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

Service and test battery 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
8200  Service and test battery 
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 2  NQF Level 02  5 
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:

Servicing and testing battery to ensure adequate power supply to electrical systems. 

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 :
  • Knowledge of O.H.S. Act
  • Literacy, numeracy and communication skills at or equivalent to NQF level 1.
  • Attended a course on:

    o Introduction to Industry.
    o Lifting equipment.
    o Tools and equipment.
  • An understanding of General safety in the work place.
  • An understanding of supplier and customer relationships at NQF level 1. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The scope of this unit standard deals servicing and testing of battery components including but not limited to: casting, batteryplates, separated plates, terminal posts, filler caps, battery box and battery clamps. Testing includes but is not limited to: specific gravity, load test, three minute charge test, battery leakage and battery charging.

    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 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    PLAN AND PREPARE FOR SERVICING AND TESTING BATTERY 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Reading and interpreting job instructions and determining a sequence of operation according to work site procedure.
    Identifying, checking and selecting appropriate service tools and equipment according to job requirements.
    Preparing work area and vehicle according to work site and manufacturer's procedures.
    Acquiring manufacturer's manuals and / or specifications according to job requirements.
    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 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 tools and equipment is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Reasons for adhering to safety and quality procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Consequences of not selecting particular personal protective and safety equipment are explained. 

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

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    8. Possible consequences of not inspecting and recording defect conditions are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    9. Reasons for the disposal of scrap material and storage of surplus material 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 
    SERVICE BATTERY 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Using appropriate tools according to job requirements
    Using appropriate personal protective equipment according to safety and manufacturer's procedure
    Disconnecting battery according to safety and manufacturer's procedure.
    Handling battery according to safety and quality standards.
    Inspecting components, recording and reporting defects according to work site procedures.
    Cleaning battery according to manufacturer's, work-site and safety procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

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

    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 tools and equipment is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Reasons for adhering to safety and quality procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Consequences of not selecting particular personal protective and safety equipment are explained. 

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

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    8. Possible consequences of not inspecting and recording defect conditions are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    9. Reasons for the disposal of scrap material and storage of surplus material 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 
    TEST BATTERY 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Using appropriate testing tools and equipment, work-site and safety procedures
    Testing battery according to manufacturer's work-site and safety procedures
    Recording test results 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

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

    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 tools and equipment is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Reasons for adhering to safety and quality procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Consequences of not selecting particular personal protective and safety equipment are explained. 

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

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    8. Possible consequences of not inspecting and recording defect conditions are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    9. Reasons for the disposal of scrap material and storage of surplus material 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 4 
    COMPLETE SERVICING AND TESTING PROCEDURE 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    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.
    Storing battery in designated area 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 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 tools and equipment is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Reasons for adhering to safety and quality procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Consequences of not selecting particular personal protective and safety equipment are explained. 

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

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    8. Possible consequences of not inspecting and recording defect conditions are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    9. Reasons for the disposal of scrap material and storage of surplus material 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. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Basic knowledge of the safe handling of tools and equipment related to servicing and testing batteries.
  • Identification and functions of components related to batteries.
  • Methods used to test and service batteries.
  • Disconnecting and connecting procedures.
  • Identification and application of attachment agents related to batteries.
  • Safety procedures related to testing and servicing of batteries. 
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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 in the process of determining defects.

    Understand the world as a set of related systems by recognizing the relationship of acids to storage of electricity. 

    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 components and parts. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate with others during the process of oral or written reporting. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology in applying operating principles of electricity and batteries. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    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  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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