Unit Standard Title: Install, test and configure variable speed control drives & Maintain and
repair three phase AC machines and control gear
SAQA ID: 13334 & 10262
NQF: Level 4
Credit: 10 & 12
Course Overview:
This unit standard will contribute to full development of learner within the electrical engineering,
generation, distribution, construction and renewable energy sector by able to isolate, maintain
and repair and do fault finding on the a range of three phase AC machines and control gear.
Learner can install, test and maintain speed control drives used in computerized integrated
manufacturing (CIM) system.
Delegates credited with this unit standard are able to do:
Install , test and maintain speed control drives used in computerized integrated manufacturing,
Isolate, maintain, repair and do fault finding on the range of three phase AC machine and
control gear.
Course Contents:
1) Type and functions: Variable speed control components, Test equipment, Power
electronic circuits
2) Attributes, descriptions, characteristics and properties of electricity
3) Sensory cues: a) Use of senses to detect faulty components, b)Use of sight to read
power electronic circuits
4) Purpose of Variable speed control converters, Reading circuit diagrams, Using variety of
components, Maintenance and trouble shooting, Causes of damage and injury,
Implications of incorrect testing applications, Implication of not applying electrical safety,
Installation procedures
5) Testing Procedure
Soft Starter
Prescribed isolating procedures.
- Identification and functions of relevant components.
- Correct application of relevant hand tools.
- Proper usage of relevant testing and measuring equipment.
- Names, locations and functions of appropriate tools
- Safety related to each tool
- Care and storage of too
ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION
The learners will be subjected to practical assessments and on successful completion of the course, the learners will be awarded certificates of competence.