Government Gazette

Vol. 429, No. 22126, 8 March 2001

GENERAL NOTICE

Notice 556 of 2001

SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY (SAQA)

In accordance with regulation 24(c) of the National Standards Bodies Regulations of 28 March 1998, the Standards Generating Body (SGB) for

Grain

Registered by NSB 01, Agriculture and Nature Conservation, publishes the following unit standards-based qualifications for public comment.

This notice contains the titles, fields, sub-fields, NQF levels, credits, and purposes of the qualifications, and the titles and specific outcomes of the unit standards upon which qualifications are based. The full qualifications and unit standards can be accessed via the SAQA web-site at www.saqa.co.za. Copies may also be obtained from the Directorate of Standards Setting and Development at the SAQA offices, 659 Pienaar street, Brooklyn, Pretoria.

Comment on the qualifications and unit standards should reach SAQA at the address below and no later than Monday 2 April 2001. All correspondence should be marked Standards Setting - SGB for Grain and addressed to

The Director: Standard Setting and Development
SAQA
Attention: Mrs S. Vasufhevan
Postnet Suite 248
Private Bag X06
Waterkloof
0145

or faxed to 012 - 346 5812


_____________________
SAMUEL B.A. ISAACS
EXECUTIVE 0FFICER

Contents

National Certificate in Grain Handling Processes - NQF Level 2
National Certificate in Agri Trade Processes - NQF Level 2
National Certificate in Agri Sales and Services - NQF Level 4
National Diploma  in Agri Sales and Services Management - NQF Level 5
National Certificate in Agricultural Machinery Technician - NQF Level 2
National Certificate in Agricultural Machinery Technician - NQF Level 3
National Diploma Specialist Agricultural Machinery Technician - NQF Level 5


NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN GRAIN HANDLING PROCESSES - NQF LEVEL 2

Field: Agriculture and Nature Conservation
Sub-field: Secondary Agriculture
NQF level: Level 2
Credits: 128 of which at least 118 will be at or above level 2
43 credits fundamental;
58 credits core, and
27 credits elective
Purpose of Qualification: This qualification is registered at level 2 on the National Qualifications Framework. It provides learners with the opportunity to access learning in broad Grain Handling processes and practices, which include opportunities for learners to grow in the specific field.

Learners will be able to combine fundamental, core and elective unit standards in order to gain competence linked to best practice. Learners will, once qualified and assessed as competent, be able to demonstrate competence in storage of stock, control of stock, shunt railway trucks, measure consignment mass, unload grain consignments in bulk, intake of grain, drying of grain, cleaning of grain, apply storage hygiene, dispatch grain and provide effective administrative support. Learners will also demonstrate an understanding of the Grain Handling Industry.

UNIT STANDARDS AT NQF LEVEL 2

Fundamental learning:

  1. Literacy and communication at NQF level 2
  2. Numeracy at NQF level 2
  3. Use data entry skills to input computer data
  4. Care for electronic equipment and measuring instruments

Core learning:

  1. Introduction to Grain Handling Industry
  2. Storage of stock
  3. Shunt railway trucks
  4. Measure consignment mass
  5. Unload grain consignments in bulk
  6. Intake of grain
  7. Drying of grain
  8. Cleaning of grain
  9. Apply storage hygiene
  10. Dispatch grain
  11. Provide effective administrative support

Elective learning:

  1. Control of stock
  2. Receive, store and handle hazardous materials
  3. Contribute to planning, allocation and supervision of work
  4. Function as a Safety Health Environmental representative
  5. Operate fork-lift

CREDIT COMPOSITION

FUNDAMENTAL CORE ELECTIVE
Literacy and communication at (NQF level 2) 20 Introduction to Grain Handling Industry 4 Operate fork lift 6
Numeracy at (NQF level 2) 16 Shunt railway trucks 6 Control of stock 8
Use data entry skills to input computer data 3 Measure consignment mass 3 Contribute to planning, allocation and supervision of work 6
Care for electronic equipment and measuring instruments 4 Unload grain consignments in bulk 2 Receive, store and handle hazardous materials 3
    Storage of stock 4 Function as a Safety Health Environmental representative 4
    Intake of grain 10    
    Drying of grain 8    
    Cleaning of grain 6    
    Apply storage hygiene 4    
    Dispatch grain 7    
    Provide effective administrative support 4    
Total 43 Total 58 Total 27

