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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Diagnose and repair supplementary restraint systems (SRS)

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
12234	Diagnose and repair supplementary restraint systems (SRS)
ORIGINATOR
SGB Manufacturing and Assembly Processes
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 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	12
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		2005-07-19	2008-07-19	SAQA 0160/05
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2009-07-19		2012-07-19

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 is replaced by:

US ID	Unit Standard Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Credits	Replacement Status
376660	Diagnose and repair supplementary restraint systems (SRS)	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	10

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

The skills, values and knowledge reflected in this unit standard are required by people in the field of autotronics.

The learning outcomes in this unit standard also contribute to the exit level outcomes required for the autotronics NQF level 5 qualification.

Qualifying learners can diagnose and repair supplementary restraint systems on an automobile.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

This unit standard is designed as part of a progression.

The credits allocated to this unit standard assume that the learner is competent on the relevant unit standards at the lower level.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

The scope and level of this unit standard is determined by the ranges as indicated under specific outcomes.

The learner should be able to work autonomously.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Discuss and explain the operation of supplementary restraint systems

OUTCOME RANGE

SRS systems include three-point inertia-reel seatbelt, pyrotechnically triggered systems, air bag systems.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Results achieved
1. Supplementary restraint system diagrams and related components functions and operation are understood
2. Serviced components are replace/adjusted and meets specifications
3. All defective components are marked, removed and reported
4. Supplementary restraint systems are functioning to specifications.
5. Relevant documentation is completed.

Indicators
1. Appropriate components are chosen
2. Appropriate voltage sources are chosen when servicing
3. Test equipment is selected and used correctly
4. Safe working practices are adhered to while carrying out activities
5. Appropriate fault finding and diagnostic procedures are used
6. Manufacturer's specifications are adhered to
7. Problems are located and rectified

Understanding confirmed
Respond to "what if" and "why" questions covering
1. Supplementary restraint systems
2. Sensors
3. Pyrotechnical fasteners
4. Air bags
5. Control feed back loop
6. Selection and use of components
7. Diagnosis and testing of supplementary restraint systems
8. Relevant safety practices and procedures
9. Manufacturer's specification manuals

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Discuss and explain the function of supplementary restraint system components

OUTCOME RANGE

Components include pyrotechnically triggered belt fasteners, shoulder belt and buckle fasteners, impact sensors, pyro-technical gas inflators, deactivation switches, warning lamps, steering wheel clock spring.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Identify and select supplementary restraint system components

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Diagnose and test summplementary restraint systems and related components

OUTCOME NOTES

Use appropriate measuring equipment

Use diagnostic procedures

Use manufacturer specific manuals

Check operation once repair carried out

OUTCOME RANGE

Test equipment includes digital code checker, multi meter, test lamps oscilloscope, specialised diagnostic company specific equipment pressure testing equipment, shear testing equipment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Apply the relevant system safety and servicing precautions

OUTCOME NOTES

Apply the relevant system safety and servicing precautions when working with supplementary restraint systems.

OUTCOME RANGE

Servicing precautions as specified in the manufacturer's servicing manual.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6

Discuss and report incidents and problems related to supplementary restraint systems

OUTCOME NOTES

Discuss and report incidents and problems related to supplementary restraint systems and complete fault finding reports and requisition forms.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

My assessment will be governed by the policies and guidelines of the MERSETA Education and Training Quality Assurer who has jurisdiction over this field of learning. My assessor will (at the very least) be accredited and have a technical qualification in this learning area.

I can be assessed in the language of my choice although if I have to report incidents or conditions to someone else, I will be assessed on my ability to report in the language commonly used in my working environment.

I will be assessed in the workplace but I can submit documents, projects, test results and assignments that were not produced in the workplace.

I can be assessed against this unit standard to obtain credits or as part of an integrated assessment for a qualification.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

1. Names and functions of:

Inertia reel seat belts

Impact sensors

Air bags

pyrotechincal gas inflators

Electronic control unit

Feed back loop control

Crash test vehicle
2. Purpose of:

Electronic control unit

Impact sensors

Testing of SRS components

Applying safety

Diagnosing fault conditions

Checking for operation after a repair
3. Attributes, descriptions, characteristics and properties:

SR systems

Electronic control units

Electronic test equipment

Crash test vehicle
4. Sensory cues:

Use of senses to detect faulty component

Use of sight to read test equipment
5. Causes and effects, implications of:

Causes of damage and injury

Implications of using incorrect source voltages

Implications of incorrect testing applications

Implications of incorrect component selection

Implications of not observing manufacturer's specifications
6. Procedures and techniques:

Safety procedures

Fault finding procedures for SRS and related components

Diagnostic techniques for fault location (codes)

Repair procedures
7. Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards:

Related regulations regarding vehicle restraint systems
8. Theory: rules, principles laws:

Three point inertia reel seat belt system

Air bag restraint system

Pyrotechnically operated SRS
9. Relationships, systems:

Relationship between SRS and driver safety

Relationship between driver safety and the crash test vehicle

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems:

Recognise situations that require action and correct when necessary

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others:

When diagnosing and repairing supplementary restraint systems

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage myself and my activities:

Apply the correct procedures for using, storing and looking after equipment, tools, test equipment, circuit diagrams and components

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively:

Use common names for components

Use common names for test equipment

Use common names for restraint systems

Fill in and use fault reports and requisition forms

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology:

Use and apply scientific principles to restraint systems

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrate and understand of the world as a set of related systems:

Relate the use of vehicle supplementary restraint systems on an automobile and that of other restraint systems

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 376660, which is "Diagnose and repair supplementary restraint systems (SRS)", Level 5, 10 credits.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	64549	Further Education and Training Certificate: Automotive Body Repair	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MERSETA
Core	22861	National Certificate: Autotronics	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2012-06-30	MERSETA
Elective	78526	National Certificate: Automotive Repair and Maintenance	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual

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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