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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Further Education and Training Certificate: Automotive Repair and Maintenance |
SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
58539 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Automotive Repair and Maintenance | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Vehicle Maintenance | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement | OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
Further Ed and Training Cert | Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology | Manufacturing and Assembly | ||
ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
Undefined | 150 | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Regular-Unit Stds Based |
REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered" |
SAQA 0875/08 | 2008-02-06 | 2009-02-18 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2010-02-18 | 2013-02-18 |
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 qualification is replaced by: |
Qual ID | Qualification Title | Pre-2009 NQF Level | NQF Level | Min Credits | Replacement Status |
64849 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Automotive Repair and Maintenance | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 159 | Complete |
PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION |
Purpose:
The purpose of the qualification is to provide learners with the standards and the range of learning required to work effectively in the automotive body repair industry, making use of technical and supervisory skills to meet the challenges of the automotive industry and related environments. The primary skill that is recognised in this qualification is the ability to apply the fundamentals of automotive repair and maintenance technology in order to work effectively in an automotive business environment, and diagnose and repair vehicle defects. This capability requires an understanding of basic repairing and maintenance theory, names and functions of fluids and lubricants, automotive components and how to read and interpret workshop manuals and workshop procedures. A thorough knowledge of automotive components and systems, workshop equipment and an ability to read, interpret and understand task instructions and job cards are required. Recipients of one of the variations (specialisation areas) of this qualification are able to conduct the essential maintenance and related operations associated with the range of vehicles on the road today using efficient and safe operational practices in one of the following specialisation areas: With this understanding learners will be able to participate in operational activities. What learners achieve in this qualification will also serve as a basis for further learning where they will engage in more complex automotive maintenance and repair activities in the field of vehicle technology. Rationale: This qualification in automotive repair and maintenance NQF Level 4 has been developed as a progression from qualifications in automotive repair and maintenance at NQF Level 3. The development was necessary due to expansion into advanced diagnosis and repair technology. The field of automotive maintenance and repair is characterised by the overall maintenance of vehicle systems as well as the removal, dismantling and replacement of components and adjustments to vehicle systems. This in turn provides support and job opportunities to a variety of small businesses in the retail motor and related industries. There is also a critical need in the industry to identify people who are able to conduct the essential maintenance and related operations associated with the range of vehicles on the road today and apply efficient and safe operational practices in at least one of the following specialisation areas: This is the third qualification in a series for learners who want to follow a career in the field of automotive repair and maintenance. This qualification focuses on developing skills and knowledge necessary to perform as a competent person in the automotive industry. People who have achieved the skills and knowledge outlined in this qualification are normally employed in the following positions: It also provides learners who have gained relevant experience in the workplace with an opportunity to obtain credits through an RPL process. The qualification also forms the basis for further learning in the field of vehicle technology. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
It is assumed that learners are already competent in:
Recognition of Prior Learning: This qualification may be obtained through a process of RPL. The learner should be thoroughly briefed prior to the assessment and support provided to assist in the process of developing a portfolio. While this is primarily a workplace-based qualification, evidence from other areas of endeavour may be introduced if pertinent to any of the exit-level outcomes. Access to the Qualification: |
RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
Y |
QUALIFICATION RULES |
This qualification consists of a minimum of 150 credits made up as follows:
A minimum of 30 credits are required for the Elective component. Learners may select a specialisation area of their choice, and must select a minimum of 25 credits from the available unit standards in that specialisation area. Additional credits may be selected from the generic elective category to supplement credits to achieve a minimum of 150 credits. Specialisation areas consist of the following unit standards: Specialisation area 1: Passenger and Light Delivery Vehicles Category; ID; Unit Standard Title; Level; Credits: Total: 45 credits. Specialisation area 2: Earthmoving Equipment: Category; ID; Unit Standard Title; Level; Credits: Total: 37 credits. Specialisation area 3: Commercial Vehicle: Category; ID; Unit Standard Title; Level; Credits: Total: 73 Credits. Specialisation area 4: Lift Truck: Category; ID; Unit Standard Title; Level; Credits: Total: 55 credits. |
