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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Select, use and care for engineering measuring equipment |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
12476 | Select, use and care for engineering measuring equipment | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Vehicle Maintenance | ||||
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 | 4 |
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 identify units of measure commonly accepted within the engineering industry, know the correct symbols and select, safely use and maintain a range of engineering measuring equipment. |
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: |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
The scope and level of this unit standard is determined by the ranges as indicated under the specific outcomes.
All work is performed under supervision. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Explain and discuss basic units of measure and symbols. |
OUTCOME NOTES |
Identify symbols with international units of measure |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Basic units of measure include length, mass, temperature, angle, pressure |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Basic units of measure, symbols and derived units of measure are explained and discussed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
Indicators:
1. Measurements taken are appropriate to scale of measuring device 2. Symbols used are relevant to measurement 3. Appropriate measuring equipment selected for job 4. Problems are reported timeously to appropriate personnel 5. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained Understanding confirmed: Explain and discuss: |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Measuring equipment used as recommended by the manufacturer to meet job/task requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
Indicators:
1. Measurements taken are appropriate to scale of measuring device 2. Symbols used are relevant to measurement 3. Appropriate measuring equipment selected for job 4. Problems are reported timeously to appropriate personnel 5. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained Understanding confirmed: Explain and discuss: |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Measurements are taken and recorded. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
Understanding confirmed:
Explain and discuss: |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Unsafe/faulty measuring equipment identified and corrective action taken. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
Indicators:
1. Measurements taken are appropriate to scale of measuring device 2. Symbols used are relevant to measurement 3. Appropriate measuring equipment selected for job 4. Problems are reported timeously to appropriate personnel 5. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained Understanding confirmed: Explain and discuss: |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. Measuring equipment cleaned, serviced, maintained and stored. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
Indicators:
1. Measurements taken are appropriate to scale of measuring device 2. Symbols used are relevant to measurement 3. Appropriate measuring equipment selected for job 4. Problems are reported timeously to appropriate personnel 5. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained Understanding confirmed: Explain and discuss: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Select and use engineering measuring equipment. |
OUTCOME NOTES |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Measuring equipment includes verniers, callipers, tapes, rules, combination set, spirit level, plumb bob, micrometers, dial gauges, feeler gauges, thermometers, scales, go/no go gauges, thread gauges, pressure gauges. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Basic units of measure, symbols and derived units of measure are explained and discussed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
Indicators:
1. Measurements taken are appropriate to scale of measuring device 2. Symbols used are relevant to measurement 3. Appropriate measuring equipment selected for job 4. Problems are reported timeously to appropriate personnel 5. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained Understanding confirmed: Explain and discuss: |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Measuring equipment used as recommended by the manufacturer to meet job/task requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
Indicators:
1. Measurements taken are appropriate to scale of measuring device 2. Symbols used are relevant to measurement 3. Appropriate measuring equipment selected for job 4. Problems are reported timeously to appropriate personnel 5. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained Understanding confirmed: Explain and discuss: |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Measurements are taken and recorded. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
Indicators:
1. Measurements taken are appropriate to scale of measuring device 2. Symbols used are relevant to measurement 3. Appropriate measuring equipment selected for job 4. Problems are reported timeously to appropriate personnel 5. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained Understanding confirmed: Explain and discuss: |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Unsafe/faulty measuring equipment identified and corrective action taken. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
Indicators:
1. Measurements taken are appropriate to scale of measuring device 2. Symbols used are relevant to measurement 3. Appropriate measuring equipment selected for job 4. Problems are reported timeously to appropriate personnel 5. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained Understanding confirmed: Explain and discuss: |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. Measuring equipment cleaned, serviced, maintained and stored. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
Indicators:
1. Measurements taken are appropriate to scale of measuring device 2. Symbols used are relevant to measurement 3. Appropriate measuring equipment selected for job 4. Problems are reported timeously to appropriate personnel 5. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained Understanding confirmed: Explain and discuss: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Care for and maintain measuring equipment. |
OUTCOME NOTES |
OUTCOME RANGE |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Basic units of measure, symbols and derived units of measure are explained and discussed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
Indicators:
1. Measurements taken are appropriate to scale of measuring device 2. Symbols used are relevant to measurement 3. Appropriate measuring equipment selected for job 4. Problems are reported timeously to appropriate personnel 5. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained Understanding confirmed: Explain and discuss: |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Measuring equipment used as recommended by the manufacturer to meet job/task requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
Indicators:
1. Measurements taken are appropriate to scale of measuring device 2. Symbols used are relevant to measurement 3. Appropriate measuring equipment selected for job 4. Problems are reported timeously to appropriate personnel 5. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained Understanding confirmed: Explain and discuss: |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Measurements are taken and recorded. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
Indicators:
1. Measurements taken are appropriate to scale of measuring device 2. Symbols used are relevant to measurement 3. Appropriate measuring equipment selected for job 4. Problems are reported timeously to appropriate personnel 5. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained Understanding confirmed: Explain and discuss: |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Unsafe/faulty measuring equipment identified and corrective action taken. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
