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

Use agricultural engineering materials 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
8213  Use agricultural engineering materials 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Grain 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation Secondary Agriculture 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 1  NQF Level 01  5 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2005-04-13  2008-04-13  SAQA 0459/05 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2009-04-13   2012-04-13  

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 
A learner who has achieved this unit standard will be competent in:

Using agricultural engineering materials while restoring a system. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
To enter a learning programme for this unit standard or to be assessed against this unit standard, the learner is assumed to have:
  • Literacy, numeracy and communication skills at or equivalent to NQF level 1.
  • Attended a course on maintenance and using of basic tools and equipment.
  • An understanding of General safety in the work place at NQF level 1. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The scope of this unit standard deals with identifying, inspecting and using agricultural engineering materials.

    The specific outcomes as reflected in this unit standard are performed without direct supervision, but with access to work-site procedures and operating instructions. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify agricultural engineering materials 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Interpreting job instructions and determining a sequence of operations according to work site procedures
    Identifying, selecting and checking tools and equipment according to work-site and quality procedures.
    Selecting appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) according to statutory requirements.
    Determining safe working practices and correct methods.Informing affected parties according to work-site procedures.
    Informing affeced parties according to work-site procedures 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Assessors will observe, confirm and evaluate evidence that will indicate that learners have demonstrated competence in each of the specific outcomes. In this unit standard the following specific criteria should be used:
  • Reasons for identifying, selecting and preparing tools are explained.
  • All affected parties are informed of results, deviations and corrective actions taken.
  • Purpose of selecting, inspecting and comparing materials is explained.
  • Purpose of inspecting tools and equipment is explained.
  • Reasons for adhering to safety and quality procedures.
  • Consequences of not completing and returning documents and reports are explained. 
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Identify and use agricultural engineering materials 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Identifying and using appropriate agricultural engineering materials according to job instructions.
    Using appropriate tools according to job requirements.
    Visually inspecting and comparing materials according to quality specifications and recording conditions
    Completing documentation and requisition of replacement materials according to work site procedures.
    Applying safety procedures according to work site requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Assessors will observe, confirm and evaluate evidence that will indicate that learners have demonstrated competence in each of the specific outcomes. In this unit standard the following specific criteria should be used:
  • Reasons for identifying, selecting and preparing tools are explained.
  • All affected parties are informed of results, deviations and corrective actions taken.
  • Purpose of selecting, inspecting and comparing materials is explained.
  • Purpose of inspecting tools and equipment is explained.
  • Reasons for adhering to safety and quality procedures.
  • Consequences of not completing and returning documents and reports are explained. 
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Complete work activity 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Testing operation of systems according to manufacturer's requirements and quality procedures.
    Restoring a work site to safe and serviceable condition according to work-site requirements.
    Disposing of scrap materials and storing surplus material according to statutory requirements and work site procedures.
    Completing and returning documents and reports according to work site requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Assessors will observe, confirm and evaluate evidence that will indicate that learners have demonstrated competence in each of the specific outcomes. In this unit standard the following specific criteria should be used:
  • Reasons for identifying, selecting and preparing tools are explained.
  • All affected parties are informed of results, deviations and corrective actions taken.
  • Purpose of selecting, inspecting and comparing materials is explained.
  • Purpose of inspecting tools and equipment is explained.
  • Reasons for adhering to safety and quality procedures.
  • Consequences of not completing and returning documents and reports are explained. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    An individual wishing to be assessed against this unit standard may apply to an assessor accredited by SETASA.

    Any training provider offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be registered and accredited by SETASA.

    Moderation of assessment will be done by SETASA in its ETQA capacity at its discretion. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Basic knowledge of the safe handling of tools and equipment.
  • Basic knowledge of properties of agricultural engineering materials.
  • Basic knowledge of usage of agricultural engineering materials
  • Basic knowledge and principles of safety procedures. 
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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 when taking corrective action after inspection. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others during the process of returning reports and documentation. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself when interpreting job instructions and determining a sequence of operations. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate with others during the process of reporting. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology when using agricultural engineering materials. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    VALUES:

    All learners should demonstrate:
  • An application of company ethics, values as well as general safety and customer care principles.
  • An awareness of expectations and obligations of basic worker / management / customer relationships. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  14891   National Certificate: Agricultural Machinery Technician  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2007-10-18  Was AgriSETA 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.
     
    1. NWK Beperk 
    2. RCL Foods-Sugar & Milling (MP) 


    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.