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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: 

Select, use and care for engineering hand tools 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
119744  Select, use and care for engineering hand tools 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Vehicle Maintenance 
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 2  NQF Level 02  8 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
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
12216  Select, use and care for engineering hand tools  Level 2  NQF Level 02  8   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
  • People in the field of vehicle servicing and repair require the skills, values and knowledge reflected in this unit standard.
  • Qualifying learners can select, safely use and care for a range of engineering hand tools used for checking, forming, cutting, marking and fastening tools and tooling aids. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that the learner is competent in Mathematical Literacy and Communication at NQF level 1. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • The ranges as indicated under the specific outcomes determine the scope and level of this unit standard.
  • All work is performed under constant supervision and according to workplace and workshop manual specifications and occupational safety, health and environmental legislation. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Select and use Engineering hand tools. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Engineering hand tools include but are not limited to hand files, spanners, socket sets, specialised sockets, impact sockets, torque wrench, Allen keys, screwdrivers, pliers, clamps, tin snips, hacksaws, chisels, metal shears, hammers, beating files, dollies, spoons, pullers, mallets, bench stakes, files, scrapers, hole punches, anvils and riveters spray guns, sanding blocks, body filler mixing and application tools, textile scissors. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    All the engineering hand tools are identified and their uses explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Explanations given are clear and appropriate examples are given. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Appropriate literature is referred to when explanations are given. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The ability to apply the various engineering hand tools in their different applications is demonstrated. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Care for and maintain engineering hand tools. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Identify and report unsafe or faulty tools.
  • Clean and maintain and store tools. 
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    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Hand tool maintenance includes sharpening, de-burring, resetting/calibration, de-rusting, oiling, replacing. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The maintenance of engineering hand tools are carried out in accordance with the applicable requirements and workplace procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The understanding of the maintenance process is confirmed by responding accurately to task related questions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Recognise and report problems, changes and/or malfunctions while working with engineering hand tools. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Work safely with due care for self, fellow workers, equipment, materials and the environment. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Safe working practices include the use of appropriate personal protective equipment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Safe working practises are explained and demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    An understanding of SHE procedures is demonstrated. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or by an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA, according to the ETQA's policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation.
  • Moderation must include both internal and external moderation of assessments, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise. Moderation should also encompass achievement of the competence described in the Unit Standard.
  • Anyone wishing to be assessed against this unit standard may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    1. Learners can explain the names & functions of:
  • Relevant personal protective equipment
  • Engineering hand tools

    2. Learners can describe the purpose of:
  • Various engineering hand tools
  • Cleaning and care of engineering hand tools

    3. Learners can describe processes, events, causes and effects, implications of:
  • Causes of injury and damage to materials
  • Implications of incorrect or inappropriate use of tools

    4. Learners can apply procedures and techniques:
  • Safety
  • Storage
  • Cleaning
  • Maintenance
  • Use of various engineering hand tools

    5. Learners can apply regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards for:
  • Applicable safety, health and environmental protection legislation and standards

    6. Learners can understand theory: rules, principles, laws:
  • Basic concepts of leverage, force and torque

    7. Learners can explain relationships, systems:
  • Role of engineering hand tools in the field of manufacturing engineering and technology. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Learners will have learned to organise and manage themselves and their activities to:
  • Apply the correct procedures for using, storing and looking after engineering hand tools 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Learners have acquired the generic ability to communicate effectively:
  • Use the common names for engineering hand tools and the procedures and processes associated with their use.
  • Report on faulty or unsafe engineering hand tools. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Learners will have learned to use science and technology effectively and critically:
  • Understand and explain basic concepts of leverage, force and torque. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Qualifying learners can demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems:
  • Relate the use of engineering hand tools to the engineering process. 
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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 
    This unit standard replaces unit standard 12216, "Select, use and care for engineering hand tools", Level 2, 8 credits. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  57162   National Certificate: Aluminium Fabrication and Installation  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2023-06-30  CETA 
    Core  64709   National Certificate: Automotive Body Repair  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Core  65809   National Certificate: Automotive Manufacturing and Assembly  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Core  78523   National Certificate: Automotive Repair and Maintenance  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2021-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Core  49689   National Certificate: Automotive Repair and Maintenance  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2008-11-30  Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Core  64410   National Certificate: Automotive Spray Painting  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Core  78944   National Certificate: Autotronics  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Core  57878   National Certificate: CNC Production Machining  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Core  65129   National Certificate: Diesel Electric and Electric Fitting  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2021-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Core  58860   National Certificate: Electro-Mechanical Winding  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Core  58269   National Certificate: Electro-Mechanics  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2021-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Core  58722   National Certificate: Engineering Fabrication  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2021-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Core  59015   National Certificate: Gas Installations  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2023-06-30  CHIETA 
    Core  58268   National Certificate: Lift Installation and Maintenance  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Core  59689   National Certificate: Mechanical Engineering  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2021-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Core  59729   National Certificate: Mechanical Handling (Rigging)  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2021-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Core  67629   National Certificate: Mechatronics  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Core  79686   National Certificate: Metal and Engineering Manufacturing Processes  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Core  57900   National Certificate: Printing and Manufacture of Packaging  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2015-06-30  FPMSETA 
    Core  57881   National Certificate: Welding Application and Practice  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2021-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  58955   National Certificate: Chemical Manufacturing  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2023-06-30  CHIETA 
    Elective  67569   National Certificate: Electronics Manufacturing and Assembly  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2015-06-30  MERSETA 
    Elective  58433   National Certificate: Fishing Operations  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2015-06-30  TETA 
    Elective  58781   National Certificate: Production Technology  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Reregistered  2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Elective  50542   National Certificate: Small Craft Construction  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2009-08-31  Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  59017   National Certificate: Tissue Conversion  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2015-06-30  FPMSETA 
    Elective  58975   National Certificate: Automated Packaging Operations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Reregistered  2021-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  58537   National Certificate: Chemical Operations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2009-06-17  Was CHIETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  78528   National Certificate: Chemical Operations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Reregistered  2021-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  67329   National Certificate: Inshore Maritime Operations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2015-06-30  TETA 
    Elective  49795   National Certificate: Rail Construction and Maintenance  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Reregistered  2023-06-30  TETA 