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
1. Communicate and solve problems in a variety of ways.
2. Co-ordinate work in an automotive context. 3. Diagnose and repair vehicles in a specialised area. |
ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3: Integrated Assessment: Integrated assessment provides an opportunity for learners to show they are able to integrate concepts, actions and ideas achieved across a range of unit standards and contexts. Integrated assessment must evaluate the quality of observable performance as well as the thinking behind the performance. Some assessment aspects will demand practical demonstration while others may not. In some case inference will be necessary to determine competence depending on the nature and context within which performance takes place. In order to ensure that the learner is able to work within various contexts of the automotive industry, it is necessary to conduct assessments that will provide evidence that learners are able to apply their knowledge and skills in a range of other contexts and for further learning. The assessment should also ensure that all the critical cross-field outcomes have been achieved. |
INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
This qualification is part of a series of qualifications in the field of vehicle technology including, servicing, maintenance, repairs and diagnostics and was compared to other, similar qualifications, certifications or skills standards in countries regarded as having best practice.
It was found to be difficult to compare the New Zealand and Australian narrow focus qualifications with this broad-based qualification that also include fundamentals, however the generic core and specialisation areas` unit standards did compare favourably to both the Australian (AUR99) Automotive Industry, Service and Repair unit standards and the NVQ qualification in the United Kingdom. An example of the exact multi specialisation area approach used in this qualification was found in Australia under Automotive Retail Service Repair Training (www.automotivetraining.org.au) The range of unit standards used in Australia that relate similarly to core unit standards in this qualification may be found at (www.ntis.gov.au). It was further difficult to undertake specific comparisons given that the New Zealand and Australian qualifications, although they are in the same field of vehicle technology and cover the same areas of specialisation (thus containing a large degree of similar content) are conceptualised as three year qualifications without exit level outcomes at the intermediate levels. This notwithstanding, the technical content of this qualification for automotive repair and maintenance (with the various specialisations) corresponds with the equivalent level of qualification in vehicle servicing (with the various specialisations) in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Elements of the Institute of Motor Industry (IMI) in the UK have been used in benchmarking best practice procedures in some of the unit standards used in this qualification. The NVQ qualifications offered in the UK cover all the same objectives of this series of qualifications at various levels of complexity. The qualifications are offered as an internship wherein the learner enrols with a college or training centre for the theoretical component, and achieves the practical component in-house. The qualifications are all based on specific levels of performance, and lead to progressive levels of complexity, but are identified as separate qualifications. The learning towards these qualifications is offered through long-term learner-employer relationships, with short-term stints at a training centre. Qualification titles in the UK include: The qualifications offered in other European countries, such as Germany, are also predominantly vocational qualifications with theoretical components being achieved through a specified period at a training centre. The qualifications are aimed at achieving complete competence in all aspects of vehicle maintenance through the progressive series of qualifications and includes mechanical, electrical and coach works. The training programmes are progressive qualifications of one year duration each and include ongoing training through workbooks in which the trainee is required to complete evidence of understanding for each month of the registered year of learning. Germany has a requirement that competent people be licensed to operate under the meister (master craftsman) programme, and this licence is valid for a period of two years. The qualification titles offered in Germany include: America uses a system of specialisation areas, with a master technician being identified as a person who is competent in all areas and will be able to perform on almost any part of a vehicle. The learning is conducted through apprenticeships and has specialisation areas for engine technicians, transmission technicians, steering and suspension technicians, brake technicians, electrical system technicians, heating and airconditioning technicians, driveability and performance technicians and lubrication technicians. None of the SADC countries have their own qualifications relating to vehicle maintenance, but use the British City and Guilds Standards for training learners in the automotive field. Namibia has indicated interest in the South African qualifications and may implement this qualification once it has been registered. |
ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
This qualification has been designed and structured as part of a progressive route in the automotive industry so that qualifying learners can move from one level to the next. Having separate specialisation areas also enables learners to move from one context to another within the automotive industry, i.e. they share a common fundamental and core component of the qualification at a particular level. Employers or institutions should be able to evaluate the outcomes of this qualification against the needs of their context and structure top-up learning appropriately.
