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All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |
| SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
| Maintain security equipment/systems |
| SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
| 11137 | Maintain security equipment/systems | |||
| ORIGINATOR | ||||
| SGB Security | ||||
| PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
| - | ||||
| FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
| Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security | Safety in Society | |||
| ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
| Undefined | Regular | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 20 |
| REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
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Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2005-11-01 | 2008-11-01 | SAQA 0160/05 | |
| LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
| 2009-11-01 | 2012-11-01 | |||
| 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 to successfully maintain an electronic security equipment/systems.
Benefit for society of this unit standard is that the person who completes this will contribute to safety in society. A person credited with this unit standard will be able to: |
| LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
| It is assumed that learners wishing to attempt this unit standard have technical literacy, numeracy and communication skills equivalent to NQF level 4.
The following unit standards and/or equivalent competencies: The following knowledge, skills attitude and/or equivalent: |
| UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
| Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
| Prepare for maintenance. |
| OUTCOME RANGE |
| Work order will be written, and must include:
Maintenance requirements must include: Company requirements must be found in: Electronic security equipment must include: Electronic security system must include: Client must include: Tools and equipment must include: Materials must include: Access to equipment/system must involve: Possible risks and hazards must include: Disruption to client or property must include: Manufacturers' specifications must be found in: Documentation must include: Client confirmation of documentation will be written, and must include: Indemnity will be written, and must include: Safe operating procedures must include: Personal protective equipment must include: Legislative considerations for maintaining security equipment/system must include: |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| 1. Work order is reviewed, and all maintenance requirements are clearly identified. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
| 2. Tools, equipment and materials required for work are obtained and checked to ensure safe and efficient operation. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
| 3. Possible risks and hazards to maintenance of security system are identified and managed according to job requirements, in accordance with company, OHS and other legislative requirements. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
| 4. Historical data on repairs/maintenance of the system is obtained to determine any specific areas that would require attention. |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
| Conduct maintenance. |
| OUTCOME RANGE |
| Work order will be written, and must include:
Maintenance requirements must include: Company requirements must be found in: Electronic security equipment must include: Electronic security system must include: Client must include: Tools and equipment must include: Materials must include: Access to equipment/system must involve: Possible risks and hazards must include: Disruption to client or property must include: Manufacturers' specifications must be found in: Documentation must include: Client confirmation of documentation will be written, and must include: Indemnity will be written, and must include: Safe operating procedures must include: Personal protective equipment must include: Legislative considerations for maintaining security equipment/system must include: |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| 1. Equipment/system requiring maintenance is accessed accordance with manufacturers' specifications, and minimises disruption to client or property. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
| 2. Maintenance conducted is appropriate as to the type of equipment/system being maintained, and is in accordance with manufacturers' specifications, company requirements and OHS and other legislation. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
| 3. Equipment is cleaned where necessary to ensure safe and effective operation in accordance with manufacturers' specifications. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
| 4. A visual inspection is conducted to pinpoint any damage, obstruction, or component wear. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
| 5. An operational check is conducted to determine appropriate operation of equipment/system. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
| 6. Where fault is identified, client and relevant personnel are notified promptly, in accordance with company requirements. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
| 7. Where required, clear communication is maintained with monitoring station during modification. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 |
| 8. Tools and equipment required for maintenance are correctly identified, selected and used in accordance with manufacturers; specifications, and OHS and other legislation. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 |
| 9. Work is conducted using safe work practices in accordance with company requirements, OHS and other legislation. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 |
| 10. Maintenance is completed in a timely fashion in accordance with work schedule and company requirements. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 11 |
| 11. On completion of repairs, equipment/system is tested to confirm correct operation and recommissioned to the client where required. |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
| Clean up worksite. |
| OUTCOME RANGE |
| Work order will be written, and must include:
Maintenance requirements must include: Company requirements must be found in: Electronic security equipment must include: Electronic security system must include: Client must include: Tools and equipment must include: Materials must include: Access to equipment/system must involve: Possible risks and hazards must include: Disruption to client or property must include: Manufacturers' specifications must be found in: Documentation must include: Client confirmation of documentation will be written, and must include: Indemnity will be written, and must include: Safe operating procedures must include: Personal protective equipment must include: Legislative considerations for maintaining security equipment/system must include: |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| 1. All tools and equipment are cleaned and stored in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and company requirements. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
| 2. Worksite is cleared, tidied and reinstated in accordance with client and company requirements. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
| 3. Good housekeeping principles were applied at the work site. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
| 4. All waste and packaging are disposed of in accordance with health and safety standards. |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
| Document maintenance where required. |
| OUTCOME RANGE |
| Work order will be written, and must include:
Maintenance requirements must include: Company requirements must be found in: Electronic security equipment must include: Electronic security system must include: Client must include: Tools and equipment must include: Materials must include: Access to equipment/system must involve: Possible risks and hazards must include: Disruption to client or property must include: Manufacturers' specifications must be found in: Documentation must include: Client confirmation of documentation will be written, and must include: Indemnity will be written, and must include: Safe operating procedures must include: Personal protective equipment must include: Legislative considerations for maintaining security equipment/system must include: |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| 1. All required documentation is completed promptly and accurately in accordance with company requirements and manufacturers' specifications. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
| 2. Client confirmation of documentation is obtained where required. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
| 3. Indemnity is included to protect interest of all parties where required. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
| 4. Securing of documentation after maintenance verifies client privacy and security. |
| UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
| 1. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with POSLEC SETA ETQA.
2. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through POSLEC SETA ETQA. 3. Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed POSLEC SETA ETQA procedures. |
| UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
| Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
| UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
| Identify and solve problems by making sure correct tools are selected for specific types of maintenance activities. |
| UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
| Work effectively in a team by notifying all relevant personnel. |
| UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
| Organise and manage oneself and ones activities by carrying out preventative maintenance, thereby ensuring no crisis arises. |
| UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
| Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information when inspecting systems, making sure maintenance activities are based on accurate data. |
| UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
| Communicate effectively in writing, by completing all relevant documentation. |
| UNIT STANDARD NOTES |
| Supplementary Information:
Assessment Statement Assessment is the process of collecting evidence and making judgments on the extent and nature of progress towards the achievement of the performance standard outlined in this unit. Assessment against this unit of competency may involve any of the following techniques: Guidance of assessment Evidence of competency is best obtained by observing activities in the field and in the office and reviewing fault finding in security equipment/system under normal industry operating conditions. If this is not practicable, observations in realistic simulated environments may be substituted. Evidence of competency will include: Resources required for Assessment |
| QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
| ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
| Core | 23593 | National Certificate: Security Management: Electronic Security | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2007-08-16 | Was SAS SETA until Last Date for Achievement |
| 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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| All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |