ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS
NQF LEVEL 2
QUESTION 1: SA MANUFACTURING, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
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1.1
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Careers in manufacturing, engineering and technology can be classified into
categories. Name FOUR main categories of careers in manufacturing,
engineering and technology.
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(4)
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1.2
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What is a Code of Conduct in an engineering workplace?
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(1)
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1.3
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Quality Work Life (QWL) refers to a person’s overall satisfaction with his or
her working life. Name THREE elements of a good quality work life.
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(3)
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1.4
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Choose a description from COLUMN B that matches a legislation in COLUMN
A. Write only the letter (A – D) next to the question number (1.4.1 - 1.4.4) on
your ANSWER script.
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COLUMN A
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COLUMN B
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1.4.1
1.4.2
1.4.3
1.4.4
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Employment Equity
Act (EEA)
Labour Relations Act
(LRA)
Basic Conditions of
Employment Act(BCEA)
Skills Development
Act (SDA)
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A
B
C
D
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the Act will make the employees more productive and will help
to make the business successful
the Act gives rules for the relationship between employer and
employee and to support the rights and responsibilities of employees and employers
the Act promotes equal opportunity and fair treatment in
employment through the elimination of unfair discrimination
the Act protects employees by giving them a right to fair labour
practices by laying down rules for basic conditions of employment, such as sick leave and annual leave. | ||||||||
4x1
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(4)
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1.5
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What is understood by work ethics?
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(2)
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1.6
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You are a supervisor in a manufacturing company and one of your juniors did not follow a code of conduct. What steps will you take or use to discipline him/her?
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(5)
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1.7
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Give ONE reason why an employee joins a trade union.
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(1)
[20]
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QUESTION 2 : SAFETY PRACTICES IN THE ENGINEERING WORKPLACE
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2.1
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Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Choose the
answer and write only 'true' or 'false' next to the question number
(2.1.1 -2.1.5) in the ANSWER BOOK.
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2.1.1
2.1.2
2.1.3
2.1.4
2.1.5
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Good housekeeping improves productivity and workmanship.
Prohibitory signs tell people about actions that are not allowed at a
specific area.
Warning signs are signs that give you general information.
Color codes are often used to define demarcated areas.
Machine guards are fitted to machines to protect workers from
moving parts of the machines.
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(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(5)
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2.2
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List FIVE safety precautions to be kept in mind when using a bench or
pedestal grinder.
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(5)
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2.4
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Name TWO types of machine guards that are used on machines in the industry.
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(2)
[15]
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QUESTION 3: BASIC FIRE FIGHTING
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3.1
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Name the FOUR essential elements that must be present for a fire to keep
burning
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(4)
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3.2
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Describe FOUR types of fires that can start in the workplace.
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(4)
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3.3
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State TWO conditions that can cause fires.
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(2)
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3.4
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The following steps on how to use a fire extinguisher are NOT in the correct
order. Arrange and write them on your ANSWER SCRIPT in the correct order. Write only the answer next to the question number (3.4.1 – 3.4.4).
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3.4.1
3.4.2
3.4.3
3.4.4
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Squeeze the handle to release the extinguishing agent.
Move the extinguisher from side to side so that you cover the
whole area.
Pull out the pin at the top of the extinguisher to break the seal.
Aim the extinguisher nozzle at the base (the bottom) of the flames.
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(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(4)
[14]
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QUESTION 4: BASIC FIRST AID.
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4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
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What is first aid?
What is the primary duty of a first aider?
Give THREE symptoms of shock.
What is the difference between dressing and a bandage?
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(3)
(3)
(3)
(2)
[11]
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TOTAL
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60
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MARKING GUIDELINES. ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS LEVEL 2
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1.1
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• Extraction – based careers.
• Installation – based careers.
• Maintenance – based careers.
• Manufacturing – based careers.
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(1) (1) (1) (1) (4)
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1.2
1.3
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A code of conduct is a written set of rules explaining how workers must
behave in the workplace.