This qualification allows for both vertical and horizontal articulation: This qualification follows on from the National Certificate: Automotive Repair and Maintenance, Level 3. Horizontal articulation can occur with the following qualifications: |
MODERATION OPTIONS |
CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
The following criteria should be applied by the relevant ETQA:
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NOTES |
This qualification has been replaced by qualification 64849, which is "Further Education and Training Certificate: Automotive repair and maintenance", Level 4, 159 credits. |
UNIT STANDARDS: |
ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS | |
Core | 244123 | Determine causes of engine failure | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 10 |
Core | 244136 | Diagnose and repair cooling systems | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
Core | 244122 | Diagnose and repair faults in induction and exhaust systems | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
Core | 244126 | Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
Core | 244144 | Diagnose and repair steering system components | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
Core | 244128 | Diagonise and remedy engine malfunctions | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 8 |
Core | 244168 | Fit external components to an engine | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
Core | 244120 | Test automatic transmissions | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
Core | 12227 | Trace and repair faults on advanced auto electrical circuits | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 16 |
Fundamental | 119472 | Accommodate audience and context needs in oral/signed communication | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
Fundamental | 119458 | Analyse and respond to a variety of literary texts | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
Fundamental | 119466 | Interpret a variety of literary texts | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
Fundamental | 119457 | Interpret and use information from texts | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
Fundamental | 9015 | Apply knowledge of statistics and probability to critically interrogate and effectively communicate findings on life related problems | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
Fundamental | 119462 | Engage in sustained oral/signed communication and evaluate spoken/signed texts | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
Fundamental | 119469 | Read/view, analyse and respond to a variety of texts | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
Fundamental | 9016 | Represent analyse and calculate shape and motion in 2-and 3-dimensional space in different contexts | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
Fundamental | 119471 | Use language and communication in occupational learning programmes | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
Fundamental | 7468 | Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal, business, national and international issues | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
Fundamental | 119459 | Write/present/sign for a wide range of contexts | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
Elective | 244110 | Conduct paintless dent removal | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 9 |
Elective | 12429 | Develop a personal financial plan | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 2 |
Elective | 123258 | Foster and maintain customer relations | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 10 |
Elective | 12220 | Service and repair conventional automobile ignition systems | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 6 |
Elective | 244113 | Apply decorative painting techniques | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
Elective | 244124 | Assemble a cylinder head and fit to engine | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 10 |
Elective | 244119 | Assemble an engine sub assembly | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 10 |
Elective | 244129 | Book in work for an automotive business | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
Elective | 244117 | Carry out post installation checks on a remanufactured engine | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
Elective | 244162 | Conduct spot repairs | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
Elective | 12225 | Construct and test advanced electronic circuits | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 16 |
Elective | 13254 | Contribute to the implementation and maintenance of business processes | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 10 |
Elective | 117499 | Demonstrate entrepreneurial competence | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 12 |
Elective | 244133 | Demonstrate knowledge of forced induction performance enhancing systems | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
Elective | 244132 | Diagnose and repair air and air over hydraulics brake systems | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 8 |
Elective | 244139 | Diagnose and repair conventional fuel injection system faults | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
Elective | 244130 | Diagnose and repair faults in a carburetted fuel system | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
Elective | 244131 | Diagnose and repair hydraulic brake systems | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
Elective | 244121 | Diagnose, service and repair forced induction systems | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
Elective | 12230 | Diagnose, test and repair electronic automobile fuel injection systems | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 16 |
Elective | 244134 | Estimate the cost and duration of an automotive repair | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
Elective | 244169 | Estimate vehicle damage | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
Elective | 244118 | Fit engine bearings and bushes | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
Elective | 114878 | Identify and measure the factors that influence productivity | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 10 |
Elective | 244125 | Inspect and balance automotive components | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
Elective | 13235 | Maintain the quality assurance system | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
Elective | 9505 | Manage basic business and personal finance | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
Elective | 114589 | Manage time productively | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
Elective | 244172 | Perform a pre-delivery quality assurance inspection | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
Elective | 244138 | Remanufacture an engine block assembly | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 25 |
Elective | 244142 | Remanufacture an engine crankshaft or camshaft | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 15 |
Elective | 244137 | Remanufacture an engine cylinder head | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 20 |
Elective | 244141 | Remanufacture engine connecting rod assemblies | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
Elective | 244170 | Remove and install fuel system components | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
Elective | 244163 | Remove, replace and set timing drive systems | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
Elective | 244140 | Repair and maintain vehicle air conditioning systems | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 8 |
Elective | 244143 | Repair manual transmissions | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
Elective | 244135 | Repair suspension systems | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
Elective | 244107 | Repair vehicle differentials | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
Elective | 12228 | Service and repair electronic automobile ignition systems | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 12 |
Elective | 244165 | Test a vehicle engine on a dynamometer | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
Elective | 244127 | Test and adjust exhaust emission gases | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
Elective | 244171 | Test and analyse vehicle perfomance on a dynamometer | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
Elective | 12231 | Diagnose and repair engine management systems | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 20 |
LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: |
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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: |
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