UNIT STANDARDS AND SPECIFIC OUTCOMES NQF LEVEL 2

1. Title: Shunt railway trucks

Specific outcome 1.1: Prepare for shunting
Specific outcome 1.2: Shunt railway trucks
Specific outcome1.3: Complete shunting process

2. Title: Measure consignment mass

Specific outcome 2.1: Prepare for the measuring of consignment mass
Specific outcome 2.2: Measuring consignment mass
Specific outcome 2.3: Complete the mass measuring process

3. Title: Unload grain consignments in bulk

Specific outcome 3.1: Prepare for the unloading of grain consignments in bulk
Specific outcome 3.2: Unload consignment
Specific outcome 3.3: Complete the unloading process of grain consignments in bulk

4. Title: Intake of grain

Specific outcome 4.1: Prepare for the intake process
Specific outcome 4.2: Perform intake of grain
Specific outcome 4.3: Complete the intake of grain process

5. Title: Drying of grain

Specific outcome 5.1: Prepare for the drying of grain process
Specific outcome 5.2: Reclaim grain
Specific outcome 5.3: Determine moisture content
Specific outcome 5.4: Complete drying of grain

6. Title: Cleaning of grain

Specific outcome 6.1: Prepare for the cleaning process
Specific outcome 6.2: Perform cleaning process
Specific outcome 6.3: Complete cleaning of grain

7. Title: Dispatch grain

Specific outcome 7.1: Prepare for dispatch
Specific outcome 7.2: Dispatch grain consignments
Specific outcome 7.3: Complete dispatch process


NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN AGRI TRADE PROCESSES - NQF LEVEL 2

Field: Agriculture and Nature Conservation
Sub-field: Secondary Agriculture
NQF level: Level 2
Credits: 137 of which 121 will be at or above level 2
69 credits fundamental;
49 credits core, and
19 credits elective.
Purpose of Qualification: This qualification is registered at level 2 on the National Qualifications Framework. It provides learners with the opportunity to access learning in broad Agri Trade processes and practices, which include opportunities for learners to grow in the specific field.

Learners will be able to combine fundamental, core and elective unit standards in order to gain competence linked to best practice. Learners will, once qualified and assessed as competent, be able to demonstrate competence in ordering, receiving, pricing, storing and selling of merchandise as well as stock taking and completing of sales transactions. Learners will also demonstrate an understanding of the Agri Trade Industry.

Fundamental learning:

  1. Applying basic business principles
  2. Care for hand tools, utensils and protective equipment
  3. Care for technical- and site equipment
  4. Care for electronic equipment and measuring instruments
  5. Providing customer service
  6. Provide administrative support
  7. Literacy and communication at NQF level 2
  8. Numeracy at NQF level 2
  9. Use data entry skills to input computer data

Core learning:

  1. Introduction to Agri Trade
  2. Place merchandise order
  3. Receive merchandise
  4. Pricing of merchandise
  5. Storage of stock
  6. Determine stock level
  7. Merchandise store
  8. Complete sales transactions
  9. Handling cash
  10. Introduction to safety, health and environment
  11. Apply general safety in the work place

Elective learning:

  1. Operate forklift
  2. Apply storage hygiene
  3. Contribute to planning, allocation and supervision of work
  4. Receive, store and handle hazardous materials

CREDIT COMPOSITION

FUNDAMENTAL   CORE   ELECTIVE  
Applying basic business principles 9 Introduction to Agri Trade 2 Operate fork lift 6
Care for hand tools, utensils and protective equipment 2 Place merchandise order 4 Apply storage hygiene 4
Care for technical- and site equipment 3 Receive merchandise 4 Contribute to planning, allocation and supervision of work 6
Care for electronic equipment and measuring instruments 4 Pricing of merchandise 3 Receive, store and handle hazardous materials 3
Providing customer service 8 Storage of stock 4    
Provide administrative  support 4 Determine stock level 5    
Literacy and communication at NQF level 2 20 Merchandise store 4    
Numeracy at (NQF level 2) 16 Complete sales transactions 6    
Use data entry skills to input computer data 3 Handling cash 12    
    Introduction to safety, health and environment 2    
    Apply general safety in the work place 3    
Total 69 Total 49 Total 19

