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

Prepare metal panels for finishing 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
262711  Prepare metal panels for finishing 
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 3  NQF Level 03  12 
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 
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.

A competent learner will be able to:
  • Inspect panels for metal forming defects.
  • Repair identified defects.
  • Clean metal panels.
  • Confirm status of panel and report to relevant personnel. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    This unit standard is one of a series of unit standards for vehicle manufacturers the field of manufacturing and engineering. It is assumed that the learner is already competent to:
  • Select, use and care for engineering hand tools.
  • Select, use and care for engineering measuring equipment.
  • Keep the work area safe and productive. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The following range information is applicable to the entire unit standard:
  • All work is performed under supervision at regular intervals and according to workplace specifications and occupational safety, health and environmental legislation.
  • Metal forming defects include, but are not limited to pimples, dents, cracks, high spots, salt pans, burrs and craters.

    Additional range information is provided at specific outcomes and assessment criteria as necessary. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Inspect panels for metal forming defects. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The metal forming process is described in terms of how the panel is formed and how faults may originate. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Consequences of not repairing the forming defect are described in terms of the effect on the process after paint has been applied. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Different types of materials that can be formed are described in terms of their characteristics and repair methods. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Types of defects are classified according to severity and repair methods. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Inspection methods are selected that are appropriate for the type of defect and ensure that all defects are identified. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Inspection methods include visual and touch.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Repair identified defects. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Tools required to repair defects are identified and selected according to the type of repair to be conducted. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Tools include had tools and power tools.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Tools are used in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Defects are repaired in accordance with workplace procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The repair method selected ensures that the metal is not overstressed during the repair. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The repaired surface is ensured to be in accordance with pre-paint specifications. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Clean metal panels. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Solvents are identified and selected for use in accordance with workplace requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Solvents and cleaning agents used are appropriate to the panels being cleaned. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Cleaning methods are applied in accordance with workplace procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Cleaning methods include manual cleaning and automated cleaning.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    All impurities are removed from the body panels. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Confirm status of panel and report to relevant personnel. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The panel is confirmed to be in accordance with pre-paint specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    A report is generated that includes all defects repaired and the repair methods applied. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The report is communicated to relevant personnel in accordance with workplace procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The report is compiled in accordance with workplace format requirements and procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Restore the work area. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The work area is restored in accordance with workplace and SHE requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Restoring work area includes packing away of tools and equipment and cleaning the work area.
     

    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. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA by SAQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures. 
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    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:
  • How to use Personal Protective Equipment.
  • The importance of maintaining cleanliness and condition of the workplace.
  • How to identify forming defects.
  • How to repair forming defects.
  • How to clean metal panels.
  • How to report work conducted.
  • The importance of reporting findings. 
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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.

    Note:
  • The ability of the candidate to identify situations requiring repair. 
    		•

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

    Note:
  • The ability of the candidate to interact with other people in the workplace. 
    		•

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

    Note:
  • The ability of the candidate to conduct own work in a responsible manner and not cause damage to any other components. 
    		•

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

    Note:
  • The ability of the candidate to identify defects on panels and determine the correct repair method. 
    		•

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

    Note:
  • The ability of the candidate to complete relevant reports and job cards. 
    		•

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

    Note:
  • The ability of the candidate to use appropriate tools and equipment for repairing defects on panels. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.

    Note:
  • The ability of the candidate to identify the impact of using panels with forming defects on the consistency of the final product. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

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

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  65809   National Certificate: Automotive Manufacturing and Assembly  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 


    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.
     
    NONE 


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