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

Understand, implement, maintain and monitor general quality standards within the air-conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation industries 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
116392  Understand, implement, maintain and monitor general quality standards within the air-conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation industries 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Air-conditioning Refrigeration and Ventilation 
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 4  NQF Level 04  8 
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 replaces: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
9503  Understand, implement, maintain and monitor general quality standards within the air-conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation industries  Level 4  NQF Level 04  8   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
Ensure that persons employed in the air-conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation industries:
  • Understand and are capable of implementing , maintaining and monitoring standards as specified by the International Standards Organisation (ISO), and
  • Will embrace a policy of effective quality assurance. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    A basic conceptual understanding of quality. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The general quality standards as recommended by the International Standards Organisation (ISO)
    The ISO/IEC guide 2 and ISO 8402 1994 Quality assurance vocabulary. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Understand the general quality standards as recommended by the ISO. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The definition of "product" as set out in the ISO/IEC guide 2 and ISO 8402 1994 is stated, explained and discussed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Commitment to quality is acknowledged. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The fact that the procedures that form part of the quality system shall be dependent on the complexity of the work and the methods used is acknowledged, explained and discussed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The fact that the skills and training required is dependent on the complexity of the work is acknowledged, explained and discussed. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Implement the general quality standards as recommended by the ISO. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The accessibility and availability of adequate resources and personnel as required in terms of suitable equipment and working environment is ensured. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The procedures for controlling and verifying the design of products are ensured. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Identification of products by suitable means is ensured. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Identification of products for reference purposes is recorded. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The procedures for performing, verifying and reporting that servicing meets the specified requirements are met. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Maintain the general quality standards as recommended by the ISO. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    All statutory and regulatory requirements and other reference standards or codes indicated or reflected in procedures are abided by. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Availability of appropriate documents at all locations where operations essential to the effective functioning of the quality system are performed is ensured. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Invalid and/or obsolete documents are removed promptly from all points of issue or use or otherwise assured against unintended use. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Latest revisions of ACRICSA unit standards, standard drawings, documentation or specifications, OHS Act, labour laws, etc.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Adequate functionality of inspection, measuring and test equipment is ensured and methods explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Inspection and test status of inspection, measuring and test equipment is identifiable by suitable means. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Corrective or preventive action to eliminate the cause of actual or potential non-conformities is taken. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    The maintenance of quality records to demonstrate conformance to specified requirements and the effective operation of the quality system is ensured. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Monitor the general quality standards as recommended by the ISO. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Compliance with the procedures for the control of verification, storage and maintenance of customer-supplied products is ensured. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The requirement, where results of processes are specified in terms of inspection and testing activities are met. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Unintended use or installation of non-conforming products is prevented. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The procedures for handling, storage, packaging, preservation and delivering products are adhered to in order to prevent damage and/or deterioration to product. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The application of statistical techniques, where required for establishing, controlling and verifying process capability and product characteristics is ensured. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Purchased products conform to specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Self and other personnel performing activities affecting quality are adequately trained to carry out these activities. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Any person wishing to be assessed against this unit standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA, who may appoint a moderator to be present at the assessment. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • The realization that the quality of a product is important for the business and its customers.
  • The necessity of standards in order to check quality and quality assurance. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    Learner and societal development
  • Importance of quality of products and services 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems
  • Identify products that do not meet the required quality standard
  • Nature and extent of deviation from specified quality is diagnosed and rectified
  • Interpret ISO standards 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organize and manage myself and my activities responsibly and effectively
  • Prepare, plan and select resources (people, material, finances) 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively
  • Present oral and written reports
  • Train operating personnel 
    		•

    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 
    This unit standard replaces unit standard 9503, "Understand, implement, maintain and monitor general quality standards within the air-conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation industries", Level 4, 8 credits.

    Supplementary information:

    Specific requirements are contained in one or more of the following documents:
  • The general quality standards as recommended by the International Standards Organisation (ISO)
  • The ISO/IEC guide 2 and ISO 8402 1994 Quality assurance vocabulary.
  • OHS Act. 
    		•

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  65509   Further Education and Training Certificate: Air-conditioning, Refrigeration and Ventilation  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Core  48966   Further Education and Training Certificate: Air-conditioning, Refrigeration and Ventilation  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2009-03-12  Was MERSETA 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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    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.