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

Remove and install fuel system components 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
244170  Remove and install fuel system components 
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
260718  Remove and install fuel system components  Level 3  NQF Level 03  6   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard is for people in the automotive engineering industry who are expected to assemble engines and ensure that all external components are attached.

People credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Demonstrate knowledge of fuel system components.
  • Prepare to fit fuel system components.
  • Fit fuel system components.
  • Conduct post operation functions. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    The credit calculation is based on the assumption that learners are already competent in terms of the following outcomes or areas of learning when starting to learn towards this unit standard:
  • The ability to use automotive engineering tools and equipment.
  • The ability to start up and hot run an engine.
  • Knowledge of vehicle systems. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The following scope and context applies to the whole unit standard:
  • Reference to suitable tools and equipment means industry approved tools and equipment that are recognised within the industry as being the most suited to complete the task to a professional and competent manner with due regard to safe working practices.
  • The practical assessment evidence must be obtained from commercial jobs in the workplace under normal workplace conditions.
  • Engines include multi cylinder 2 and 4 stroke diesel and petrol engines.
  • Fuel system components relate to components that are required to supply fuel to an engine.
  • Fitting components includes fastening, connecting, setting and timing the component.

    Specific range statements are provided in the body of the unit standard where they apply to particular specific outcomes or assessment criteria. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate knowledge of the functions of fuel system components. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The types of components fitted to different engines are identified in accordance with manufacturer requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The functions of the various components are described in accordance with manufacturer requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The consequences of not correctly fitting the appropriate components to specific engines are explained in terms of potential damage to the engine and loss of performance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Safety precautions that need to be adhered to in fitting fuel system components to an engine and working with fuels are identified and explained in accordance with safe work practices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The method of supplying the correct amount of fuel to the cylinders is explained in accordance with the type of fuel system. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Fuel system types include carburetion, fuel injection and forced induction.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Prepare to remove and fit fuel system components. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The components to be removed or fitted to the engine are identified in accordance with the job instructions and technical data. All relevant data is obtained prior to starting the work process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The tools and equipment required for the task are ensured to be available and ready for use. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    All parts and components required for the job are visually checked for defects in terms of manufacturer specifications. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Cleanliness and injector protrusion.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Mating surfaces are checked for suitability for the component in terms of manufacturer requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Fuel lines are protected from external contamination in accordance with workplace requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The workplace is ensured to be safe in accordance with relevant legislation and workplace requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    OHS Act, SHE requirements.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Remove and fit fuel system components. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Safe working practices are observed throughout the task. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Personal safety; safety of others; equipment, vehicle, and machine safety.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Tools and equipment are selected and used in accordance with their design. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Components are removed and installed in the required sequence and to manufacturer requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The component is removed and installed without damage to itself, other components or the engine. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Components are set and adjusted to engine manufacturer specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Work is completed in accordance with agreed time allocations. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Conduct post operation functions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The work area is left clean and tidy in accordance with workplace requirements. 

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

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Worn and/or damaged parts identified are recorded and reported to relevant personnel in accordance with workplace procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Components used are described and recorded accurately for costing purposes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Job cards are completed and stored in accordance with workplace requirements. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Essential embedded knowledge will be assessed through assessment of the specific outcomes in terms of the stipulated assessment criteria. Candidates are unlikely to achieve all the specific outcomes, to the standards described in the assessment criteria, without knowledge of the listed embedded knowledge. This means that for the most part, the possession or lack of the knowledge can be directly inferred from the quality of the candidate's performance. Where direct assessment of knowledge is required, assessment criteria have been included in the body of the unit standard.

    The following embedded knowledge is addressed in an integrated way in the unit standard:
  • Workplace procedures.
  • Safe working practices.
  • The use and application of automotive engineering tools.
  • How to locate manufacturer specifications in a workshop manual.
  • The components of fuel systems.
  • The functions of fuel system components.
  • How fuel is supplied to the engine. 
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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 and make decisions using critical and creative thinking. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as members of a team, group, organisation or community. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively, using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentations. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 260718, which is "Remove and install fuel system components", Level 3, 6 credits.

    Terminology:

    Terms used in this unit standard are generic to the automotive engineering industry in South Africa.

    Notes to Assessors:

    Assessors should keep the following principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard:
  • Focus the assessment activities on gathering evidence in terms of the main outcome expressed in the title to ensure assessment is integrated rather than fragmented. Remember we want to declare the person competent in terms of the title. Where assessment at title level is unmanageable, then focus assessment around each specific outcome, or groups of specific outcomes.
  • Make sure evidence is gathered across the entire range, wherever it applies. Assessment activities should be as close to the real performance as possible, and where simulations or role-plays are used, there should be supporting evidence to show the candidate is able to perform in the real situation.
  • Do not focus the assessment activities on each assessment criterion. Rather make sure the assessment activities focus on outcomes and are sufficient to enable evidence to be gathered around all the assessment criteria.
  • The assessment criteria provide the specifications against which assessment judgements should be made. In most cases, knowledge can be inferred from the quality of the performances, but in other cases, knowledge and understanding will have to be tested through questioning techniques. Where this is required, there will be assessment criteria to specify the standard required.
  • The task of the assessor is to gather sufficient evidence, of the prescribed type and quality, as specified in this unit standard, that the candidate can achieve the outcomes again and again and again. This means assessors will have to judge how many repeat performances are required before they believe the performance is reproducible.
  • All assessments should be conducted in line with the following well documented principles of assessment: appropriateness, fairness, manageability, integration into work or learning, validity, direct, authentic, sufficient, systematic, open and consistent.

    The following particular issues should be taken into consideration when assessing against this unit standard:
  • The assessment must take place in a fully equipped workshop where all the tools and equipment required for the task are available.
  • The engine performance once it has been started will provide additional evidence of the candidate's ability to fit fuel system components to an engine.
  • Assessment of knowledge components must take place against mechanical and electronic fuel systems for petrol and diesel engines.
  • The practical assessment may take place on any mechanical or electronically injected engine in the field of expertise of the candidate. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  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 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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