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

Maintenance and care of machinery in the textile industry (wet processes) 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
116444  Maintenance and care of machinery in the textile industry (wet processes) 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Clothing, Textiles, Footwear and Leather 
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 3  NQF Level 03  29 
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 
This standard is in the elective category of the NQF Level 3 National Certificate in CTFL Mechanician Processes. Learners who are assessed competent with this unit standard are able to conduct routine and running maintenance on textile machinery (wet processes), demonstrate the ability to identify and react to textile machinery faults (wet processes) and demonstrate the ability to clean and lubricate textile machinery (wet processes). 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Learners will have attained an ABET Level 4 qualification or equivalent qualification at NQFLevel 2. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
Machines used will include but will not be limited to:
  • Assembling.
  • Batch and continuous dyeing machines.
  • Batch and continuous finishing machines.
  • Batch and continuous preparation machines.
  • Batch and continuous printing machines.
  • Beams.
  • Carpet printing.
  • Engraved roller printing.
  • Film release transfer printing.
  • Flat bed printing.
  • Garment dyeing.
  • Hand printing.
  • Hank dyeing machines.
  • Ink jet printing.
  • Loose stock dyeing.
  • Jigs.
  • Melt dyeing.
  • Melt transfer printing.
  • Package dyeing.
  • Pad mangles.
  • Rotary printing.
  • Roving.
  • Semi-wet transfer printing.
  • Star frames.
  • Steaming.
  • Sublistatic printing.
  • Winches.
  • Wool scouring. 

  • Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Conducting routine and running maintenance on textile machinery (wet processes). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The demonstration confirms minor routine maintenance is carried out according to industry safety requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The demonstration confirms, minor routine maintenance is carried out according to maintenance schedules and company specific requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The explanation outlines the procedures for conducting routine and running maintenance, according to specific requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The explanation indicates timing and frequency of routine and running maintenance according to manufacturers specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The explanation identifies textile machine sections and parts requiring routine and running maintenance, according to manufacturers specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The demonstration confirms routine and running maintenance records are kept according to specified industry requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrating the ability to identify and react to textile machinery faults (wet processes). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The explanation outlines causes of textile machine faults are identified and corrective action chosen according to specified industry requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The demonstration confirms corrective reaction is prioritised in relation to production schedules and resource constraints. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The demonstration confirms textile machines are tested for faults, in accordance with manufacturers' service manuals or company requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Demonstrating the ability to clean and lubricate textile machinery (wet processes). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The demonstration confirms, cleaning and lubrication is carried out according to industry safety requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The demonstration confirms textile machines are cleaned and lubricated according to manufacturers specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The explanation outlines, how textile machinery is set up after cleaning and lubrication, to meet specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The explanation outlines, the impact of non-conformance to cleaning and lubrication processes and procedures is explained in accordance with company policies and procedures. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    The Education and Training Quality Assurance Bodies in the FET band or the Clothing, Textile, Footwear and Leather Sector Education and Training Authority will accredit providers against this standard. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The demonstrated understanding of:
  • Types of tools used in routine maintenance, cleaning and lubrication of textile machinery (wet processes).
  • Lubrication and cleaning materials used.
  • Codes of practice for routine maintenance, including maintenance schedules.
  • Requirements for applying all safety precautions when carrying out routine maintenance.
  • General principles and concepts of textile technology and engineering science. 

  • UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems, relating to the routine maintenance, fault identification and cleaning and lubrication of textile machinery (wet processes). 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others and as a member of a team. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively verbally or in writing, regarding the maintenance and care issues of textile machinery (wet processes). 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology, enabling the correct selection of lubrication and cleaning materials. 

    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 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  48973   National Certificate: Clothing, Textiles, Footwear and Leather (CTFL) Mechanician Processes  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2015-06-30  FPMSETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
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