NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL)
WORKSHOP PRACTICE
NQF LEVEL 2
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Answer all the questions.
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Read all the questions carefully.
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Number the answers according to the numbering system used in this
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QUESTION 1
1.1
Complete the sentence below by writing the missing words next to the
question number (1.1.1–1.1.4) in the ANSWER BOOK.
An occupational health hazard is any (1.1.1) ... or (1.1.2) ... that can cause
occupational (1.1.3) ... and/or (1.1.4) ...
(4 × 1)
1.2
Various options are given as possible answers to the following questions.
Choose the answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question
number (1.2.1–1.2.6) in the ANSWER BOOK.
1.2.1
Any damaging physical force which is applied to the body and
leaves the person harmed or weakened in some way:
A
B
C
D
1.2.2

Incidents where no injury to a person or damage to property has
occurred but where a slight difference in position would have
meant that damage or injury could have occurred:
A
B
C
D
1.2.3
Incident
Injury
Accident
Near miss
Incident
Injury
Accident
Near miss
... is responsible for finding and solving both personal and
environmental problems, whether temporally or permanent, to
prevent unwanted incidents or loss of operational conditions.

A
B
C
D
1.2.4
The supervisor
The first aider
The SHE manager
NOSA
The severity or damage caused by a/an … depends on how strong
the current is and the duration of contact with the body.
A
B
C
D

fracture
stroke
burn
electric shock
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1.2.5
... are used to protect a person's head.
A
B
C
D
1.2.6
Respirators
Face shields
Helmets
Safety glasses

... are used to protect a person's eyes.
A
B
C
D
Respirators
Face shields
Helmets
Safety glasses
(6 × 1)
1.3
(6)
The Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 provides for the health and
safety of employees at work.
Give the full name of the act that provides for the health and safety of
employees who work in mines and mining areas or do any work related to
mines.
(3)
State the TWO requirements that a successful occupational health and safety
programme should include.
(2)
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1.4
1.5
Accidents can lead to the lowering of a factory's NOSA Star rating.
List FIVE results of accidents.
(5 × 1)
(5)
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QUESTION 2
2.1
In the workplace, a first aid programme is part of a comprehensive safety and
health management system.
What FOUR essential elements should be included in this programme?
2.2
(4)
Several types of severe accidents should be treated as emergencies.
2.2.1
Explain with reference to an accident what an emergency is.
(2)
2.2.2
What should a first aider continuously monitor on a casualty who
has suffered a severe accident?
(1)
List FIVE types of severe accidents.
(5)
2.2.3

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Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE by write only
'True' or 'False' next to the question number (2.3.1–2.3.3) in the
ANSWER BOOK.
2.3.1
Motorcar accidents, involving the travel of employees to or from the
workplace with the employer's permission, are not treated as
injuries on duty.

2.3.2
Traffic accidents on a public road are reported to the SAPS or local
traffic authority (Act 17).
2.3.3
Accidents in households are reported only to the SAPS or local
authority.
(3 × 1)
(3)
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QUESTION 3
3.1
Hand tools are widely used in a variety of industries, but if they are not in
good condition they will not work effectively and may also be dangerous to
use. When certain tools are blunt, they need to be sharpened to keep them in
good working condition to produce good results.
Name FOUR hand tools that need to be sharpened with the aid of a bench
grinder when they are blunt.
(1 × 4)
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3.2
(4)
You must cut a length of metal conduit with a hacksaw. If you do not work
correctly with the hacksaw, you could cause the blade to break.
Give SIX precautionary measures you must follow to avoid the blade from
breaking while working with a hacksaw.
3.3
3.3.1
(6)
Identify the hand tool shown in FIGURE 1 below.
FIGURE 1
(1)
3.3.2
Which tradesmen uses the tool in FIGURE 1?
3.3.3
What is the tool in FIGURE 1 used for?
3.3.4
What TWO materials is the tool in FIGURE 1 made of?
(1)
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QUESTION 4
4.1
Name FIVE external parts of a portable hand-held drilling machine.
4.2
What power tool attachment is used in a drilling machine to make large
enough holes to mount lamps and stop-buttons onto panels?
4.3
(5)
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(1)
Proper inspection and correct storage will result in the successful operation
and extend the life-span of a jigsaw.
4.3.1
4.3.2
Explain in SIX steps how you will conduct an inspection on a jigsaw
before using it.
Explain in THREE steps how a jigsaw should be stored.
(6)
(3)
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QUESTION 5
5.1
The pocket-sized steel tape measure is a very handy engineering measuring
tool used by most engineering personnel.

5.1.1
List FOUR various lengths that measuring tapes are available in.
(4)
5.1.2
Name the special type of steel that the tape is made of.
(1)
5.2
Name the TWO parts of a square.
(2)
5.3
What is the result of small particles of dirt, paint, insulation tape or any other
foreign materials sticking onto the surface of a spirit level when checking to
see whether a surface is level?
(3)
5.4

List FIVE factors that can affect the accuracy of a vernier calliper.
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QUESTION 6
6.1
According to the SABS 0440-1978 regulations, yellow is the basic or
background colour used alone or in conjunction with black to indicate specific
hazardous places or areas.
Name FIVE of these areas.
6.2

(5)
Colour coding is extensively used in industry for the benefit of all people.
State its value.
6.3
(2 × 1)
(2)
According to the Manpower Training Act (No. 56 of 1981), the minister may
prescribe certain minimum requirements an apprentice must meet.
State minimum requirement must an apprentice meet.

(3 × 1)
(3)
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QUESTION 7
7.1
Give TWO reasons why gas-powered soldering irons are a handy, versatile
option to solder various cable joints or even electrical components instead of
an electrically operated soldering iron.
(2)
7.2
List FOUR key factors that will ensure a quality soldering joint.
(4)
7.3
List FOUR precautionary measures you should take when caring for and
storing the soldering iron tips after you have used it.
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