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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Check and maintain air-conditioners in vehicles

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
116703	Check and maintain air-conditioners in vehicles
ORIGINATOR
SGB Air-conditioning Refrigeration and Ventilation
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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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	4
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
9544	Check and maintain air-conditioners in vehicles	Level 3	NQF Level 03	4

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

Conduct visual and maintenance checks on systems, conduct physical checks on systems, con-duct mechanical checks on systems and make final diagnosis of motor air conditioners.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Explain the operation of the basic vapour compression refrigeration system and use hand tools and measuring instrument.

ABET level 4 Literacy.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Commonly used air-conditioners in vehicles.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Conduct visual and maintenance checks.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Pipe joints are checked for oil and refrigerant leaks.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Condition of air conditioner drive belts / pulleys are checked.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

General condition of wiring is checked.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Condition of pipes and hoses is checked.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Conduct physical checks.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

On / off switch in vehicle is checked.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Air conditioner vent is checked.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Temperature and cycling parameters are checked.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Condenser fan operation is checked.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Operation of system is checked.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Conduct mechanical checks.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Gauges are fitted and pressures checked and compared with normal operating parameters.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Belt tension is checked.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Belt / pulley / compressor noise is checked whilst air conditioner is in operation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Flap operation and heater control is checked for inside the vehicle.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Make final diagnosis.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Air conditioner in working condition is confirmed.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Temperature cycling parameters are correct.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Normal operating noises are diagnosed and corrected.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Results of checks and maintenance are reported to supervisor and/or client.

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.

The assessor must have knowledge and experience of air-conditioning or refrigeration.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Demonstrate a basic understanding of refrigeration operating systems.

Assess operation of moving parts.

Demonstrate an understanding of using thermometers.

Demonstrate an understanding of using pressure gauges.

Demonstrate an understanding of using belt tension gauges.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems.

Nature and extent of deviation from specified performance is diagnosed and rectified.

Visual defects are observed and rectified or reported.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage myself and my activities.

Correct procedures are applied.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse organise and critically evaluate information.

Determine the condition of installed equipment.

Reading manufacturer's instructions.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively.

Report to supervisor and/or client.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology effectively and critically.

Select correct tools and instrumentation.

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 is replacing unit standard 9544 - 'Check and maintain air-conditioners in vehicles' - Level 3.

Supplementary information:

Learners are to be assessed on commonly applied air-conditioners.

Operating and maintenance instructions for systems shall be available.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Elective	65489	National Certificate: Air-Conditioning, Refrigeration and Ventilation	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MERSETA
Elective	48963	National Certificate: Air-Conditioning, Refrigeration and Ventilation	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2009-03-12	Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement
Elective	64529	National Certificate: Automotive Body Repair	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MERSETA
Elective	58497	National Certificate: Automotive Repair and Maintenance	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2009-02-18	Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement
Elective	78524	National Certificate: Automotive Repair and Maintenance	Level 3	NQF Level 03	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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