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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Select and use automobile lifting equipment

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
12213	Select and use automobile lifting equipment
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	3
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 does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard.

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

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

The learning outcomes of this unit standard also contribute to the exit level outcomes required for the autotronics NQF2 level qualification.

Qualifying learners are able to select and use automobile lifting equipment.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

This unit standard has been 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

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

Discuss the basic operation of automobile lifting equipment

OUTCOME RANGE

Lifting equipment includes vehicle hoists (two post or four post), jacks (floor and hand) and related safety stands and creepers.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Results achieved
1. Hoist is operated successfully
2. Jack is positioned and operated correctly
3. Safety stands are positioned and used correctly
4. Creepers are used in a safe manner

Indicators
1. Pre-inspections on lifting equipment are carried out
2. Safety precautions are adhered to
3. Automobile is correctly secured when lifted and lowered
4. Lifting equipment is used in accordance to pre-scribed procedures

Understanding confirmed
Respond to "what if" and "why" questions covering:
1. Positioning of jacks and safety stands
2. Ground surface level
3. Specified tonnages
4. Procedures for lifting and lowering

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Identify and explain the function of various components related to hoists

OUTCOME RANGE

Components include electric motor, support posts, control mechanism, platform, slopping plates and the safety mechanism.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Carry out precautionary measures before operating a hoist

OUTCOME RANGE

Precautionary measures include loading in accordance to hoist specifications, hoist in a safe working condition, area is clear, vehicle correctly positioned on hoist.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Operate hoist

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Use a jack

OUTCOME NOTES

Inspect jack before use

Determine load carrying capacity of jack

Position jack correctly to eliminate risk of damage

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6

Use safety stands

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7

Use creeper

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 and functions of:

Hoists

Jacks

Safety stands

Creepers
2. Purpose of:

Lifting equipment
3. Attributes, descriptions, characteristics and properties:

Lifting equipment
4. Sensory cues:

Visual inspection of equipment and work area when using lifting equipment
5. Causes and effects, implications of:

Implications of not working on level ground

Implications of using faulty lifting equipment

Implications of securing the vehicle correctly

Implications of not following lifting and lowering procedures
6. Procedures and techniques:

Safety procedures

Lifting and lowering procedures
7. Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards:

Regulations regarding working with lifting equipment

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

Mechanical advantage
9. Relationships, systems:

Relationship of the lifting equipment and the mass of the vehicle

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 lifting equipment

Plan and prepare job function activities

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively:

Report faulty lifting equipment

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology:

Explain mechanical advantage

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

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

Relate the use of automobile lifting equipment principles to that of other lifting equipment (forklift, cranes, etc)

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	61809	National Certificate: Tyre Repair and Maintenance	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MERSETA

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

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