UNIT STANDARDS AND SPECIFIC OUTCOMES NQF LEVEL 2

1. Title: Care for hand tools, utensils and protective equipment

Specific outcome 1.1: Inspect and report faulty hand tools, utensils and protective equipment
Specific outcome 1.2: Maintain and store hand tools, utensils and protective equipment

2. Title: Routine maintenance of technical- and site equipment

Specific outcome 3.1: Inspect and report faulty technical - and site equipment
Specific outcome 3.2: Maintain and store technical - and site equipment

3. Title: Care for electronic equipment and measuring instruments

Specific outcome 3.1: Inspect and report faulty electronic equipment and measuring instruments
Specific outcome 3.2: Maintain and store electronic equipment and measuring instruments

4. Title: Place merchandise order

Specific outcome 4.1: Prepare for ordering merchandise
Specific outcome 4.2: Determine appropriate ordering method
Specific outcome 4.3: Generate merchandise order

5. Title: Receive merchandise

Specific outcome 5.1: Prepare for receiving merchandise
Specific outcome 5.2: Check that correct merchandise is received
Specific outcome 5.3: Group merchandise for distribution
Specific outcome 5.4: Record receipt of merchandise
Specific outcome 5.5: Distribute merchandise

6. Title: Pricing of merchandise

Specific outcome 6.1: Prepare for pricing of merchandise
Specific outcome 6.2: Apply correct price labels
Specific outcome 6.3: Complete price labelling task

7. Title: Storage of stock

Specific outcome 7.1: Prepare for storage of stock
Specific outcome 7.2: Move stock to correct storage areas
Specific outcome 7.3: Stack commodities
Specific outcome 7.4: Dismantle stack
Specific outcome 7.5: Complete storage of stock process

8. Title: Determine stock level

Specific outcome 8.1: Prepare for determining stock levels
Specific outcome 8.2: Determine stock levels
Specific outcome 8.3: Complete the process of determining stock levels

9. Title: Merchandise store

Specific outcome 9.1: Prepare for merchandising store
Specific outcome 9.2: Replenish stock
Specific outcome 9.3: Complete the process of merchandising store


NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN AGRI SALES AND SERVICES - NQF LEVEL 4

Field: Agriculture and Nature Conservation
Sub-field: Secondary Agriculture
NQF level: Level 4
Credits: 178 of which 131 will be at or above level 4
46 credits fundamental;
93 credits core, and
39 credits elective
Purpose of Qualification:

This qualification is registered at level 4 on the National Qualifications Framework. It provides learners with the opportunity to access learning in Agri Sales and Services which include opportunities for learners to grow in the specific field.

Learners will be able to combine fundamental, core and elective unit standards in order to gain competence linked to best practice. Learners will, once qualified and assessed as competent, be able to demonstrate competence in ordering, receiving, pricing, storing, selling and marketing of merchandise as well as implementing and running promotions. Learner, will demonstrate an understanding of broader business principles such as interpretation of financial reports applicable to the Agri Trade as well as coordinating promotional activities, customer service and supervision of people.

UNIT STANDARDS AT NQF LEVEL 4

Fundamental learning:

  1. Literacy and communication at NQF level 4
  2. Numeracy at NQF level 4
  3. Interpret financial reports

Core learning:

  1. Place merchandise order
  2. Receive merchandise
  3. Pricing of merchandise
  4. Storage of stock
  5. Determine stock levels
  6. Complete sales transactions
  7. Control of stock
  8. Marketing of merchandise
  9. Purchase merchandise
  10. Selling goods and services
  11. Providing customer service
  12. Contribute to the planning allocation and supervision of work

Elective learning:

  1. Implement and run promotions
  2. Coordinating promotional activities
  3. Provide effective administrative support
  4. Function as a safety, health and environmental representative
  5. Maintain sound labour relations

CREDIT COMPOSITION

FUNDAMENTAL CORE ELECTIVE
Literacy and communication at (NQF level 4) 20 Control of stock 8 Implement and run promotions 7
Numeracy at (NQF level 4) 16 Place merchandise order 4 Coordinating promotional activities 16
Interpreting financial reports 10 Receive merchandise 4 Provide effective administrative support 4
    Pricing of merchandise 3 Function as a Safety Health Environmental representative 4
    Storage of stock 4 Maintain sound labour relations 8
    Determine stock level 5    
    Marketing of merchandise 10    
    Complete sales transactions 6    
    Purchase merchandise 12    
    Providing customer services 16    
    Contribute to the planning allocation and supervision of work 5    
    Selling goods and services 16    
Total 46 Total 93 Total 39

UNIT STANDARDS AND SPECIFIC OUTCOMES NOF LEVEL 4 1.

