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

Select, use and care for engineering power tools 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
12219  Select, use and care for engineering power tools 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Manufacturing and Assembly Processes 
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  6 
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
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

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

The learning outcomes in this unit standard also contribute to the exit level outcomes required for various NQF level 2 engineering qualifications.

Qualifying learners can select, safely use and maintain a range of engineering power tools. The power sources include electrical, pneumatic and hydraulics. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
This unit standard has been designed as the start of a progression.

The credits allocated to this unit standard assume that a learners has already learned 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 the specific outcomes. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Select and use engineering power tools 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Select appropriate power tool attachments for required application 
    		•
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Engineering power tools include drills (including pedestal drilling machines), grinders (including pedestal grinders), sanders, brushes, buffs, wrenches (including impact type), jacks, nibblers, saws (including power and band saws) . 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Results achieved
    1. Power tools used as recommended by the manufacturer to meet job/task requirements
    2. Unsafe/faulty power tools identified and corrective action taken
    3. Power tools cleaned, serviced, maintained and stored

    Indicators
    1. Correct safety precautions taken while using power tools
    2. Appropriate power tools selected for job
    3. Appropriate attachments selected for particular application
    4. Problems are reported timeously to appropriate personnel
    5. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained

    Understanding confirmed
    1. Explain and discuss
  • Consequences of incorrectly using power tools, e.g. injuries
  • Choice of particular tools for job/task
  • Safety hazards associated with the use of power tools
  • Risks and hazards related to the various power supply sources 
    		•

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Care for and maintain engineering power tools 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Identify and report unsafe or faulty tools
  • Clean and maintain and store tools 
    		•
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Power tool maintenance includes replacing wearing parts and lubrication. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Results achieved
    1. Power tools used as recommended by the manufacturer to meet job/task requirements
    2. Unsafe/faulty power tools identified and corrective action taken
    3. Power tools cleaned, serviced, maintained and stored

    Indicators
    1. Correct safety precautions taken while using power tools
    2. Appropriate power tools selected for job
    3. Appropriate attachments selected for particular application
    4. Problems are reported timeously to appropriate personnel
    5. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained

    Understanding confirmed
    1. Explain and discuss
  • Consequences of incorrectly using power tools, e.g. injuries
  • Choice of particular tools for job/task
  • Safety hazards associated with the use of power tools
  • Risks and hazards related to the various power supply sources 
    		•

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Check on power supply connections to equipment 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Power sources include electricity, compressed air, hydraulic power. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Results achieved
    1. Power tools used as recommended by the manufacturer to meet job/task requirements
    2. Unsafe/faulty power tools identified and corrective action taken
    3. Power tools cleaned, serviced, maintained and stored

    Indicators
    1. Correct safety precautions taken while using power tools
    2. Appropriate power tools selected for job
    3. Appropriate attachments selected for particular application
    4. Problems are reported timeously to appropriate personnel
    5. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained

    Understanding confirmed
    1. Explain and discuss
  • Consequences of incorrectly using power tools, e.g. injuries
  • Choice of particular tools for job/task
  • Safety hazards associated with the use of power tools
  • Risks and hazards related to the various power supply sources 
    		•

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Recognise and report problems, changes and/or malfunctions while working 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Results achieved
    1. Power tools used as recommended by the manufacturer to meet job/task requirements
    2. Unsafe/faulty power tools identified and corrective action taken
    3. Power tools cleaned, serviced, maintained and stored

    Indicators
    1. Correct safety precautions taken while using power tools
    2. Appropriate power tools selected for job
    3. Appropriate attachments selected for particular application
    4. Problems are reported timeously to appropriate personnel
    5. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained

    Understanding confirmed
    1. Explain and discuss
  • Consequences of incorrectly using power tools, e.g. injuries
  • Choice of particular tools for job/task
  • Safety hazards associated with the use of power tools
  • Risks and hazards related to the various power supply sources 
    		•

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Work safely with due care for self, fellow workers, machines, equipment, materials and environment 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Work safely with due care for self, fellow workers, machines, equipment, materials and the environment. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Safe working practices include the use of appropriate personal protective equipment.

    Safety hazards include bad connections, damaged air and hydraulic hoses, damaged electrical cables, cracked discs and worn or damaged blades. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Results achieved
    1. Power tools used as recommended by the manufacturer to meet job/task requirements
    2. Unsafe/faulty power tools identified and corrective action taken
    3. Power tools cleaned, serviced, maintained and stored

    Indicators
    1. Correct safety precautions taken while using power tools
    2. Appropriate power tools selected for job
    3. Appropriate attachments selected for particular application
    4. Problems are reported timeously to appropriate personnel
    5. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained

    Understanding confirmed
    1. Explain and discuss
  • Consequences of incorrectly using power tools, e.g. injuries
  • Choice of particular tools for job/task
  • Safety hazards associated with the use of power tools
  • Risks and hazards related to the various power supply sources 
    		•


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    The assessment will be governed by the policies and guidelines of the MERSETA Education and Training Quality Assuror who has jurisdiction over this field of learning. The assessor will (at the very least) be accredited and have a technical qualification in this learning area.

