External Assessment Specifications Document
Curriculum
Code
313105001
Assessment
Quality
Partner
Qualification Title
National Occupational Certificate: Wind
Turbine Service Technician
Name
Merseta
NQF
Level
5
E-mail
Phone
cbasson@merseta.or
011 219
g.za
3268
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TABLE OF CONTENT
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ASSESSMENT STRATEGY ........................................................................ 3
1.1
Assessment Model .................................................................................... 3
1.2
Qualification Purpose ................................................................................ 3
1.3
Qualification Outcomes ............................................................................. 3
1.4
Assessment Standards .............................................................................. 4
1.4.1 Assessment Standards for the Qualification ............................................... 4
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ASSESSMENT STRATEGY
1.1
Assessment Model
The external assessment will be conducted through a combination of a written assessment
and demonstration of practical tasks at a registered assessment centre and marked by
registered assessors. The combination of the written and practical assessment will be
conducted over a period of three working days.
During both the theoretical and practical assessments, the learner must demonstrate
knowledge and understanding of preparing and planning for installation of components,
diagnosing and addressing malfunctioning of components,, assembly and installation of
component parts and or equipment and conducting operation and maintenance/ replacement
and/ or repair of components of wind turbine plant
1.2
Qualification Purpose
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Wind Turbine Service
Technician.
Wind Turbine Service Technician plan, prepare and conduct installation, operation,
maintenance and component assembly for wind turbine processes, systems, facilities and
equipment..
A qualified learner will be able to:
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Prepare and plan for installation of components (NQF Level 4)
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Diagnose and addressing malfunctioning of components of wind turbine plant (NQF
Level 5)
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Assemble and install component parts and or equipment (NQF Level 4)

Conduct operation and maintenance/ replacement and/ or repair of wind turbine
components (NQF Level 5)
1.3
Qualification Outcomes
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Prepare and plan for installation of components
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Diagnose and addressing malfunctioning of components of wind turbine plant

Assemble and install of component parts and or equipment

Conduct operation and maintenance/ replacement and/ or repair of wind turbine
components
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1.4
Assessment Standards
1.4.1
Assessment Standards for the Qualification
Integrated Assessment Focus Area 1
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The ability to prepare and plan for installation of components (25%)
Associated Assessment Criteria
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Identify and select tools and equipment for rigging and climbing gear
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All equipment faults are accurately recognized and reports are submitted to the relevant
authority.
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Rigging signs and language is explained appropriately in accordance with standard
practices within the wind turbine environment
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Different slings and attachments are selected and used according to industry norms and
standards.
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Attachments for lifting equipment are used according to manufacturer's instructions.
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Approved communication techniques are used during lifting and slinging operations to
ensure that work is performed safely and optimally.
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Lifting gear is inspected and evaluated and loads are prepared and slung in accordance
with relevant Codes of Practice and standard operating procedure.
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Situations where climbing +/- 80 meter ladders are appropriate are explain taken into
account all hazards and dangerous situations that may impact on health and safety of
self and others

The correct application of tools used to measure and mark out a range of materials as
per manufacturers specifications is demonstrated.
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Appropriate hand and eye co-ordination, when using a variety of different engineering
tools, is displayed.
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All hand tools are inspected for damage to tips or hand grip to ensure that they are
serviceable.
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Unsafe and faulty tools are identified and marked for repair/maintenance or replacement
according to set procedures.
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Engineering tools are coated with a thin layer of lubricant to prevent rusting and
packed/stored in a tool box/store room and kept free from moisture.
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The functioning and principles of operation of the different PPE, as well as their usage,
should any be defective, are explained in terms of site-specific and operational
requirements.
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Significant hazards and risks related to wind turbine operations, their consequences and
mitigating actions are explained with respect each PPE impact on health and safety

The tools and equipment selected for working at heights and confined spaces are
selected correctly in accordance with industry best practice
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The tools and equipment selected for rescue operation are selected correctly in
accordance with industry best practice
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First aid procedures identified and carried out complies to standard practices
Integrated Assessment Focus Area 2
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The ability to diagnose and addressing malfunctioning of components of wind turbine
plant (25%)
Associated Assessment Criteria

Measuring instruments are correctly set up for application
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Electrical measuring instruments are handled in accordance with their specifications
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Multimeters are set up for the correct function and scale of measurement in accordance
with manufacturers specifications.
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Meters and instruments must be placed and stored in accordance with manufactures
specifications and worksite standards.
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Drawing practices and specifications are explained with reference to projected views,
materials and volumes requirements
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Placement of the programmable logic peripherals and processor on the back plane are
correct according to the address structure of the back plane.
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The correct sequence must be used to monitor on-line the programme that resides in
the processor.
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All worn, damaged and defective gearbox, pump, brakes, clutch, drive, lubricant system,
hydraulic system, bearing, valves, ventilation and cooling systems, tower, rotor blades,
pitch drive system, yaw system, generator, vibration damper devices and related
components are identified correctly
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Diagnoses of faults is complete for the composite material in terms of standard industry
faultfinding techniques
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Inspection checklist is completed correctly identifying all observable faults in the
composite material
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Integrated Assessment Focus Area 3
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The ability to assemble and install of component parts and or equipment (25%)
Associated Assessment Criteria