    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.
     
    1. ArcelorMittal South Africa Ltd (VANDERBIJLPARK) (TP) 
    2. Aspidus 209 T/A 3D Solutions (UITENHAGE) (TP) 
    3. Barloworld South Africa (Pty) Ltd T/A Barloworld-Equipment (ISANDO) (T 
    4. Bell Equipment Company SA (Pty) Ltd (ALTON) (TP) 
    5. Bevline Mechanical Projects (Pty) Ltd (PROSPECTON) (TP) 
    6. Blue Horison Properties 53 (Pty) Ltd T/A Durnacol Skills Innovation Hu 
    7. BPC HR Solutions (PRETORIA) (TP) 
    8. Bridgestone South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Brits Plant (BRITS) (TP) 
    9. Bridgestone South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Isando Branch (ISANDO) (TP) 
    10. Buscor 
    11. Central Competent Centre (Pty) Ltd (BLOEMFONTEIN) (TP) 
    12. Coastal Kzn F.E.T. College - Swinton Road Campus 
    13. Coastal Kzn F.E.T. College - Umbumbulu Campus 
    14. College of Production Technology 
    15. Customised Training Specialists Trust T/A CTS (PINETOWN) (TP) 
    16. Dawsons Training Academy (Pty) Ltd (DURBAN) (TP) 
    17. DMA Members Technical Training Centre (VANDERBIJLPARK) (TP) 
    18. DON-DER TRUCK REPAIRS TRUST 
    19. Dr M Investments 
    20. Eastcape Midlands Public FET College - Uitenhage (High Street)Campus 
    21. Eastcape Training Centre 
    22. Ebotse Development and Training Centre 
    23. Ekurhuleni West Public FET College - Germiston Campus 
    24. Enstra Learning and Development Centre (Pty) Ltd (SPRINGS) (TP) 
    25. False Bay Public FET College - Westlake Campus 
    26. First Car Care (Pty) Ltd T/A STi Autobody Repairers (GOODWOOD) (TP) 
    27. Fost Training Pty (Ltd) 
    28. Further Education Trade Training 
    29. FVW Welding Academy(Johannesburg) (TP) 
    30. Gijima AST Holdings (Pty) Ltd T/A Fundi Training Centre (BENONI) (TP) 
    31. Gijima AST Holdings (Pty) Ltd T/A Industrial Skills Development (Tlhah 
    32. GIJIMA HOLDINGS PTY LTD 
    33. Hytec Group of Companies T/A Hytec (KEMPTON PARK) (TP) 
    34. Imperial Technical Training Academy (GERMISTON) (TP) 
    35. Imperial Technical Training Academy (WADEVILLE) (TP) 
    36. Industries Education & Training Institute (MAITLAND) (TP) 
    37. INDUSTRIES EDUCATION & TRAINING INSTITUTE - PE TTC 
    38. Institute for Telling Development T/A ITD Training (MENLYN PARK) (TP) 
    39. Izizwe Training Centre (Pty) Ltd T/A Simtech Training (NORTHDENE) (TP) 
    40. Jericho Safety Consultants (Pty) Ltd (TP) 
    41. JMC TECHNICAL TRAINING (Bloemfontein)(TP) 
    42. Koedoespoort Training Centre 
    43. KwaZulu Automotive Training Services cc (KZN) (DURBAN) (TP) 
    44. Lesedi Skills Academy (TP) 
    45. Limadi Industrial Projects 
    46. MacSteel Services Centres SA (WADEVILLE) (TP) 
    47. Magas Training and Development (Pty) Ltd 
    48. Majuba FET College - Newcastle Technology Centre 
    49. Masifundeni Training (PTY) LTD 
    50. Matimba Rigging & Training (SECUNDA) (TP) 
    51. McCarthy Academy Cape Town (BLACKHEATH) (TP) 
    52. McCarthy Automotive Artisan Academy (MIDRAND) (TP) 
    53. McCarthy Automotive Artisans Academy (PINETOWN) (TP) 
    54. MCD Training Centre (Pty) Ltd (MEYERTON) (TP) 
    55. Mopani South East FET College - Phalaborwa Campus 
    56. MSC ARTISAN ACADEMY 
    57. MSC Artisan Academy (Pty) Ltd T/A Master Artisan Academy SA (EAST LOND 
    58. MT & HR Training Consultants (Pty) Ltd (DURBAN) (TP) 
