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

Identify, interpret and produce working air conditioning and ventilation duct and plant drawings 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
120201  Identify, interpret and produce working air conditioning and ventilation duct and plant drawings 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Air-conditioning Refrigeration and Ventilation 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
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  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 
This unit standard provides for the production and understanding of air conditioning and ventilation duct and plant layout drawings. The focus is knowledge, skills, values and attitudes in relation to the learner's own context and experience of the world of work.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Demonstrating an understanding of air conditioning, ventilation duct and plant draughting.
  • Interpreting and drawing schematic drawings.
  • Identifying and locating air diffusion grilles, diffusers and louvers.
  • It is recommended that learners also have a basic understanding of duct sizing using the static regain and equal friction methods. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are already competent in:
  • Communication, Mathematical Literacy and Computer Literacy at NQF Level 3. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • Air duct draughting standards with reference to SANS 1238-2003, Air Conditioning ductwork. SANS 10173-2003, the installation testing and balancing of air conditioning ductwork.
  • Flow diagrams of systems shall include plant and mechanical layout drawings, dimensioning, mark numbers, flow arrow and duct size dimensioning.
  • Air conditioning and ventilation equipment and plant. Including roof top and split package air conditioning units, air handling units, air diffusion outlets, chillers, pumps, cooling towers and condensers. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Understand air conditioning and ventilation duct layout. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Explain the terminology applicable to square/rectangular ductwork and identify the fittings used. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Explain the terminology applicable to round ductwork and identify the fittings used. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Identify and draw a schematic duct layout drawing. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Materials are identified for construction of ductwork. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Standards, types of joints and connections are explained for the manufacturing of ductwork. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Types and methods of thermal and acoustic acquisition are identified and explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Schematic ductwork layouts are drawn to scale and duct sizes and dimensions are inserted into the drawing. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Draw ductwork schematic within an architectural layout drawing. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Ductwork components and fittings are drawn within an architectural building layout drawing , taking into account available space, constraints and other services. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    A ductwork layout within an architectural layout is drawn to scale and duct sizes and dimensions are inserted into the drawing. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The terminology for air diffusion terminals within the ductwork layout are identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    A Schematic layout is drawn within agreed timeframes. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Identify, describe Air Conditioning and Ventilation plant and equipment in relation to a duct layout. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The applicable terminology for air movement equipment is identified and described. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Fans, package and air handling units.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    A schematic plant layout drawn and described for an Air conditioning and Ventilation plant. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Mark numbers, equipment sizes and dimensions are shown on the drawing. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Layout of plant and equipment with flow symbols and dimensions are drawn within agreed time frames. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Air diffusion terminals within the ductwork layout is identified and described. 


    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 
  • A broad understanding of the function of draughting in the engineering industry.
  • A general understanding of the theory of conveying air.
  • A general understanding of the symbols of fittings in Air Conditioning layout drawings.
  • A broad understanding of the methods and techniques used for schematic layout drawings and flow diagrams.
  • A general understanding of architectural and structural drawing. 
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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 pertaining to Air Conditioning and Ventilation layout and plant draughting. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of an Air Conditioning and Ventilation design and draughting team. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information pertaining to Air Conditioning and Ventilation layout and plant draughting. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand the world as a set of related systems by recognising that correct draughting improves productivity on an Air Conditioning and Ventilation project. 

    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 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  50018   Further Education and Training Certificate: Computer Aided Drawing Office Practice  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2009-02-09  Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  66071   Further Education and Training Certificate: Computer Aided Drawing Office Practice (CAD)  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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