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

Remove and fit pneumatic components 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
244705  Remove and fit pneumatic components 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Manufacturing and Assembly Processes 
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  3 
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 skills, values and knowledge reflected in this unit standard are required by people in the field of Fluid Power Engineering who work in the pneumatic field and are required to remove and fit pneumatic components. The learning outcomes in this unit standard contribute to the exit level outcomes required for a NQF Level 3 Qualification.

Persons credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Prepare to remove pneumatic components.
  • Remove pneumatic components.
  • Install pneumatic components.
  • Test functionality of the replaced component. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    The credit calculation is based on the assumption that a person is already competent in terms of the following outcomes when starting to learn toward this unit standard:
  • Assembling mechanical components at NQF Level 2.
  • Basic knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic components at NQF Level 2. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The following scope and context applies to the whole unit standard:
  • This unit standard refers to the replacement of a pneumatic component in a factory environment. It does not include the fault finding. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Prepare to remove pneumatic components. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Instructions are confirmed with relevant personnel in accordance with workplace requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Tools and equipment required for the work process are identified and obtained in accordance with workplace procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The area and machine are ensured to be safe prior to commencing work. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Warning signs to alert workers; removal of pressure from the system; shutting down and locking out machines; load immobilisation.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Remove pneumatic components. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The component to be removed is identified and confirmed against work instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    All piping and electrical supplies to the component are disconnected in accordance with safe operating procedures. Open apertures are protected from contamination. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The component is removed without causing unnecessary damage to the component or the machine. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The correct tools and equipment are used for the application. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The consequences of using incorrect tools and equipment are explained in terms of the potential damage to components or machines and the associated costs. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Work is conducted in accordance with agreed time schedules. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    The consequences of removing the incorrect component are explained in terms of efficiency and potential damage to the machine. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Install pneumatic components. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The component to be installed is identified and confirmed against work instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The component is installed without causing damage to the component or the machine. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    All piping and electrical supplies to the component are connected in accordance with safe operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The correct tools and equipment are used for the application. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Work is conducted in accordance with agreed time schedules. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The consequences of damaging the component or machine during the installation process are explained in terms of time and cost. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Test functionality of the replaced component. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Permission to proceed is obtained in accordance with workplace requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Relevant parts of the system are pressurised in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The component is checked for functionality. Any faults are identified and repaired in accordance with workplace procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The component is tested and adjusted to manufacturer and workplace requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Adjustments include flow controls, pressure controls, sensors.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The worksite is restored to a serviceable condition in accordance with workplace requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    All documentation is completed and filed in accordance with workplace requirements. 


    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:
  • Tools and equipment required in pneumatics.
  • The consequences of using incorrect tools and equipment.
  • Pneumatic components.
  • How to test functionality of a pneumatic system. 
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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 difficulties and take appropriate action. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as members of a team, group, organisation or community.
  • Note: The ability of the candidate to facilitate a workgroup with people. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively.
  • Note: The ability of the candidate to prepare for facilitating workgroups. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
  • Note: The ability of the candidate to conduct research into the proposed topic. 
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    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 communicate during the workgroup sessions. 
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    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 audio-visual equipment. 
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    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 integrate the various inputs into a meaningful report relating to the topic. 
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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 
    Terminology:

    The terminology used in this unit standard is in accordance with general engineering practices.

    Notes to Assessors:

    Assessors should keep the following principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard:
  • Focus the assessment activities on gathering evidence in terms of the main outcome expressed in the title to ensure assessment is integrated rather than fragmented. Remember we want to declare the person competent in terms of the title. Where assessment at title level is unmanageable, then focus assessment around each specific outcome, or groups of specific outcomes.
  • Make sure evidence is gathered across the entire range, wherever it applies. Assessment activities should be as close to the real performance as possible, and where simulations or role-plays are used, there should be supporting evidence to show the candidate is able to perform in the real situation.
  • Do not focus the assessment activities on each assessment criterion. Rather make sure the assessment activities focus on outcomes and are sufficient to enable evidence to be gathered around all the assessment criteria.
  • The assessment criteria provide the specifications against which assessment judgements should be made. In most cases, knowledge can be inferred from the quality of the performances, but in other cases, knowledge and understanding will have to be tested through questioning techniques. Where this is required, there will be assessment criteria to specify the standard required.
  • The task of the assessor is to gather sufficient evidence, of the prescribed type and quality, as specified in this unit standard, that the candidate can achieve the outcomes again and again and again. This means assessors will have to judge how many repeat performances are required before they believe the performance is reproducible.
  • All assessments should be conducted in line with the following well documented principles of assessment: appropriateness, fairness, manageability, integration into work or learning, validity, direct, authentic, sufficient, systematic, open and consistent. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  58882   National Certificate: Fluid Power  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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