    59. Northlink College - Bellville Campus 
    60. Northlink College - Wingfield Campus 
    61. Nqoba Lift Consultants T/A Nqoba Training (ORMONDE) (TP) 
    62. OPTIMUM LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD 
    63. Orbit FET College - Rustenburg Campus 
    64. Organisational Development International (TP) 
    65. OTIS (PTY) LTD (Wadeville)(TP) 
    66. Plastics Federation of South Africa (MAITLAND) (TP) 
    67. Plastics Federation of South Africa (MIDRAND) (TP) 
    68. Plastics Federation of South Africa (WESTMEAD) (TP) 
    69. Production Management Institute 
    70. Production Management Institute of Southern Africa (PMI) 
    71. Production Management Institute of Southern Africa (PMI) - Johannesburg 
    72. Production Management Institute of Southern Africa - Durban 
    73. PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE SA PTY LTD (PORT ELIZABETH) 
    74. PUTCO Pty Ltd 
    75. QTE Training & Consulting cc T/A QTE (GERMISTON) (TP) 
    76. Qualitas Training cc (SELBY) (TP) 
    77. Russ Projects T/A Academy Workplace Development (AWD) (HARRIETDALE) (T 
    78. SA NAVY T/A SAS WINGFIELD (Goodwood)(TP) 
    79. Sabela Learning Academy 
    80. SAMSONS SCHOOL OF WELDING 
    81. Samsons School of Welding T/A Samsons Skills Development Institute (DU 
    82. SAPPI LTD 
    83. Scaw Metals Group (Pty) Ltd T/A Scaw Metals (DINWIDDIE) (TP) 
    84. SEDIBENG TRAINING CENTRE 
    85. Service Corps T/A Works Training School (ELANDSFONTEIN) (TP) 
    86. SG Coal (Pty) Ltd (TP) 
    87. Shukela Training Centre 
    88. Siyazizwa Investment Holdings 8 (Pty) Ltd T/A SIH Training Expertise ( 
    89. Skills Priority 
    90. SSS Sheet Metal Work cc T/A Sheetech SA (DURBAN) (TP) 
    91. St Anthony's Education Centre (BOKSBURG) (TP) 
    92. Steinmuller Africa (Pty) Ltd T/A Steinmuller Technical Training Academ 
    93. Swift Skills Academy (SASOLBURG) (TP) 
    94. Tekmation (Pty) Ltd T/A Tekmation Training Institute (DURBAN) (TP) 
    95. The Automobile Association of South Africa NPC T/A The AA Technical College(MIDRAND) (TP) 
    96. THE NEW RECLAMATION GROUP (PTY) LTD (Prospecton) (TP) 
    97. THE SAJ COMPETENCY TRAINING INSTITUTE CC 
    98. Toyota Academy Toyota SA Motors (Pty) Ltd (ISIPINGO) (TP) 
    99. Toyota Academy Toyota SA Motors (Pty) Ltd (SANDTON) (TP) 
    100. Training Force (Pty) Ltd 
    101. Training Force (Pty) Ltd (Durban) (TP) 
    102. Transnet Rail Engineering Bloemfontein Centre 
    103. Transnet Rail Engineering Cape Town Centre 
    104. Transnet Rail Engineering Durban Training Centre 
    105. Transnet Rail Engineering UitenhageTraining Centre 
    106. Tubular Holdings (Pty) Ltd (EMALAHLENI) (TP) 
    107. Umfolozi FET College 
    108. Umfolozi FET College - Central Office 
    109. Umfolozi FET College - Mandeni Campus 
    110. Umgungundlovu FET College - Plessislaer Campus 
    111. Volkswagen of South Africa (Pty) Ltd (CENTURION) (TP) 
    112. Volkswagen of South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Technical Learning Academy (UIT 
    113. West Coast Public FET College - Vredenburg Campus 
    114. Wide Horizon Advanced Training (PORT ELIZABETH) (TP) 
    115. WISPECO ALUMINIUM (Alrode)(Project Site NVC)(TP) 
    116. World Focus 382 cc T/A Richards Bay Technical Training & Assessment Centre (ZCBF) (RICHARDS BAY) (TP) 


    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.