NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL)

NQF LEVEL 3

INTEGRATED SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASK

SUBJECT ISAT:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND CONSTRUCTION

2011 2013

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-2SUBJECT: Electrical Systems & Construction, Level 3

SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION

1.

Practical purpose and value of the ISAT to the workplace

This SUBJECT ISAT requires integrated application of competence and is executed under strict
assessment conditions. This ISAT is in line with the Trade Test used in artisan assessments that
is undertaken in the world of work. A student who will be deemed competent in this ISAT will be
able to do electrical work at a construction site where house wiring is done under the supervision
of an accredited person.
His / her duties will be among others to:
Draw up or interpret plans, drawings and circuit diagrams.
Wire and commission a single phase domestic installation.
2.

Scope of the ISAT

The following topics are covered in this ISAT:

Wire and commission a single phase domestic installation.
Test and inspect a single phase domestic installation.
Operate on low voltage networks.
Understand and maintain lighting systems.
The following competencies will be assessed:
An understanding of Technical (Electro-mechanical) principles.
Analytical ability.
Practical skills.
Skills to interpret information.
Safety.
3.

ISAT Overview
Subtask

Activity

Time
Allocation

Mark
Allocation

Planning and dimensioning (including mounting of

components)

0,5 hours

Conduit work

1,5 hours

16

Wiring work (including circuits, distribution board,

Overall neatness and Earthing)

1,5 hours

20

Cable ends made off

0,5 hours

4 hours

50 marks

TOTAL

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Resource Requirements
INFRASTRUCTURE
o A well equipped workshop as this task should take place in a simulated or
structured environment.
EQUIPMENT
o Multimeter
o Insulation resistance tester
o Earth leakage tester/ socket tester
COMPONENTS
o
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o
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A wooden panel 1,5m x 1m

Distribution board, surface mount, 20 ways
Earth leakage relay-single phase with overload protection 63A, 30mA sensitivity
Circuit breakers-230V domestic type 3kA -1x20A,1 x 10A
A photocell / daylight switch x 1
Two way switches x 2
Socket outlet-single x 1
Boxes for plugs and light switches
Conduit pipes 20mm PVC and steel
Saddles-20mm PVC and steel
Adaptors-20mm PVC
Loop-in / inspection boxes PVC
Gland No. 1 steel Gland for surfix
Inspection elbow 20 mm PVC
Coupling 20 mm PVC
Self tapping screws - 12 x 3mm
Cable clips 8mm
Brass male and female bushes 20 mm
Locknuts 20mm
Light fittings with bulbs

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CONSUMABLES
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House wire 1,5mm2 Red, White, Black

House wire 10,0mm2 Red, Black
Earth wire 2,5mm2
Surfix cable 2,5mm2, 2 core + earth
Armoured cable PVC - 16 mm2, 2 core + earth
Labels (assorted e.g. Lights, Plugs ..)

TOOLS
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5.

Tape measure
Hacksaws
Files
Centre punch
Fish tape
Screw drivers (Flat and Phillips, insulated tape
Side cutter
Pliers - combination
Cable knife
Wire stripper
Hammer
Spring bender - 20mm
Hickey - 20 mm
Reamer
Water pump pliers
Vice grip
Shifting spanner - 32 mm
Stock and Die

Assessment

The ISAT can be completed either in one session of 4 hours or in stages during the course of the
year. The following assessment tools are provided in Section 3 for the full conduct of the
assessment of the ISAT:
Subtask 1: Planning and dimensioning Rubric
Subtask 2: Conduit work Rubric
Subtask 3: Wiring work Rubric
Subtask 4: Cable ends made off Checklist

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SECTION 2: INSTRUCTIONS TO LECTURERS

1.

Study the ISAT task described in SECTION 1.

2.

INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS must be given to each student and sufficiently in

advance for preparations and fulfilment of the ISAT task.

3.

This ISAT task is an individual task and no help from any person outside is allowed.

4.

All the equipment of this ISAT must be given to the student.

5.

Carefully note the requirements of the Assessment Tools provided in SECTION 3.

6.

All arrangements for ordering of consumables, preparation of workshops and simulation

areas, staff deployment, added facilities and requirements, record sheets, answer sheets,
etc. must be made in advance to ensure the successful conduct of the ISAT.

7.

Student performance in the ISAT must conclude with a record of the students
performance as provided in SECTION 4.

8.

Ensure that the student understands the evaluation criteria.

9.

Ensure that the student understands the competence descriptors of the assessment
rubrics (attached).

10.

This ISAT assesses the various skills attained in the optional vocational subject. Each
lecturer is to ensure that during the year, students have sufficient practice to master the
skills and knowledge required to complete the ISAT.

11.

