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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Demonstrate mechanical awareness and crane appreciation

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
116227	Demonstrate mechanical awareness and crane appreciation
ORIGINATOR
SGB Civil Engineering Construction
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction			Civil Engineering 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
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

The qualifying learner is capable of: Demonstrating mechanical awareness and appreciation of civil construction Crane, identifying and applying pre-operational and post-operational checks. Demonstrating an understanding of, and applying the principles of leverage The contribution to The National Skills Development Strategy is the key developmental interface between learners and new competencies to be achieved. Learners who master the applied competence described in this unit standard will contribute to the development of a professional community of Civil Engineering Construction Crane operators who are able to competently use science and technology when applying operation techniques The contribution to socio-economic transformation is that learners will be able to undergo RPL-assessment and thereby receive recognition for previous learning and experience. This in turn will enhance the employability and career prospects of learners employed in this sector.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

The following knowledge, skills attitude and/or equivalent: Learning assumed to be in place NQF Level 1 Numeracy and NQF Level 1 Literacy

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

In the range of a rated capacity of up to 50 Tons Limited to work carried out on a standard crane, or with standardised fittings Major components include: Chassis Tower & jib Counter weight, hoist Jib & cab Hoist & slew systems Brakes & Transmission Trolley & hookblock Factors influencing safety and suitability of a crane: Stability Suitability State of repair Proximity of other machines and workers Statutory requirements include but are not limited to: Relevant Code of practice Safety, Health & Environmental legislation Local Provincial authority requirements Appropriate checklist is any one or a combination of the following: Manufacturer's checklist Pre-operational checklist Site-specific checklist Daily checklist Weekly checklist Site-specific checklist Inspecting and recording the operational fitness of all components of the crane should cover: Structural Components Mechanical & Electrical Systems Cab, controls & levers Mast Sections Chassis & Balast Hoist Ropes, Trolley & Hookblock Worksite procedures include manufacturer's procedures, operators manuals and site operational requirements, or similar procedures Corrective action includes inspections and/or reporting Controls include levers, switches forwards, reverse, left, right, gear selection, braking All implement and attachment movements Corrective action includes repairing and/or reporting

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Identify and describe functions of major components and systems.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Major components of construction Cranes are identified and their functions described

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Identify and describe functions of instruments and controls.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Construction Crane instrumentation is identified and their functions described

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Construction Crane controls are identified and their functions described

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Warnings from machine indicators and gauges are explained according to manufacturer's specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

All safety features and warning devices on the machine are identified, and their purposes explained in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Apply recognised methods for inspection and recording operational fitness of all Crane components.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Pre-operational and Post-operational checks are carried out according to Manufacturer's operation manual.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Checklist is completed according to worksite procedures and corrective action taken if required, ensuring compliance with manufacturer's specifications.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Demonstrate an understanding of leverage application.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Demonstrate an understanding of leverage in relation to the load and capacity charts

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Demonstrate an understanding of what constitutes the load rating in relation to the load radius, height, stability, structural and operational area.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Select Crane most suitable for a particular application and method of operation to ensure safe operating procedures.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the CETA-ETQA Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the CETA-ETQA CETA-ETQA or other ETQA's who have a Memorandum of Understanding in place with CETA-ETQA would be responsible for moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this qualification.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Functions of Major Components and Systems Functions of Instruments and Controls Methods for inspection and recording operational fitness of all Crane components Principles Of Leverage

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems Evident in the following specific outcomes and assessment criteria: Apply recognised methods for inspection and recording operational fitness of all crane components Checklist is completed according to worksite procedures and corrective action taken if required, ensuring compliance with manufacturer's specifications.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others Evident in the following specific outcomes and assessment criteria: Describe quality assurance of civil construction activities. Checklist is completed according to worksite procedures and corrective action taken if required, ensuring compliance with manufacturer's specifications.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively Evident in the following specific outcomes and assessment criteria: Identify and describe functions of major components and systems Major components of construction Crane are identified and their functions described

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Demonstrate scientific and technological competence Evident in the following specific outcomes and assessment criteria: Demonstrate an understanding of, and apply principles of leverage Demonstrate an understanding of what constitutes the load rating in relation to the load radius, height, stability, structural and operational area.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Understand contextual world-systems Evident in the following specific outcomes and assessment criteria: Identify and describe functions of instruments and controls All safety features and warning devices on the machine are identified, and their purposes explained in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Demonstrate an understanding of, and apply principles of leverage Demonstrate an understanding of what constitutes the load rating in relation to the load radius, height, stability, structural and operational area.

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

N/A

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	48961	National Certificate: Construction: Crane Operations	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CETA

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.

1.	Aveng Grinaker -LTA Civil Engineering
2.	imithetho labour law
3.	Tjeka Training Matters Pty Ltd
4.	Transvaal Training

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