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

Support and maintain networking equipment 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
230214  Support and maintain networking equipment 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Aerospace Operations 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences Physical Sciences 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  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 does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
The qualifying learner will be capable of supporting and maintaining networking systems.

Qualifying learners will be capable of:
  • Performing corrective maintenance on networking equipment.
  • Performing routine preventive maintenance on networking equipment.
  • Analysing and measuring networking equipment performance.
  • Conducting maintenance support for networking equipment. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that a learner will be competent in:
  • Communication at NQF level 4 or equivalent.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF level 4 or equivalent. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Range of Networking Systems include, but are not limited to: Ethernet LAN, Nodes, Segments, Backbones, Routers, Bridges, Switches and Hubs as found in Radar and Air Traffic Control (ATC) Display Systems, Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication Network (AFTN) Systems, Remote Control and Monitoring Systems (RCMS), Automatic Dependent Surveillance (ADS) Systems, Voice Communication and Control Systems (VCCS). 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Perform corrective maintenance on networking equipment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Contact with customers is initiated and equipment failure verified according to organisational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Fault analysis is conducted using appropriate equipment in accordance with organisational operational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Corrective maintenance is carried out in accordance with organisational maintenance procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Faulty modules or components are replaced in accordance with corrective maintenance procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The correct functionality of the equipment is confirmed and communicated to all role players according to organisational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The fault finding logic processes employed, the choice of tools and test equipment used is explained using examples. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Perform routine preventive maintenance on networking equipment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Preventive maintenance requirements are scheduled and confirmed with customers following organisational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Routine preventative maintenance is carried out in accordance with routine maintenance schedules as described in the Technical Manuals of the networking system. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Networking equipment is maintained in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The implications of failing to carry out preventive maintenance are explained using examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Reports and logs of the status and functionality of the networking equipment are generated and maintained in accordance with standard operating procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Analyse and measure network equipment performance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Appropriate test equipment is selected and operated to measure the performance of networking equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Equipment performance measurements are carried out in accordance with organisational procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Performance measurements include, but are not limited to: Data flow and Control signal evaluation, Data or Networking Protocol monitoring or evaluation, Bit Error Rate Tests and LAN activity evaluation.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Performance figures are evaluated and verified against manufacturer's specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Technical reports are compiled and the status and performance of equipment is accurately recorded in accordance with organisational requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Carry out maintenance support for networking equipment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Stores work is carried out in accordance with data communication equipment support service procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Line replacement units are drawn from stores in accordance with stores procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Maintenance records, job cards and fault reports are completed in accordance with networking equipment support service requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Maintenance Management System is updated with logistics data in accordance with networking equipment support service procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Housekeeping activities are performed at all networking equipment sites in accordance with organisational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Faulty modules are returned to stores in accordance with stores procedures. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this Unit Standard and the related Exit Level Outcomes of the Qualification must be accredited by the relevant ETQA.
  • External Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA at its discretion.
  • The accredited Training Provider will oversee internal moderation of assessment.
  • Internal and external moderation should encompass achievement of competence described in the specific outcomes of the unit standard as well as the integrated competence described in the purpose of the unit standard. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Service Level Agreement for networking equipment.
  • Maintenance theory and the concepts of reliability, availability and maintainability.
  • Impact of specific CNS system serviceability on the safety of air navigation services. 
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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 when carrying out fault diagnosis thereby ensuring that appropriate remedial actions are initiated for the effective restoration of failed or defective networking systems. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Manage information contained in data specifications for test equipment and diagnostic systems, information supplied in handbooks, maintenance schedules and performance logs to ensure accurate evaluation of networking systems support and maintenance requirements. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively ensuring that information communicated via technical reports is accurately recorded in a neat and logical format that can be readily accessed and understood by end users as well as equipment manufacturers. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Demonstrate scientific and technological competence by applying knowledge and understanding of scientific processes to the correct use of sophisticated, high technology test equipment and diagnostic systems within data networking systems. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that the role of the technician is a vital part of the integrated data communications system which is used by Air Traffic Management, Airline Pilots and the flying community at large and as such should therefore not be regarded as a role which can be performed in isolation of this network. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
  • Assessors must be registered as assessors with a relevant ETQA or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Assessors must be in possession of a relevant qualification at a minimum of NQF level 7. 
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    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
    Elective  57229   National Certificate: Communications, Navigation and Surveillance Support  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2016-12-31  TETA 


    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.
     
    1. Aviation Training Academy 


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