External Assessment
Specifications
Document
Curriculum Code Qualification Title NQF Level Logo
653307000 Heavy Equipment 4
Mechanic
Name Email Phone Logo
Quality Partner Artisan 1015
Moderation
Body (NAMB)
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Table of content
1 ASSESSMENT STRATEGY ............................................................................................................ 3
1.1 Assessment Model ..................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Qualification Purpose ................................................................................................................. 3
1.3 Assessment Standards .............................................................................................................. 3
1.3.1 Assessment Standards for the Qualification ................................................................... 3
1.3.2 Assessment Standards for Phases................................................................................... 4
1.3.3 Assessment Standards for Part Qualifications................................................................ 4
2 ASSIGNMENTS TO BE EVALUATED EXTERNALLY ................................................................ 4
3 CRITICAL ASPECTS OF THE INTERNAL ASSESSMENTS TO BE ASSESSED EXTERNALLY
................................................................................................................................................................. 5
4 CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS ......................................................... 5
5 FOUNDATIONAL LEARNING ......................................................................................................... 5
6 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT ................................. 6
6.1 Qualification ................................................................................................................................. 6
6.2 Phase 1 ........................................................................................................................................ 8
6.3 Part Qualification ........................................................................................................................ 8
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1 ASSESSMENT STRATEGY
1.1 Assessment Model
The external integrated summative assessment will be conducted through a trade test as prescribed under
Section 26 D of the Skills Development Act and defined by the Trade Test Regulations. It will be conducted
through an evaluation of written and practical tasks covering critical aspects of the trade in a simulated
environment at an assessment centre accredited by QCTO and conducted by an assessor registered by the
National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB). The assessment will take place over a minimum of 2 days.
1.2 Qualification Purpose
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as an/a Heavy Equipment Mechanic
An/A Heavy Equipment Mechanic A Heavy Equipment Mechanic maintains, diagnoses faults in and repairs
heavy equipment such as earth moving or mining equipment, including engines, mechanical parts and
hydraulically or electrically powered systems.
A qualified learner will be able to:
Performing preventative and scheduled maintenance on heavy equipment
Dismantling, assessing, repairing and reassembling heavy equipment engine and power train
system components
Diagnosing and repairing faults in heavy equipment diesel engine and power train systems
1.3 Assessment Standards
1.3.1 Assessment Standards for the Qualification
Integrated Assessment Focus Area 1
Perform preventative and scheduled maintenance on heavy equipment. 20%
Associated Assessment Criteria
Equipment is serviced according to manufacturer's specifications and schedule.
The service is completed within the specified time.
The appropriate tools, equipment and service parts are selected, and used correctly and safely.
Technical information is sourced and correctly interpreted.
All relevant safety and environmental criteria are adhered to.
The work area is restored to its original condition.
All defects are identified and reported.
The appropriate checks after servicing are carried out correctly.
Oral and written responses to questions demonstrate an understanding of general principles and
critical issues relating to preventative and scheduled maintenance.
Integrated Assessment Focus Area 2
Dismantle, assess, repair and reassemble heavy equipment engine and power train system components.
30%
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Associated Assessment Criteria
Engine and power train system components are repaired according to manufacturer's specifications
and procedures.
The component repair is completed within the specified time.
The appropriate tools, equipment and replacement parts are selected, and used correctly and
safely.
Technical information is sourced and correctly interpreted.
All relevant safety and environmental criteria are adhered to.
The work area is restored to its original condition.
All defects are identified and reported.
Re-usability is correctly determined using the relevant methods.
The appropriate pre- and post-checks are carried out correctly.
Oral and written responses to questions demonstrate an understanding of general principles and
critical issues relating to component operations and functional specifications.
Integrated Assessment Focus Area 3
Diagnose and repair faults in heavy equipment diesel engine and power train systems. 50%
Associated Assessment Criteria
Equipment systems are repaired according to manufacturer's specifications and procedures.
