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

Demonstrate a technical understanding of Surveillance Display Systems theory 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
260062  Demonstrate a technical understanding of Surveillance Display Systems theory 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Aerospace Operations 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences Physical Sciences 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  20 
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 
The qualifying learner will be capable of demonstrating an understanding of the various aspects of ground based Air and Ground Surveillance Display Systems theory used to control air traffic in the aviation environment.

Qualifying learners will be capable of:
  • Understanding Air and Ground Surveillance Main Control Centre Display Systems (ATCC).
  • Understanding Air Surveillance Remote Terminal Control Centre Display Systems (TCU/TMA).
  • Understanding Air and Ground Surveillance Test and Evaluation Display Systems (SSS).
  • Understanding Air and Ground Surveillance Fallback Display Systems (BYPASS). 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that a learner will be competent in:
  • Language and Communication at NQF Level 4 or equivalent.
  • Mathematics at NQF Level 5 or equivalent.
  • Data Communications and Networking at NQF Level 5.
  • Electronics at NQF Level 5 or equivalent.
  • Digital signal processing at NQF Level 5 or equivalent.
  • Analogue techniques at NQF Level 5 or equivalent. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Understand Air and Ground Surveillance Main Control Centre Display Systems. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Principles of Air and Ground Surveillance Display Systems are analysed in terms of their purpose and functionality. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Air and Ground Surveillance Display Systems are examined in terms of their architecture. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Relevant Air and Ground Surveillance Display Systems built-in software tools and supervisory functions are discussed terms of their purpose and functionality. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Understand Air Surveillance Remote Terminal Control Display Systems. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Principles of Air Surveillance Remote Display Systems are analysed in terms of their purpose and functionality. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Air Surveillance Remote Display Systems are examined in terms of their architecture. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Relevant built-in software tools and supervisory functions are described and explained in terms of their purpose and functionality. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Understand Air and Ground Surveillance Test and Evaluation Display Systems. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Principles of Air and Ground Surveillance Test and Evaluation Display Systems are discussed in terms of their purpose and functionality. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Air and Ground Surveillance Test and Evaluation Display Systems are explored in terms of their architecture. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Relevant Air and Ground Surveillance Test and Evaluation Display Systems built-in software tools and supervisory functions are described and explained in terms of their purpose and functionality. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Demonstrate an understanding of Air and Ground Surveillance Fallback Display Systems. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Principles of Air and Ground Surveillance Fallback Display Systems are analysed in terms of their purpose and functionality. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Air and Ground Surveillance Fallback Display Systems are examined in terms of their architecture. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Relevant Air and Ground Surveillance Fallback Display Systems built-in software tools and supervisory functions are described and explained in terms of their purpose and functionality. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this Unit Standard must be accredited by the relevant ETQA.
  • External Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA at its discretion.
  • The accredited Training Provider will oversee internal moderation of assessment.
  • Internal and external moderation should encompass achievement of competence described in the specific outcomes of the unit standard as well as the integrated competence described in the purpose of the unit standard. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Principles and function of Air & Ground Surveillance Local Display System (Air-Traffic Control Centre) - (ATCC).
  • Principles and function of Air Surveillance Remote Display System (Terminal Control Units).
  • Principles and function of Air & Ground Surveillance Test and Evaluation Display System (Support Suite System).
  • Principles and function of Air & Ground Surveillance Fallback Display System. 
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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 that occur between the various interrelated equipment/components of the air and ground surveillance display system to ensure optimum performance. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with other members of the team responsible for the compliance and performance of the equipment used in aviation air and ground surveillance display. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Employ self management by ensuring sufficient time is allocated for carrying out the initiation or restoration procedures for air and ground surveillance display systems. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Manage information contained in data specifications for test equipment and diagnostic systems, information supplied in handbooks, maintenance schedules and performance logs to ensure accurate evaluation of air and ground surveillance display systems support and maintenance requirements. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively ensuring that information communicated via technical reports is accurately recorded in a neat and logical format that can be readily accessed and understood by end-users and that ongoing oral communication is maintained with team members and the client. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Demonstrate scientific and technological competence by applying knowledge and understanding of scientific processes to the correct use of sophisticated, high technology test equipment and diagnostic systems. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that the role of the technician is a vital part of the integrated air and ground surveillance display systems which is used by Air Traffic Control, Airline Pilots and the flying community at large and as such should therefore not be regarded as a role which is performed in isolation of this network. 

    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 
    Supplementary Information:

    Assessor Note: This unit standard covers primarily a theoretical learning but it is suggested that practical application be utilised where ever possible. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Fundamental  64349   National Diploma: Aeronautical Surveillance Systems: Engineering Support  Level 6  NQF Level 06  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2016-12-31  TETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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