• Good safety regulations.
• A fair salary.
• A healthy work environment.
• Reasonable working hours.
• Not too much stress.
( ANY THREE FACTS)
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(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(3)
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1.4
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1.4.1
1.4.2
1.4.3
1.4.4
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1 – D
2 – B
3 – A
4 – C
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(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(4)
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1.5
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Work ethics refers to the way we behave at work. It is about our attitude
towards our work, fellow workers and our supervisors
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(2)
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1.6
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(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
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Counseling
Verbal warning
Written warning
Final written warning
Summary of dismissal
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(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(5)
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1.7
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Workers feel that they are stronger as a group and can protect
themselves from powerful employers who might not treat them fairly.
Workers want to be paid well and feel that the unions will be able to get better wages for them.
Workers feel more secure in their jobs when belong to a trade union and can protect them if they are dismissed unfairly.
(ANY FACT)
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(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
[20]
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QUESTION 2: SAFETY PRACTICES IN THE WORKPLACE
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2.1
2.2
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2.1.1
2.1.2
2.1.3
2.1.4
2.1.5
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True
False
False
True
True
Always wear safety goggles or face shield when using a pedestal or bench grinder.
Always use wheels that are rated consistent with the speed rating of the pedestal or bench grinder.
Only dress the face of the wheel with a suitable wheel dresser.
Never use a wheel that vibrates
Never start a grinder with a work piece against the wheel
Keep your hand and fingers at least 50mm away from the rotating wheel.
Cool the work piece by dipping it in water. Do not apply coolant water directly onto the wheel.
Always clean the pedestal or bench grinder work areas upon completion of a grinding task.
(ANY FIVE FACTS)
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(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(5)
(1)
(1)
(1) (1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(5)
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2.3
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·
·
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Protection signs
WW- Warning signs
FB-Fire Equipment warning signs
PV- Prohibitive signs
GA- Informative signs
MV- Safety clothes and equipment to be worn
(ANY THREE FACTS)
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(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(3)
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2.4
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·
·
·
·
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Fixed Guards
Interlocking Guards
Automatic Guards
Distance Guards
Trip Guards
(ANY TWO FACTS)
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(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(2)
[15]
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QUESTION 3 : BASIC FIRE FIGHTING
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3.1
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· Heat
· Oxygen
· Fuel
· Chemical Reaction
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(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(4)
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3.2
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Class A – ordinary materials such as paper, wood, textiles,
grass.
Class B – flammable liquids such as petrol, alcohol, paraffin.
Class C – live electrical installations, such as cables,
generators.
Class D – metals that burn at high temperatures, e.g.
Sodium.
Class E – high pressure flammable gasses such as
propane.
(ANY FOUR FACTS)
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(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(4)
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3.3
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Electrical faults
Open flames
Chemicals reactions
Hot surfaces
Friction
Lighting
(ANY TWO FACTS)
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(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(2)
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3.4
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3.4.1
3.4.2
3.4.3
3.4.4
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Pull out the pin at the top of the extinguisher to break the seal.
Aim the extinguisher nozzle at the base (the bottom) of the flames.
Squeeze the handle to release the extinguishing agent.
Move the extinguisher from side to side so that you cover the whole area.
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(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(4)
[14]
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QUESTION 4: BASIC FIRST AID.
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4.1
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First aid is the emergency care given- to an injured person
Or suddenly ill person- using readily available materials
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(3)
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4.2
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To Preserve and sustain life (To safe life)
To Prevent casualty’s condition from becoming worse
To Promote casualty’s recovery
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(1)
(1)
(1)
(3)
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4.3
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Weak.
Nauseous.
Frightened.
Restless.
Thirsty.
Disorientated
(ANY THREE FACTS)
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(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(3)
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4.4
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·
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Dressing is a covering on a wound
A bandage is any kind of materials that holds a dressing in place
TOTAL:
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(1)
(1)
(2)
[11]
[60]
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