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

Assess and report on earthmoving equipment undercarriage condition 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
230468  Assess and report on earthmoving equipment undercarriage condition 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Vehicle Maintenance 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology Manufacturing and Assembly 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  8 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 2006-11-16  2009-11-16  SAQA 0368/06 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2010-11-16   2013-11-16  

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 
People in the field of manufacturing and engineering require the skills, values and knowledge reflected in this unit standard. The learning outcomes in this unit standard also contribute to the exit level outcomes required for various manufacturing and engineering qualifications. The learner is capable to assess the condition of an undercarriage of earthmoving equipment and to record and submit a report. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
It is assumed that learners are already competent in Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
The ranges as indicated under the specific outcomes determine the scope and level of this unit standard.

All work is performed with no supervision and in accordance with workplace and workshop manual specifications and procedures, in compliance with occupational safety, health and environmental legislation. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Identify and select the type of undercarriage and source the appropriate data. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
  • Type includes conventional, high-rise sprocket, dozer undercarriage and excavator undercarriage.
  • Data includes manufacturers and workshop manuals. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The undercarriage type is identified in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Manufacturer's and workshop manuals are sourced in accordance with operational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Tools and equipment are selected in accordance with operational procedures and workshop manual instructions. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Discuss and explain the function and operation of undercarriage components. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
  • Undercarriage components include sprockets, idlers, rollers, chains, track plates, track frames and pins and bushes. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The function and operation of the undercarriage is explained in logical order of operation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The undercarriage components are identified and their uses are explained with examples. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Inspect and prepare the undercarriage for assessment. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
  • Inspect includes visual and physical inspections for defects and deviations.
  • Visual inspection includes checking for loose and broken bolts, leaks, distortion, cracks and wear.
  • Physical inspection includes to lift the machine and check for worn pins and loose components.
  • Prepare includes clean and park the earthmoving equipment on a level and stable surface and selecting the appropriate tools and measuring equipment. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The undercarriage inspection process is explained in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The undercarriage is inspected for assessment in accordance with workplace procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The importance of conducting regular undercarriage assessment is explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The undercarriage is prepared in accordance with workplace procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Measure and assess the undercarriage component for wear and record the findings. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Measure includes the use of electronic and/or mechanical equipment such as micrometers, thermometers, callipers, measuring tapes and go-no-go gauge. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The undercarriage components are measured and assessed in accordance with workplace procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Assessment and measuring procedures are adhered to in accordance with set standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Findings are recorded in accordance with workplace procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Apply safety procedures during the assessment process. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
  • Wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Use and disposal of cleaning agents and fluids.
  • Following SHE procedures. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Safety procedures are adhered to during the measuring and assessment task. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The components are measured and assessed without incident, accident or injury. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Components, equipment and measuring tools are not damaged during the assessment process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Workshop manual safety warnings and required actions are adhered to before, during and after task. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
    Restore and report incidents and problems related to the assessment of the undercarriage condition and compile fault-finding reports and record results. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
  • Restoring work area includes disposal of hazardous materials, tools and equipment packed away.
  • Documentation includes completing job cards, check lists and reports.
  • Process includes submissions according to company procedures.
  • The condition report includes findings and recommendations. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A condition report is compiled and processed in accordance with the workplace procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Documentation is completed in accordance with workplace procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Work place restoring practices are adhered to at all times. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or by an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA, according to the ETQA's policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation.
  • Moderation must include both internal and external moderation of assessments, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise. Moderation should also encompass achievement of the competence described in the Unit Standard. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Names and functions of:

    > Components and parts
    > Special measuring equipment
  • Attributes, descriptions, characteristics and properties:

    > Properties of friction and friction material
    > Ferrous and non-ferrous metals
    > Part wear
  • Sensory cues:
    > What I see, hear, smell and feel during the process
  • Purpose of:

    > Undercarriage components and their application
    > Inspecting and assessing the undercarriage
  • Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards:

    > Applicable company policies and procedures
    > Workshop manual procedures
    > SHE procedures
    > Quality procedures
  • Theory: rules, principles, laws relating to:

    > Principals and properties of undercarriage maintenance procedures
    > Undercarriage operation
    > Principals of undercarriage wear
  • Relationships, systems:
    > Interaction of the various components and parts in relation to the operation of the undercarriage 
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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:
  • Relating to the assessment of an undercarriage condition. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others:
  • When interacting with team members and colleagues during the planning, preparation, and completion and reporting phases of assessing an undercarriage condition. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage myself and my activities:
  • When preparing the undercarriage for assessment.
  • When working in accordance with service and flat rate schedules.
  • When managing resources and my time. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively:
  • When completing and processing written reports.
  • When submitting the reports to the relevant department. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically:
  • When using information technology to source technical data and to generate and submit reports. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems:
  • When I can explain and justify my actions and procedures followed.
  • When I can explain the interaction of an undercarriage in relation to the application of the earthmoving equipment. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  57450   National Diploma: Automotive Diagnostics and Repair  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2009-02-18  Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement 


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