates in order to allow delegate participation

Course documentation provide

Occupational Health and Safety Act 85.1993 booklet
SANS 10142-1 code of wiring
Support material

Course duration:- 3 days (8:30 to 16:15)

Refreshments

Tea/coffee and lunches provided

Certificates

All delegates assessed competent will receive a certificate and a ESETA statement of results

Assessment criteria

The assessment for competence as required will be conducted after you have collected all evidence. The assessment process will include:-

Evaluation of previous coached or self-inspection and testing tests conducted by you.
A knowledge evaluation of applicable codes or standards.
An onsite assessment to establish competence in inspection and testing and evidence recording. (This date will be allocated to the delegate during the duration of the course and cannot be changed)
The assessment is treated as a NATIONAL EXAM where applicable and cannot be cancelled.
All re-assessments and cancelled assessments will be levied at a cost of 45% of the course fee and no negotiations will be entered into.The completion of the supporting documentation of on site assessment.
Completion of a Certificate of Compliance.
Feedback and certification and ESETA communication.

Course cost

Training and Assessment R6 334.82 Including 14% Vat

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