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

Demonstrate basic knowledge of hydraulic components 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
244690  Demonstrate basic knowledge of hydraulic components 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Generic Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology 
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  3 
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 skills, values and knowledge reflected in this unit standard are required by people in the field of fluid power engineering who are required identify hydraulic components and read hydraulic circuit diagrams. The learning outcomes in this unit standard also contribute to the exit level outcomes required for the fluid power NQF Level 2 qualification.

Persons credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Demonstrate understanding of the different types of hydraulic components and their application.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of hydraulic circuit diagrams and symbols.
  • Describe the effect of various adjustments on fluid power components. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    The credit calculation is based on the assumption that a person is already competent in terms of the following outcomes when starting to learn toward this unit standard.
  • Demonstrate understanding of the principles of fluid power. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The following scope and context applies to the whole unit standard:

    This standard is limited to the flowing components:
  • Relief valves, check valves, pressure regulators, sequence valves, over-centre valves, cylinders, gear, vane, piston pumps and motors, pressure compensated flow regulators - three way and 2 way, throttle valves, directional valves, accumulators, filters and heat exchangers.

    Specific range statements are provided in the body of the unit standard where they apply to particular specific outcomes or assessment criteria. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate understanding of the different types of hydraulic components and their application. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Components are identified by name and their common uses explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The purpose of the component is explained in relation to the hydraulic circuit. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Alternative components that perform the same or similar function are identified from a given list. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Differences in component types are identified and explained in relation to the method of functioning. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrate knowledge of hydraulic circuit diagrams and symbols. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Hydraulic circuit diagrams are interpreted to indicate the type and sequence of components. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Symbols used are related to specific components in accordance with ISO 1219. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Flow rates and direction are identified in relation to the hydraulic circuit. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    A parts list is compiled of all components required to assemble the circuit. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Describe the effect of various adjustments on fluid power components. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The effect of changing settings on one component is described in terms of the impact on other components. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Effects include speed, pressure, temperature and flow.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The resultant impact on components is described in relation to the overall performance of the hydraulic system. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Situations are described in which various adjustments should be made to balance the requirements of the system. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Describe safety aspects related to hydraulic systems. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Consequences of creating excessive pressure in a hydraulic system are explained in relation to personal safety and damage to the system. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Consequences of insufficient back-pressure in a hydraulic system are explained in relation to motion control. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Procedures for isolating components are explained in relation to safe operation and maintenance of the hydraulic system. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The effects of hydraulic fluids are explained in terms of safety, health and environmental requirements. 


    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 
    Essential embedded knowledge will be assessed through assessment of the specific outcomes in terms of the stipulated assessment criteria. Candidates are unlikely to achieve all the specific outcomes, to the standards described in the assessment criteria, without knowledge of the listed embedded knowledge. This means that for the most part, the possession or lack of the knowledge can be directly inferred from the quality of the candidate's performance. Where direct assessment of knowledge is required, assessment criteria have been included in the body of the unit standard.

    The following embedded knowledge is addressed in an integrated way in the unit standard:
  • How to identify hydraulic components based on their physical appearance and their graphical symbol to ISO 1219.
  • Safety consequences of using hydraulic fluids.
  • Consequences of incorrect component adjustments on a hydraulic circuit. 
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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 and make decisions using critical and creative thinking.

    Note:

    The ability of the candidate to identify problems in relation to the failure a basic hydraulic component. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as members of a team, group, organisation or community.

    Note:
  • Not required. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively.

    Note:
  • The ability of the candidate to prepare a unit for demonstrating the effect of his actions on components. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.

    Note:

    The ability of the candidate to evaluate the correctness of components identified and their correlation to a hydraulic diagramme. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively, using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentations.

    Note:
  • The ability of the candidate to communicate to supervisor his observations. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.

    Note:
  • The ability of the candidate to use technical equipment in demonstrating his knowledge of components without causing environmental damage. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.

    Note:
  • The ability of the candidate to identify the effects of a poor choice of equipment on energy management. 
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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 
    Notes to Assessors:

    Assessors should keep the following principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard:
  • Focus the assessment activities on gathering evidence in terms of the main outcome expressed in the title to ensure assessment is integrated rather than fragmented. Remember we want to declare the person competent in terms of the title. Where assessment at title level is unmanageable, then focus assessment around each specific outcome, or groups of specific outcomes.
  • Make sure evidence is gathered across the entire range, wherever it applies. Assessment activities should be as close to the real performance as possible, and where simulations or role-plays are used, there should be supporting evidence to show the candidate is able to perform in the real situation.
  • Do not focus the assessment activities on each assessment criterion. Rather make sure the assessment activities focus on outcomes and are sufficient to enable evidence to be gathered around all the assessment criteria.
  • The assessment criteria provide the specifications against which assessment judgements should be made. In most cases, knowledge can be inferred from the quality of the performances, but in other cases, knowledge and understanding will have to be tested through questioning techniques. Where this is required, there will be assessment criteria to specify the standard required.
  • The task of the assessor is to gather sufficient evidence, of the prescribed type and quality, as specified in this unit standard, that the candidate can achieve the outcomes again and again and again. This means assessors will have to judge how many repeat performances are required before they believe the performance is reproducible.
  • All assessments should be conducted in line with the following well documented principles of assessment: appropriateness, fairness, manageability, integration into work or learning, validity, direct, authentic, sufficient, systematic, open and consistent. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  78523   National Certificate: Automotive Repair and Maintenance  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  59689   National Certificate: Mechanical Engineering  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  49795   National Certificate: Rail Construction and Maintenance  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  TETA 


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