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

Identify, select, use and care for tools and equipment 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
8191  Identify, select, use and care for tools and equipment 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Grain 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation Secondary Agriculture 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 1  NQF Level 01  8 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2005-04-13  2008-04-13  SAQA 0459/05 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2009-04-13   2012-04-13  

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 
A learner who has achieved this unit standard will be competent in:

Identifying, selecting, using and caring for tools and equipment during reconditioning and repairing. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
To enter a learning programme for this unit standard or to be assessed against this unit standard, the learner is assumed to have:
  • Literacy, numeracy and communication skills at or equivalent to NQF level 1.
  • Attended a course on maintenance and using of basic tools and equipment.
  • An understanding of General safety in the work place at NQF level 1. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The scope of this unit standard deals with taking care of, preparing, maintaining and storing of tools and equipment to ensure usability.

    The specific outcomes as reflected in this unit standard are performed without direct supervision, but with access to work-site procedures and operating instructions. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify and select appropriate tools and equipment 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Identifying, selecting and preparing tools and equipment according to work-site and quality procedures.
    Selecting appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) according to statutory requirements.
    Determining safe working practices and correct methods.
    Informing affected parties according to work-site procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Assessors will observe, confirm and evaluate evidence that will indicate that learners have demonstrated competence in each of the specific outcomes. In this unit standard the following specific criteria should be used:

    Reasons for identifying, selecting and preparing tools are explained
    All affected parties are informed of results, deviations and corrective actions taken
    Purpose of using appropriate tools and equipment is explained
    Purpose of inspecting tools and equipment is explained
    Reasons for adhering to safety and quality procedures 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Use tools and equipment 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Using appropriate tools and equipment according to work-site and safety procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Assessors will observe, confirm and evaluate evidence that will indicate that learners have demonstrated competence in each of the specific outcomes. In this unit standard the following specific criteria should be used:

    Reasons for identifying, selecting and preparing tools are explained
    All affected parties are informed of results, deviations and corrective actions taken
    Purpose of using appropriate tools and equipment is explained
    Purpose of inspecting tools and equipment is explained
    Reasons for adhering to safety and quality procedures 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Identify and report unsafe or faulty tool and equipment 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Inspecting tools and equipment for damage according to work-site requirements.
    Taking corrective action according to work-site requirements.
    Reporting unsafe tools and equipment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Assessors will observe, confirm and evaluate evidence that will indicate that learners have demonstrated competence in each of the specific outcomes. In this unit standard the following specific criteria should be used:

    Reasons for identifying, selecting and preparing tools are explained
    All affected parties are informed of results, deviations and corrective actions taken
    Purpose of using appropriate tools and equipment is explained
    Purpose of inspecting tools and equipment is explained
    Reasons for adhering to safety and quality procedures 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Maintain and store tools and equipment 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Cleaning and caring for tools and equipment according to work-site procedures.
    Storing tools and equipment according to work site and quality procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Assessors will observe, confirm and evaluate evidence that will indicate that learners have demonstrated competence in each of the specific outcomes. In this unit standard the following specific criteria should be used:

    Reasons for identifying, selecting and preparing tools are explained
    All affected parties are informed of results, deviations and corrective actions taken
    Purpose of using appropriate tools and equipment is explained
    Purpose of inspecting tools and equipment is explained
    Reasons for adhering to safety and quality procedures 


    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Basic knowledge of the safe handling of tools and equipment.
  • Basic knowledge of determining faulty and damaged tools and equipment.
  • Basic knowledge and principles of safety procedures. 
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    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems when taking corrective action. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others during the process of identifying and preparation tools and equipment. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself when selecting tools and equipment. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate with others during the process of reporting deviations to affected parties. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology when using tools and equipment. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    VALUES:

    All learners should demonstrate:
  • An application of company ethics, values as well as general safety and customer care principles.
  • An awareness of expectations and obligations of basic worker / management / customer relationships. 
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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
    Core  14891   National Certificate: Agricultural Machinery Technician  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2007-10-18  Was AgriSETA 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.
     
    1. NWK Beperk 
    2. RCL Foods-Sugar & Milling (MP) 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.