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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Determine common steam faults and conduct generic steam tests

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
116326	Determine common steam faults and conduct generic steam tests
ORIGINATOR
SGB Clothing, Textiles, Footwear and Leather
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 4	NQF Level 04	3
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 standard is in the core category of the NQF Level 4 National Certificate in CTFL Mechanician Processes. Learners who are assessed competent with this unit standard are able to identify symptoms of system malfunctions, identify and select appropriate instruments, apply logical and systematic fault finding approaches as well as test steam-operated machinery for compliance.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Learners will have attained the National Certificate in CTFL Mechanician Processes at NQF Level 3 or equivalent qualification.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Verbal or written questioning of mechanicians includes visual, sound and timing of occurrences.

Observation of machinery includes visual, hearing, smelling and touching.

Fault finding data includes data direct observation and measurement.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Identifying symptoms which are related to steam system malfunctions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The relevant symptoms are established by verbal or written questioning or direct observation of mechanicians in accordance with company policies and procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Relevant symptoms are identified by direct observation of machinery in relation to standard industry definitions and terminology.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Symptoms are associated to system malfunctions according to standard operating policies and procedures.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Identifying and selecting appropriate instruments.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The purpose and usage of different instruments is explained appropriate to manufacturers specifications and requirements and work instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Calibration of instruments is explained appropriate to manufacturers specifications and requirements and work instructions.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Applying logical and systematic fault finding approaches to identify and locate fault causes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Faults are found and identified within agreed time frames in accordance with standard testing methods.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Faults and their cause are systematically located by tangible fault finding data in accordance with standard testing methods.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Faults and their causes are located without trial and error replacement of parts in accordance with standard testing methods.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Fault finding methods are logical and are explained according to laid down procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Fault finding methods are repeated and the results are consistent and appropriate to company production plans.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

Statistical data is analysed according to company policies and procedures.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Testing steam operated machinery and equipment for compliance.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Relevant test procedures are identified and described in accordance with manufacturers specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Tests are completed to determine that faults are rectified and machinery is operational as specified in conjunction with company testing methods.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Recording and reporting of tests is completed according to specified requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Incidents of fault re-occurrences are identified and action is taken to prevent re-occurrences in accordance with company policies and procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Fault finding test results are identified and explained in terms of machinery specifications and according to procedures within the company.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

The Education and Training Quality Assurance Bodies in the FET band or the relevant ETQA will accredit providers against this standard.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

The demonstrated understanding of:

Legislation requirements.

Fault finding methods and procedures for steam operated machinery.

Techniques for applying fault finding tests.

Principles of steam generation and distribution.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems so that recommendations on future fault finding methods can be improved.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others so that fault finding is made relevant and is credible.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise, analyse and evaluate information and data to aid decision making.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively verbally or in writing ensuring that instructions are understood and applied.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology to ensure that the most appropriate fault finding procedures are used.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Understand the world as a set of related systems so that all components of fault finding are integrated.

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	48964	Further Education and Training Certificate: Clothing, Textiles, Footwear and Leather (CTFL) Mechanician Processes	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2016-12-31	FPMSETA

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