Planning and preparation demonstrate appropriate levels of readiness prior to
commencement of switchgear component assembly and follows the planning guidelines
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Plans for switchgear installation are correct in terms of the manufacturer’s specifications
and standard operating procedures
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Electrical connections on the switchgear assembly are marked to show torque settings
at specified tensions.
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Applicable test equipment are selected and tested for functionality and safety prior to
conducting test on basic electronic and three phase circuits.
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Components are laid out on the basic electronic circuit board according to the circuit
diagram.
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Basic electronic and three phase circuits is visually checked for faults according to
circuit-and-layout diagrams.
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Assembly and wiring of circuits are completed according to the design.
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Construction and wiring of circuits are completed according to the design.
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All components are fitted, assembled and labelled according to electrical drawings and
statutory requirements.
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DC machines are selected and tested according to work site procedures and statutory
requirements.
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Electrical cables are run out and installed in the cableways according to manufacturer`s
specifications.
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Cable gland or end is positioned; assembled and secured according to manufacturer`s
specifications.
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Cable cores are visually phased, aligned, made-off, and connected according to Supply
Authority’s numbering/colour coding and installation specifications.
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The cable termination box cover plates are installed/closed and where applicable, filled
with insulation compounds/resins as per manufacturer`s specifications.
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The applicable electrical instruments and control device specifications are determined
and verified according to job specifications.
Integrated Assessment Focus Area 4

The ability to conduct operation and maintenance/ replacement and/ or repair of wind
turbine components (25%)
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Associated Assessment Criteria
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Mechanical parts and components identified meet the requirements of schematics and
drawings
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Identified mechanical parts and components are named and marked accordingly based
on best practice
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Isolation techniques are correctly demonstrated based on standard operating
procedures
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Testing and measuring of electrical and electronic components are carried out and
results evaluated according to maintenance procedures

A.C. machines and control gear are maintained according to manufacturer`s
specifications and maintenance procedures.
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Testing and measuring electrical and electronic components are carried out and results
evaluated according to maintenance procedures.
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The sequence of the operation is analyzed according to electrical circuit diagram and
manufacturer`s specifications.
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Electrical and electronic components faults are safely repaired according to work site
procedures and gathered information
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The consequences of not preparing to fault-find and repair the DC powered machine in
line with company procedures and manufacturers specifications are explained in terms
of potential effect on the environment, occupational health, safety and production.
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Maintenance plan for electrical and mechanical components covers all the requirements
of the selected maintenance operations
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Maintenance inspection sheet and documents are completed according to determined
standard operating procedures
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Manufacturer’s specifications are carried out properly during scheduled maintenance
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Repair and servicing of parts and components requiring dis-assembly and re-assembly
follow manufacturer’s specifications to safeguard warranties
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Component testing demonstrate component functionality
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Maintenance and diagnoses of WEP follows industry practices
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System and operations of the plant are tested correctly following standard operating
procedures
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Procedures to inform roleplayers about operational readiness of wind turbine plant
conform to industry standards
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1.4.2
Assessment Standards for Phases
No Phase Tests applicable
1.4.3
Assessment Standards for Part Qualifications
No Part Qualifications are applicable
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ASSIGNMENTS TO BE EVALUATED EXTERNALLY
No assignments must be produced for external evaluation
3.
CRITICAL ASPECTS OF THE INTERNAL ASSESSMENTS BE ASSESSED
EXTERNALLY
No internal assessments to be re-assessed during external assessment
4.
CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS
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Minimum of five (5) years’ experience as qualified artisan as Electrician,
Fitter/Turner, Mechanical Engineer, Mechatronics and Millwright
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Registered with Merseta as an assessor
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Trained to work as Wind Turbine Service Technician
5.
FOUNDATIONAL LEARNING
Foundational learning competence is a pre-requisite for the awarding of this qualification.
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT
In order to qualify for the external summative assessment learners must have a copy of a completed and signed Statement of Work Experience
as well as proof of successful completion of the following subjects and modules or alternative programmes where applicable.
6.1
Qualification
Proof of Knowledge Modules
Number
Title
Or
NQF
Proof of Alternative Programmes
Number
Credits
Title
4
15
4
10
Proof of Practical Skill Modules
Title
Or
Or
NQF
Credits
Level
Level
Number
NQF
Proof of Alternative Programmes
Number
Credits
Title
NQF
Credits
Level
Level
4
15
Or
4
10
Or
4
15
Or
And
Statement of Work experience
6.2
Phase 1
No Phase Tests applicable
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6.3
Part Qualification
No Part Qualifications applicable
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