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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Demonstrate knowledge of aircraft mechanical component repair and overhaul practices

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
115253	Demonstrate knowledge of aircraft mechanical component repair and overhaul practices
ORIGINATOR
SGB Aircraft Maintenance and Overhaul
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"		2018-07-01	2023-06-30	SAQA 06120/18
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30		2027-06-30

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 is a knowledge-based unit standard for people pursuing unit standards in the mechanical maintenance and mechanical repair and overhaul domains.
People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of the function, construction, operation, and principles of repair and overhaul of a range of mechanically operated aircraft components, to a level that enables them to be trained on job, and work safely in repair and overhaul workshops. They are able to:

demonstrate knowledge of the general principles and precautions relating to working safely in mechanical repair and overhaul contexts

demonstrate knowledge of hazards, and safety procedures and precautions

demonstrate knowledge of the safe use of tools and equipment in the industry

demonstrate knowledge of hazards, and safety procedures and precautions

demonstrate knowledge of procedures in relation to fires in workshops or equipment

demonstrate knowledge of reporting of accidents

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

The credit calculation is based on the assumption that learners are already competent in terms of the following outcomes or areas of learning when starting to learn towards this unit standard:

Communications and Mathematical literacy at Level 2, or equivalent competence.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

The following scope and context applies to the whole unit standard:
1. The mechanical components referred to in this unit standard include those used in air-conditioning, pressurisation, fire detection and protection, flight control, fuel storage and distribution, hydraulic, ice and rain protection, landing gear, pneumatic, water and waste, window, and wheel and brake systems.
2. Standard practices referred to are those in normal industry use, examples being United Kingdom Civil Aircraft Airworthiness Information and Procedures (publication reference CAP 652), and Federal Airworthiness Administration Acceptable Methods, Techniques and Practices - Aircraft Inspection and Repair (Advisory Circular 43-13-1A).
Specific range statements are provided in the body of the unit standard where they apply to particular specific outcomes or assessment criteria.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Demonstrate knowledge of the general principles and precautions relating to working safely.

OUTCOME NOTES

Demonstrate knowledge of the general principles and precautions relating to working safely in mechanical repair and overhaul contexts.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The responsibilities of the individual in relation to personal safety and the safety of others are identified and described in accordance with current legislation and site policies.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The warning and reporting procedures of unsafe situations in the workplace are explained in line with site regulations.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The need for all mechanical work to be performed by competent personnel in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and standards is identified in relation to current policies and legislation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

The importance of the planning of all work, and of communicating clearly with others is explained with reference to safety and lost time.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Situations in which a second competent person must be present are identified.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Demonstrate knowledge of safety clothing and safety equipment used in the industry.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Items of safety clothing and safety equipment are identified, and reasons given as to why and under what circumstances each item is to be used are correct in accordance with generally accepted practice.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Items may include: overalls, undergarments, shoes, eye protection, safety helmets, protective gloves, safety belts.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The danger of wearing loose items of clothing while working on or near moving equipment or machinery is explained in terms of personal and or team safety.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Consequences of not using the appropriate equipment correctly is described for each item in relation to its intended application.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Demonstrate knowledge of the safe use of tools and equipment in the industry.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The practices relating to the safe use of tools are stated in accordance with site policy.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The practices relating to the safe use of measuring and test instruments are accurately stated in line with accepted industry practice.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The need to check currency of test certification of certain equipment is explained in relation to personal safety and test validity.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

The principles relating to the safe use of ladders are explained in terms of personal safety.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Demonstrate knowledge of hazards, and safety procedures and precautions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Personal and worksite hazards are accurately identified in accordance with the worksite safety and accidents policy.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Hazards include: equipment, machinery electrical, chemical, fire, gas, fumes, compressed air, noise, and product
Personal hazards include: clothing, hair, footwear, jewellery, lifting, handling, and occupational overuse syndrome

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Procedures identified in relation to hazards are appropriate to the particular hazard and the avoidance of accidents.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Procedures for: equipment, machinery, electrical, chemical, fire, fumes, compressed air, gas, protective clothing, storage and work area maintenance.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Procedures in the event of accident, fire and emergency are explained as laid down in company policy or standard procedure.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Procedures and principles of relevant acts and regulations relating to safety, health and welfare on the worksite are identified.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Health and safety legislation, CAA regulations, local authority by-laws

