SAQA

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.

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	5
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)