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

Maintain and troubleshoot hydraulic systems 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
244685  Maintain and troubleshoot hydraulic systems 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Manufacturing and Assembly Processes 
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 4  NQF Level 04  12 
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 skills, values and knowledge reflected in this unit standard are required by people in the field of Fluid Power Engineering who are required to interpret schematics, fault find and maintain electro-hydraulic systems. The learning outcomes in this unit standard also contribute to the exit level outcomes required for the fluid power NQF Level 4 qualification.

Persons credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Prepare to find faults on a hydraulic system.
  • Find faults on a hydraulic system.
  • Prepare to maintain the hydraulic system.
  • Maintain the hydraulic system. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    The credit calculation is based on the assumption that a person is already competent in terms of the following outcomes when starting to learn toward this unit standard:
  • Install, test, maintain and commission basic electrical circuits at NQF Level 2.
  • Construct and test basic electronic circuits at NQF Level 2.
  • Make up hydraulic hose Assembly at NQF Level 3.
  • Install and test complex hydraulic systems at NQF Level 4. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The following scope and context applies to the whole unit standard:
  • The fault finding and maintenance procedures are carried out according to industry and site-specific safety procedures. This includes the OSHACT and will cover personnel and the general public's safety.

    Specific range statements are provided in the body of the unit standard where they apply to particular specific outcomes or assessment criteria. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Prepare to find faults on a hydraulic system. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Hydraulic and electrical circuit diagram and equipment list is available and interpreted for the various symbols used. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    This will also include any fault finding and maintenance manuals associated with the machine.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The machine fault is understood and logical diagnostic procedures are drawn up. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Diagnostic procedures can also extend to potential electrical and mechanical systems.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Specialist sub contractors outside the field of hydraulics are identified in conditions where specialised diagnostics are required. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Test equipment for specific tests is identified and sourced in accordance with company procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    This will typically include equipment to measure pressure, flow, temperature, volts, current and oil cleanliness. This will also include temporary test hoses and fittings.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    All necessary tools are identified and sourced in accordance with company procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    This extends to mobile external drivers for the controlling of valves and pumps, if required.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Find faults on the hydraulic system. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Reported causes of faults are assessed and verified in accordance with company procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Test equipment is fitted at the relevant points in the hydraulic system as identified in the diagnostic procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The fault is identified in an acceptable time frame in relation to the complexity of the system. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The decision to repair or replace components is made in accordance with the client's needs. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The cycle profile is checked and valves, pumps and electrical equipment are adjusted to comply with operating parameters. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Prepare to maintain a hydraulic system. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Machine maintenance tasks are identified in accordance with the machine manufacturer and/or hydraulic equipment manufacturer requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Maintenance intervals are identified in accordance with the machine manufacturer and/or hydraulic equipment manufacturer requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    This will typically involve reviewing machine duty cycle and environment.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The maintenance tasks and intervals are documented in accordance with workplace standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Tools and spares which are required for the maintenance tasks are identified and sourced in accordance with workplace procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Maintain the hydraulic system. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The maintenance is carried out in accordance with site-specific maintenance tasks and safety procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The system is placed into service, tested and any abnormal conditions are rectified. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Abnormal conditions can extend to excessive noise, vibration, heat and cycle time.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    A maintenance report is completed in accordance with workplace standards. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    This will include the fluid sample results, spares used and total labour hours.
     


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA by SAQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Essential embedded knowledge will be assessed through assessment of the specific outcomes in terms of the stipulated assessment criteria. Candidates are unlikely to achieve all the specific outcomes, to the standards described in the assessment criteria, without knowledge of the listed embedded knowledge. This means that for the most part, the possession or lack of the knowledge can be directly inferred from the quality of the candidate's performance. Where direct assessment of knowledge is required, assessment criteria have been included in the body of the unit standard.

    The following embedded knowledge is addressed in an integrated way in the unit standard:
  • Understanding and interpreting user requirements.
  • The gathering of information from a hydraulic system.
  • How to plan when fault finding and maintaining a hydraulic system.
  • How to compile a meaningful report. 
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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 and make decisions using critical and creative thinking.

    Note: The ability of the candidate to identify and locate faults in a hydraulic system. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as members of a team, group, organisation or community.

    Note: The ability of the candidate to work with the client and other maintenance personnel. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively.

    Note: The ability of the candidate to work autonomously. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.

    Note: The ability of the candidate to verify reported faults. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively, using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentations.

    Note: The ability of the candidate to communicate his findings to the client. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.

    Note: The ability of the candidate to use specialist equipment in achieving an operational system. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.

    Note: The ability of the candidate to integrate the various inputs into an operational system. 

    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 
    Terminology:
  • The terminology used in this unit standard is consistent with generic engineering practices.

    Notes To Assessors:

    Assessors should keep the following principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard:
  • Focus the assessment activities on gathering evidence in terms of the main outcome expressed in the title to ensure assessment is integrated rather than fragmented. Remember we want to declare the person competent in terms of the title. Where assessment at title level is unmanageable, then focus assessment around each specific outcome, or groups of specific outcomes.
  • Make sure evidence is gathered across the entire range, wherever it applies. Assessment activities should be as close to the real performance as possible, and where simulations or role-plays are used, there should be supporting evidence to show the candidate is able to perform in the real situation.
  • Do not focus the assessment activities on each assessment criterion. Rather make sure the assessment activities focus on outcomes and are sufficient to enable evidence to be gathered around all the assessment criteria.
  • The assessment criteria provide the specifications against which assessment judgements should be made. In most cases, knowledge can be inferred from the quality of the performances, but in other cases, knowledge and understanding will have to be tested through questioning techniques. Where this is required, there will be assessment criteria to specify the standard required.
  • The task of the assessor is to gather sufficient evidence, of the prescribed type and quality, as specified in this unit standard, that the candidate can achieve the outcomes again and again and again. This means assessors will have to judge how many repeat performances are required before they believe the performance is reproducible.
  • All assessments should be conducted in line with the following well documented principles of assessment: appropriateness, fairness, manageability, integration into work or learning, validity, direct, authentic, sufficient, systematic, open and consistent. 
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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  58880   Further Education and Training Certificate: Fluid Power  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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