A judgement of competent or higher will only be achieved if the students project is

functional.

12.

The lecturer must assess the project in stages as indicated in paragraph (Instructions to
students) to ensure that valid and authentic assessment that measures the skills,
knowledge, attitude and values (SKAV) required by the task, takes place.

13.

The ISAT forms part of the students promotional mark and therefore must be conducted
under examination conditions in a simulated or structured environment.

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SECTION 3: ASSESSMENT TOOLS

Level 3
Highly
Competent

Level 2
Competent

Level 1
Not Yet
Competent

The planning of the layout

is excellent
(4 marks)

The planning of the layout

is good
(3 marks)

The planning of the layout

is acceptable
(2 marks)

The planning of the layout

is poor
(0-1 mark)

All measurements are

within 5mm tolerance

Most measurements are

within the 5mm
tolerance
(3 marks)

Some measurements are

within the
5mm
tolerance
(2 marks)

Few or no measurements
are within the 5mm
tolerance
(0-1 mark)

All bushes and locknuts

tight
(4 marks)

Most bushes and locknuts

tight
(3 marks)

Some bushes and

locknuts tight
(2 marks)

Few or no bushes and

locknuts tight
(0-1 mark)

Conduit pipes to be
vertical and horizontal
throughout.

All conduit pipes are

vertical and horizontal
throughout.
(4 marks)

Most conduit pipes are

vertical and horizontal
throughout.
(3 marks)

Some conduit pipes are

vertical and horizontal
throughout.
(2 marks)

Few or no conduit pipes

are vertical and horizontal
throughout.
(0-1 mark)

Conduit pipes not to be

damaged

All conduit pipes are not

damaged
(4 marks)

Most conduit pipes are

not damaged
(3 marks)

Some conduit pipes are

not damaged
(2 marks)

Few or no conduit pipes

are not damaged
(0-1 mark)

All bends are done

according to SANS 10142

Most bends are done

according to SANS 10142

Some bends are done

according to SANS 10142

(4 marks)

(3 marks)

(2 marks)

Few or no bends are

done according to SANS
10142
(0-1 mark)

Evaluation
Criteria

Level 4
Outstanding

SUBTASK 1: Planning and dimensioning (8 Marks)

Planning of the layout

Measurements to be
within 5mm of the given
dimensions

(4 marks)

SUBTASK 2: Conduit work (16 Marks)

All bushes and locknuts
tight

Bends to be done
according to SANS 10142
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Evaluation
Criteria

Level 4
Outstanding

Level 3
Highly
Competent

Level 2
Competent

Level 1
Not Yet
Competent

SUBTASK 3: Wiring work

Conductors not to be
exposed for more than
1mm at terminals

All conductors are not

exposed for more than
1mm at terminals
(4 marks)

Most terminations are not

exposed for more than
1mm at terminals
(3 marks)

Some conductors are not

exposed for more than
1mm at terminals
(2 marks)

Few or no conductors
are exposed for more
than 1mm at terminals
(0-1 mark)

Sizes and colour of

conductors to be chosen
correctly.

All sizes and colour of

conductors are chosen
correctly
(4 marks)

Most sizes and colour of

conductors are chosen
correctly
(3 marks)

Some sizes and colour of

conductors are chosen
correctly
(2 marks)

Few or no sizes and

colour of conductors are
chosen correctly
(0-1 mark)

Components to be
correctly wired

All components are wired

correctly
(4 marks)

Most components are

wired correctly
(3 marks)

Some components are

wired correctly
(2 marks)

Few or no components
are wired correctly
(0-1 mark)

Conductors to be neatly
bent
and secured in the
distribution board

All conductors are neatly

bent and secured

Most conductors are

neatly bent and secured

Some conductors are

neatly bent and secured

(4 marks)

(3 marks)

(2 marks)

Few or no conductors
are neatly bent and
secured
(0-1 mark)

Earthing is to be done in
accordance with the
SANS 10142 regulations

All metal parts are

earthed according to
SANS 10142 regulations
(4 marks)

Most metal parts are

earthed according to
SANS 10142 regulations
(3 marks)

Some metal parts are

earthed according to
SANS 10142 regulations
(2 marks)

Few or no metal parts

are earthed according to
SANS 10142 regulations
(0-1 mark)

SUBTOTAL: 20

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SUBTASK 4: Cable ends made off

Checklist
ITEM
1. Armoured cable gland tight in distribution board

Yes
(1 mark)
(1 mark)

No
(0 mark)
(0 mark)

2. Wires not cut when insulation removed

(1 mark)

(0 mark)

3. Insulation of cables removed not more than 10mm from the

gland
4. Armouring secured correctly in the gland

(1 mark)

(0 mark)

(1 mark)

