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

Clean fluid conveyance systems 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
244717  Clean fluid conveyance systems 
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  6 
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 are required to clean & ascertain cleanliness of fluid conveyance systems, including having a command of the underlying theory for determination of contamination levels. The learning outcomes in this unit standard also contribute to the exit level outcomes required for the fluid power NQF Level 3 qualification.

Persons credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Prepare to clean fluid conveyance system.
  • Obtain the specified medium and delivery equipment to clean fluid conveyance system.
  • Clean fluid conveyance system and measure cleanliness achieved.
  • Hand over fluid conveyance system. 
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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:
  • Select, use and care for engineering hand tools at NQF Level 2.
  • Select, use and care for engineering measurement equipment at NQF Level 2.
  • Identify hose and fluid power connectors at NQF Level 2. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The following scope and context applies to the whole unit standard:
  • This standard is limited to conveyances used in conjunction with fluid power products.
  • Cleanliness levels to be measured in accordance with ISO4406 or NAS1638 or MIL STD 1246A, or SAE749 D, or residue in mg/m2 of surface area and with particles < than a specified micron size or residue in mg per volume < than a specified micron size, for conveyances delivered dry and plugged.
  • Moisture content to be assessed.

    Specific range statements are provided in the body of the unit standard where they apply to particular specific outcomes or assessment criteria. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Prepare to clean fluid conveyance system. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Hydraulic circuit diagrams and cleaning procedures are obtained and evaluated to determine the cleaning setup requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The cleanliness level to be achieved is identified according to specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Anticipated problems are identified and documented in accordance with company requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The principles of hydraulics and fluid flow are explained in relation to the level of cleanliness. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The level of cleanliness is described in terms of measurement methods and requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The chemistry effect of acids on materials is explained in relation to potential damages and neutralisation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Safety and environmental requirements are obtained in accordance with the given scenario and workplace or legislative requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Obtain the specified medium and delivery equipment to clean fluid conveyance system. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
  • Medium may include water, water - oil emulsions, oil, acids, alkaline neutralizing solutions, pellets, air.
  • Delivery equipment may include centrifugal pumps, positive displacement pumps, filters, pellet guns, air sources. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The medium and equipment obtained to clean fluid conveyance is suitable to the given situation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The action of the medium on the conveyance is described in terms of the physical and chemical effect. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The effect of delivery equipment to the system is explained in respect of power and energy losses. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Safety, health and environmental issues are applied in accordance with the given scenario and workplace or legislative requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The consequences of not adhering to safety, health and environment requirements are explained in terms of potential risks and penalties. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Clean fluid conveyance system and measure cleanliness achieved. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The equipment is set up and handled in accordance with workplace requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Fluid conveyance system is cleaned to the identified cleanliness level. The process is monitored until adequate cleanliness is achieved. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The consequences of not achieving the required cleanliness level are explained in terms of the effect on the equipment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Work is conducted in accordance with safety, health and environmental requirements. 

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

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Hand over fluid conveyance system. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Fluid conveyance system is handed over at the specified cleanliness level. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The system is handed over in the agreed state. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Contaminated media is dealt with in an environmentally friendly manner. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The work site is left clean, safe and in the agreed condition. Any defects are reported to appropriate personnel. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The consequences of not leaving the work site in the correct state are explained in terms of potential safety hazards and production. 


    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:
  • How to identify contamination.
  • Different types of contamination.
  • Methods of cleaning fluid conveyance systems.
  • Particle size distribution.
  • How to connect into a fluid conveyance system.
  • How to isolate specified components.
  • SHE requirements.
  • Chemistry effect of acids and alkali. 
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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 problems in relation to the cleanliness of fluid power systems. 
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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 work as a team member in cleaning a fluid power system. 
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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 cleaning a fluid conveyance system. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
  • Note: The ability of the candidate to evaluate the cleanliness of a fluid power system. 
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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 to team members. 
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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 technical equipment in cleaning fluid conveyance systems. 
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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 identify the effects of dirt in the fluid conveyance on the system. 
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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 following terms are specific to the industry, and are defined as follows:
  • Conveyance: The path that fluid follows in a fluid power system, i.e. pipes, hoses, tubes, tanks
  • Pellet gun: Is used to launch a cleaning projectile through a fluid conveyance
  • SHE: Safety, Health and Environment

    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
    Core  58882   National Certificate: Fluid Power  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 


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