1. Title: Complete sales transactions

Specific outcome 1.1: Prepare for processing of transactions
Specific outcome 1.2: Determine transaction details
Specific outcome 1.3: Complete sales transaction

2. Title: Control of stock

Specific outcome 2.1: Prepare for controlling of stock
Specific outcome 2.2: Apply stock control measures
Specific outcome 2.3: Complete the process of adjusting stock levels

3. Title: marketing of merchandise

Specific outcome 3.1: Prepare for marketing merchandise
Specific outcome 3.2: Identify prospective customers
Specific outcome 3.3: Provide product information
Specific outcome 3.4: Complete marketing process

4. Title: Purchase merchandise

Specific outcome 4.1: Prepare for purchasing of merchandise
Specific outcome 4.2: Determine product ranges
Specific outcome 4.3: Identify and select supplier
Specific outcome 4.4: Negotiate purchase agreement
Specific outcome 4.5: Capture supplier details

5. Title: Implement and run promotions

Specific outcome 5.2: Prepare for implementing promotion
Specific outcome 5.3: Implement promotion
Specific outcome 5.4: Provide product information
Specific outcome 5.5: Complete promotional activities


NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN AGRI SALES AND SERVICES MANAGEMENT - NQF LEVEL 5

Field: Agriculture and Nature Conservation
Sub-field: Secondary Agriculture
NQF level: Level 5
Credits: 246 of which at least 153 will be at or above level 5:
46 credits fundamental;
144 credits core, and
56 credits elective
Purpose of Qualification:

This qualification is registered at level 5 on the National Qualifications Framework. It provides learners with the opportunity to access learning in Agri Sales and Service Management which include opportunities for learners to grow in the field of Agri Trade Management.

Learners will be able to combine fundamental, core and elective unit standards in order to gain competence linked to best practice. Learners will, once qualified and assessed as competent, be able to demonstrate competence in principles of local and international trade, managing transactions, promotional strategies, stock and financial decision making. Learners will also demonstrate an understanding of broader business management principles such as budget control and cost allocation, work place supervision, labour relations and performance management.

UNIT STANDARDS AT NQF LEVEL 5

Fundamental learning:

  1. Business communication
  2. Numeracy at NQF level 5
  3. Writing business reports

Core learning:

  1. Plan merchandise layout
  2. Managing cash and credit transactions
  3. Managing merchandise policy
  4. Develop and implement promotion strategies
  5. Developing customer service policy
  6. Managing stock
  7. Allocate costs and control budgets
  8. Provide work place supervision
  9. Provide effective administrative support
  10. Manage performance of people

Elective learning:

  1. Applying basic principles of local and international trade
  2. Interpret financial reports
  3. Co-ordinate and control sales and marketing function
  4. Develop and implement marketing plan
  5. Assess and manage risk
  6. Assist conduct of internal audits
  7. Maintain compliance with policy, procedures and legal requirements
  8. Maintain sound labour relations
  9. Recruitment and selection of personnel

CREDIT COMPOSITION

FUNDAMENTAL CORE ELECTIVE
Writing business reports 6 Plan merchandise layout  7 Applying basic principles of local and international trade 4
Business communication 20 Managing cash and credit 25 Interpret financial transactions reports 6
Numeracy (NQF level 5) 20 Managing merchandise policy 30 Co-ordinate sales and marketing function  
    Develop and implement promotional strategies 20 Develop and implement marketing plan  
    Developing customer service policy 12 Assess and manage risk 10
    Managing stock 20 Assist conduct of internal audits 10
    Allocate cost and control budgets 10 Maintain compliance with policy, procedure and legal requirements 10
    Provide work place supervision 6 Maintain sound labour relations 8
    Provide effective administrative support 4 Recruitment and selection of personnel 8
    Manage performance of people 10    
Total 46 Total 144 Total 56

