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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Fit and commission air-conditioners to vehicles

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
11202	Fit and commission air-conditioners to vehicles
ORIGINATOR
SGB Vehicle Maintenance
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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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 3	NQF Level 03	8
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		2006-11-07	2009-11-07	SAQA 0160/05
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2010-11-07		2013-11-07

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 learners is able to fit air-con kits to a vehicle air-conditioning systems and to charge, commission and test the system using product specific service manuals, work instructions and in accordance with workshop and manufacturers manual procedures. This will contribute to the exit level outcomes required for the National Certificate in maintaining vehicles and related qualifications.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

This unit standard has been designed as part of a progression. It is one of a series of unit standards for maintaining vehicles in the field of manufacturing and engineering. It is assumed that the learner has already learned the use of engineering hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment, select and use automobile lifting equipment to maintain a safe and productive working environment

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

The ranges as indicated under the specific outcomes determine the scope and level of this unit standard. All work is performed under supervision at regular intervals and according to workplace and workshop manual specifications and occupational safety, health and environmental legislation.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Prepare the vehicle and select the air-con kit for fitment and commissioning.

OUTCOME RANGE

Information is accessed and interpreted to select from appropriate manufacturers specifications to select the air-con kit Appropriate tools and equipment is selected Tools and equipment includes hand tools, refrigerant leak detecting equipment, evacuation equipment, refrigerant recovery/or recycling equipment, thermometers, refrigerant re-gassing equipment, refrigerant and refrigerant oils, Vehicles are passenger and light commercial vehicles Vehicle is stripped to receive air-con kit components

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Results achieved The vehicle is prepared The appropriate air-con kit is selected The air-con kit is fitted and the system charged and commissioned Indicators The appropriate air-con kit is selected in accordance with manufacturers specifications The air-con kit is checked with the factory parts list The parts are checked for damage The vehicle is stripped in accordance with the workshop manual to receive the air-con kit Stripped vehicle parts are cleaned and prepared for re-fitting The air-con kit and stripped vehicle parts are fitted in the right order The assembled parts, belts, brackets and pulleys are checked The charging equipment is fitted to the vehicle in accordance with manufacturers specifications The air-conditioning system is evacuated and gassed to manufacturers specifications The air-conditioning system is switched on and visually checked for noise and vibrations Temperatures of the system are taken and checked against manufacturers specifications System is checked for leaks with the appropriate equipment All SHE procedures are adhered to Understanding confirmed Respond to 'what if' and 'why' questions covering

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Fit air-con kit to vehicle.

OUTCOME RANGE

Fit includes that the air-con kit parts are checked and fitted in the right order

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Results achieved The vehicle is prepared The appropriate air-con kit is selected The air-con kit is fitted and the system charged and commissioned Indicators The appropriate air-con kit is selected in accordance with manufacturers specifications The air-con kit is checked with the factory parts list The parts are checked for damage The vehicle is stripped in accordance with the workshop manual to receive the air-con kit Stripped vehicle parts are cleaned and prepared for re-fitting The air-con kit and stripped vehicle parts are fitted in the right order The assembled parts, belts, brackets and pulleys are checked The charging equipment is fitted to the vehicle in accordance with manufacturers specifications The air-conditioning system is evacuated and gassed to manufacturers specifications The air-conditioning system is switched on and visually checked for noise and vibrations Temperatures of the system are taken and checked against manufacturers specifications System is checked for leaks with the appropriate equipment All SHE procedures are adhered to Understanding confirmed Respond to 'what if' and 'why' questions covering

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Charge and commission the air-con system.

OUTCOME RANGE

The charging equipment and manifold gauge are checked and fitted to the vehicle Air-con system is evacuated and gassed

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Results achieved The vehicle is prepared The appropriate air-con kit is selected The air-con kit is fitted and the system charged and commissioned Indicators The appropriate air-con kit is selected in accordance with manufacturers specifications The air-con kit is checked with the factory parts list The parts are checked for damage The vehicle is stripped in accordance with the workshop manual to receive the air-con kit Stripped vehicle parts are cleaned and prepared for re-fitting The air-con kit and stripped vehicle parts are fitted in the right order The assembled parts, belts, brackets and pulleys are checked The charging equipment is fitted to the vehicle in accordance with manufacturers specifications The air-conditioning system is evacuated and gassed to manufacturers specifications The air-conditioning system is switched on and visually checked for noise and vibrations Temperatures of the system are taken and checked against manufacturers specifications System is checked for leaks with the appropriate equipment All SHE procedures are adhered to Understanding confirmed Respond to 'what if' and 'why' questions covering

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Test the air-con system.

OUTCOME RANGE

Test includes visual, noise, and vibration checks Temperature checks

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Results achieved The vehicle is prepared The appropriate air-con kit is selected The air-con kit is fitted and the system charged and commissioned Indicators The appropriate air-con kit is selected in accordance with manufacturers specifications The air-con kit is checked with the factory parts list The parts are checked for damage The vehicle is stripped in accordance with the workshop manual to receive the air-con kit Stripped vehicle parts are cleaned and prepared for re-fitting The air-con kit and stripped vehicle parts are fitted in the right order The assembled parts, belts, brackets and pulleys are checked The charging equipment is fitted to the vehicle in accordance with manufacturers specifications The air-conditioning system is evacuated and gassed to manufacturers specifications The air-conditioning system is switched on and visually checked for noise and vibrations Temperatures of the system are taken and checked against manufacturers specifications System is checked for leaks with the appropriate equipment All SHE procedures are adhered to Understanding confirmed Respond to 'what if' and 'why' questions covering

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Apply quality checks on completed work.

