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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Fault find and repair process control loops

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
262483	Fault find and repair process control loops
ORIGINATOR
SGB Generic Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology			Engineering and Related Design
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 4	NQF Level 04	15
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

This unit standard is for persons in the Manufacturing Engineering and Technology field.

A person credited with this unit standard will be able to:

Establish conditions for fault finding and repairing Process Control Loops.

Diagnose faults in Process Control Loops.

Repair Process Control Loops.

Establish normal operating conditions after completion of repairs.

This unit standard will contribute to the full development of the learner within the Measurement Control and Instrumentation environment by providing recognition, further mobility and transportability within the field of Manufacturing Engineering and Technology. The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this unit standard are essential for social and economic transformation and development within the Measurement Control and Instrumentation environment.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

The following knowledge, skills attitude and/or equivalent:

National Certificate: Measurement, Control and Instrumentation, NQF Level 3.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

The range of this unit standard includes faultfinding, diagnosis and the repair of integrated process control loops, relating to temperature, flow, pressure, level and final control elements with associated equipment.

Safety precautions include the use of all personal protective equipment, electrical and fire protection.

Requirements include but are not limited to statutory requirements, National Standards and manufacturers specifications.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Establish conditions for fault finding and repairing Process Control Loops.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Work area is prepared in accordance with workplace procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Tools and equipment are selected as appropriate for the required task.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Relevant sources of information are identified and selected according to workplace procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Relevant safety equipment is obtained in accordance with workplace procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Relevant documentation is obtained in accordance with workplace procedures.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Diagnose faults in Process Control Loops.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Appropriate test equipment is selected for the given faults.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Test equipment is connected and set up according to manufacturer's instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The test is performed in accordance with manufacturer specifications and all faults are identified.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Test values are recorded and compared against values on application data sheets.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Process Control Loops are decommissioned in accordance with workplace procedures.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Repair Process Control Loops.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Functional tests are performed according to manufacturer's instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Faulty components are identified and repaired or replaced in accordance with manufacturer specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Equipment is re-assembled and calibrated according to manufacturer's instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Equipment is confirmed to be in accordance with operating parameters.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Establish normal operating conditions after completion of repairs.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Process Control Loops are commissioned in accordance with workplace procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The work area is restored and tidied, and equipment is stored according to workplace procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Relevant documentation is completed in accordance with organisation requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Test equipment is disconnected and stored according to workplace procedures.

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 in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

A basic understanding of:

The effects of fault finding actions in the production environment.

Applicable equipment manufacturer's specifications.

Process application knowledge.

A comprehensive understanding of:

Interpret and draw schematic diagrams.

Potential faults on equipment.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identification and problem solving skills - faulty equipment identified and reported.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others - working under supervision.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communication skills - reporting faulty Process Control Loops and interpreting job requirements.

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

Equipment associated equipment could include those mentioned in the range statements of the NQF Level 2 unit standards for Flow, Level, Temperature, Pressure and Final control elements.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	74531	Further Education and Training Certificate: Measurement, Control and Instrumentation	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

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