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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Tack weld ferrous metals

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
8217	Tack weld ferrous metals
ORIGINATOR
SGB Grain
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation			Secondary Agriculture
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 1	NQF Level 01	5
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		2005-04-13	2008-04-13	SAQA 0459/05
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2009-04-13		2012-04-13

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

Tack welding ferrous metals using manual arc welding processes.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

To enter a learning programme for this unit standard or to be assessed against this unit standard, the learner is assumed to have:

Literacy, numeracy and communication skills at or equivalent to NQF level 1
Attended a course on Introduction to the Agricultural machinery industry.
An understanding of General safety in the work place at NQF level 1
Knowledge in avoiding welding hazards(F1/04/CC/1)

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

The scope of this unit standard deals with alternating or direct current machines, mild steel or low hydrogen electrodes in the context of a workshop environment.

The specific outcomes as reflected in this unit standard are performed without direct supervision, but with access to work-site procedures and operating instructions.

Quality procedures include but are not limited to : I.S.O. 9000

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

plan and prepare for tack welding

OUTCOME NOTES

Interpreting job instructions and determining a sequence of operations according to work site procedures.
Identifying, selecting and preparing correct welding equipment and consumables.
Identifying potential hazards and taking precautions to eliminate, minimize or isolate hazards.
Selecting appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) according to statutory requirements.
Carrying out pre-operational checks according to work site procedures.
Pre-setting equipment on correct amperage and voltage according to manufacturer's specifications.
Determining safe working practices and correct methods.
Identifying and determining unsafe or defective equipment and taking corrective action.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Job instructions are followed and adhered to.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Observing methods of determining safe working loads.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Reasons for carrying pre-operational checks and pre-setting equipment are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4.Types of ferrous metals, electrodes, welding hazards and their characteristics are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Reasons for identifying, selecting and preparing equipment, tools and consumables are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. All affected parties are informed of results, deviations and corrective actions taken.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. Purpose of inspecting welds is explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8

8. Nature of welding defects is identified.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9

9. Consequences of not storing equipment correctly are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10

10. Reasons for adhering to safety and quality procedures.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Arc weld metals manually

OUTCOME NOTES

Setting up work pieces according to job specifications.
Welding work pieces according to job requirements.
Checking completed welds according to quality requirements.
Identifying and correcting welding defects.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Job instructions are followed and adhered to.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Observing methods of determining safe working loads.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Reasons for carrying pre-operational checks and pre-setting equipment are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4.Types of ferrous metals, electrodes, welding hazards and their characteristics are 6. explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Reasons for identifying, selecting and preparing equipment, tools and consumables are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. All affected parties are informed of results, deviations and corrective actions taken.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. Purpose of inspecting welds is explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8

8. Nature of welding defects is identified.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9

9. Consequences of not storing equipment correctly are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10

10. Reasons for adhering to safety and quality procedures.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Care for and store welding equipment, tools and consumables

OUTCOME NOTES

Caring for, cleaning and storing equipment, tools and consumables according to work-site procedures.
Reporting unsafe conditions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Job instructions are followed and adhered to.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Observing methods of determining safe working loads.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Reasons for carrying pre-operational checks and pre-setting equipment are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4.Types of ferrous metals, electrodes, welding hazards and their characteristics are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Reasons for identifying, selecting and preparing equipment, tools and consumables are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. All affected parties are informed of results, deviations and corrective actions taken.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. Purpose of inspecting welds is explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8

8. Nature of welding defects is identified.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9

9. Consequences of not storing equipment correctly are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10

10. Reasons for adhering to safety and quality procedures.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

An individual wishing to be assessed against this unit standard may apply to an assessor accredited by SETASA
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Any training provider offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be registered and accredited by SETASA.

Moderation of assessment will be done by SETASA in its ETQA capacity at its discretion.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Basic knowledge of the safe handling of welding equipment.

Basic knowledge of safety practices.

Quality control standards.

Identification of metals and their characteristics

Welding defects and their causes.

Hazards associated with welding.

Basic knowledge and principles of safety procedures.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems when taking corrective action.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others during the process of identifying safety hazards.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage oneself when interpreting instructions and determining a sequence of operation.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate with others during the process reporting defects and deviations.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology when using welding equipment.

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA

N/A

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

Values:

An appllication of company ehtics, values as well as general safety and customer care principles

An awareness of expectations and obligations of basic worker / management / customer relationships

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	14892	National Certificate: Agricultural Machinery Technician	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2008-09-13	AgriSETA

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.

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