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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Align machines and equipment using laser technology

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
13303	Align machines and equipment using laser technology
ORIGINATOR
SGB Manufacturing and Assembly Processes
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology			Fabrication and Extraction
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 4	NQF Level 04	6
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		2018-07-01	2023-06-30	SAQA 06120/18
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30		2027-06-30

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard.

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

Learners in the field of engineering require the skills, values and knowledge reflected in this unit standard.

The learning outcomes in this unit standard also contribute to the exit level outcomes required for the National Certificate in Engineering Fitting (NQF level 4) and related qualifications.

Qualifying learners can align machines and equipment using laser alignment technology to ensure close tolerance alignment of equipment. They will understand the importance of close tolerance alignment requirements and how it is achieved. This will include setting up of the alignment equipment, calibration and performing alignment activities on machines and equipment.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

This unit standard has been designed as part of a progression. It is one of a series of unit standards for maintaining and caring for equipment in the engineering skills area.

The credits allocated to this unit standard assume that a learner has already learned to maintain direct drives.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

The ranges as indicated under the specific outcomes determine the scope and level of this unit standard.

The learner should be able to work autonomously with minimal supervision and according to worksite and manufacturer specifications and occupational safety, health and environmental legislation.

Work is generally, but not exclusively, carried out in a team environment.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Plan and prepare for machine and equipment alignment.

OUTCOME RANGE

Plan and prepare includes reading and interpreting task instruction and engineering drawings

Preparing includes making applicable systems safe

Making system safe includes isolation and applying protective equipment

Isolation includes electrical and mechanical

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. System is ensured to be safe before starting intended task.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Indicators:

1. Appropriate machines and equipment are identified for alignment
2. Provisions for working in a hazardous location are implemented to regulatory and worksite procedures
3. Machines and equipment gaps, axial and radial alignment is within manufacturer specified tolerance
4. Completion of alignment is confirmed and verified
5. Alignment activities are carried out in a safe manner in accordance with schedules and manufacturer specifications
6. No delays are caused as a result of poor planning for performing alignment and identifying problems
7. Alignment activities meet with customer requirements / specifications
8. Problems are timeously reported to appropriate personnel
9. Work environment is clean, tidy and safe
10. Alignment report is accurate, clear and timeously processed
11. Applicable health, safety and environmental procedures are adhered to

Understanding confirmed:

Respond to 'what if' and 'why' questions related to:

Working principles of alignment

Tools and equipment used

Consequences of not calibrating the equipment

Alignment requirements of different machines and equipment

Steps to take to ensure close tolerance alignment is achieved

The importance of continuously checking the quality of work against the requirements of the job

The importance of caring for and storing alignment tools and equipment

Discuss the implications of not adhering to the sequence of activities and operations as described in the specific outcomes and making decisions inappropriate to the task.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Machine and equipment are aligned.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Working principles of alignment

Tools and equipment used

Consequences of not calibrating the equipment

Alignment requirements of different machines and equipment

Steps to take to ensure close tolerance alignment is achieved

The importance of continuously checking the quality of work against the requirements of the job

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Alignment is checked for compliance.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Working principles of alignment

Tools and equipment used

Consequences of not calibrating the equipment

Alignment requirements of different machines and equipment

Steps to take to ensure close tolerance alignment is achieved

The importance of continuously checking the quality of work against the requirements of the job

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Documents and reports are complete.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Working principles of alignment

Tools and equipment used

Consequences of not calibrating the equipment

Alignment requirements of different machines and equipment

Steps to take to ensure close tolerance alignment is achieved

The importance of continuously checking the quality of work against the requirements of the job

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Prepare site and equipment for machine and equipment alignment.

OUTCOME RANGE

Preparation includes setting up, ensuring calibration and testing alignment equipment

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. System is ensured to be safe before starting intended task.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Working principles of alignment

Tools and equipment used

Consequences of not calibrating the equipment

Alignment requirements of different machines and equipment

Steps to take to ensure close tolerance alignment is achieved

The importance of continuously checking the quality of work against the requirements of the job

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Machine and equipment are aligned.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Working principles of alignment

Tools and equipment used

Consequences of not calibrating the equipment

Alignment requirements of different machines and equipment

Steps to take to ensure close tolerance alignment is achieved

The importance of continuously checking the quality of work against the requirements of the job

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Alignment is checked for compliance.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Working principles of alignment

Tools and equipment used

Consequences of not calibrating the equipment

Alignment requirements of different machines and equipment

Steps to take to ensure close tolerance alignment is achieved

The importance of continuously checking the quality of work against the requirements of the job

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Documents and reports are complete.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Working principles of alignment

Tools and equipment used

Consequences of not calibrating the equipment

Alignment requirements of different machines and equipment

Steps to take to ensure close tolerance alignment is achieved

The importance of continuously checking the quality of work against the requirements of the job

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Align machines and equipment.