UNIT STANDARDS AND SPECIFIC OUTCOMES NQF LEVEL 5

1. Title: Plan merchandise layout

Specific outcome 1.1: Prepare for merchandise layout
Specific outcome 1.2: Determine store layout
Specific outcome 1.3: Apply category management
Specific outcome 1.4: Complete merchandise layout planning process


NATIONAL CERTIFICATE AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY TECHNICIAN- NQF LEVEL 2

Field: Agriculture and Nature Conservation
Sub-field: Secondary Agriculture
NQF level: Level 2
Credits: 115 of which at least 86 will be at or above level 2
48 credits fundamental;
49 credits core, and
18 credits elective
Purpose of Qualification: This qualification is registered at level 2 on the National Qualifications Framework. It provides learners with the opportunity to access learning in fundamental servicing, reconditioning and repairing agricultural machinery which include opportunities for learners to grow in the specific field.

Learners will be able to combine fundamental, core and elective unit standards in order to gain competence linked to best practice. Learners will, once qualified and assessed as competent, be able to demonstrate competence in service, repair and reconditioning vehicle systems and implements. Learners will demonstrate an understanding of technical principles such as lubrication, service methods, procedures, and identification of ferrous and non-ferrous metal.

Fundamental learning:

  1. Literacy and communication
  2. Introduction to Agricultural Machinery Industry
  3. Identify, select, use and care for measuring instrument

Core learning:

  1. Service vehicle system
  2. Service and test battery
  3. Recondition fuel system components
  4. Recondition clutch
  5. Weld metals using oxy-fuel gas process
  6. Cut metals using oxy-fuel gas process
  7. Tack weld ferrous metals

Elective learning:

  1. Repair belt and chain driven systems
  2. Commission agricultural implement

CREDIT COMPOSITION

FUNDAMENTAL CORE ELECTIVE
Literacy and communication at NQF level 2 20 Service vehicle systems 5 Repair belt and chain driven system 8
Numeracy at (NQF level 2) 16 Service and test battery  5 Commission agricultural implement 10
Introduction to agricultural machinery industry. 4 Recondition fuel systems 8    
Identify, select, use and care for measuring instruments 8 Weld metal using oxy- fuel gas process 8    
    Recondition clutch. 10    
    Cut metals using oxy-fuel gas process 8    
    Tack weld ferrous metals 5    
TOTAL 48 TOTAL 49 TOTAL 18

UNIT STANDARDS AND SPECIFIC OUTCOMES NQF LEVEL 2

1. Identify, select, use and care for measuring instruments

Specific outcome 1.1: Identify, select and prepare measuring instrument
Specific outcome 1.2: Use measuring instrument
Specific outcome 1.3: Maintain and store measuring instrument

2. Title: Service vehicle system

Specific outcome 2.1: Plan and prepare for servicing vehicle system
Specific outcome 2.2: Service vehicle system
Specific outcome 2.3: Complete servicing activity

3. Title: Service and test battery

Specific outcome 3.1: Plan and prepare for servicing and testing battery
Specific outcome 3.2: Servicing battery
Specific outcome 3.3: Test battery
Specific outcome 3.4: Complete servicing and testing procedure of battery

4. Title: Recondition fuel system components

Specific outcome 4.1: Plan and prepare for reconditioning fuel system components
Specific outcome 4.2: Assess fuel system components
Specific outcome 4.3: Assemble fuel system components
Specific outcome 4.4: Complete fuel system reconditioning task

5. Title: Recondition clutch

Specific outcome 5.1: Plan and prepare for reconditioning a clutch
Specific outcome 5.2: Dismantle clutch and assess parts
Specific outcome 5.3: Repair and assemble clutch
Specific outcome 5.4: Complete work activity of recondition clutch

6. Title: Weld metals using oxy-fuel gas process

Specific outcome 6.1: Plan and prepare for welding process
Specific outcome 6.2: Weld metals
Specific outcome 6.3: Care for and store welding equipment, tools and consumables

7. Title: Cut metals using oxy-fuel gas process

Specific outcome 7.1: Plan and prepare for cutting process
Specific outcome 7.2: Cut metals
Specific outcome 7.3: Care for and store cutting equipment, tools and consumables

8. Title: Tack weld ferrous metals

Specific outcome 8.1: Plan and prepare for tack welding
Specific outcome 8.2: Arc weld metals manually
Specific outcome 8.3: Care for and store welding equipment, tools and consumables

