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

Estimate vehicle damage 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
244169  Estimate vehicle damage 
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 4  NQF Level 04  4 
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 
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 evaluating the extent of damage to a vehicle and estimating the cost of repair. This will contribute to the exit level outcomes required for the National Certificate in automotive repair and maintenance at NQF Level 4 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 maintaining vehicles in the field of manufacturing and engineering. This unit standard is applicable to both auto body repairers and spray painters. It is assumed that learners have already learned auto body repair or spot repair procedures. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
The ranges as indicated under the specific outcomes determine the scope and level of this unit standard.

All work is performed with little or no supervision in accordance with operational, repair manual specifications and procedures and in compliance with occupational safety, health and environmental legislation. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Identify the extent of damage. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
  • The extent of damage is limited to the damage to be repaired. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Damage to be repaired is identified in accordance with the client's request. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Vehicle model and features are analysed in terms of replacement parts. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Damaged components are analysed to determine the extent of repair required. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Parts that cannot be repaired are identified for replacement. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Damage that is not part of the request is recorded and reported to the customer in accordance with workplace procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Estimate costs to repair the damage. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
  • Costs include parts, labour, consumables and paint. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Costs of replacement parts are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Costs of labour are estimated according to flat rate schedules. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Costs of materials are estimated according to the extent of damage and size of repair area. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The cost effectiveness of the repair is ascertained in accordance with vehicle value. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Alternate repair methods are identified for reducing costs. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Communicate extent of work. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
  • Communication includes liaison with the client and completing all the relevant documentation.
  • Insurance costs include insured costs, excess and betterment.
  • Repair costs include work done to client's request, not covered by insurance. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The extent of work is explained in laymen's terms. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The estimated duration of repair is explained in relation to the process to be followed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Liability for payment is explained to the client in terms of insurance and repair costs. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Relevant documentation is completed and authorised in accordance with workplace procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Apply safety procedures during vehicle estimating. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
  • Safety includes using personal protective equipment, adhering to workplace procedures and ensuring customer safety in the workplace.
  • Vehicle safety hazards include leakage, loose, missing and malfunctioning components. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The workplace is free of obstructions and hazards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    There is no risk of injury to the client when inspecting the vehicle. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    All workplace safety warnings and required actions before, during and after the inspection are adhered to. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Applicable SHE procedures are followed during the inspection. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Vehicle safety hazards are identified and reported to the client in accordance with workplace procedures. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA by SAQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Names and functions of:
  • Types of damage.
  • Relevant documentation.

    Attributes, descriptions, characteristics and properties:
  • Types of damage.
  • Typical problems that can be encountered during inspections.

    Sensory cues:
  • Visual, audible, feel, smell.

    Purpose of:
  • Identifying types of damage.
  • Adhering to workplace procedures.
  • Treating the client courteously.

    Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards:
  • Applicable company policies and procedures.
  • Manufacturer specifications.
  • SHE procedures.
  • Quality procedures.

    Theory: rules, principles, laws:
  • Optical illusions (flip tones).
  • Hidden damage.
  • Causes of damage.

    Relationships, systems:
  • Maintaining a good client relationship. 
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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 identifying extent of damage. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others:
  • When interacting with clients and colleagues during the estimating process. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage myself and my activities:
  • When working according to flat rate schedules.
  • When managing resources and my time. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively:
  • When completing and processing documentation and liaising with clients. 
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    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. 
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    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
    Elective  58539   Further Education and Training Certificate: Automotive Repair and Maintenance  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2009-02-18  Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement 


    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.
     
    NONE 


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