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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Install earthmoving equipment components 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
15126  Install earthmoving equipment components 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Vehicle Maintenance 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
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  14 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 2003-08-13  2005-11-30  SAQA 0249/03 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2006-11-30   2009-11-30  

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 is replaced by: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
119748  Install Automotive components  Level 2  NQF Level 02  6   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
People in the field of manufacturing and engineering require the skills, values and knowledge reflected in this unit standard. The learning outcomes in this unit standard also contribute to the exit level outcomes required for various manufacturing and engineering qualifications. The learner is capable of installing earthmoving equipment components to restore machine operational condition. This will contribute to the exit level outcomes required for the National Certificate in servicing vehicles and related qualifications. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
This unit standard has been designed as part of a progression. It is one of a series of unit standards for servicing earthmoving equipment in the field of manufacturing and engineering. It is assumed that the learner has already learned the use of engineering hand tools, power tools, measuring equipment and to maintain a safe and productive working environment. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
The ranges as indicated under the specific outcomes determine the scope and level of this unit standard.
All work is performed under the supervision and according to workplace and workshop manual specifications and occupational safety, health and environmental legislation. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Plan and prepare work area and machine for component installation. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
  • Planning includes reading and interpreting the job card/work instructions and obtaining service data.
  • Preparing includes selecting appropriate tools and equipment, clean component mounting areas prior to installation.
  • Appropriate tools and equipment means industry approved tools and equipment as being most suited to complete the task to a professional and competent manner with due regard to safe working practices. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Results achieved
  • Work area and machine prepared
  • Component installed
  • Component installation tested
  • Work area restored
  • Documentation completed and processed

    Indicators
  • Component mounting surfaces cleaned prior to installation according to company procedures
  • Appropriate service data is obtained
  • Appropriate tools and equipment are selected and used according to acceptable workshop practices.
  • Component is installed according to workshop manual procedures.
  • Component is installed adhering to all workshop manual safety warnings and required actions before, during and after component removal.
  • Component installation is checked according to workshop manual procedures
  • Tools and equipment is stored away and work area cleaned.
  • Documentation is completed and processed in accordance with company procedures.
  • Applicable SHE procedures are followed during the component installation task.

    Understanding confirmed
    Respond to `what if` and `why` questions covering:
  • Installation procedures
  • Adjustments
  • Pressure checks
  • Testing component installation
  • Reason(s) for selecting tools and equipment
  • Planning and preparing work area and machine 
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Install earthmoving equipment component. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Earthmoving equipment components include:
  • Hydraulic components - cylinders, control banks, pumps and motors (gear, vane, piston) and pressure valves.
  • Engine components - cylinder heads, fuel pumps, turbochargers, radiators, coolers, water pump, exhaust and inlet manifolds.
  • Drive train components - propshafts, undercarriage and brake components but exclude transmissions, differentials, axles and torque converters.
  • Electrical components - starters, alternators, wiper motors, solenoids, generators and drive motors.

    Installation includes pre-lube component before start up and adjustments before and after start up. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Results achieved
  • Work area and machine prepared
  • Component installed
  • Component installation tested
  • Work area restored
  • Documentation completed and processed

    Indicators
  • Component mounting surfaces cleaned prior to installation according to company procedures
  • Appropriate service data is obtained
  • Appropriate tools and equipment are selected and used according to acceptable workshop practices.
  • Component is installed according to workshop manual procedures.
  • Component is installed adhering to all workshop manual safety warnings and required actions before, during and after component removal.
  • Component installation is checked according to workshop manual procedures
  • Tools and equipment is stored away and work area cleaned.
  • Documentation is completed and processed in accordance with company procedures.
  • Applicable SHE procedures are followed during the component installation task.

    Understanding confirmed
    Respond to `what if` and `why` questions covering:
  • Installation procedures
  • Adjustments
  • Pressure checks
  • Testing component installation
  • Reason(s) for selecting tools and equipment
  • Planning and preparing work area and machine 
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Test earthmoving equipment component installation. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Testing component installation includes checking for system leaks, pressure checks and conformance to operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Results achieved
  • Work area and machine prepared
  • Component installed
  • Component installation tested
  • Work area restored
  • Documentation completed and processed

    Indicators
  • Component mounting surfaces cleaned prior to installation according to company procedures
  • Appropriate service data is obtained
  • Appropriate tools and equipment are selected and used according to acceptable workshop practices.
  • Component is installed according to workshop manual procedures.
  • Component is installed adhering to all workshop manual safety warnings and required actions before, during and after component removal.
  • Component installation is checked according to workshop manual procedures
  • Tools and equipment is stored away and work area cleaned.
  • Documentation is completed and processed in accordance with company procedures.
  • Applicable SHE procedures are followed during the component installation task.