9. Title: Repair belt and chain driven systems

Specific outcome 9.1: Plan and prepare for dismantling, repairing and assembling
Specific outcome 9.2: Dismantle belt and chain in driven system
Specific outcome 9.3: Repair and assemble belt and chain driven system
Specific outcome 9.4: Complete dismantling / repairing activity of belt and chain driven system

10. Title: Commission agricultural implement

Specific outcome 10.1: Plan and prepare for commissioning of an agricultural implement
Specific outcome 10.2: Prepare commission work site
Specific outcome 10.3: Commission implement
Specific outcome 10.4: Complete commissioning of implement


NATIONAL CERTIFICATE AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY TECHNICIAN- NQF LEVEL 3

Field: Agriculture and Nature Conservation
Sub-field: Secondary Agriculture
NQF level: Level 3
Credits: 159 of which at least 143 will be at or above level 3:
52 credits fundamental;
82 credits core, and
25 credits elective
Purpose of Qualification: This qualification is registered at level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework. It provides learners with the opportunity to access learning in diagnosing, removing, installing and reconditioning advanced technical systems which include opportunities for learners to grow in the specific field.

Learners will be able to combine fundamental, core and elective unit standards in order to gain competence linked to best practice. Learners will, once qualified and assessed as competent, be able to demonstrate competence in diagnosing and repairing advanced technical systems and solving technical problems. Learners will demonstrate an understanding of broader business principles such as planning, supervision, administration as well as customer service.

UNIT STANDARDS AT NQF LEVEL 3

Fundamental learning:

  1. Literacy and communication NQF level 3
  2. Numeracy at NQF level 3
  3. Providing customer service

Core learning:

  1. Recondition steering systems components
  2. Recondition system and components
  3. Remove and install system and components
  4. Recondition brake system components
  5. Diagnose and repair baler
  6. Recondition knotter mechanism
  7. Complete sales transactions

Elective learning:

  1. Contribute to planning allocation and supervision of work
  2. Provide effective administrative support
  3. Diagnose and repair combine harvest system

CREDIT COMPOSITION

FUNDAMENTAL CORE ELECTIVE
Literacy and communication at (NQF level 3) 20 Recondition steering system components 15 Contribute to the planning and allocation of work 6
Numeracy at (NQF level 3) 16 Recondition system and components 15 Provide effective administrative support 4
Providing customer service 16 Remove and install system and components 6 Diagnose and repair combine harvest system 15
    Recondition brake system components 10    
    Diagnose and repair baler. 15    
    Recondition knotter mechanism 15    
    Complete sales transactions 6    
TOTAL 52 TOTAL  82 TOTAL 25

UNIT STANDARDS AND SPECIFIC OUTCOMES NQF LEVEL 3

1. Title: Recondition steering systems components

Specific outcome 1.1: Plan and prepare for reconditioning of steering system components
Specific outcome 1.2: Assess steering system components
Specific outcome 1.3: Assembly steering system components
Specific outcome 1.4: Complete reconditioning of steering system components

2. Title: Recondition system and components

Specific outcome 2.1: Plan and prepare for reconditioning of system components
Specific outcome 2.2: Dismantle system and components
Specific outcome 2.3: Assemble system and components and attach secondary attachment
Specific outcome 2.4: Complete reconditioning of system and components

3. Title: Remove and install system and components

Specific outcome 3.1: Plan and prepare for removing and installing a system and components
Specific outcome 3.2: Remove system and components and attach secondary attachment
Specific outcome 3.3: Install system and complete components and detach secondary attachments
Specific outcome 3.4: Complete removing and installing task

4. Title: Recondition brake system components

Specific outcome 4.1: Plan and prepare for reconditioning of brake system components
Specific outcome 4.2: Assess brake system components parts
Specific outcome 4.3: Recondition and assemble brake system components
Specific outcome 4.4: Complete reconditioning of brake system components

5. Title: Diagnose and repair baler

Specific outcome 5.1: Plan and prepare for diagnosing and repairing baler by
Specific outcome 5.2: Diagnose baler operational defects
Specific outcome 5.3: Repair and adjust baler
Specific outcome 5.4: Complete diagnosing and repairing of baler

