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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Dismantle automotive components 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
119743  Dismantle automotive components 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Vehicle Maintenance 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
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 2  NQF Level 02  4 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 2005-11-30  2008-11-30  SAQA 0763/05 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2009-11-30   2012-11-30  

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
15122  Dismantle earthmoving equipment components  Level 2  NQF Level 02  10   

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 learner is capable of dismantling automotive components for inspection and/or repairs. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
It is assumed that the learner has already learned the use of engineering hand tools, power tools, measuring equipment and 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 the supervision and according to workplace and workshop manual specifications and occupational safety, health and environmental legislation. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Learner has learned to plan and prepare work area and automotive component for dismantling. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
  • Planning includes reading and interpreting the job card/work instructions and obtaining service data.
  • Preparing includes selecting appropriate tools and equipment, positioning/mount component in work area and clean component prior to dismantling.
  • Appropriate tools and equipment means industry approved tools and equipment as being most suited to complete the task to a professional and competent manner with due regard to safe working practices. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Learner prepared work area and automotive component for dismantling. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Component cleaned prior to dismantling according to company procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Component is mounted/placed in work area according to workshop manual procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Appropriate service data is obtained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Appropriate tools and equipment are selected in according with workshop manual. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Learner can explain the reason/s for cleaning component prior to dismantling. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Learner can explain reason(s) for selecting tools and equipment. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Learner is able to dismantle automotive component. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Automotive Component includes: Any contraption, consisting of more than one part working together, which have a name, function/s and an operation description, and forms part of any one or more of the following systems: Electrical, engine, drive train, brakes, hydraulics, pneumatics. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Automotive Component is dismantled. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Component is dismantled in accordance with workshop manual and quality procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Component parts are packed out in sequence of dismantling. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Component parts are cleaned and stored according to company procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Learner can explain reason/s for dismantling a component and pack parts in sequence of dismantling. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Learner can recall company parts storing procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Learner has learned to apply safety procedures during automotive component dismantling task. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
  • Safety includes using personal protective equipment, adhering to workshop manual warnings and dispose of hazardous materials
  • Hazardous materials include oils, coolant, fuels and cleaning agents. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Learner completed dismantling task without any incident, accident, injury or damage to component, tools and equipment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Component is dismantled adhering to all workshop manual safety warnings and required actions before, during and after component dismantling task. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Learner complied to applicable SHE procedures during the component dismantling task. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Learner can recall safety recommendations before, during and after disassembly task. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Learner has learner to restore work area, complete and process documentation. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
  • Restoring work area includes disposal of hazardous materials, tools and equipment packed away, work area cleaned and component parts stored away.
  • Documentation includes completing job cards, check lists and reports.
  • Reports include reports and summaries of work completed.
  • Process includes submissions according to company procedures. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Learner restored work area, complete and processed appropriate documentation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Tools and equipment is cleaned and stored away in accordance with company procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Documentation is completed and processed in accordance with company procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Hazardous materials are disposed in accordance to company environmental procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Learner can recall company procedures relating to cleaning and storing of tools and equipment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Learner can explain the reason(s) for completing appropriate documentation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Learner can recall and understand the company hazardous material disposal 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 relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or by an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA, according to the ETQA's policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation.
  • Moderation must include both internal and external moderation of assessments, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise. Moderation should also encompass achievement of the competence described in the Unit Standard.
  • Anyone wishing to be assessed against this unit standard may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Names and functions of:
    > Automotive Component and parts
    > Tools and equipment
  • Attributes, descriptions, characteristics and properties:
    > Ferrous and non-ferrous materials related to components
  • Sensory cues:
    > Visual (Identification of components)
  • Purpose of:
    > Adhering to workshop manual procedure
    > Cleaning component and mounting/placing component in work area
    > Packing out component parts in sequence of dismantling
  • Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards:
    > Applicable company policies and procedures
    > Workshop manual procedures
    > SHE procedures
    > Quality procedures
  • Theory: rules, principles, laws:
    > Basic principles of ferrous and non-ferrous metals
  • Relationships, systems:
    > Basic interaction of component parts in relation to the component 
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    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 dismantling an automotive component. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others:
  • When interacting with team members and colleagues during the planning, preparation and dismantle phases of the task. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage myself and my activities:
  • When working according to service and flat rate schedules.
  • When managing resources and my time. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively:
  • When completing and processing documentation and service reports. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically:
  • When using special service tools and equipment.
  • When using information technology. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems:
  • When I can explain and justify my actions and procedures followed.
  • When I can explain the basic interaction of component parts in relation to the component. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard replaces unit standard 15122, 'Dismantle earthmoving equipment components', Level 2, 10 credits. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  49689   National Certificate: Automotive Repair and Maintenance  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2008-11-30  Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement 


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