    Understanding confirmed
    Respond to `what if` and `why` questions covering:
  • Installation procedures
  • Adjustments
  • Pressure checks
  • Testing component installation
  • Reason(s) for selecting tools and equipment
  • Planning and preparing work area and machine 
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Apply safety procedures during component installation task. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
  • Safety includes using personal protective equipment, adhering to workshop manual warnings and dispose of hazardous materials.
  • Hazardous materials include oils, coolant, fuels and cleaning agents. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Results achieved
  • Work area and machine prepared
  • Component installed
  • Component installation tested
  • Work area restored
  • Documentation completed and processed

    Indicators
  • Component mounting surfaces cleaned prior to installation according to company procedures
  • Appropriate service data is obtained
  • Appropriate tools and equipment are selected and used according to acceptable workshop practices.
  • Component is installed according to workshop manual procedures.
  • Component is installed adhering to all workshop manual safety warnings and required actions before, during and after component removal.
  • Component installation is checked according to workshop manual procedures
  • Tools and equipment is stored away and work area cleaned.
  • Documentation is completed and processed in accordance with company procedures.
  • Applicable SHE procedures are followed during the component installation task.

    Understanding confirmed
    Respond to `what if` and `why` questions covering:
  • Installation procedures
  • Adjustments
  • Pressure checks
  • Testing component installation
  • Reason(s) for selecting tools and equipment
  • Planning and preparing work area and machine 
    		•

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Restore work area, complete and process documentation. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
  • Restoring work area includes disposal of hazardous materials, tools and equipment packed away and work area cleaned. Documentation includes completing job cards, check lists and reports.
  • Reports include reports and summaries of work completed.
  • Process includes submissions according to company procedures. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Results achieved
  • Work area and machine prepared
  • Component installed
  • Component installation tested
  • Work area restored
  • Documentation completed and processed

    Indicators
  • Component mounting surfaces cleaned prior to installation according to company procedures
  • Appropriate service data is obtained
  • Appropriate tools and equipment are selected and used according to acceptable workshop practices.
  • Component is installed according to workshop manual procedures.
  • Component is installed adhering to all workshop manual safety warnings and required actions before, during and after component removal.
  • Component installation is checked according to workshop manual procedures
  • Tools and equipment is stored away and work area cleaned.
  • Documentation is completed and processed in accordance with company procedures.
  • Applicable SHE procedures are followed during the component installation task.

    Understanding confirmed
    Respond to `what if` and `why` questions covering:
  • Installation procedures
  • Adjustments
  • Pressure checks
  • Testing component installation
  • Reason(s) for selecting tools and equipment
  • Planning and preparing work area and machine 
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
    Discuss and explain component installation task. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Component installation task includes workshop manual procedures, tools and equipment, adjustments, inspection, pressure tests, prepare and restore work area. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Results achieved
  • Work area and machine prepared
  • Component installed
  • Component installation tested
  • Work area restored
  • Documentation completed and processed

    Indicators
  • Component mounting surfaces cleaned prior to installation according to company procedures
  • Appropriate service data is obtained
  • Appropriate tools and equipment are selected and used according to acceptable workshop practices.
  • Component is installed according to workshop manual procedures.
  • Component is installed adhering to all workshop manual safety warnings and required actions before, during and after component removal.
  • Component installation is checked according to workshop manual procedures
  • Tools and equipment is stored away and work area cleaned.
  • Documentation is completed and processed in accordance with company procedures.
  • Applicable SHE procedures are followed during the component installation task.

    Understanding confirmed
    Respond to `what if` and `why` questions covering:
  • Installation procedures
  • Adjustments
  • Pressure checks
  • Testing component installation
  • Reason(s) for selecting tools and equipment
  • Planning and preparing work area and machine 
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    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    My assessment will be governed by the policies and guidelines of the MERSETA Education and Training Quality Assuror 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:
  • Hydraulic components
  • Engine components
  • Electrical components
  • Driveline components
  • Tools and equipment
    2. Attributes, descriptions, characteristics and properties:
  • Ferrous and non-ferrous materials related to components
    3. Sensory cues:
  • Visual, audible, feel, smell.
    4. Purpose of:
  • Adhering to workshop manual procedure
  • Cleaning component mounting areas prior to installation.
  • Adjustments
  • Testing component installation
    5. Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards:
  • Applicable company policies and procedures
  • Workshop manual procedures
  • SHE procedures
  • Quality procedures
    6. Theory: rules, principles, laws:
  • Basic principles of ferrous and non-ferrous metals
  • Basic component operation
    7. Relationships, systems:
  • Basic interaction of component in relation to the machine system. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems:
  • Related to installing an earthmoving equipment component 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others:
  • When Interact with team members and colleagues during the planning, preparation and installation phases of the task 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage myself and my activities:
  • When working according to service and flat rate schedules
  • When managing resources and my time 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively:
  • When completing and processing documentation and service reports 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically:
  • When using special service tools and equipment
  • When using information technology 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems:
  • When I can explain and justify my actions and procedures followed
  • When I can explain the basic interaction of component in relation to the machine system 
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    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 119748, which is 'Install Automotive components', Level 2, 6 credits. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  24455   National Certificate: Servicing Vehicles  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2005-11-30  Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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