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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Identify, use and maintain hand tools and measuring instruments used in the air-conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation trades

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
116239	Identify, use and maintain hand tools and measuring instruments used in the air-conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation trades
ORIGINATOR
SGB Air-conditioning Refrigeration and Ventilation
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology			Manufacturing and Assembly
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 2	NQF Level 02	12
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 replaces:

US ID	Unit Standard Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Credits	Replacement Status
9408	Identify, use and maintain hand tools and measuring instruments used in the air-conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation trades	Level 2	NQF Level 02	16

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

Identify, state the purpose of, use and maintain hand tools and measuring instruments used in the air-conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation trades to carry out trade related projects accurately and without injury or damage.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

It is assumed that people starting to learn towards this unit standard are already able to communicate with others. ABET 4 literacy.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Hand tools:
Files, chisels, hacksaws, reamers (de-burrers), taps, dies, punches, hammers, screwdrivers, pliers, crimping pliers, wire strippers, tin snips, pullers, socket wrenches (spanners), adjustable wrenches (spanners), torque wrenches, pipe wrenches, number and letter punches (stamps), vices, wire brushes, ring/open spanners, Allen keys and soldering irons.

Measuring instruments:
Tapes, rulers, callipers, micrometers, feeler gauges, set squares, drill gauges, scribers, verniers, taper gauges, vee-belt tension gauges, pulley gauges, thread gauges, the spirit level, tachometers and clock/dial gauges.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Identify and state the purpose of hand tools used in the air-conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation trades.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The purpose of each tool is stated in accordance with the manufacturer's intent.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Tools are correctly identified according to their manufacturer's name or by their generic/trade names.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Demonstrate the use and maintenance of hand tools used in the air-conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation trades.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Each tool is used only to perform the function for which it was designed.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Each tool is used in a manner consistent with its manufacturer's intent so that no damage or injury occurs.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Each tool is maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' instructions. Where none exist, each tool is cleaned with a cloth or brush after use to remove residue or swarf and lubricated where necessary.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Each tools is inspected for damaged or worn-out components before and after use.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Faulty or damaged tools and/or components are reported and replaced if available.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Identify and state the purpose of measuring instruments used in the air-conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation trades.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The purpose of each measuring instrument is stated, in accordance with the manufacturer's intent.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Measuring instruments are correctly identified according to their manufacturer's name or by their generic/trade names.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Demonstrate the use of measuring instruments used in the air-conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation trades.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Each measuring instrument is used only to perform the function for which it was designed and in a manner consistent with the manufacturer's intent, without damage or injury.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Each measuring instrument is maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' instructions. Where none exist, each measuring instrument is cleaned with a cloth or brush after use to remove residue or swarf and lubricated where necessary.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Each measuring instrument is inspected for damaged or worn-out components before and after use.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Faulty or damaged measuring instruments are reported and replaced if available.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

The measured variables are correctly read off and recorded.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

Measurements obtained are validated by re-measurement.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

Measurements are correctly converted from SI units to imperial units or vice-versa.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8

Pipe internal and external diameters are correctly measured and recorded.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9

The dimensions of an object or a space are correctly measured and recorded.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10

The consequences of faulty measurements are indicated and explained.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Any person wishing to be assessed against this unit standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA, who may appoint a moderator to be present at the assessment.
The assessor must have knowledge and experience of air-conditioning or refrigeration

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

The importance of correctly using and maintaining hand tools and measuring instruments in order to carry out tasks safely and accurately.
The names, functions and purpose of each tool and when and what type of personal protective equipment is required.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

Determine possible malfunctions
Appropriate use of instruments for particular purposes

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Selecting tools and instruments to carry out particular tasks

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organize and manage myself and my activities

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology effectively and critically

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

This unit standard replaces unit standard 9408, "Identify, use and maintain hand tools and measuring instruments used in the air-conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation trades", Level 2, 16 credits.

Supplementary information:
Normal working environment using personal protective equipment where necessary.
Tools and measuring instruments are to be used on practical work projects.
Names, functions and purposes of measuring instruments.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	48959	National Certificate: Air-conditioning, Refrigeration and Ventilation	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2009-03-12	Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement
Core	65449	National Certificate: Air-conditioning, Refrigeration and Ventilation	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MERSETA

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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