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

Use attachment agents 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
8216  Use attachment agents 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Grain 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation Secondary Agriculture 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 1  NQF Level 01 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2005-04-13  2008-04-13  SAQA 0459/05 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2009-04-13   2012-04-13  

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 
Identifying, selecting, using and caring for attachment agents during the restoration of a system to an operational condition. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Literacy, numeracy and communication skills at or equivalent to NQF level 1

Attended a course on Introduction to the Agricultural machinery industry.

Attended a course in Identifying, selecting, using and caring for tools and equipment

An understanding of General safety in the work place at NQF level 1 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
The scope of this unit standard deals with using attachment agents according to quality procedures.

The specific outcomes as reflected in this unit standard are performed without direct supervision, but with access to work-site procedures and operating instructions. 

UNIT STANDARD OUTCOME HEADER 
PREPARE FOR USING ATTACHMENT AGENTS BY : 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Prepare for using attachment agents 
OUTCOME NOTES 
Interpreting job instructions and determining a sequence of operations according to work site procedures.
Identifying, selecting and checking attachment agents according job requirements.
Inspecting and identifying attachment agents and reporting damage according to work site and quality procedures.
Identifying, checking and selecting appropriate tools according to job requirements and work site procedures. Selecting appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) according to statutory requirements.
Determining safe working practices and correct methods. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Consequences of not identifying, checking and selecting appropriate attachment agents are explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Reasons for selecting specific attachment agents are explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Common defects associated with attachments agents are explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Methods of cleaning attachment agents are observed. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Consequences of not lubricating attachment agents are explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. Methods of removing and installing attachment agents are observed. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
7. Consequences of not cleaning mounting surfaces are explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
8. Consequences of not doing final checks are explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
9. Observe adherence to safe work site procedures. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 
10. All affected parties are informed of results, deviations and corrective actions taken. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 11 
11. Reasons for adhering to safety and quality procedures. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Maintain attachment agents 
OUTCOME NOTES 
Cleaning attachment agents according to work site, safety and manufacturer's procedures.
Lubricating attachment agents according manufacturer's procedures. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Consequences of not identifying, checking and selecting appropriate attachment agents are explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Reasons for selecting specific attachment agents are explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Common defects associated with attachments agents are explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Methods of cleaning attachment agents are observed. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Consequences of not lubricating attachment agents are explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. Methods of removing and installing attachment agents are observed. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
7. Consequences of not cleaning mounting surfaces are explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
8. Consequences of not doing final checks are explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
9. Observe adherence to safe work site procedures. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 
10. All affected parties are informed of results, deviations and corrective actions taken. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 11 
11. Reasons for adhering to safety and quality procedures. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Remove and install attachment agents 
OUTCOME NOTES 
Removing and installing attachment agents according to safety and quality procedures.
Cleaning, checking and preparing mounting surfaces according to work site and quality procedures.
Using attachment agents according to safety, job, requirements and quality procedures. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Consequences of not identifying, checking and selecting appropriate attachment agents are explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Reasons for selecting specific attachment agents are explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Common defects associated with attachments agents are explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Methods of cleaning attachment agents are observed. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Consequences of not lubricating attachment agents are explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. Methods of removing and installing attachment agents are observed. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
7. Consequences of not cleaning mounting surfaces are explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
8. Consequences of not doing final checks are explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
9. Observe adherence to safe work site procedures. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 
10. All affected parties are informed of results, deviations and corrective actions taken. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 11 
11. Reasons for adhering to safety and quality procedures. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
Complete usage of attachment agents 
OUTCOME NOTES 
Making final checks to install attachment agents according to safety, manufacturer's and quality procedures.

Disposing of scrap materials and storing surplus materials according to safety and work site procedures.

Completing reports and documents and returning them according to work site procedures 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Consequences of not identifying, checking and selecting appropriate attachment agents are explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Reasons for selecting specific attachment agents are explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Common defects associated with attachments agents are explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Methods of cleaning attachment agents are observed. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Consequences of not lubricating attachment agents are explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. Methods of removing and installing attachment agents are observed. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
7. Consequences of not cleaning mounting surfaces are explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
8. Consequences of not doing final checks are explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
9. Observe adherence to safe work site procedures. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 
10. All affected parties are informed of results, deviations and corrective actions taken. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 11 
11. Reasons for adhering to safety and quality procedures. 


UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
An individual wishing to be assessed against this unit standard may apply to an assessor accredited by SETASA.

Any training provider offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be registered and accredited by SETASA.

Moderation of assessment will be done by SETASA in its ETQA capacity at its discretion 

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
Basic knowledge of the safe handling of attachment agents.

Basic knowledge of types, functions, maintenance, removing and installing attachment agents.

Basic knowledge and principles of safety procedures. 


Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
Identify and solve problems when taking corrective action. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
Work effectively with others during the process of identifying, selecting, checking and installing attachment agent. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
Organise and manage oneself when interpreting instructions and determining a sequence of operation. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
Communicate with others during the process of using reporting and submitting relevant documents. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
Use science and technology when using attachment agents. 

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
  ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core  14891   National Certificate: Agricultural Machinery Technician  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2007-10-18  Was AgriSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
Core  14892   National Certificate: Agricultural Machinery Technician  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2008-09-13  AgriSETA 


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. NWK Beperk 
2. RCL Foods-Sugar & Milling (MP) 



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