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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Evaluate vehicle fitness

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
116151	Evaluate vehicle fitness
ORIGINATOR
SGB Traffic,Traffic-Related,L.Government Law Enfor
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security			Safety in Society
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 4	NQF Level 04	20
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"		2005-04-13	2008-04-13	SAQA 1059/05
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

This unit standard reflects the need to determine the fitness and roadworthiness of any motor vehicle. It provides the learner with competence required to access employment within the traffic area with specific reference to law enforcement at vehicle test centres and at registering authorities. This also provides the learners with the flexibility to pursue different careers in the broader road transportation environment.

Application of the competencies attained through this unit standard will contribute towards the prevention of accidents and reduction of road maintenance cost. Unroadworthy vehicles and vehicles that do not conform to the National Road Traffic Act and Regulations as well as national standards contribute to the serious problem of maintaining road safety on South African roads. Competent vehicle fitness evaluation will contribute to minimising traffic-related costs thereby improving the South African economy.

This unit standard also allows for transformation with the traffic policing profession, as learners become models for other learners. This attracts quality people and allows for the aspirations of people to be part of the traffic policing profession. The recognition of prior learning will formalise informal and non-formal leaning and learners will be able to obtain credits towards a national qualification.

Learners credited against this unit standard are capable of:

Identifying vehicles based on vehicle descriptors as required by law, classes of vehicles as described in the law, and relevant legal parameters.

Performing systematic vehicle tests and examination in order that vehicles comply with legal requirements and to promote safety for other road users.

Identifying possible defects and problems on vehicles through effective visual or electronic testing of any vehicles

Certifying the roadworthiness of vehicles, based on examination and testing results.

Creating official records in order to prevent unroadworthy vehicles from entering the traffic system.

Supporting criminal investigations by gathering initial information and evidence of criminal offences with regard to the evaluation of vehicle fitness and attending to court.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Conducting a lawful arrest.

Conducting oneself in a professional manner by developing personal competencies.

Drive light vehicles and heavy motor vehicles.

Communication at NQF Level 3.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Credited learners are expected to be able to balance constitutional and legal rights of individuals with the competence to legally infringe those rights in the service of protecting lives and maintaining safety on the road. They are capable of taking action based on assessment results that, depending on the assessment findings, could include:

Serving legal process in accordance with the relevant sections of the Criminal Procedure Act.

Suspending vehicles where relevant in accordance with the relevant legislation.

Charging drivers, operators and registered owners who contravene relevant regulation(s)

Releasing vehicles after inspection.

Issuing notices, or warnings to repair/replace defective parts to drivers and/or owners.

Vehicle fitness assessment includes tests, inspections, pit inspections, etc. Vehicle fitness examination involves:

Determining braking ability of vehicles through the effective utilisation of electronic equipment

Determining the seating capacity of passenger vehicles through effective calculations and use of equipment

Determining plating information through effective use of the applicable SABS codes, the National Road Traffic Act and electronic equipment.

Measuring vehicle dimensions and projections through effective use of applicable legislation.

Testing vehicle instrumentation and controls.

Inspections carried out around and inside vehicles.

Irregularities, discrepancies and defects include, for example, system components that are not visible, not existing, obscured, or tampered with. They could relate to engine, chassis, suspension, drive train, electronic system, wheels, braking system, lights, steering mechanism, alignment, and/or shock absorber irregularities, discrepancies and defects. Recording formats could include prescribed forms, registers, files, etc. Assessment of the different systems of vehicles according to requirements should include road tests in order to ensure that vehicles are roadworthy.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Verify vehicle identity using the vehicle descriptors.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

All descriptors of vehicle identities in the relevant legislation are correctly located as required by standard operation procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Descriptor characters are accurately identified.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

All descriptors are recorded as required by standard operation procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Conduct adheres to specified ethical requirements.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Categorise vehicles in terms of types and classes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Plate information for the registration of and licensing of vehicles is accurately calculated.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Calculation of manufacturers specifications for the purpose of registration and licensing of vehicles is accurate.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Calculation of carrying capacity of passengers carrying vehicles is accurate.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Seating and standing capacity of passenger carrying vehicles are correctly determined in terms of the relevant legislation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Types and classes are accurately recorded.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

Conduct adheres to specified ethical requirements.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Assess the different systems of vehicles according to requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Tests and inspections are performed in accordance with the relevant legislation and SABS codes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Irregularities/discrepancies are correctly and accurately noted.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Irregularities/discrepancies are referred to appropriate persons in line with standard operating procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

RTQS load specification are verified as required in legislation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Criteria used for inspection are appropriate for relevant vehicle types and classes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

Conduct adheres to specified ethical requirements.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Certify roadworthiness status based on assessment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Drivers and/or operators are identified in accordance with the relevant legislation and documentation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Offences are identified in accordance with the standard operational procedures and legislation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Certification status is determined based on assessment results and in accordance with the relevant legislation and documentation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Certification status and supporting documentation is completed in accordance with the standard operational procedures and legislation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Roadworthiness assessment results are recorded using required formats.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

Documentation is completed and stored in accordance with the standard operational procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

Communication of certification status to drivers and/or operators is clear.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8

Concluding action taken is in line with legal and operating procedure requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9

Conduct is acceptable to communities served.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10

Conduct is professional at all times.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 11

Conduct adheres to specified ethical requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 12

Evaluation of communication takes into account diversity.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Assessment of learner achievements takes place at providers accredited by a relevant ETQA (RSA, 1998b) for the provision of programs that result in the outcomes specified for this unit standard.

Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with a relevant ETQA.

Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with a relevant ETQA.

The relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures will oversee moderation of assessment and is responsible for moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this unit standard.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

The National Road Traffic Act and Regulations as well as the definitions and the SABS codes.

The sections application to the evaluation of vehicle fitness in the Criminal Procedure Act.

Various vehicle configurations and the applicable legislation.

Occupational Health and Safety Act related to the evaluation of vehicle fitness.

Electric equipment functioning as used to evaluate vehicle fitness.

The prosecution process.

Standard operation procedures.

Specific computer software utilised at the test stations to evaluate vehicle fitness.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

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Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems where responses to problems show that such critical and creative thinking has been used to make responsible decisions regarding certifying roadworthiness status based on evaluation of vehicle fitness.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others as a member of a team to assess the different systems of vehicles according to requirements.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage themselves and their vehicle evaluation activities responsibly and effectively in line with standard operating procedures and legislation.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information about vehicle identity for verification, vehicle types and classes for categorisation and vehicle system assessment for certifying roadworthiness status.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and language skills in the modes of oral and written presentation to record vehicle descriptors, types and classes, to refer irregularities/discrepancies to appropriate persons, to complete certification status and supporting documentation, to record roadworthiness assessment results using required formats, to complete documentation in accordance with the standard operational procedures, and to communicate certification status to drivers and/or operators.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others to verify vehicle identity using the vehicle descriptors, categorise vehicles in terms of types and classes, assess the different systems of vehicles according to requirements and certify roadworthiness status based on assessment.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognizing that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation when referring irregularities/discrepancies to appropriate persons in line with standard operating procedures, and taking concluding action in line with legal and operating procedure requirements.

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA

N/A

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	48921	Further Education and Training Certificate: Road Traffic Management	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2008-04-13	Was SAS SETA until Last Date for Achievement

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.

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