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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Select, use and care for power tools

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
10255	Select, use and care for power tools
ORIGINATOR
SGB Electrical Engineering & Construction
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction			Electrical Infrastructure Construction
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 2	NQF Level 02	5
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
2026-06-30		2029-06-30

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

This unit standard is for persons in the Electrical Engineering; Generation; Distribution; Transmission, Construction and Renewable Energy Sectors.
A person credited with this unit standard will be able to:
Select, safely use and care for range of fixed and portable power tools

This unit standard will contribute to the full development of the learner within the electrical engineering and construction environment by providing recognition, further mobility and transportability within the field of Physical Planning and Construction. The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this unit standard are essential for social and economic transformation and upliftment within the electrical engineering and construction environment.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

The following knowledge, skills attitude and / or equivalent:

Safety procedures according to statutory and manufacturer requirements

Induction to industry

Basic electrical safety

Use of hand tools

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Power source includes pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical.

The range of power tools include but is not limited to drilling machines, grinders, sanders, brushes, riveters, buffs, wrenches (including impact type), saws and tacks.

Caring for power tools includes but is not limited to clamping, changing blades, replacing, adjustment or setting up, cleaning, lubricating and tightening.

Safety precautions include the use of personal protective equipment, electrical and fire protection.

Statutory requirements include but are not limited to SABS, OSH Act and manufacturers specifications.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Select a power tool pertaining to specific job requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The choice of power tool is selected according to the task requirement.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Pre-operational check is carried out in terms of safety requirements and function.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Hazards associated with the use of power tools are recognised and necessary precautions taken according to work site procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Faulty and unsafe tools are identified and reported.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Personal safety equipment is selected according to tool requirement.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Use fixed power tools.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Fixed power tool is selected and set up according to job requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Personal protective equipment applicable to the task is worn.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. All guards and securing mechanisms are effectively utilised in terms of job requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Fixed power tools are used safely and in accordance with manufacturers specifications.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Use portable power tools.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Portable power tools are selected in accordance to the available power source.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Portable power tools are set up according to job requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Personal protective equipment applicable to the task is worn.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Portable power tools are used safely and in accordance with manufacturers specifications.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Caring for and storing of power tools and their accessories.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Power tools are cleaned after use according to work site practices and/or manufactures specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Power tools are lubricated after use according to work site procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Power tools are inspected for incurred defects in accordance to work site procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Loose items are secured and minor defects repaired in accordance to work site procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Portable power tools and accessories are stored in accordance to work site procedures.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.

Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA by SAQA.

Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Workshop procedures including house keeping practices according to statutory requirements.

Specific work site safety practices relating to the use of power tools including the use of personal protective equipment, electrical and fire protection.

Names, locations and functions of power tools and their accessories.

Hazards and preventive precautions associated with power tools.

Company quality standards.

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identification and problem solving skills - faulty tools identified and reported.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others - working under supervision.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communication skills - reporting faulty tools/interpreting job requirements.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

This Unit Standard was originally registered on 12 June 2002 under SAQA decision number 0742/02. It has been re-registered on 11 February 2004 under SAQA 2552/04.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	49753	General Education and Training Certificate: General Technical Practice	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	EWSETA
Core	57162	National Certificate: Aluminium Fabrication and Installation	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CETA
Core	49773	National Certificate: Construction and Maintenance of Overhead Track Equipment	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	TETA
Core	48473	National Certificate: Electrical Engineering	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2009-02-18	Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement
Core	73313	National Certificate: Electrical Engineering	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual
Core	59015	National Certificate: Gas Installations	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CHIETA
Core	65769	National Certificate: Glazing	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CETA
Core	74530	National Certificate: Measurement, Control and Instrumentation	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual
Core	48695	National Certificate: Measurement, Control and Instrumentation	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2009-04-08	Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement
Core	49068	National Certificate: Railway Signalling: Assembly and Wiring of Equipment	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	TETA
Core	65929	National Certificate: Waterproofing	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CETA
Core	58247	National Certificate: Ceiling and Partitioning Installation	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CETA
Core	50541	National Certificate: Locksmithing	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	SAS SETA
Elective	49411	General Education and Training Certificate: Construction	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CETA
Elective	49410	National Certificate: Construction	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CETA
Elective	58781	National Certificate: Production Technology	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MERSETA
Elective	58537	National Certificate: Chemical Operations	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2009-06-17	Was CHIETA until Last Date for Achievement
Elective	78528	National Certificate: Chemical Operations	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.

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