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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Assemble, fit and repair automobile auxiliary harnesses

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
12212	Assemble, fit and repair automobile auxiliary harnesses
ORIGINATOR
SGB Manufacturing and Assembly Processes
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 2	NQF Level 02	12
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		2005-07-19	2008-07-19	SAQA 0160/05
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2009-07-19		2012-07-19

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 is replaced by:

US ID	Unit Standard Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Credits	Replacement Status
376641	Remove, fit, assemble and repair automobile auxiliary harnesses	Level 2	NQF Level 02	12

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

The skills, values and knowledge reflected in this unit standard are required for the people in the field of autotronics.

The learning outcomes of this unit standard also contribute to the exit levels outcomes required for the autotronics NQF 2 level qualification.

Qualifying learners are able to assemble, fit and repair automobile harnesses from circuit diagrams, work instructions and in accordance to procedure.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

This unit standard is designed as part of a progression.

The credits allocated to this unit standard assume that a learner has already learnt to:

Maintain a safe and productive work area

Build basic auto electrical circuits

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

The scope and level of this unit standard is determined by the ranges as indicated under specific outcomes.
All work is performed under supervision.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Read and interpret basic auto electrical auxiliary circuit diagrams

OUTCOME RANGE

Auxiliary harnesses include (after-market), trailer and caravan, audio equipment, air horns, spot-lights, sirens, beacon lights, fog lights, various basic damaged/faulty auto electrical harnesses.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Results achieved:

1. Harness is assembled in accordance to circuit diagram
2. Conductors are selected and used in accordance to rating and colour code
3. Electrical components are correctly chosen and used
4. Fitting and removal of harnesses is achieved without damage to trim
5. Harnesses are fitted and routed correctly
6. Repairs are carried out in accordance to specifications
7. Relevant documentation is correctly filled in

Indicators:

1. Personal and automobile protective equipment is correctly selected and used
2. Tools are selected and used correctly
3. Safe working practices are adhered to when carrying out activities
4. Test equipment is selected and used safely and stored correctly
5. All procedures are followed

Understanding confirmed:

Respond to "what if" and "why" questions covering:
1. Damage to vehicle trim
2. Routing
3. Current rating of conductors and terminals
4. High resistance joints

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Select, explain and discuss various components used when assembling auxiliary harnesses

OUTCOME RANGE

Components include conductors, terminals, connectors, strapping, clips and sleeving.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Select, use and care for auto electrical hand tools

OUTCOME NOTES

Select, use and care for auto electrical hand tools used when assembling automobile auwiliary harnesses.

OUTCOME RANGE

Tools include screwdrivers, wire strippers, long nose pliers, side cutters, crimpers, soldering iron and cable knife.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Assemble automobile auxiliary harnesses

OUTCOME RANGE

Automobile auxiliary harnesses may be assembled on jig type simulator boards, built in accordance to procedure.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Chack harnesses by means of equipment operation

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6

Fit and remove harnesses

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7

Test faulty or damaged auto electrical harnesses and repair

OUTCOME RANGE

Testing may be with test equipment or visually for conductor damage or connector/terminal malfunction.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 8

Apply relevant safety practices when working with auxiliary harnesses and equipment

OUTCOME RANGE

Safety includes work area safety, electrical safety, electro-static safety.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 9

Use and complete relevant documentation

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

My assessment will be governed by the policies and guidelines of the MERSETA Education and Training Quality Assurer who has jurisdiction over this field of learning. My assessor will (at the very least) be accredited and have a technical qualification in this learning area.

I can be assessed in the language of my choice although if I have to report incidents or conditions to someone else, I will be assessed on my ability to report in the language commonly used in my working environment.

I will be assessed in the workplace but I can submit documents, projects, test results and assignments that were not produced in the workplace.

I can be assessed against this unit standard to obtain credits or as part of an integrated assessment for a qualification.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

1. Names & functions of:

Conductors

Connectors

Routing

Relevant hand tools

Personal and automotive protective equipment

Components and related symbols
2. Purpose of:

Conductors

Strapping

Terminals

Common ground

Various sleeves
3. Attributes, descriptions, characteristics & properties:

Circuit operation
4. Sensory cues:

Use of senses to determine possible fault conditions
5. Cause and effect, implications of:

Implications of not using personal protection

Implications of not working in accordance to procedure

Implications regarding vehicle damage

Implications of incorrect conductor selection

Implications of incorrect routing of harnesses
6. Procedures and techniques:

Safety procedures

Testing procedures

Removal and fitting procedure
7. Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards:

Relevant statutory regulations

Applicable safety, health and environmental legislation
8. Theory: rules, principles, laws

Internal resistance

Resistance in series and parallel

Basic principles of electricity
9. Relationships systems

Relationship of the battery as the power source to the automobile auxiliary harness circuits

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems:

Recognise situations that require action and correct when necessary

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others:

Contribute to the workgroup`s efforts to maintain cleanliness, safety and quality

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage myself and my activities:

Apply the correct procedures for using, storing and looking after equipment, tools, test equipment, components and chemicals

Plan and prepare job function activities

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively:

Use common names for tools and equipment

Fill in and use fault reports, requisition forms and job cards

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology:

? Apply the principles of conventional and electron current flow

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems:

Relate the use of auxiliary harnesses to that of the main harness

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 376641, which is "Remove, fit, assemble and repair automobile auxiliary harnesses", Level 2, 12 credits.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	22858	National Certificate: Autotronics	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2009-11-07	Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement
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
Elective	24455	National Certificate: Servicing Vehicles	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2005-11-30	Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement
Elective	78524	National Certificate: Automotive Repair and Maintenance	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	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.

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