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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: |
Conduct maintenance on herbicide applicators |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
123238 | Conduct maintenance on herbicide applicators | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Forestry | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation | Forestry and Wood Technology | |||
ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
Undefined | Regular | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 2 |
REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
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 people who conduct maintenance on herbicide applicators not driven by a power source.
People credited with this unit standard are able to: |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 1. |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
This unit standard excludes maintenance on power-driven equipment. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Prepare to conduct maintenance. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Correct tools are laid out to ensure effective maintenance. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Flat and Phillips screwdriver, long nose pliers, nylon mallet, dowel stick. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Safety clothes and equipment are used where applicable. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Tools are inspected for serviceability and corrective action taken according to work-site procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Spare parts of applicator are identified and their purpose explained. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Conduct maintenance. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The applicator is dismantled according to manufacturer's specifications. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Correct tools are used according to a specific task. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Fault finding is carried out according to work-site procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Blockage, pressure, mechanical, leaks. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Defective spare parts are fitted according to manufacturer's specifications. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Causes of defects in spare parts are established and reported to supervisor to prevent abuse of applicator. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Conduct preventative maintenance. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Purpose of preventative maintenance is explained in terms of the effect on the lifetime of the machine. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Spraying applicators are inspected and cleaned before spraying season to ensure serviceability. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Stock level prescriptions of fast moving spares are adhered to. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Administer applicator maintenance. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Parts are ordered from the manufacturer's catalogue. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Description, part number, price and quantity. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Over capitalising according to applicator record is prevented referring to company policy. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Stock level prescriptions are adhered to according to company policy. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others as a member of a team/group/organisation/community. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically (showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others). |
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 | 50266 | National Certificate: Forestry: Silviculture | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | FPMSETA |
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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