OUTCOME RANGE

Alignment includes levelling, axial, horizontal and vertical alignment

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. System is ensured to be safe before starting intended task.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Working principles of alignment

Tools and equipment used

Consequences of not calibrating the equipment

Alignment requirements of different machines and equipment

Steps to take to ensure close tolerance alignment is achieved

The importance of continuously checking the quality of work against the requirements of the job

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Machine and equipment are aligned.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Working principles of alignment

Tools and equipment used

Consequences of not calibrating the equipment

Alignment requirements of different machines and equipment

Steps to take to ensure close tolerance alignment is achieved

The importance of continuously checking the quality of work against the requirements of the job

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Alignment is checked for compliance.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Working principles of alignment

Tools and equipment used

Consequences of not calibrating the equipment

Alignment requirements of different machines and equipment

Steps to take to ensure close tolerance alignment is achieved

The importance of continuously checking the quality of work against the requirements of the job

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Documents and reports are complete.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Working principles of alignment

Tools and equipment used

Consequences of not calibrating the equipment

Alignment requirements of different machines and equipment

Steps to take to ensure close tolerance alignment is achieved

The importance of continuously checking the quality of work against the requirements of the job

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Apply quality checks on completed work.

OUTCOME RANGE

Quality checks include inspection of aligned machines and equipment, calculation of alignment accuracy

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. System is ensured to be safe before starting intended task.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Working principles of alignment

Tools and equipment used

Consequences of not calibrating the equipment

Alignment requirements of different machines and equipment

Steps to take to ensure close tolerance alignment is achieved

The importance of continuously checking the quality of work against the requirements of the job

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Machine and equipment are aligned.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Working principles of alignment

Tools and equipment used

Consequences of not calibrating the equipment

Alignment requirements of different machines and equipment

Steps to take to ensure close tolerance alignment is achieved

The importance of continuously checking the quality of work against the requirements of the job

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Alignment is checked for compliance.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Working principles of alignment

Tools and equipment used

Consequences of not calibrating the equipment

Alignment requirements of different machines and equipment

Steps to take to ensure close tolerance alignment is achieved

The importance of continuously checking the quality of work against the requirements of the job

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Documents and reports are complete.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Working principles of alignment

Tools and equipment used

Consequences of not calibrating the equipment

Alignment requirements of different machines and equipment

Steps to take to ensure close tolerance alignment is achieved

The importance of continuously checking the quality of work against the requirements of the job

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Conduct post-alignment activities.

OUTCOME RANGE

Post alignment activities include cleaning up, processing documentation and reporting alignment activities to responsible persons.

Documentation includes registers and schedules.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. System is ensured to be safe before starting intended task.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Working principles of alignment

Tools and equipment used

Consequences of not calibrating the equipment

Alignment requirements of different machines and equipment

Steps to take to ensure close tolerance alignment is achieved

The importance of continuously checking the quality of work against the requirements of the job

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Machine and equipment are aligned.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Working principles of alignment

Tools and equipment used

Consequences of not calibrating the equipment

Alignment requirements of different machines and equipment

Steps to take to ensure close tolerance alignment is achieved

The importance of continuously checking the quality of work against the requirements of the job

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Alignment is checked for compliance.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Working principles of alignment

Tools and equipment used

Consequences of not calibrating the equipment

Alignment requirements of different machines and equipment

Steps to take to ensure close tolerance alignment is achieved

The importance of continuously checking the quality of work against the requirements of the job

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Documents and reports are complete.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Working principles of alignment

Tools and equipment used

Consequences of not calibrating the equipment

Alignment requirements of different machines and equipment

Steps to take to ensure close tolerance alignment is achieved

The importance of continuously checking the quality of work against the requirements of the job

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6

Care for and store alignment tools and equipment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. System is ensured to be safe before starting intended task.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Working principles of alignment

Tools and equipment used

Consequences of not calibrating the equipment

Alignment requirements of different machines and equipment

Steps to take to ensure close tolerance alignment is achieved

The importance of continuously checking the quality of work against the requirements of the job

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Machine and equipment are aligned.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Working principles of alignment

Tools and equipment used

Consequences of not calibrating the equipment

Alignment requirements of different machines and equipment

Steps to take to ensure close tolerance alignment is achieved

The importance of continuously checking the quality of work against the requirements of the job

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Alignment is checked for compliance.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Working principles of alignment

Tools and equipment used

Consequences of not calibrating the equipment

Alignment requirements of different machines and equipment

Steps to take to ensure close tolerance alignment is achieved

The importance of continuously checking the quality of work against the requirements of the job

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Documents and reports are complete.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Working principles of alignment

Tools and equipment used

Consequences of not calibrating the equipment

Alignment requirements of different machines and equipment

Steps to take to ensure close tolerance alignment is achieved

The importance of continuously checking the quality of work against the requirements of the job

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7

Discuss and explain incidents and problems related to machine and equipment alignment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. System is ensured to be safe before starting intended task.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Working principles of alignment

