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REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Cut metals using an oxy-fuel gas process

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
8218	Cut metals using an oxy-fuel gas process
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

Cutting metals using oxygen fuel gas-cutting processes.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

The learner is assumed to have:

OHS Act
Identify select use and care for tools and equipment
Use agricultural engineering materials
Literacy, numeracy and communication skills at or equivalent to NQF level 1
Attended a course on Introduction to the Agricultural machinery industry.
An understanding of General safety in the work place at NQF level 1
Knowledge in avoiding welding hazards(F1/04/CC/1)

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

The scope of this unit standard deals with Acetylene and L.P. gas, mild and low carbon steels in the context of a workshop environment.

Metals to be cut include but are not limited to mild and low carbon steels.

Main application of gas cutting at this level includes, cutting of scrap metals, cutting to marks on plates, pipes, sections andtrimming panels.

Defect and hazards to be identified include but are not limited to poor connections, damaged hoses, incorrect handling and storage of cylinders, faulty equipment, leaking gauges and flashback arrestors.

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

Quality procedures include but are not limited to I.S.O. 9000

UNIT STANDARD OUTCOME HEADER

PLAN AND PREPARE FOR CUTTING PROCESS BY

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

PLAN AND PREPARE FOR CUTTING PROCESS

OUTCOME NOTES

Interpreting job instructions and determining a sequence of operations according to work site procedures.
Identifying, selecting and preparing correct equipment and consumables.
Identifying potential hazards and taking precautions to eliminate minimize or isolate hazards.
Selecting appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) according to statutory requirements.
Carrying out pre-operational checks according to work site procedures.
Determining safe working practices and correct methods.
Identifying and determining unsafe or defective equipment and taking corrective action.
Selecting correct nozzles for the thickness and type of material.
Setting correct gas pressure according to material thickness.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Job instructions are followed and adhered to.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Observing methods of safe cutting.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Reasons for carrying pre-operational checks and pre-setting equipment are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Types of cutting defects, cutting hazards and their characteristics are explained and corrective action is taken.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Reasons for identifying, selecting and preparing equipment, tools and consumables are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

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

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. Purpose of inspecting completed work task is explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8

8. Consequences of not storing equipment correctly are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9

9. Reasons for adhering to safety and quality procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10

10. Setting up work pieces according to job specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 11

11. Cutting work pieces according to job requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 12

12. Different gas mixtures, pressures and when to use them are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 13

13. Different gas pressures and how to set them are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 14

14. Methods of how to identify different gas cylinders are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 15

15. Different types of cutting and gas related hazards are explained

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

CUT METALS

OUTCOME NOTES

Applying correct light up procedure.
Setting correct flame according to the type of materials to be cut.
Cutting materials according to job specifications.
Applying correct shutting down procedure.
Checking completed cut to ensure it meets quality standards.Identifying and correcting cutting defects according to work site procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Job instructions are followed and adhered to.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Observing methods of safe cutting.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Reasons for carrying pre-operational checks and pre-setting equipment are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Types of cutting defects, cutting hazards and their characteristics are explained and corrective action is taken.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Reasons for identifying, selecting and preparing equipment, tools and consumables are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

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

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. Purpose of inspecting completed work task is explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8

8. Consequences of not storing equipment correctly are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9

9. Reasons for adhering to safety and quality procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10

10. Setting up work pieces according to job specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 11

11. Cutting work pieces according to job requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 12

12. Different gas mixtures, pressures and when to use them are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 13

13. Different gas pressures and how to set them are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 14

14. Methods of how to identify different gas cylinders are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 15

15. Different types of cutting and gas related hazards are explained

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

CARE FOR AND STORE CUTTING EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND CONSUMABLES

OUTCOME NOTES

Caring for, cleaning and storing equipment, tools and consumables according to work-site procedures.
Reporting unsafe conditions.
Reporting completed work task according to work site procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Job instructions are followed and adhered to.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Observing methods of safe cutting.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Reasons for carrying pre-operational checks and pre-setting equipment are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Types of cutting defects, cutting hazards and their characteristics are explained and corrective action is taken.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Reasons for identifying, selecting and preparing equipment, tools and consumables are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

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

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. Purpose of inspecting completed work task is explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8

8. Consequences of not storing equipment correctly are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9

10. Setting up work pieces according to job specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10

11. Cutting work pieces according to job requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 11

12. Different gas mixtures, pressures and when to use them are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 12

13. Different gas pressures and how to set them are explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 13

15. Different types of cutting and gas related hazards are explained

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 14

9. Reasons for adhering to safety and quality procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 15

14. Methods of how to identify different gas cylinders are explained.

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 cutting equipment.
Basic knowledge of safety practices.
Quality control standards.
Identification of metals and their characteristics
Cutting defects and their causes.
Hazards associated with cutting. How to set gas pressures.
Nozzles selection to suit metals to be cut.

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify, report and solve problems in identifying deviations from statutory and manufacturer`s requirements.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others in liaison with affected parties and obtaining information (affected parties are liased with and informed)

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage oneself (planning, selecting, organising work tasks)

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, organise and critically evaluate information ( when setting up cutting equipment and inspecting cuts for defects)

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate ( by liasing with affected parties)

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology (in setting up cutting equipment and flame.

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

Values:

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

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

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