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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Identify, select, use and care for measuring instruments

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
8195	Identify, select, use and care for measuring instruments
ORIGINATOR
SGB Grain
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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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

Identifying, selecting, using and caring for measuring instruments to complete a work task.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Knowledge of O.H.S. Act
Literacy, numeracy and communication skills at or equivalent to NQF level 1.
Attended a course on: Introduction to Industry.
An understanding of General safety in the work place.
An understanding of supplier and customer relationships at NQF level 1.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

The scope of this unit standard deals identifying, selecting, using and caring for mechanical and electronic measuring instruments related to agricultural machinery.

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

Quality procedures include but are not limited to : ISO 9000

UNIT STANDARD OUTCOME HEADER

IDENTIFY, SELECT AND PREPARE MEASURING INSTRUMENTS

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

IDENTIFY, SELECT AND PREPARE MEASURING INSTRUMENTS

OUTCOME NOTES

Identifying and selecting measuring instruments according to job requirements.
Preparing measuring instruments for measuring task.
Inspecting measuring instruments for damage and operational condition.
Identifying and reporting faulty measuring instruments according to work site procedures.
Identifying and selecting appropriate personal protective equipment(PPE) and safety equipment according to statutory and jobrelated safety requirements.
Liaising and informing affected parties according to work site procedures.
Adhering to supervisors instructions and assignments.
Determining a sequence of operation according to work-site procedures and statutory requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Job instructions, oral or written, are accurately followed and adhered to.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Identifying and selecting measuring instruments according to job requirements.Preparing measuring instruments for measuring task.Inspecting measuring instruments for damage and operational condition.Identifying and reporting faulty measuring instruments according to work site procedures.Identifying and selecting appropriate personal protective equipment(PPE) and safety equipment according to statutory and jobrelated safety requirements.Liaising and informing affected parties according to work site procedures.Adhering to supervisors instructions and assignments. Determining a sequence of operation according to work-site procedures and statutory requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Purpose of determining a sequence of operation is explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. All affected parties are informed of results, deviations and corrective actions taken.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Purpose of selecting and using appropriate measuring instruments and units of measurement is explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Reasons for rechecking measurements are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Consequences of recording inaccurate measurements are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. Possible consequences of not preparing work area according work site procedures are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8

8. Reasons for cleaning, lubricating and storing measuring instruments are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9

9. Possible consequences of not inspecting and recording defect conditions are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10

10. Documentation and reports are completed.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 11

11. Restoring work area according to work site procedures.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

USE MEASURING INSTRUMENTS

OUTCOME NOTES

Using measuring instruments according to manufacturer' procedures.
Taking accurate measurements while using appropriate units of measure.
Checking and re-measuring measured task according to quality requirements.
Recording and reporting measurements according to work site procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Job instructions, oral or written, are accurately followed and adhered to.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Using measuring instruments according to manufacturer' procedures.Taking accurate measurements while using appropriate units of measure.Checking and re-measuring measured task according to quality requirements.Recording and reporting measurements according to work site procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Purpose of determining a sequence of operation is explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. All affected parties are informed of results, deviations and corrective actions taken.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Purpose of selecting and using appropriate measuring instruments and units of measurement is explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Reasons for rechecking measurements are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Consequences of recording inaccurate measurements are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. Possible consequences of not preparing work area according work site procedures are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8

8. Reasons for cleaning, lubricating and storing measuring instruments are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9

9. Possible consequences of not inspecting and recording defect conditions are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10

10. Documentation and reports are completed.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 11

11. Restoring work area according to work site procedures.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

MAINTAIN AND STORE MEASURING INSTRUMENTS

OUTCOME NOTES

Cleaning, lubricating and storing measuring instruments according to work site and safety procedures
Restoring work site to safe and serviceable condition according to statutory requirements.
Disposing off of scrap material and storing surplus material according to statutory requirements and work site procedures.
Completing and returning reports and documents according to company procedure.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Job instructions, oral or written, are accurately followed and adhered to.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Cleaning, lubricating and storing measuring instruments according to work site and safety proceduresRestoring work site to safe and serviceable condition according to statutory requirements.Disposing off of scrap material and storing surplus material according to statutory requirements and work site procedures. Completing and returning reports and documents according to company procedure.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Purpose of determining a sequence of operation is explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. All affected parties are informed of results, deviations and corrective actions taken.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Purpose of selecting and using appropriate measuring instruments and units of measurement is explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Reasons for rechecking measurements are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Consequences of recording inaccurate measurements are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. Possible consequences of not preparing work area according work site procedures are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8

8. Reasons for cleaning, lubricating and storing measuring instruments are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9

9. Possible consequences of not inspecting and recording defect conditions are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10

10. Documentation and reports are completed.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 11

11. Restoring work area according to work site procedures.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

An individual wishing to be assessed against this unit standard may apply to an assessor accredited by SETASA.

Any training provider offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be registered and accredited by SETASA.

Moderation of assessment will be done by SETASA in its ETQA capacity at its discretion.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Basic knowledge of the safe handling of measuring instruments related to agricultural machinery.
Basic knowledge and methods of maintenance of measuring instruments.
Basic knowledge of methods of using different types of measuring instruments.
Consequences of using faulty, damaged and incorrectly calibrated measuring instruments are explained.

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems in the process of determining defects.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others while reporting to affected parties.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage oneself when preparing the work area and determining a sequence of operation.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information during the inspection of measuring instruments.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate with others during the process of oral or written reporting.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology when using measuring instruments.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Fundamental	14892	National Certificate: Agricultural Machinery Technician	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2008-09-13	AgriSETA

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

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