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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Maintain equipment associated with final control elements

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114610	Maintain equipment associated with final control elements
ORIGINATOR
SGB Measurement, Control and Instrumentation
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology			Engineering and Related Design
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 3	NQF Level 03	7
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

This unit standard is for persons in the Manufacturing Engineering and Technology field.

A person credited with this unit standard will be able to:

Maintain equipment associated with final control elements
This unit standard will contribute to the full development of the learner within the Measurement Control and Instrumentation environment by providing recognition, further mobility and transportability within the field of Manufacturing Engineering and Technology. The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this unit standard are essential for social and economic transformation and upliftment within the Measurement Control and Instrumentation environment.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

The following knowledge, skills attitude and / or equivalent:

Safety procedures according to statutory and manufacturer requirements

Principles of equipment associated with final control elements
Types of equipment associated with final control elements
Calculations and units of measurement used in equipment associated with final control elements
Physical properties of the product being measured

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Final control element principles includes but is not limited to Pneumatic, Electric and Hydraulic actuated valves, Power cylinders, Pneumatic or Current converters

The range of equipment associated with final control elements includes any device that changes the value of the measured variable including the associated control elements.

Maintaining equipment associated with final control elements includes isolation, removal, calibration, installation and commissioning.

Safety precautions include the use of all personal protective equipment, electrical and fire protection
Statutory requirements include but are not limited to SANS and OSH Act and manufacturers specifications.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Plan and prepare to isolate and de-isolate equipment associated with final control elements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Job requirements are correctly interpreted according to instructions and/or instrumentation diagrams

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Tools and equipment are correctly selected according to job requirement

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The location for the isolation of equipment associated with final control elements is correctly identified

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Authorisation for access to restricted areas is obtained from the relevant personnel

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

The correct safety equipment and material required is obtained from the appropriate sources

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

The working schedule is effectively communicated to all affected parties

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Isolate and remove equipment associated with final control elements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The area where isolation is to be carried out is correctly prepared for the isolation procedure

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The correct tools are selected and used according to the job requirements

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The process associated with Measurement, Control and Instrumentation and electrical equipment is correctly identified and isolated according to the isolation procedure

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

All safety precautions are adhered to before, during and after the isolation and removal procedure

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

The equipment associated with final control elements is correctly removed in accordance with manufacturers procedures

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Calibrate equipment associated with final control elements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The correct calibration, test equipment and relevant manuals/data sheets are selected for the calibration procedure

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The correct tools are selected and used according to the job requirements

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The calibration, test and equipment associated with final control elements is correctly prepared for the calibration process

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

The equipment associated with final control elements is calibrated within the tolerances specified by the manufactures calibration manuals

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

The calibration sheets and associated documentation is accurately completed

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Install, de-isolate and commission the equipment associated with final control elements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The equipment associated with final control elements is installed in the correct location as per Measurement, Control and Instrumentation drawing

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The process associated with Measurement, Control and Instrumentation and electrical equipment is correctly de-isolated according to the de-isolation procedures

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

All safety precautions are adhered to before, during and after the installation, de-isolation and commissioning process

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

The correct operation of the equipment associated with final control elements is verified according to the workplace operating instructions and Measurement, Control and Instrumentation drawing

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Establish normal conditions after maintenance of equipment associated with final control elements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The waste is disposed of correctly according to workplace and manufacturers instructions taking environmental awareness into account.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

All tools and equipment are checked, cleaned and correctly stored as per workplace and manufacturers procedures

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The workplace is restored to original state as per housekeeping standards and work site procedures

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

All documentation is accurately completed and filed or submitted to the relevant personnel

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

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

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

Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Workshop procedures including house keeping practices according to statutory requirements.

Specific work site safety practices relating to the use of equipment associated with final control elements including the use of personal protective equipment, electrical and fire protection.

Names, locations and functions of equipment associated with final control elements and their accessories.

Hazards and preventive precautions associated with equipment associated with final control elements.

Company quality standards.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identification and problem solving skills - faulty equipment identified and reported.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others - working under supervision.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communication skills - reporting faulty equipment associated with final control elements and interpreting job requirements.

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	48696	National Certificate: Measurement, Control and Instrumentation	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2009-04-08	Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement

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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