OUTCOME RANGE

Operation and function ability checks No gasses and oils leaking to the environment

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Results achieved The vehicle is prepared The appropriate air-con kit is selected The air-con kit is fitted and the system charged and commissioned Indicators The appropriate air-con kit is selected in accordance with manufacturers specifications The air-con kit is checked with the factory parts list The parts are checked for damage The vehicle is stripped in accordance with the workshop manual to receive the air-con kit Stripped vehicle parts are cleaned and prepared for re-fitting The air-con kit and stripped vehicle parts are fitted in the right order The assembled parts, belts, brackets and pulleys are checked The charging equipment is fitted to the vehicle in accordance with manufacturers specifications The air-conditioning system is evacuated and gassed to manufacturers specifications The air-conditioning system is switched on and visually checked for noise and vibrations Temperatures of the system are taken and checked against manufacturers specifications System is checked for leaks with the appropriate equipment All SHE procedures are adhered to Understanding confirmed Respond to 'what if' and 'why' questions covering

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6

Apply relevant safety practices when working with vehicle air conditioning systems.

OUTCOME RANGE

Safety includes work area, electrical safety, gas usage safety, work area safety and vehicle cleanliness restored

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Results achieved The vehicle is prepared The appropriate air-con kit is selected The air-con kit is fitted and the system charged and commissioned Indicators The appropriate air-con kit is selected in accordance with manufacturers specifications The air-con kit is checked with the factory parts list The parts are checked for damage The vehicle is stripped in accordance with the workshop manual to receive the air-con kit Stripped vehicle parts are cleaned and prepared for re-fitting The air-con kit and stripped vehicle parts are fitted in the right order The assembled parts, belts, brackets and pulleys are checked The charging equipment is fitted to the vehicle in accordance with manufacturers specifications The air-conditioning system is evacuated and gassed to manufacturers specifications The air-conditioning system is switched on and visually checked for noise and vibrations Temperatures of the system are taken and checked against manufacturers specifications System is checked for leaks with the appropriate equipment All SHE procedures are adhered to Understanding confirmed Respond to 'what if' and 'why' questions covering

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7

Restore work area and prepare documentation.

OUTCOME RANGE

Includes the cleaning and storing of tools and equipment Includes the completion and processing of documentation and reports

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Results achieved The vehicle is prepared The appropriate air-con kit is selected The air-con kit is fitted and the system charged and commissioned Indicators The appropriate air-con kit is selected in accordance with manufacturers specifications The air-con kit is checked with the factory parts list The parts are checked for damage The vehicle is stripped in accordance with the workshop manual to receive the air-con kit Stripped vehicle parts are cleaned and prepared for re-fitting The air-con kit and stripped vehicle parts are fitted in the right order The assembled parts, belts, brackets and pulleys are checked The charging equipment is fitted to the vehicle in accordance with manufacturers specifications The air-conditioning system is evacuated and gassed to manufacturers specifications The air-conditioning system is switched on and visually checked for noise and vibrations Temperatures of the system are taken and checked against manufacturers specifications System is checked for leaks with the appropriate equipment All SHE procedures are adhered to Understanding confirmed Respond to 'what if' and 'why' questions covering

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

My assessment will be governed by the policies and guidelines of the MERSETA Education and Training Quality Assurance who has jurisdiction over this field of learning. My assessor will be accredited and have a technical qualification in this learning area. I can be assessed in the language of my choice although if I have to report incidents or conditions to someone else, I will be assessed on my ability to report in the language commonly used in my working environment. I will be assessed in the workplace but I can submit documents, projects, test results and assignments that were not produced in the workplace. I can be assessed against this unit standard to obtain credits or as part of an integrated assessment for a qualification.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

1. Names and functions of: Automotive air conditioning components Various air-con kits Personal and automotive protective equipment Discharging, evacuation and recharging Refrigeration cycle Blower Evaporator 2. Attributes, descriptions, characteristics and properties: Refrigerant Refrigeration cycle Refrigerant oils 3. Sensory cues: What I see, hear, feel, smell during the process 4. Purpose of: Refrigerant Manufacturers specifications and procedures Air conditioning systems Leakage tests Air-con kits Belt tensions 5. Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards: Regulations regarding working with compressors Disposal of refrigerants Applicable safety, health and environmental legislation 6. Theory: rules, principles, laws: Heat and heat transfer Condensation Conduction Evaporation Pressure laws 7. Relationships, systems: Relationship of an vehicle air conditioning system to other vehicle operating systems

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems Related to the fitting of air-con kits and the charging, commissioning and testing of air-con systems

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others When fitting air-con kits to vehicles and charging, commissioning and testing air-conditioning systems

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage myself and my activities Apply the correct procedures for using, storing and looking after equipment, tools and test equipment Plan and prepare job function activities

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively Use common names for tools and equipment Fill in and use fault reports, requisition forms and job cards

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology effectively and critically When working with manufacturers specification and information When working with toxic substances in the environment

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Relate the operation of vehicle air conditioning systems to that of other air conditioners

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	78524	National Certificate: Automotive Repair and Maintenance	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual
Elective	58497	National Certificate: Automotive Repair and Maintenance	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2009-02-18	Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement
Elective	24456	National Certificate: Maintaining Vehicles	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2008-02-06	Was MERSETA 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.