Tools and equipment used

Consequences of not calibrating the equipment

Alignment requirements of different machines and equipment

Steps to take to ensure close tolerance alignment is achieved

The importance of continuously checking the quality of work against the requirements of the job

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Machine and equipment are aligned.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Working principles of alignment

Tools and equipment used

Consequences of not calibrating the equipment

Alignment requirements of different machines and equipment

Steps to take to ensure close tolerance alignment is achieved

The importance of continuously checking the quality of work against the requirements of the job

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Alignment is checked for compliance.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Working principles of alignment

Tools and equipment used

Consequences of not calibrating the equipment

Alignment requirements of different machines and equipment

Steps to take to ensure close tolerance alignment is achieved

The importance of continuously checking the quality of work against the requirements of the job

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Documents and reports are complete.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Working principles of alignment

Tools and equipment used

Consequences of not calibrating the equipment

Alignment requirements of different machines and equipment

Steps to take to ensure close tolerance alignment is achieved

The importance of continuously checking the quality of work against the requirements of the job

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 8

Work safely with due care for self, fellow workers, equipment, materials and the environment.

OUTCOME RANGE

Hazardous areas include confined spaces, fluid handling, explosion hazards and revolving machinery

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. System is ensured to be safe before starting intended task.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Working principles of alignment

Tools and equipment used

Consequences of not calibrating the equipment

Alignment requirements of different machines and equipment

Steps to take to ensure close tolerance alignment is achieved

The importance of continuously checking the quality of work against the requirements of the job

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Machine and equipment are aligned.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Working principles of alignment

Tools and equipment used

Consequences of not calibrating the equipment

Alignment requirements of different machines and equipment

Steps to take to ensure close tolerance alignment is achieved

The importance of continuously checking the quality of work against the requirements of the job

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Alignment is checked for compliance.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Working principles of alignment

Tools and equipment used

Consequences of not calibrating the equipment

Alignment requirements of different machines and equipment

Steps to take to ensure close tolerance alignment is achieved

The importance of continuously checking the quality of work against the requirements of the job

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Documents and reports are complete.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Working principles of alignment

Tools and equipment used

Consequences of not calibrating the equipment

Alignment requirements of different machines and equipment

Steps to take to ensure close tolerance alignment is achieved

The importance of continuously checking the quality of work against the requirements of the job

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

My assessment will be governed by the policies and guidelines of the MERSETA Education and Training Quality Assuror who has jurisdiction over this field of learning. My assessor will (at the very least) be accredited and have a technical qualification in this learning area.

I can be assessed in the language of my choice although if I have to report incidents or conditions to someone else, I will be assessed on my ability to report in the language commonly used in my working environment.

I will be assessed in the workplace but I can submit documents, projects, test results and assignments that were not produced in the workplace.

I can be assessed against this unit standard to obtain credits or as part of an integrated assessment for a qualification.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Names & functions of:

Equipment on which alignment is performed

Tools and equipment used in alignment process

Engineering drawings

Quality terminology and concepts

Attributes, descriptions, characteristics & properties:

Typical alignment problems

Sensory cues:

Sensory cues (what I see, hear, smell, feel) utilised for identifying problems during the alignment

Purpose of:

Aligning equipment

Following schedules

Close tolerance alignment

Safety checks

Reporting non-conformances and problems

Processes, events, causes and effects, implications:

Implications of overlooking non-conformances

Implications of poor alignment results

Causes and responses to common problems

Implications and consequences of situations such as, e.g. using damaged or faulty tools equipment, delaying reports about problems in work area

Procedures and techniques:

Identifying problems

Reporting on alignment process

Handling and storage of alignment equipment

Communication procedures

Applicable recording and reporting procedures

Applicable safe working procedures

Applicable quality assurance procedures

Aligning machine and equipment

Alignment drive fault finding

Recording and reporting procedures

Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards

Applicable safety, health and environmental protection legislation

Applicable company policies and procedures

Theory: rules, principles, laws

Alignment equipment operating principles

Associated engineering principles

Applicable mathematical concepts, e.g. angles

Relationships, systems:

Relationship between the aligned machines and equipment and the production process

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems:

Related to the alignment of equipment

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others as a member of a team:

Interact with colleagues and team members in order to align equipment and machines

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage my activities and myself:

Apply the correct procedures and techniques for performing machine alignment

Manage resources and my time

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information:

Interpret information off job instructions to align correct machines and equipment

Make decisions based on that information

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively:

Report successful completion of machine and equipment alignment

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems:

Understand and explain the purpose of aligning machines and equipment to the production process

Justify my actions as appropriate

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	23275	National Certificate: Mechanical Engineering: Fitting	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2008-06-25	MERSETA
Core	23256	National Certificate: Mechanical Engineering: Fitting and Machining	Level 4	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2008-10-22	Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement
Elective	59669	National Certificate: Mechanical Engineering: Fitting	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual
Elective	58270	Further Education and Training Certificate: Electro-Mechanics	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

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