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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Maintain sound equipment

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114534	Maintain sound equipment
ORIGINATOR
SGB Music Industry
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 02 - Culture and Arts			Music
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 4	NQF Level 04	4
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

The purpose of this unit standard is to enable learners to:

Maintain sound equipment.

Perform basic line checks.

Perform or facilitate repairing procedures.

The unit standard contributes to the competence of those learners who want to pursue a career in Sound Engineering, and contribute to greater levels of competence, and thus productivity and quality in the Music Industry.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

The following competencies are assumed for a learner embarking on the unit standard:

Communication and Literacy, NQF Level 3

Mathematics, NQF Level 3

Fundamental audio competencies

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

N/A

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Evaluate maintenance and repair requirements for sound engineering equipment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Equipment / media / tools in need of maintenance or repair are identified correctly.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Requirements of equipment / media / tools in need of maintenance or repair are evaluated accurately.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Parts and other maintenance requirements are secured timeously to ensure efficient maintenance.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Preparation for the maintenance is done optimally to prevent/minimise loss of productivity.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Perform maintenance, troubleshooting and fault-finding procedures on sound equipment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Troubleshooting procedure is identified and selected, accurately.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Fault-finding steps are implemented according to set procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Maintenance tasks are performed according to manufacturers` specifications, or set procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Equipment is cleaned according to manufacturers` specifications, or set procedures.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Perform necessary soldering and repairs to sound equipment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Soldering tasks are performed according to set operating procedures, and safely.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Necessary repairs are performed, or facilitated, on equipment / media / tools, according to manufacturers` specifications, or set procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Parts are dissembled carefully so as to minimise damage and in accordance with manufacturers` recommendations.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Parts are handled appropriately and according to manufacturers instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Parts are assessed for functionality, prior to installation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

Parts are assembled carefully so as to minimise damage and in accordance with manufacturers` recommendations.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Perform checks on line and sound equipment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Trouble shooting is performed according to set operating procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Necessary remedial actions are taken to ensure integrity of sound engineering system.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Equipment is assessed for functionality.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Equipment is adjusted to meet specific requirements, safely.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Assessment of learner achievements takes place at providers accredited by a relevant ETQA (RSA, 1998b) for the provision of programs that result in the outcomes specified for this unit standard.

Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with a relevant ETQA.

Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with a relevant ETQA.

The relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures will oversee moderation of assessment and is responsible for moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this unit standard.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Credited learners understand and can explain:

Sound engineering concepts, acoustics, psychoacoustics, equipment types, specifications and terminology

Basic Electronics and soldering techniques

First Aid - Level

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 maintaining and repairing equipment.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others when maintaining sound equipment, in general.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Manage information when evaluating the need for maintenance.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Employ self management when troubleshooting for faults.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively when maintaining sound equipment, in general.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Demonstrate scientific and technological competence when maintaining sound equipment, in general.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Understand Contextual world - systems when maintaining sound equipment, in general.

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA

N/A

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

N/A

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	48671	National Certificate: Music Industry: Sound Technology	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MICTS
Elective	67354	Further Education and Training Certificate: Piano Technology	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CATHSSETA

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.

1.	Facilitation Development (PTY) LTD
2.	Jeppe College of Commerce and
3.	Metanoia Ratings PTY LTD
4.	Q-NOTE DIGITAL MUSIC ACADEMY
5.	VUTHLARI MARKETING CONSULTING