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

Monitor and control the maintenance of office equipment 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
13931  Monitor and control the maintenance of office equipment 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Administration 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies Office Administration 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular-Fundamental  Level 3  NQF Level 03  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 
Learners will be learning towards obtaining a national qualification at level 3 or are working in an administrative and SMME (Small, Medium and Micro Business) environment, where the acquisition of competence against this standard will add value to the learner`s fob, or chances of finding employment.

Learners will be well positioned to extend their learning and practice into other areas in the business environment, or to strive towards professional standards and improved performance.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Demonstrating and understanding of office equipment maintenance procedures and processes
  • Conducting routine maintenance on designated office equipment 
    		•

    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners will have demonstrated competence in communication at NQF level 2 or equivalent. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • Office equipment for maintenance will include computer printers, photocopiers, fax machines, personal computers, laptop computers, palmtop computers, scanners, binding machines, overhead projectors, data projectors and any other related equipment.
  • Routine maintenance will include dusting, cleaning, toner refill/replacement, toner waste disposal, cartridge replacement and clearing paper jams.
  • Maintenance materials will include cleaning tools, cleaning materials, brushes, cloths, toner cartridges, ink cartridges, oil and blower. 
    		•

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate an understanding of office equipment maintenance procedures and processes 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The importance of conducting routine maintenance on office equipment is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Office equipment for maintenance is identified and listed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Procedures for maintenance of office equipment are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Appropriate personnel are notified of impending maintenance. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Monitor and liaise with maintenance providers 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Maintenance providers are identified, listed and contact details are obtained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Suggestions and recommendations for suitable maintenance providers are submitted. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Maintenance agreements are studied and filed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Maintenance providers are contacted to repair or maintain equipment where relevant. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Any problems with maintenance providers are identified and reported. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Conduct routine maintenance on designated office equipment 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Type of routine maintenance is identified and explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Safety measures for routine maintenance are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Location of maintenance equipment and accessories are identified and procedure for retrieval is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Routine maintenance is conducted according to manufacturers' instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Office equipment is checked to ensure it is in working order before use. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Maintenance materials are disposed of in accordance with organisational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    7. Routine maintenance is conducted within agreed time frames. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Accreditation and Moderation:

    The Services Educational Training Quality Assurance Body (ETQA) will accredit providers offering learning towards these standards and register assessors. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Company maintenance procedures
  • Specific details of providers of maintenance
  • Maintenance agreements
  • Routine maintenance procedures and processes 
    		•


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems pertaining to the maintenance of office equipment. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others to ensure that the production area is maintained. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information relating to maintenance procedures and providers. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively with personnel and providers to ensure the effectiveness of the equipment in workplace. 

    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  67465   National Certificate: Business Administration Services  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-07-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Core  60650   Professional Qualification: Business Administration  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Core  49120   Further Education and Training Certificate: Film, Television and Video Production Operations  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2007-12-02  Was MICTS until Last Date for Achievement 
    Core  50520   Further Education and Training Certificate: Library Practice  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  ETDP SETA 
    Elective  61591   National Certificate: Information Technology: End User Computing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  63409   National Certificate: Wholesale and Retail Operations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  W&RSETA 
    Elective  48764   National Certificate: Wholesale and Retail Sales Practice  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2008-10-22  Was W&RSETA until Last Date for Achievement 


    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. Academy at Vaal Triangle (AVT 
    2. Action for Blind and Disabled 
    3. Aspirations Communication Training CC 
    4. Atvance Institute (Pty) Ltd 
    5. Balefile Trading and Services 
    6. Bokamoso Skills and Economic Development Centre 
    7. College Africa Group (Pty) Ltd 
    8. CSL Accountants 
    9. Eagle Computer Training 
    10. Ekasi IT Solutions Centre 
    11. Ekurhuleni Artisans and Skills Training Centre Pty Ltd 
    12. Elangeni Training Institute 
    13. Elchees Software Solutions 
    14. Eshybrand Pty Ltd 
    15. EYETHU NATIONAL COMPUTER COLLEGE PTY LTD 
    16. Finweb Business Consultancy 
    17. Foster-Melliar (Pty) Ltd 
    18. Fourways Private College 
    19. Gender Education & Development Institute (GEDI 
    20. Global Institute for Capacity 
    21. HAVOHEJ CONSULTANCY 
    22. Hazyview Computer College 
    23. HILLCROSS BUSINESS SCHOOL (PTY 
    24. Hlanganani ICT (Pty) Ltd 
    25. Ikusasalethu Youth Development Project NPC 
    26. Inqubeko Institute (Pty) Ltd 
    27. IT Academy 
    28. Jeppe College of Commerce and 
    29. K Boneng Consulting Services P 
    30. K Centre Business Enterprise (PTY) LTD 
    31. Loomee Group 
    32. Masakhane Training and Consult 
    33. Mogapi Education Group (Pty) Ltd 
    34. Moving Ahead Development Agenc 
    35. Musengavhadzimu Media 
    36. Natfin Holdings Pty Ltd 
    37. Ndulita Solutions 
    38. Polokwane Technology Institute (Pty) Ltd 
    39. Progressive School of Business 
    40. PRX SCHOOL TEST 
    41. QUARPHIX (PTY) LTD 
    42. Redefine Human Capital (PTY) L 
    43. Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology Pty Ltd 
    44. Rostec Technical FET College (Pty) Ltd 
    45. Sabile Human Resources Consult 
    46. SANDM IT TRAINING (PTY) LTD 
    47. Silulo Ulutho Technologies 
    48. Synergistic Covenant Network NPO 
    49. Techtisa (pty) Ltd 
    50. The Finishing College (Pty) Lt 
    51. Titan Trade Technologies 
    52. TORQUE TECHNICAL COMPUTER TRAINING PTY LTD 
    53. Varsity Institute of Science & Technology (Pty)Ltd 
    54. Wellinkwise Pty Ltd 
    55. Whitestone College 
    56. ZA WIT (PTY) LTD 
    57. Zealot Business College 


    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.