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Safe working practices in the use of machinery are explained as specified in company policy and to manufacturer's instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Practices include: fences, guards, safety devices, operating and isolation techniques.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

Procedures for the movement and storage of hazardous materials are described in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Chemical, gas, compressed air, flammable materials, lubricants, paints, sealants, cleaning fluids, and waste materials.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

Warning signs are identified in relation to hazards.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8

Procedures for housekeeping are explained with reference to the importance of keeping work areas clean and free of debris.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Demonstrate knowledge of procedures in relation to fires in workshops or equipment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The importance of following site evacuation and fire fighting procedures is explained in terms of minimising injury and/or damage to property.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The importance of disconnecting the power supply to burning equipment is explained in terms of its impact on the fire and damage limitation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The danger of toxic gases given off by fires in electrical equipment is identified, and the manner of dealing with such is stated.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Fire extinguishers for use on electrical and other fires are identified and distinguished in terms of their suitability for particular applications.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6

Demonstrate knowledge of reporting of accidents.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The types of accidents which must be reported are stated in accordance with current regulations.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The procedures and details of reporting accidents are stated in accordance with current regulations.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Safety tags are identified correctly in relation to their purpose.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Types of tags may include: danger, warning, beware, and caution tags; out-of-service tags; hold cards; in-house tags used for the same effects.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Procedures for the placement and removal of safety tags are explained in accordance with industry practice and site policy.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

A tag system for use in a multi-trade environment is described in terms of its application and key features.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

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

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

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

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Essential embedded knowledge will be assessed through assessment of the specific outcomes in terms of the stipulated assessment criteria. Candidates are unlikely to achieve all the specific outcomes, to the standards described in the assessment criteria, without knowledge of the listed embedded knowledge. This means that for the most part, the possession or lack of the knowledge can be directly inferred from the quality of the candidate's performance. Where direct assessment of knowledge is required, assessment criteria have been included in the body of the unit standard.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

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Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems and make decisions using critical and creative thinking.
Note: The ability of the candidate to identify hazardous conditions, assess and take appropriate action.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others as members of a team, group, organisation or community.
Note: The ability and willingness of the candidate to accept and interpret work instructions correctly and to request assistance with making safe in an appropriate manner as a team member.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively.
Note: The preparation for making safe, the candidate must indicate what tools and personnel protective equipment is required and communicate to fellow workers his/her intentions.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
Note: The ability of the candidate to reconcile the information from the visual examination and constantly evaluate the changing situation.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively, using visual, mathematical and / or language skills in the modes of oral and / or written presentations.
Note: The appropriate communication with the relevant personnel with regard to the reporting of hazards and sub-standard conditions will indicate his/her proficiency in effective communication.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.
Note: The use of science and technology is not relevant for this unit standard.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.
Note: The ability of the candidate to identify hazard conditions. The effect of non-compliance and deviation from electrical procedures will indicate his/her proficiency in understanding that a specific action or decision taken has more than one effect.

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA

Assessors should keep the following principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard:

Focus the assessment activities on gathering evidence in terms of the main outcome expressed in the title to ensure assessment is integrated rather than fragmented. Remember we want to declare the person competent in terms of the title. Where assessment at title level is unmanageable, then focus assessment around each specific outcome, or groups of specific outcomes.

Make sure evidence is gathered across the entire range, wherever it applies. Assessment activities should be as close to the real performance as possible, and where simulations or role-plays are used, there should be supporting evidence to show the candidate is able to perform in the real situation.

Do not focus the assessment activities on each assessment criterion. Rather make sure the assessment activities focus on outcomes and are sufficient to enable evidence to be gathered around all the assessment criteria.

The assessment criteria provide the specifications against which assessment judgements should be made. In most cases, knowledge can be inferred from the quality of the performances, but in other cases, knowledge and understanding will have to be tested through questioning techniques. Where this is required, there will be assessment criteria to specify the standard required.

The task of the assessor is to gather sufficient evidence, of the prescribed type and quality, as specified in this unit standard, that the candidate can achieve the outcomes again and again and again. This means assessors will have to judge how many repeat performances are required before they believe the performance is reproducible.

All assessments should be conducted in line with the following well documented principles of assessment: appropriateness, fairness, manageability, integration into work or learning, validity, directness, authenticity, sufficiency, systematicity, openness and consistency.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

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QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	48861	National Certificate: Aircraft Maintenance and Overhaul	Level 4	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2016-12-31	TETA

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

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