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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: |
Check and maintain air-conditioners in vehicles |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
116703 | Check and maintain air-conditioners in vehicles | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Air-conditioning Refrigeration and Ventilation | ||||
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 | 4 |
REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
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 replaces: |
US ID | Unit Standard Title | Pre-2009 NQF Level | NQF Level | Credits | Replacement Status |
9544 | Check and maintain air-conditioners in vehicles | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 4 | Complete |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
Conduct visual and maintenance checks on systems, conduct physical checks on systems, con-duct mechanical checks on systems and make final diagnosis of motor air conditioners. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
Commonly used air-conditioners in vehicles. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Conduct visual and maintenance checks. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Pipe joints are checked for oil and refrigerant leaks. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Condition of air conditioner drive belts / pulleys are checked. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
General condition of wiring is checked. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Condition of pipes and hoses is checked. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Conduct physical checks. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
On / off switch in vehicle is checked. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Air conditioner vent is checked. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Temperature and cycling parameters are checked. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Condenser fan operation is checked. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Operation of system is checked. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Conduct mechanical checks. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Gauges are fitted and pressures checked and compared with normal operating parameters. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Belt tension is checked. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Belt / pulley / compressor noise is checked whilst air conditioner is in operation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Flap operation and heater control is checked for inside the vehicle. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Make final diagnosis. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Air conditioner in working condition is confirmed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Temperature cycling parameters are correct. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Normal operating noises are diagnosed and corrected. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Results of checks and maintenance are reported to supervisor and/or client. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
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.
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage myself and my activities.
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse organise and critically evaluate information.
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively.
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically.
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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 |
This unit standard is replacing unit standard 9544 - 'Check and maintain air-conditioners in vehicles' - Level 3.
Supplementary information: |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Elective | 65489 | National Certificate: Air-Conditioning, Refrigeration and Ventilation | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | MERSETA |
Elective | 48963 | National Certificate: Air-Conditioning, Refrigeration and Ventilation | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2009-03-12 | Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement |
Elective | 64529 | National Certificate: Automotive Body Repair | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | MERSETA |
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 | 78524 | National Certificate: Automotive Repair and Maintenance | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Reregistered | 2021-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
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. | Barloworld South Africa (Pty) Ltd T/A Barloworld-Equipment (ISANDO) (T |
2. | Bell Equipment Company SA (Pty) Ltd (ALTON) (TP) |
3. | Buscor |
4. | Central Competent Centre (Pty) Ltd (BLOEMFONTEIN) (TP) |
5. | Coastal Kzn F.E.T. College - Swinton Road Campus |
6. | Dawsons Training Academy (Pty) Ltd (DURBAN) (TP) |
7. | DON-DER TRUCK REPAIRS TRUST |
8. | Eastcape Midlands Public FET College - Uitenhage (High Street)Campus |
9. | Eastcape Training Centre |
10. | Ekurhuleni West Public FET College - Germiston Campus |
11. | False Bay Public FET College - Westlake Campus |
12. | First Car Care (Pty) Ltd T/A STi Autobody Repairers (GOODWOOD) (TP) |
13. | IFIHLILE TRAINING ACADEMY GAUTENG (PTY) LTD (Halfway House)(TP) |
14. | Imperial Technical Training Academy (GERMISTON) (TP) |
15. | Imperial Technical Training Academy (WADEVILLE) (TP) |
16. | Industries Education & Training Institute (MAITLAND) (TP) |
17. | INDUSTRIES EDUCATION & TRAINING INSTITUTE - PE TTC |
18. | JMC TECHNICAL TRAINING (Bloemfontein)(TP) |
19. | KwaZulu Automotive Training Services cc (KZN) (DURBAN) (TP) |
20. | McCarthy Academy Cape Town (BLACKHEATH) (TP) |
21. | McCarthy Automotive Artisan Academy (MIDRAND) (TP) |
22. | McCarthy Automotive Artisans Academy (PINETOWN) (TP) |
23. | Mopani South East FET College - Phalaborwa Campus |
24. | Nissan SA (Pty) Ltd (ROSSLYN) (TP) |
25. | PUTCO Pty Ltd |
26. | Qualitas Training cc (SELBY) (TP) |
27. | Service Corps T/A Works Training School (ELANDSFONTEIN) (TP) |
28. | SG Coal (Pty) Ltd (TP) |
29. | Shukela Training Centre |
30. | St Anthony's Education Centre (BOKSBURG) (TP) |
31. | Tekmation (Pty) Ltd T/A Tekmation Training Institute (DURBAN) (TP) |
32. | The Automobile Association of South Africa NPC T/A The AA Technical College(MIDRAND) (TP) |
33. | The Automobile Association of South Africa T/A AA Training Academy (MO |
34. | Toyota Academy Toyota SA Motors (Pty) Ltd (SANDTON) (TP) |
35. | Umfolozi FET College - Mandeni Campus |
36. | Umgungundlovu FET College - Plessislaer Campus |
37. | Volkswagen of South Africa (Pty) Ltd (CENTURION) (TP) |
38. | Volkswagen of South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Technical Learning Academy (UIT |
39. | Wide Horizon Advanced Training (PORT ELIZABETH) (TP) |
40. | Winters Business Enterprise T/A Winters Tradesman Technical Tuition (PRETORIA) (TP) |
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. |