6. Title: Recondition knotter mechanism

Specific outcome 6.1: Plan and prepare for reconditioning of knotter mechanism
Specific outcome 6.2: Dismantle knotter mechanism and assess components
Specific outcome 6.3: Recondition and assemble knotter mechanism
Specific outcome 6.4: Complete reconditioning of knotter mechanism

7. Title: Diagnose and repair combine harvest system

Specific outcome 7.1: Plan and prepare for diagnosing and repairing combine harvest system
Specific outcome 7.2: Diagnose combine harvest system defects
Specific outcome 7.3: Repair and adjust combine harvest system
Specific outcome 7.4: Complete diagnosing and repairing of combine harvest system


NATIONAL DIPLOMA SPECIALIST AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY TECHNICIAN - NQF LEVEL 5

Field: Agriculture and Nature Conservation
Sub-field: Secondary Agriculture
NQF level: Level 5
Credits: 258 of which at least 168 will be at or above level 5
49 credits fundamental;
132 credits core, and
67 credits elective
Purpose of qualification: This qualification is registered at level 5 on the National Qualifications Framework. It provides learners with the opportunity to access learning in Specialist technical areas and management principles which include opportunities for learners to grow in the field of Agricultural Machinery Services and Workshop Management.

Learners will be able to combine fundamental, core and elective unit standards in order to gain competence linked to best practice. Learners will, once qualified and assessed as competent, be able to demonstrate competence in principles of diagnosing and problem solving of integrated hydraulic mechanical electrical and electronic systems. Learners will also demonstrate an understanding of broader business management principles such as budget control and cost allocation, work place supervision, labour relations and performance management.

Fundamental learning:

  1. Business communication
  2. Numeracy at NQF level 5
  3. Writing business reports
  4. Use data entry skills to input computer data

Core learning:

  1. Diagnose and repair a single system and components
  2. Diagnose and repair power driven machines
  3. Recondition pumps and motors
  4. Managing cash and credit transactions
  5. Manage customer service policy
  6. Managing stock
  7. Allocate costs and control budgets
  8. Provide work place supervision
  9. Provide effective administrative support
  10. Manage performance of people

Elective learning:

  1. Diagnose and repair advanced integrated system and components
  2. Interpret financial reports
  3. Assess and manage risk
  4. Assist conduct of internal audits
  5. Maintain compliance with policy, procedure and legal requirements
  6. Maintain sound labour relations
  7. Recruitment and selection of personnel

CREDIT COMPOSITION

FUNDAMENTAL CORE ELECTIVE
Writing business reports. 6 Diagnose and repair a single system and components 15 Diagnose and repair advanced integrated system and components 25
Business communication 20 Managing cash and credit transactions 25 Interpret financial reports 6
Numeracy (NQF level 5) 20 Diagnose and repair power driven machines. 15 Assess and manage risk 10
Use data entry skills to input computer data. 3 Recondition pumps and motors 15 Assist conduct of internal audits 10
    Manage customer service policy 12 Maintain compliance with policy, procedure and legal requirements 10
    Managing stock 20 Maintain sound labour relations 8
    Allocate cost and control budgets 10 Recruitment and selection of personnel 8
    Provide work place supervision 6    
    Provide effective administration support 4    
    Manage performance of people 10    
TOTAL 49 TOTAL 132 TOTAL 77

UNIT STANDARDS AND SPECIFIC OUTCOMES NQF LEVEL 5

1. Title: Diagnose and repair single system and components

Specific outcome 1.1: Plan and prepare for diagnosing and repairing single system and components
Specific outcome 1.2: Diagnose single system and components operational defects
Specific outcome 1.3: Repair and adjust single system and components
Specific outcome 1.4: Complete diagnosing and repairing of single system and components

2. Title: Diagnose and repair power driven machines

Specific outcome 2.1: Plan and prepare for diagnosing and repairing power driven machines
Specific outcome 2.2: Diagnose power driven machines operational defects
Specific outcome 2.3: Repair and adjust power driven machines
Specific outcome 2.4: Complete diagnosing and repairing of power driven machines

3. Title: Diagnose and repair advance integrated system and components

Specific outcome 3.1: Plan and prepare for diagnosing and repairing advanced integrated system and components
Specific outcome 3.2: Repair and adjust advanced integrated system and component
Specific outcome 3.3: Complete diagnosing and repairing of advanced integrated system and components
 

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