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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Maintain and repair computer printers |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
114182 | Maintain and repair computer printers | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Information Systems and Technology | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences | Information Technology and Computer Sciences | |||
ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
Undefined | Regular | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 3 |
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 intended for people who need to maintain and repair computer printers on existing computer systems:
People credited with this unit standard are able to: The performance of all outcomes is to a level that allows for further learning in this area. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
The credit value of this unit standard is calculated assuming a person has the prior knowledge and skills to:
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UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
Computer printers that operate at speeds of up to 50 pages per minute. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Maintain a computer printer. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. A maintenance plan is agreed with the customer that meets manufacturer`s and organisation`s specifications. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Frequency, log book maintenance, cost, etc. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Maintenance procedures are carried out in accordance with manufacturer`s and organisation`s specifications. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Maintenance includes an analysis of the customer log book to identify incidents that have affected the performance of the computer printer. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Maintenance includes the inspection and replacement of high frequency service items according to manufacturers specifications. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. Maintenance includes a review of the condition and performance of the computer printer in accordance with manufacturers specifications. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
6. Maintenance details are recorded according to manufacturer`s, customer`s and organisation`s policies and procedures. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Identify problems with computer printers. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Problem types - print, paperfeed, connectivity, etc. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Problems are identified, explained and described within agreed timeframe. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. The identification ensures that the cause(s) of the problem(s) are established without trial and error process. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Problems are logged/recorded according to organisational requirements. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Resolve problems with computer printers. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The resolutions ensures that the problem is diagnosed using an industry recommended procedure. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. The resolutions may require a diagnostic tool to be used to diagnose the problems. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. The resolution includes descriptions of the solutions to the problems that are justified by diagnostic evidence. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. The problem causes and resolution are documented according to industry recommended practice and organisational requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. The computer printers are returned to service free of problem symptoms. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
Moderation Process: |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identify and solve problems in which response displays that responsible decisions, using critical and creative thinking, have been made by resolving problems with the relevant technology and components. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively by planning the maintenance of the relevant technology and components. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information relevant to the maintenance and repair of the relevant technology and components. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively by using mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentations by keeping records. |
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 |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Elective | 48573 | National Certificate: Information Technology: Systems Support | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MICTS |
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. |