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

Identify, use and maintain tools used in the air-conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation trades 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
9329  Identify, use and maintain tools used in the air-conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation trades 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Air-conditioning Refrigeration and Ventilation 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology Engineering and Related Design 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 3  NQF Level 03  10 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 2001-06-13  2004-06-13  SAQA 0836/01 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2005-06-13   2008-06-13  

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 is replaced by: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
116696  Identify, use and maintain power tools used in the air-conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation trades  Level 3  NQF Level 03  8   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
Identify, use and maintain tools used in the air-conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation trades. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
It is assumed that people starting to learn towards this unit standard are already able to communicate effectively with others.

ABET 4 Literacy. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
Tools:

Drilling machines, grinding machines, power hacksaws, jigsaws, presses, nibblers, electric screwdrivers, "Hilti" guns

Electrical testing tools:

Volt meters, ammeters, ohmmeters, megger meters, multi testers to measure resistance values, amps and volts not exceeding 380V AC and 220V DC 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Identify electrical testing tools 
OUTCOME NOTES 
Identify electrical testing tools used in the air-conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation trades. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Electrical testing tools are each correctly identified according to their manufacturer's name or by their generic/trade names. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Use electrical testing tools 
OUTCOME NOTES 
Use electrical testing tools used in the air-conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation trades to take readings of voltage, current and resistance. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Each electrical testing tool is used only to perform the function for which it was designed, and in a manner consistent with its manufacturer's intent in order to obtain a reading or value, without damage or injury. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Data/readings are accurately read and correctly recorded. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Maintain electrical testing tools 
OUTCOME NOTES 
Maintain electrical testing tools used in the air-conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation trades. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Each electrical testing tool is maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Where none exist, each tool is switched off, has its leads and other detachable parts cleaned if necessary. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Locking devices de-activated and activated after use to prevent damage during transit. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Each tool is neatly stowed in its case or box. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Tools are each inspected for damaged or worn-out components/accessories before and after use. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. All tools are checked against calibration certificates. Faulty or damaged tools, components/accessories are reported and replaced if available. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
Identify power tools 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Power tools are each correctly identified according to their manufacturer's name or by their generic/trade names. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
Use power tools 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Each tool is used, with personal protection equipment, if required, only to perform the function for which it is designed and in a manner consistent with its manufacturer's intent. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Personal protection equipment is used correctly. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. No injury or damage is caused. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
Maintain power tools 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Each tool is maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Where none exist, each tool is cleaned with a cloth or brush after use to remove residue, swarf or dirt. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Tools are each inspected for damaged or worn-out components before and after use. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Faulty or damaged components are reported and replaced if available. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. No faulty or damaged tools are used. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Personal protection equipment is used correctly. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. No injury or damage is caused. 


UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
Any person wishing to be assessed against this unit standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA, who may appoint a moderator to be present at the assessment.
The assessor must have knowledge and experience of air conditioning or refrigeration. 

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • The danger of electricity and the necessity of taking extreme care to avoid serious injury, damage or death.
  • The need to carefully handle measuring instruments.
  • The need to use personal protection equipment when using power tools. 
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    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems:
  • Selecting tools and instruments to carry out particular tasks 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage my activities and myself:
  • Selecting correct tools and instruments and deciding on correct use 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information:
  • Determining possible damage and malfunction 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively:
  • Reporting on damaged tools 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Learner and societal development:
  • Application can be use in a variety of tasks 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 116696, which is "Identify, use and maintain power tools used in the air-conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation trades", Level 3, 8 credits.

    Supplementary information:

    Responses to questions must be made within a reasonable time of the question being asked.
    Voltmeters must be tested on known live equipment before a zero reading is accepted.
    All tools need to be cared for and properly maintained in accordance with their manufacturer`s requirements. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  20720   National Certificate: Air-Conditioning, Refrigeration and Ventilation  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2004-06-13  Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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