The system repair is completed within the specified time.
The appropriate tools, equipment and replacement components or parts are selected, and used
correctly and safely.
Technical information is sourced and correctly interpreted.
All relevant safety and environmental criteria are adhered to.
The work area is restored to its original condition.
The appropriate diagnostic process is followed and the root cause of the fault is identified correctly.
The appropriate pre- and post-checks are carried out correctly.
Oral and written responses to questions demonstrate understanding of general principles and
critical issues relating to system operations and diagnostic processes.
1.3.2 Assessment Standards for Phases
No Phases are applicable.
1.3.3 Assessment Standards for Part Qualifications
No Part Qualifications are applicable.
2 ASSIGNMENTS TO BE EVALUATED EXTERNALLY
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None
3 CRITICAL ASPECTS OF THE INTERNAL ASSESSMENTS TO BE ASSESSED EXTERNALLY
None
4 CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS
Qualified as an Earthmoving or Heavy Equipment Mechanic.
Registered as a practising Earthmoving or Heavy Equipment Mechanic.
3 years' relevant post-qualification industry experience working as an Earthmoving or Heavy
Equipment Mechanic.
2 years' relevant practical experience training apprentice Earthmoving or Heavy Equipment
Mechanics.
Trained as an artisan trade assessor and deemed competent to conduct trade tests or be
recognised by the NAMB as a competent assessor to conduct trade tests through RPL based on a
previous assessor qualification and/or experience.
Employed by an artisan trade test centre accredited by the QCTO to conduct trade tests or a centre
applying to be accredited.
5 FOUNDATIONAL LEARNING
Foundational Learning Competence is a pre-requisite for access to the external integrated summative
assessment.
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6 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT
In order to qualify for the external summative assessment learners must have a copy of a completed and
signed Statement of Work Experience as well as proof of successful completion of the following subjects and
modules or alternative programmes where applicable.
6.1 Qualification
Proof of OR Proof of
Knowledge Alternative
Modules Programmes
Number Title NQF Credits Number Title NQF Level Credits
Level
653307000- Workplace 2 9
KM-01 fundamentals
653307000- Foundational 2 14
KM-02 concepts for
mechanics
653307000- Vehicle and 2 8
KM-03 equipment
fundamentals
653307000- Basic engine 2 8
KM-04 systems
653307000- Vehicle, 3 13
KM-05 equipment and
propulsion
systems
653307000- Electrical 3 16
KM-06 systems and
basic
electronic,
hydraulic and
pneumatic
principles
653307000- Advanced 4 30
KM-07 vehicle and
equipment
systems
653307000- Problem 4 10
KM-08 solving and
engine
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optimisation
Proof of OR Proof of
Practical Skill Alternative
Modules Programmes
Number Title NQF Credits Number Title NQF Level Credits
Level
653307000- Work safely 2 10
PM-01
653307000- Use tools and 2 12
PM-02 equipment
653307000- Remove and 2 10
PM-03 install
mechanical
components
(gaskets,
seals,
bearings and
locking
devices)
653307000- Work with 2 10
PM-04 electrical and
fluid power
components
653307000- Maintain and 2 15
PM-05 service heavy
equipment
system
components
653307000- Dismantle, 3 20
PM-06 assess and
reassemble
heavy
equipment
diesel cylinder
heads and
sub-
assemblies
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653307000- Dismantle, 3 20
PM-07 assess and
reassemble
heavy
equipment
power train
systems
653307000- Remove, test, 3 15
PM-08 repair and refit
heavy
equipment
components
and parts
653307000- Diagnose and 4 26
PM-09 repair heavy
equipment
mechanical
systems
653307000- Diagnose and 4 12
PM-10 repair heavy
equipment
electrical
systems
653307000- Diagnose and 4 12
PM-11 repair heavy
equipment
electronically
controlled
systems
And
Statement of Work experience
6.2 Phase 1
No Phase Tests applicable
6.3 Part Qualification
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