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

Support and maintain voice communication control systems (VCCS) equipment 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
230202  Support and maintain voice communication control systems (VCCS) equipment 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Aerospace Operations 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences Physical Sciences 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  16 
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
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

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 
The qualifying learner will be capable of supporting and maintaining the voice communication control systems (VCCS).

Qualifying learners will be capable of:
  • Performing corrective maintenance.
  • Performing routine preventive maintenance.
  • Analysing and measuring equipment performance.
  • Conducting first level maintenance support.
  • Conducting maintenance support. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that a learner will be competent in:
  • Communication at NQF level 4 or equivalent.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF level 4 or equivalent. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Range of voice communication control systems (VCCS) includes, but is not limited to:

    Radio and Telephone Interfaces, Server, Power Supply, Telecommunications Interface, Operator unit, HMI including but not limited to Touch Screen/key-pad, Foot Switch Handset and Headset and Supervision/Configuration management systems. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Perform corrective maintenance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Confirmation of equipment fault is verified by contact with the right customer, according to organisational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Fault is analysed to determine its correct location according to organisational procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Location includes, but is not limited to: VCCS, VHF transmitting/receiving equipment, external lines, external client equipment or PABX systems connected to the VCCS.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Faults within the VCCS are rectified using the correct procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Correct procedures will include, but are not limited to:
  • Use of supervision/configuration management system.
  • Module replacement.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Supervision/Configuration management system is employed to conduct corrective fault diagnosis in accordance with organisational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Corrective maintenance is conducted using Supervision/Configuration management system to restore the VCCS system. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Local corrective fault diagnosis is conducted by identifying alarm conditions indicated on specific line replacement units. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Fault diagnosis can include inspections and testing of lines, ring cables, handsets and headsets.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Local corrective maintenance is conducted and the identified faulty modules are replaced or repaired in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Perform routine preventive maintenance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Preventive maintenance requirements are scheduled and confirmed with customers following organisational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Routine preventative maintenance is carried out in accordance with routine maintenance schedules. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    VCCS equipment is maintained in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The implications of failing to carry out preventive maintenance are explained using examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Reports and logs of the status and functionality of the VCCS Equipment are generated and maintained in accordance with standard operating procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Analyse and measure equipment performance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    All system failures and fault history, is recorded and stored in the Supervision/Configuration management system, in accordance with organisational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The performance of the VCCS is measured using on-site test equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Measured includes, but is not limited to: Testing of radio and telephone interfaces, Line level testing of radio and telephone interfaces and Server main/standby changeover.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Performance figures are evaluated and verified against manufacturer's specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Technical reports are compiled and the status and performance of VCCS equipment is accurately recorded in accordance with organisational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Fault data analysis is initiated following organisational procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Carry out maintenance support. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The System is Re-configured by means of the Supervisor/Configuration Management System. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Re-configuration includes, but is not limited to:
  • Logging onto the Supervisor/Configuration management System.
  • Locking/unlocking of telephone and radio interfaces.
  • Radio channel monitoring.
  • Handling of alarms.
  • Role Transfers.
  • Online update of telephone labels/numbers.
  • Interface level adjustment.
  • Role creation.
  • Configuration of telephone/radio interfaces.
  • Configuration and testing of Telecommunication systems.
  • Adding/removing an operator position.
  • Adjustment of interface levels.
  • Rebooting of communication system.
  • Creating a backup of the configuration file.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Stores work is carried out in accordance with VCCS equipment support service procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Line replacement units are drawn from stores in accordance with stores procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Faulty modules are returned to stores in accordance with stores procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    All maintenance records, job cards and fault reports are completed in accordance with VCCS equipment support service requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Maintenance Management System is updated with all logistics data in accordance with VCCS Equipment support service procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Housekeeping activities are performed at all VCCS Equipment sites in accordance with organisational procedures. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this Unit Standard and the related Exit Level Outcomes of the Qualification must be accredited by the relevant ETQA.
  • External Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA at its discretion.
  • The accredited Training Provider will oversee internal moderation of assessment.
  • Internal and external moderation should encompass achievement of competence described in the specific outcomes of the unit standard as well as the integrated competence described in the purpose of the unit standard. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Service Level Agreement in place between Air Traffic Control and Technical Support for VCCS.
  • ICAO recommendations and practices pertaining to VCCS Systems.
  • Maintenance theory and the concepts of reliability, availability and maintainability.
  • Air routes and the impact of VCCS serviceability on the safety of air navigation along these routes. 
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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 when carrying out fault diagnosis thereby ensuring that appropriate remedial actions are initiated for the effective restoration of failed or defective voice communication control systems. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Manage information contained in data specifications for test equipment and diagnostic systems, information supplied in handbooks, maintenance schedules and performance logs to ensure accurate evaluation of voice communication control system support and maintenance requirements. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively ensuring that information communicated via technical reports is accurately recorded in a neat and logical format that can be readily accessed and understood by end users as well as equipment manufacturers. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Demonstrate scientific and technological competence by applying knowledge and understanding of scientific processes to the correct use of sophisticated, high technology test equipment and diagnostic systems. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
  • Assessors must be registered as assessors with a relevant ETQA or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Assessors must be in possession of a relevant qualification at a minimum of NQF level 7. 
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    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  57229   National Certificate: Communications, Navigation and Surveillance Support  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2016-12-31  TETA 


    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. Aviation Training Academy 


    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.