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

Perform maintenance related functions on a gas installation 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
246470  Perform maintenance related functions on a gas installation 
ORIGINATOR
Chemical Industries SGB 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
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  4 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

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 
Learners who demonstrate competence as described in the outcomes of this unit standard will be able to undertake an independent maintenance task on a gas installation at a customer's site.

The qualifying learner is able to:
  • Plan customer equipment maintenance interaction.
  • Localise and repair faults.
  • Complete equipment maintenance functions. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners accessing this unit standard will have demonstrated competence against communication and mathematical literacy at NQF Level 2 or equivalent. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The typical context of this unit standard assumes an existing or new domestic or commercial gas installation site.

    The typical scope of this unit standard includes one of the following but is not limited to:
  • LPG installations.
  • Natural gas installations.
  • Compressed gas installations.
  • Medical installations.

    Range statements, which are applicable to the Unit Standard title, Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria are found beneath the applicable Assessment Criteria. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Plan customer equipment maintenance interaction. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The client is consulted to clarify situation according to employer's policies and procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Clarification of the situation should include establishing a basic understanding of the problem, accessing the site, locating the system and any other relevant information, scheduling a suitable time for the maintenance and clarifying fees payable where applicable.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The maintenance function is planned according to the specific job-, client and internal requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Planning may include scheduling, tools, equipment, materials, consumables, other resources and additional or specific assistance required.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The necessary paperwork is completed to prepare for the maintenance task in accordance with company policies and procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Paperwork may include job card, work instructions and store requisitions.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Tools and equipment required to complete the maintenance function are verified based on the job requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Materials and consumables required to complete the maintenance function are verified based on the job requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Localise and repair faults. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Safety requirements are studied and adhered to throughout the process using legal-, company- and customer standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The fault is localised using equipment and company fault finding procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Equipment is checked and tested using equipment and company testing procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Checks and tests should include but are not limited to leak testing, pressure tests and gas analyser tests.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Equipment is repaired and/or replaced in accordance with equipment and company maintenance procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Post reparation tests and checks are performed to ensure proper functioning of the system. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The rest of the system is closed up and returned to good operating condition in terms of tightening fixings, cleaning equipment, filling gaps and repairing painting. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Complete equipment maintenance functions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Site is cleared and the housekeeping functions in the work area are completed in accordance to customer requirements and agreement and company policies. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Customer maintenance paperwork is completed in accordance with company policies and procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Paperwork may include customer invoice, customer sign-off and issuing receipt for payment received.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Customer is advised of repairs done and system operating requirements to be maintained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Own office paperwork is completed. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Paperwork may include time sheet, job card sign-off, invoice preparation and stock requisition or re-order instructions.
     


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An assessor, accredited with a relevant NQF Level 3 or higher qualification, will assess the learner's competency.
  • Only an Assessor with considerable first hand experience in gas installations will assess the learner's competency.
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this Unit Standard must be registered as an Assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Direct observation in simulated or actual work conditions is required. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The qualifying learner understands and is able to:
  • Plan customer equipment maintenance interaction.
  • Localise and repair faults.
  • Complete equipment maintenance functions. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    The learner is able to identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions, using critical and creative thinking, have been made by:
  • Identify the fault.
  • Check, test, repair and/or replace equipment.

    Refer to the following Specific Outcomes:
  • Localise and repair faults.
  • Complete equipment maintenance functions. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community by:
  • Maintaining sound relations with client and co-workers.

    Refer to all Specific Outcomes. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    The learner is able to organise and manage himself and his activities responsibly and effectively when:
  • Planning the maintenance function.
  • Repair and/or replace equipment.
  • Perform post reparation tests and checks.
  • Closing-up the rest of the system and returning it to good operating condition.
  • Clearing the site and performing housekeeping functions in the work area.

    Refer to all Specific Outcomes. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information by:
  • Verifying tools, equipment, materials and consumables based on the job requirements.
  • Obtaining information necessary to do the job.

    Refer to all Specific Outcomes. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively by using mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentations by:
  • Consulting and advising the client.
  • Completing all the necessary documents.

    Refer to the following Specific Outcomes:
  • Plan customer equipment maintenance interaction.
  • Complete equipment maintenance functions. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others by:
  • Using relevant tools and equipment to check, test, repair and/or replace equipment.
  • Perform post reparation tests and checks.
  • Closing-up the rest of the system and returning it to good operating condition.

    Refer to all Specific Outcomes. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by:
  • Understanding that maintenance plays an important role in any industry and that non-adherence can cause serious problems.

    Refer to all Specific Outcomes. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large by:
  • Understanding the role of maintenance in the gas industry and the effect it has on the growth and development of the organisation, its customers and employees.

    Refer to all Specific Outcomes. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    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
    Core  58950   National Certificate: Gas Installations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CHIETA 


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