(0 mark)

5. Correct amount of slack in Distribution board

(1 mark)

(0 mark)

6. Armoured gland made off correct

(1 mark)

(0 mark)

SUBTOTAL
Penalty if applicable

/6
Applicable

1. Task not completed and/or earth not correctly wired

(-10 marks)
TOTAL MARKS FOR ISAT

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Not
applicable

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SECTION 4: RECORD OF PERFORMANCE

College:
Campus:
Students Surname and First Name/s:
Students ID Number:
Lecturers Surname and Initials:
Date of conclusion of assessment:
ASSESSMENT GRID
TASKS

MARK
ALLOCATION

Subtask 1:
Planning and dimensioning
Subtask 2:
Conduit work
Subtask 3:
Wiring work
Subtask 4:
Make off cable ends
Penalty if applicable
TOTAL
ISAT MARK AS A PERCENTAGE

STUDENT
MARK

8
16
20
6
-10
50
100%

COMPETENCE LEVEL INDICATORS

5
(80-100%)
Rating Code
5
4
3
2
1

5-Point Achievement Rating Scale

4
3
2
(70-79%)
(50-69%)
(40-49%)
Competency Level Indicators
Rating
Outstanding
Highly Competent
Competent
Not Yet Competent
Not Achieved

Students competence level:

Students signature:
Lecturers signature:
Date:

1
(0-39%)
Marks %
80 100 %
70 79 %
50 69 %
40 49 %
0 39%

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NQF LEVEL 3

INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS

INTEGRATED SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASK

SUBJECT ISAT:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND CONSTRUCTION

2011 2013

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BACKGROUND
This practical application task tests your ability to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in the
Electrical Infrastructure and Construction Level 3. The work required of you in this Integrated
Summative Assessment Task (ISAT) is an important and compulsory component of your studies.
You are required to:
Study the task carefully.
Note the time allocations per task.
Pay careful attention to the mark allocated per section and the total.
Study the resources required.
Note the elements of the Assessment Tools that will be used to evaluate your
performance in each subtask.

This is to ensure that you prepare sufficiently for the

conduct of the ISAT.

DESCRIPTION OF THE TASK
Carry out the installation work on the surface of the wooden panel, according to FIGURE 1
below. The ISAT consists of four subtasks.
SUBTASK 1: Planning and dimensioning
SUBTASK 2: Conduit work
SUBTASK 3: Wiring work
SUBTASK 4: Cable ends made off

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE TASK

SUBTASK 1: Planning and dimensioning

1.

Measure the dimensions as indicated on FIGURE 1 and mark off on the panel.

2.

Use the installation work diagram (FIGURE 1) and draw the line circuit of the conduit
pipes.

3.

Check whether conductors of different circuits will reach a common destination.

4.

Mount the components on to the wooden panel.

5.

Call your lecturer to assess this stage.

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SUBTASK 2: Conduit work

Refer to the labelling on FIGURE 1.
1.

L1, L2, P1 and S1 must be wired in PVC conduit.

2.

S2 must be wired in steel conduit.

3.

Pipes must not be damaged when bent.

4.

When secured, conduit pipes must be vertical and horizontal throughout.

5.

All sections must be saddled.

6.

Call your lecturer to assess this stage.

SUBTASK 3: Wiring work

1.

The circuit must be wired such that S1 and S2 must independently control L1 (e.g. twoway switching).

2.

L2 to be controlled by a photocell switch.

3.

SO denotes the position of a 16-amp socket outlet which must be wired using a surfix
cable.

4.

The outer insulation of the surfix cable must not extend for more than 8mm inside the plug
box.

5.

The installation layout must be so arranged that the conduits do not cross each other.

6.

Do not secure switches, plugs and lights to the metal or PVC boxes.

7.

Call your lecturer to assess this stage

SUBTASK 4: Cable ends made off

1.

Carefully remove the insulation on armoured cable.

2.

Using a hacksaw cut the armouring all around the cable.

3.

Remove the inner insulation to expose the conductors.

4.

Remove the insulation around each conductor.

5.

Secure the armouring in the gland and tighten the gland.

6.

Fasten the armoured cable to the bottom of the distribution board for the supply.

7.

Call your lecturer to assess this stage.

LEGEND USED IN FIGURE 1

L1 and L2 = Lights

S1 and S2

= Switches

P1

= Photocell

SO

= Socket outlet

DB

= Distribution board

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Installation work diagram

Top

400 mm

650 mm
250 mm

550 mm

50 mm

40 mm
SO

L1

P1
355 mm

S2
L2

260mm
350 mm
S1

DISTRIBUTION

260 mm

BOARD

350 mm
200 mm

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3 core armoured
cable

FIGURE 1

350 mm