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

Understand and apply mechanical construction technology 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
115447  Understand and apply mechanical construction technology 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Building Construction 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction Physical Planning, Design and Management 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  30 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 2004-08-11  2007-08-11  SAQA 1055/04 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2008-08-11   2011-08-11  

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 is capable of:
Managing multiple construction projects on more than one construction site, incorporating different construction disciplines.
The unit standard is aimed at providing the learner with a working knowledge of Mechanical construction methods, technologies and materials

A person credited with this unit standard will understand and be able to apply Mechanical engineering construction processes, associated technologies, methods and requirements for the construction, installation, testing, maintenance and handover of plant and equipment

This unit standard will contribute to the full development of a professional community of Construction Managers
The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this unit standard are essential for social and economic transformation and upliftment within the construction environment. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
The following knowledge, skills attitude and / or equivalent:
  • FETC Mathematical Science
  • NQF Level 4 English Language and Communication
  • FETC Physical Science

    Proficiency in the following competencies at NQF level 5:
  • The development and management of quality systems and procedures on a construction project
  • The management of productivity on a construction project
  • The management of Health & Safety on a construction project 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The typical scope of this unit standard:
    This unit standard is limited to a working knowledge of Mechanical Construction Technology.

    Mechanical Construction processes and associated technologies include:
  • HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning)· Elevators, Escalators
  • Fire hose, hydrant and sprinkler reticulations
  • Pumps and pumping standards, including piping reticulation
  • Compressors and compressed air reticulation and associated equipment, e.g. air dryers, oil eliminators, etc.
  • Boilers including steam, condensate and feed water reticulations
  • Industrial heating using electrical, gas, steam and hot water based systems
  • Cranes, lifting devises and loading equipment
  • Conveyor systems including belt, pipe, bucket elevator, pneumatic, powered rollers, etc.
  • A knowledge of structural engineering relating to mechanically induced loads
  • Refrigeration and industrial cooling systems, including controls, safety devices and insulation
  • Building Management and control systems

    Mechanical Systems and material technology includes:
  • Control instrumentation and safety systems
  • Vibration, identification and problem solving
  • Noise measurement and methods required to attenuate noise emissions
  • Mechanical failure modes and reasons for failure

    Testing and Commissioning include:
  • Appointment of competent persons
  • Witness and sign-off/handover
  • Performance testing and verification

    Specifications include:
  • Manufacturer specifications
  • Design Specifications & relevant Codes of Practice
  • Operating and maintenance manuals
  • South African Bureau of Standards & other relevant Codes, with specific reference to South African Bureau of Standards 0400 & 0142
  • The Occupational Health & Safety Act, as well as any other regulations applicable to a site

    Maintenance of mechanical systems refer to both installed and construction related systems.

    Maintenance systems include:
  • Reliability Centred Maintenance
  • Failure mode analysis
  • Fault diagnostics and diagnostic tools

    Piping reticulations include:
  • Basic pipe reticulation design practices
  • Specific requirements for different systems 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate an understanding of mechanical engineering construction processes. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Demonstrate an understanding of mechanical engineering construction processes and associated technologies used in the construction industry. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The mechanical engineering construction process is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The function of mechanical elements are explained 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Appropriate technologies are identified and explained 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Economic factors that impact on the mechanical construction process are identified and explained 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Environmental problems in buildings are identified and explained 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Methods of environmental control are identified and explained 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Productivity targets are determined and set for the different processes 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Understand and apply mechanical installation principles and methods. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The elements of mechanical systems are identified and explained 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The make-up of systems and components is explained 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Causes of mechanical failures are identified and remedied 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Hand-over procedures, including testing and commissioning, are implemented in accordance with specifications, regulation and legislation 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Safe working practices are applied on site 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Understand and apply mechanical systems material technology. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The principles, properties and use of mechanical systems material technology is explained 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Mechanical system material technology is applied in accordance with project specifications 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Specific quality control measures are identified and implemented for the different technologies. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Occupational Health and Safety regulations, principles and practices specific to the various processes and technologies are identified, explained and applied. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Understand and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The symbols and make-up of mechanical drawings are defined 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The relationship between drawings and specifications are explained 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Information from drawings is correctly interpreted and applied in construction activities 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Understand and apply maintenance requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Mechanical system maintenance and fault diagnostic requirements are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The principles of sustainable maintenance is explained for both construction plant and installed plant and equipment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Maintenance systems are identified and explained. 


    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 ETQA for The Bachelors Degree in Construction Management, NQF Level 6

    Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA

    The relevant relevant ETQA or other ETQA's, who have a Memorandum of Understanding in place with relevant ETQA, would be responsible for moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this qualification. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Mechanical Processes and associated Technologies
  • The function of Mechanical elements
  • Economic factors that impact on the Mechanical construction process
  • Environmental problems in buildings and methods of environmental control
  • Mechanical installation principles and methods
  • The make-up of systems and components
  • Causes of mechanical failure
  • The principles, properties and use of Mechanical systems and material technology
  • Testing and commissioning of Mechanical systems.
  • Productivity control measures for Mechanical construction processes
  • Specific quality control processes for Mechanical Construction processes
  • Occupational Health and Safety regulations, principles and practices relating to Mechanical Construction processes
  • Mechanical drawings and specifications.
  • Mechanical system maintenance requirements
  • The principles of sustainable maintenance for both construction plant and installed plant and equipment
  • Maintenance systems
  • Corrosion identification and control
  • Water treatment and related chemistry 
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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

    Specific Outcome:
  • Understand and apply maintenance requirements
  • Understand and apply mechanical installation principles and methods

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Mechanical system maintenance requirements are explained
  • Mechanical system maintenance and fault diagnostic requirements are explained
  • Causes of mechanical failure are identified and remedied 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others.

    Specific Outcome:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of mechanical engineering construction processes and associated technologies used in the construction industry

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Methods of environmental control are identified and explained
  • Mechanical system material technology is applied in accordance with project specifications 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Employ self management

    Specific Outcome:
  • Understand and apply mechanical systems material technology

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Methods of environmental control are identified and explained 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Manage information

    Specific Outcome:
  • Understand and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications
  • Understand and apply mechanical systems material technology

    Assessment Criteria:
  • The symbols and make-up of mechanical drawings are defined
  • Hand-over procedures, including testing and commissioning, are implemented in accordance with specifications, regulation and legislation. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively

    Specific Outcome:
  • Understand and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications

    Assessment Criteria:
  • The symbols and make-up of mechanical drawings are defined
  • Information from drawings is correctly interpreted and applied in construction activities 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Demonstrate scientific and technological competence

    Specific Outcome:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of mechanical engineering construction processes and associated technologies used in the construction industry
  • Understand and apply mechanical installation principles and methods
  • Understand and apply mechanical systems material technology

    Assessment Criteria:
  • The principles, properties and use of mechanical systems material technology is explained
  • Mechanical system material technology is applied in accordance with project specifications 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand Contextual world-systems

    Specific Outcome:
    Demonstrate an understanding of mechanical engineering construction processes and associated technologies used in the construction industry

    Assessment Criteria:
  • Environmental problems in buildings are identified and explained
  • Specific quality control measures are identified and implemented for the different technologies. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    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  48700   Bachelor of Construction Management: Built Environment  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2012-06-30  CHE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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