Indicators:
1. Measurements taken are appropriate to scale of measuring device 2. Symbols used are relevant to measurement 3. Appropriate measuring equipment selected for job 4. Problems are reported timeously to appropriate personnel 5. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained Understanding confirmed: Explain and discuss: |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. Measuring equipment cleaned, serviced, maintained and stored. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
Indicators:
1. Measurements taken are appropriate to scale of measuring device 2. Symbols used are relevant to measurement 3. Appropriate measuring equipment selected for job 4. Problems are reported timeously to appropriate personnel 5. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained Understanding confirmed: Explain and discuss: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Recognise and report problems, changes and/or malfunctions while working. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Basic units of measure, symbols and derived units of measure are explained and discussed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
Indicators:
1. Measurements taken are appropriate to scale of measuring device 2. Symbols used are relevant to measurement 3. Appropriate measuring equipment selected for job 4. Problems are reported timeously to appropriate personnel 5. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained Understanding confirmed: Explain and discuss: |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Measuring equipment used as recommended by the manufacturer to meet job/task requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
Indicators:
1. Measurements taken are appropriate to scale of measuring device 2. Symbols used are relevant to measurement 3. Appropriate measuring equipment selected for job 4. Problems are reported timeously to appropriate personnel 5. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained Understanding confirmed: Explain and discuss: |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Measurements are taken and recorded. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
Indicators:
1. Measurements taken are appropriate to scale of measuring device 2. Symbols used are relevant to measurement 3. Appropriate measuring equipment selected for job 4. Problems are reported timeously to appropriate personnel 5. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained Understanding confirmed: Explain and discuss: |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Unsafe/faulty measuring equipment identified and corrective action taken. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
Indicators:
1. Measurements taken are appropriate to scale of measuring device 2. Symbols used are relevant to measurement 3. Appropriate measuring equipment selected for job 4. Problems are reported timeously to appropriate personnel 5. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained Understanding confirmed: Explain and discuss: |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. Measuring equipment cleaned, serviced, maintained and stored. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
Indicators:
1. Measurements taken are appropriate to scale of measuring device 2. Symbols used are relevant to measurement 3. Appropriate measuring equipment selected for job 4. Problems are reported timeously to appropriate personnel 5. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained Understanding confirmed: Explain and discuss: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 |
Work safely with due care for self, fellow workers, equipment, materials and the environment. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Basic units of measure, symbols and derived units of measure are explained and discussed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
Indicators:
1. Measurements taken are appropriate to scale of measuring device 2. Symbols used are relevant to measurement 3. Appropriate measuring equipment selected for job 4. Problems are reported timeously to appropriate personnel 5. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained Understanding confirmed: Explain and discuss: |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Measuring equipment used as recommended by the manufacturer to meet job/task requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
Indicators:
1. Measurements taken are appropriate to scale of measuring device 2. Symbols used are relevant to measurement 3. Appropriate measuring equipment selected for job 4. Problems are reported timeously to appropriate personnel 5. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained Understanding confirmed: Explain and discuss: |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Measurements are taken and recorded. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
Indicators:
1. Measurements taken are appropriate to scale of measuring device 2. Symbols used are relevant to measurement 3. Appropriate measuring equipment selected for job 4. Problems are reported timeously to appropriate personnel 5. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained Understanding confirmed: Explain and discuss: |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Unsafe/faulty measuring equipment identified and corrective action taken. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
Indicators:
1. Measurements taken are appropriate to scale of measuring device 2. Symbols used are relevant to measurement 3. Appropriate measuring equipment selected for job 4. Problems are reported timeously to appropriate personnel 5. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained Understanding confirmed: Explain and discuss: |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. Measuring equipment cleaned, serviced, maintained and stored. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
Indicators:
1. Measurements taken are appropriate to scale of measuring device 2. Symbols used are relevant to measurement 3. Appropriate measuring equipment selected for job 4. Problems are reported timeously to appropriate personnel 5. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained Understanding confirmed: Explain and discuss: |
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 |
Names & functions of:
Attributes, descriptions, characteristics & properties: Purpose of: Processes, events, causes and effects, implications: Procedures and techniques Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards Theory: rules, principles, laws Relationships, systems: |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage myself and my activities:
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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 CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems:
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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 | 65809 | National Certificate: Automotive Manufacturing and Assembly | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | 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 | 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 | 58860 | National Certificate: Electro-Mechanical Winding | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MERSETA |
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 | 58718 | National Certificate: Metals Processing | 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 | 24215 | National Certificate: Thermoplastic Fabrication | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MERSETA |
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 |
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 | 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 | 58781 | National Certificate: Production Technology | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MERSETA |
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 | 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 |
Elective | 59017 | National Certificate: Tissue Conversion | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2015-06-30 | FPMSETA |
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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