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

Demonstrate an understanding of mechanical components 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
263012  Demonstrate an understanding of mechanical components 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Civil Engineering Construction 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction Physical Planning, Design and Management 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  10 
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 replaces: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
14488  Demonstrate an understanding of various mechanical components  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  6   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
The qualifying learner will acquire the necessary knowledge about mechanical components to depict the functioning of these components in a drawing. These basic engineering components include keys, pulleys, shaft couplings, screw threads, bearings, gear drives, valves and pumps.

The qualifying learner will be capable of:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of keys, pulleys, shaft couplings and screw threads.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of bearings and lubrication.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of gears and gear drives.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of valves, pumps and pipe fittings. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Communication at NQF Level 3.
  • Mathematical literacy at NQF Level 3. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate an understanding of keys, pulleys, shaft couplings and screw threads. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Keys that are used in engineering are described and their functions depicted in a drawing according to mechanical principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Different machining processes are explained in relation to obtaining keyways. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Pulleys that are used in engineering are described and their functions depicted in a drawing according to mechanical principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Shaft couplings that are used in engineering are described and their functions depicted in a drawing according to mechanical principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The working principles and application between coupling and clutches is explained in terms of differences. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Screw thread terminology and profiles are explained by the use of drawings according to mechanical principles. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrate an understanding of bearings and lubrication. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Plain bearings are described and their functions depicted in a drawing according to mechanical principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Anti-frictional bearings are described and their functions depicted in a drawing according to mechanical principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The function of plain and anti-frictional bearings are described in terms of their advantages and disadvantages. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The implications of the theory of lubrication are explained in terms of ball and roller bearings. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The working principles of lubricating devices are explained according to mechanical principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The sealing methods used for roller, ball and thrust bearings are explained according to mechanical principles. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Demonstrate an understanding of gears and gear drives. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Gear terminology is explained and depicted in a drawing according to mechanical principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The function of different gear drives are explained in terms of their practical advantages and mechanical principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The reasons for using gear drives are explained in terms of mechanical engineering. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Formulae and calculated sizes are given in order to construct involutes gear tooth profiles for representation purposes. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Demonstrate an understanding of valves, pumps and pipe fittings. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The functions of valves, pumps and pipe fittings are described according to mechanical principles and manufacturer's instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    A free-hand drawing is produced to explain the working principles of valves within agreed time frames. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    A free-hand drawing is produced to explain the use of pipe fittings within agreed time frames. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    A labeled, free hand drawing is produced of major components of valves, pumps and pipe fittings within agreed time frames. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The working principles of pumps are described in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this Unit Standard 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 
    The qualifying learner will be able to understand and explain relevant aspects of the following:
  • Mechanical principles and components.
  • Keys, pulleys, shaft couplings and screw threads.
  • Bearings and lubrication.
  • Gears and gear drives.
  • Valves, pumps and pipe fittings.
  • Methods and techniques for producing drawings of mechanical components. 
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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 the practice of Computer Aided Drawing in which responses display that critical thinking is used for responsible decision making. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organization or community in Computer Aided Drawing office practice. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively in the provision of Computer Aided Drawing services. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information about engineering components in order to depict the functioning of these components in drawing. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using appropriate modes of oral and/or written persuasion in dealing with all internal and external role-players to produce a Computer Aided Drawing of engineering components. 

    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 
    This unit standard replaces unit standard 14488 "Demonstrate an understanding of various mechanical components", Level 5, 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  66071   Further Education and Training Certificate: Computer Aided Drawing Office Practice (CAD)  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 


    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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