    The learner can be assessed in the language of his/her choice although s/he has to report incidents or conditions to someone else. The learner will be assessed on his/her ability to report in the language commonly used in his/her working environment.

    The learner will be assessed in the workplace but s/he can submit documents, projects, test results and assignments that were not produced in the workplace.

    The learner 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:
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Power tools and accessories

    2. Purpose of:
  • Various power tools
  • Cleaning and maintenance (lubrication) of power tools

    3. Processes, events, causes and effects, implications:
  • Causes of injury and damage to materials
  • Implications of incorrect or inappropriate use of tools and services

    4. Procedures and techniques:
  • Safety
  • Storage
  • Cleaning
  • Maintenance (lubrication)
  • Use of various power tools
  • Selection attachments

    5. Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards:
  • Applicable safety, health and environmental protection legislation and standards

    6. Theory: rules, principles, laws:
  • Basic concepts of leverage, force, pressure and torque

    7. Relationships, systems:
  • Role of power tools in the manufacturing process 
    		•


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage myself and my activities:
  • Apply the correct procedures for using, storing and looking after power tools 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively:
  • Use the common names for power tools and the procedures and processes associated with their use
  • Report on faulty or unsafe power tools 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically:
  • Understand and explain basic concepts of leverage, force, pressure and torque 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems:
  • Relate the use of power tools to the manufacturing process 
    		•

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  49402   National Certificate in Steel Tube and Pipe Manufacturing (Seamless Hot-Finished OR Welded OR Cold-Formed)  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2012-06-30  MERSETA 
    Core  78523   National Certificate: Automotive Repair and Maintenance  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Core  78944   National Certificate: Autotronics  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    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 
    Core  57878   National Certificate: CNC Production Machining  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Core  65129   National Certificate: Diesel Electric and Electric Fitting  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Core  58269   National Certificate: Electro-Mechanics  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Core  58722   National Certificate: Engineering Fabrication  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Core  22869   National Certificate: Engineering Fabrication  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2007-08-16  MERSETA 
    Core  58268   National Certificate: Lift Installation and Maintenance  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Core  59689   National Certificate: Mechanical Engineering  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Core  23273   National Certificate: Mechanical Engineering: Fitting  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2008-06-25  MERSETA 
    Core  23254   National Certificate: Mechanical Engineering: Fitting and Machining  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2008-06-25  MERSETA 
    Core  23277   National Certificate: Mechanical Engineering: Machining  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2008-06-25  MERSETA 
    Core  59729   National Certificate: Mechanical Handling (Rigging)  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Core  22770   National Certificate: Mechatronics  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2009-07-29  Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Core  67629   National Certificate: Mechatronics  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Core  79686   National Certificate: Metal and Engineering Manufacturing Processes  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Core  36154   National Certificate: Polymer Composite Fabrication  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Core  50542   National Certificate: Small Craft Construction  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2009-08-31  Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Core  57881   National Certificate: Welding Application and Practice  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Core  50541   National Certificate: Locksmithing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SAS SETA 
    Elective  59099   National Certificate: Agricultural Equipment Service and Repair  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
    Elective  64709   National Certificate: Automotive Body Repair  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Elective  65809   National Certificate: Automotive Manufacturing and Assembly  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Elective  64410   National Certificate: Automotive Spray Painting  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Elective  24198   National Certificate: Construction Material Manufacturing  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 
    Elective  67569   National Certificate: Electronics Manufacturing and Assembly  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2015-06-30  MERSETA 
    Elective  58433   National Certificate: Fishing Operations  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2015-06-30  TETA 
    Elective  66512   National Certificate: Foundry Operations  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2013-11-07  MERSETA 
    Elective  57900   National Certificate: Printing and Manufacture of Packaging  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2015-06-30  FPMSETA 
    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  59017   National Certificate: Tissue Conversion  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2015-06-30  FPMSETA 
    Elective  58975   National Certificate: Automated Packaging Operations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  67329   National Certificate: Inshore Maritime Operations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2015-06-30  TETA 
    Elective  57879   National Certificate: Manufacturing of Surface Coatings  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CHIETA 
    Elective  49795   National Certificate: Rail Construction and Maintenance  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  TETA 


    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. Betterskills Academy 
    2. Buscor 
    3. Limadi Industrial Projects 
    4. LOCKSMITHS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICA 
    5. MSC Artisan Academy (Pty) Ltd T/A Master Artisan Academy SA (EAST LOND 
    6. OKUHLEKODWA TRADING AND PROJECTS 166 
    7. Transnet Rail Engineering Bloemfontein Centre 
    8. Transnet Rail Engineering Cape Town Centre 
    9. Transnet Rail Engineering Durban Training Centre 
    10. Transnet Rail Engineering UitenhageTraining Centre 
    11. Transnet SOC Ltd - Rail Engineering Bloemfontein Training Centre 


    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.