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All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |
| SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
| Maintain flow equipment |
| SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
| 114619 | Maintain flow equipment | |||
| ORIGINATOR | ||||
| SGB Measurement, Control and Instrumentation | ||||
| PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
| - | ||||
| 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 | |
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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 Flow equipment 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 flow measurement Types of flow measurement Calculations and units of measurement used in flow measurement Physical properties of the product being measured |
| UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
| Flow measurement principles includes but is not limited to differtial pressure, ultrasonic, conductivity, optical, thermal.
The range of flow equipment includes but is not limited to, magflow, flow indicators, variable area and flow integrator. Maintaining flow equipment 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 flow equipment. |
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 flow equipment 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 flow equipment. |
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 flow equipment is correctly removed in accordance with manufacturers procedures |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
| Calibrate flow equipment. |
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 flow equipment is correctly prepared for the calibration process |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
| The flow equipment 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 flow equipment. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| The flow equipment 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 flow equipment is verified according to the workplace operating instructions and Measurement, Control and Instrumentation drawing |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 |
| Establish normal conditions after maintenance of flow equipment. |
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 flow equipment including the use of personal protective equipment, electrical and fire protection. Names, locations and functions of flow equipment and their accessories. Hazards and preventive precautions associated with flow equipment. 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 flow equipment 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. |
| NONE |
| All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |