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

Test automatic transmissions 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
244120  Test automatic transmissions 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Vehicle Maintenance 
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 4  NQF Level 04  6 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 2008-02-06  2009-02-18  SAQA 0875/08 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2010-02-18   2013-02-18  

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
260658  Diagnose and repair automatic transmissions  Level 4  NQF Level 04  6   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
People in the field of manufacturing and engineering require the skills, values and knowledge reflected in this unit standard. The learning outcomes in this unit standard also contribute to the exit level outcomes required for various manufacturing and engineering qualifications. The learners are capable of identifying the various types of automatic transmissions and test the automatic transmission to record and submit a report on condition. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
It is assumed that learners are already competent in Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
The ranges as indicated under the specific outcomes determine the scope and level of this unit standard.

All work is performed with little or no supervision in accordance with operational procedures, repair manual specifications and procedures in accordance with SHE legislation. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Read and interpret the job instructions. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
  • Interpreting the job instructions include identifying the type of transmission and prepare work area and transmission for testing.
  • Types of transmissions include countershaft, planetary gears, hydraulic, hydraulic controlled, electric controlled, electronic controlled, pneumatic controlled.
  • Prepare includes obtaining service information, tools and equipment.
  • Service information includes repair and manufacturers manuals, operational procedures. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Technical data is sourced in accordance with operational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Appropriate tools and equipment are obtained in accordance with repair manual and operational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The consequences of not using the correct technical data, tools and equipment are explained in terms of the impact on the job. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The type of transmission is identified in terms of the vehicle make and model. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The operation of a transmission is explained in terms of the functions performed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The various types of transmissions are described in terms of their key differences and applications. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Select and connect the required test equipment. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
  • Connect includes following repair manual and operational procedures.
  • Faults include slippage, incorrect shift points and noisy transmission. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The equipment selected is appropriate to the test being conducted. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Test equipment is connected in accordance with repair manual procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Reasons why specific test equipment is used are given in terms of the required result and availability of equipment. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Test and adjust automatic transmissions. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
  • Test and adjust includes procedures as prescribed by the operational and repair manuals.
  • Recording includes analysing the test results, diagnosing unit faults and failures, compiling and submitting a condition report to the relevant department for processing. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The system is tested in accordance with repair manual and operational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Test data is recorded in accordance with operational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The test results are diagnosed and explained in terms of the causes and potential solutions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The transmission is adjusted in accordance with the repair manual and safety procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Work is conducted in accordance with flat rate time schedules. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Consequences of not repairing identified faults are explained in terms of the impact on the vehicle performance. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Check the operational condition after adjustment. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
  • Checking include visual inspections and manual operations.
  • Manual checks include gear selection and free turning of shafts.
  • Visual checks include observing correct directional rotation of shafts. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The transmission is visually inspected and tested in accordance with operational and repair manual procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Quality checks are carried out in accordance with repair manual procedures and specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Quality control procedures are explained in terms of their operation and function. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Potential problems are identified and explained in terms of potential causes and remedies. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Apply safety procedures during the repair and assembly task. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
  • Wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Use and disposal of cleaning agents and fluids.
  • Following SHE procedures. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Safety procedures are identified and adhered to during the repair and assembly task. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The transmission is repaired and assembled without incident, accident or injury. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    No damage is caused to the transmission, equipment and tools. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    All repair manual safety warnings and required actions before, during and after the task are adhered to. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
    Restore work area and complete and process documentation. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
  • Restoring work area includes disposal of hazardous materials.
  • Tools and equipment packed away.
  • Documentation includes completing job cards, check lists and reports.
  • Reports include reports and summaries of work completed.
  • Process includes submissions according to workplace procedures. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The work area is restored in accordance with workplace and SHE requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored in accordance with workplace and SHE requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Consequences of not leaving the workplace in the appropriate state are explained in terms of safety hazards and production. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Documentation is completed and processed in accordance with company procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The reasons for the various documentation are explained in terms of their main functions. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • The relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body will oversee assessment and moderation of assessment, or by an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA, according to the ETQA's policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation.
  • Moderation must include both internal and external moderation of assessments, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise. Moderation should also encompass achievement of the competence described in the Unit Standard. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Names and functions of:
  • Types of automatic transmission and parts.
  • Tools and equipment.

    Attributes, descriptions, characteristics and properties:
  • Types of gears, metals and lubricants.
  • Design differences.

    Sensory cues:
  • What I see, hear, smell and feel during the process.

    Purpose of:
  • Test procedures.

    Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards:
  • Applicable company policies and procedures.
  • Repair manual procedures.
  • SHE procedures.
  • Quality procedures.

    Theory: rules, principles, laws:
  • Lubrication.
  • Gears.
  • Ratios.
  • Friction.
  • Torque.
  • Principals of automatic transmission operation.
  • Power flow.

    Relationships, systems:
  • Interaction of the various parts in relation to the transmission output. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems:
  • Relating to the testing of automatic transmissions. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others:
  • When interacting with team members and colleagues during the planning, preparation, and completion and reporting phases of the transmission testing task. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage myself and my activities:
  • When preparing the automatic transmission for testing.
  • When working in accordance with service and flat rate schedules.
  • When managing resources and my time. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively:
  • When completing and processing written reports.
  • When submitting the reports to the relevant department. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically:
  • When using special tools and equipment to test the transmission.
  • When using information technology to source technical data and to generate and submit reports. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems:
  • When I can explain and justify my actions and procedures followed. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 260658, which is "Diagnose and repair automatic transmissions", Level 4, 6 credits. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  58539   Further Education and Training Certificate: Automotive Repair and Maintenance  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2009-02-18  Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement 


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