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

Maintain and repair production tooling 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
13257  Maintain and repair production tooling 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Manufacturing and Assembly Processes 
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  20 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2007-05-15  2008-10-22  SAQA 0160/05 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2009-10-22   2012-10-22  

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 is replaced by: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
258722  Maintain and repair production tooling  Level 3  NQF Level 03  16   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
The skills, values and knowledge reflected in this unit standard are required by people in the field of engineering machining. This unit standard applies to the maintenance and repair of tools, jigs, dies and fixtures and plastic injection moulds. The learner must demonstrate competence in either of the two skills areas to receive credits for this standard.

The learning outcomes in this unit standard also contribute to the exit level outcomes required for the National Certificate in Engineering Machining (NQF level 3) and related qualifications.

Qualifying learners can identify faults in, dismantle and/or maintain tools, dies, jigs and fixtures or plastic injection moulds in a workshop environment . 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
This unit standard has been designed as the start of a progression. It is one of a series of unit standards for the maintenance of tools, jigs, dies and fixtures.

The credits allocated to this unit standard assume that a learners has already learned to:
  • Manufacture production tooling to drawing or sample part 

  • UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The scope and level of this unit standard is determined by the ranges as indicated under the specific outcomes.

    The learner should be able to work autonomously with minimal supervision. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify and analyse defects in tooling. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Inspect component parts or tools against drawing specifications and checklists
  • Determine defects
  • Determine sequence of operation for rectifying problems and conducting maintenance
  • Select hand tools, power tools and machines required 
  • OUTCOME RANGE 
  • Defects on tooling may include cutting edges; worn flanges; scratched surfaces; scrap fallaways; broken injection pads, springs, rubber pins and punches; slug build up.
  • Defects may be determined from produced components, production reports, tool inspections.
  • Tooling maintained and repaired includes a range of production tooling. 

  • ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Production tooling is maintained and/or repaired to job specifications. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Defects correctly analysed
    2. Appropriate sequence of operation determined
    3. Repairs and maintenance are done accurately and timeously to avoid production problems and delays
    4. Tools and machinery selected to perform tooling maintenance and repair is appropriate to the task
    5. Appropriate tool making techniques selected
    6. Appropriate replacement materials and parts selected
    7. Appropriate disassembly and assembly sequences used
    8. Appropriate tool resetting procedures used

    Understanding confirmed:

    Respond to 'what if' and 'why' questions covering:
  • Defect analysis process
  • Dismantling and assembly process
  • Replacement parts and materials
  • Common conditions leading to tooling failure
  • Types of recurrent faults and possible corrective action to be taken
  • Types of machinery used for various maintenance requirements

    Discuss the implications of not adhering to the sequence of activities and operations as described in the specific outcomes and making decisions inappropriate to the task. 

  • ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Sample try-outs meet specifications. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Defects correctly analysed
    2. Appropriate sequence of operation determined
    3. Repairs and maintenance are done accurately and timeously to avoid production problems and delays
    4. Tools and machinery selected to perform tooling maintenance and repair is appropriate to the task
    5. Appropriate tool making techniques selected
    6. Appropriate replacement materials and parts selected
    7. Appropriate disassembly and assembly sequences used
    8. Appropriate tool resetting procedures used

    Understanding confirmed:

    Respond to 'what if' and 'why' questions covering:
  • Defect analysis process
  • Dismantling and assembly process
  • Replacement parts and materials
  • Common conditions leading to tooling failure
  • Types of recurrent faults and possible corrective action to be taken
  • Types of machinery used for various maintenance requirements

    Discuss the implications of not adhering to the sequence of activities and operations as described in the specific outcomes and making decisions inappropriate to the task. 

  • SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Dismantle and assess tooling components. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Clean dismantled components or tools
  • Identify worn or damaged parts 

  • ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Production tooling is maintained and/or repaired to job specifications. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Defects correctly analysed
    2. Appropriate sequence of operation determined
    3. Repairs and maintenance are done accurately and timeously to avoid production problems and delays
    4. Tools and machinery selected to perform tooling maintenance and repair is appropriate to the task
    5. Appropriate tool making techniques selected
    6. Appropriate replacement materials and parts selected
    7. Appropriate disassembly and assembly sequences used
    8. Appropriate tool resetting procedures used

    Understanding confirmed:

    Respond to 'what if' and 'why' questions covering:
  • Defect analysis process
  • Dismantling and assembly process
  • Replacement parts and materials
  • Common conditions leading to tooling failure
  • Types of recurrent faults and possible corrective action to be taken
  • Types of machinery used for various maintenance requirements

    Discuss the implications of not adhering to the sequence of activities and operations as described in the specific outcomes and making decisions inappropriate to the task. 

  • ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Sample try-outs meet specifications. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Defects correctly analysed
    2. Appropriate sequence of operation determined
    3. Repairs and maintenance are done accurately and timeously to avoid production problems and delays
    4. Tools and machinery selected to perform tooling maintenance and repair is appropriate to the task
    5. Appropriate tool making techniques selected
    6. Appropriate replacement materials and parts selected
    7. Appropriate disassembly and assembly sequences used
    8. Appropriate tool resetting procedures used

    Understanding confirmed:

    Respond to 'what if' and 'why' questions covering:
  • Defect analysis process
  • Dismantling and assembly process
  • Replacement parts and materials
  • Common conditions leading to tooling failure
  • Types of recurrent faults and possible corrective action to be taken
  • Types of machinery used for various maintenance requirements

    Discuss the implications of not adhering to the sequence of activities and operations as described in the specific outcomes and making decisions inappropriate to the task. 

  • SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Manufacture and/or repair tooling components. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Set machining parameters
  • Perform heat treatment processes where required 
  • OUTCOME RANGE 
    Equipment and machinery used for repair and maintenance includes lathes, mills, grinders and hand and power tools. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Production tooling is maintained and/or repaired to job specifications. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Defects correctly analysed
    2. Appropriate sequence of operation determined
    3. Repairs and maintenance are done accurately and timeously to avoid production problems and delays
    4. Tools and machinery selected to perform tooling maintenance and repair is appropriate to the task
    5. Appropriate tool making techniques selected
    6. Appropriate replacement materials and parts selected
    7. Appropriate disassembly and assembly sequences used
    8. Appropriate tool resetting procedures used

    Understanding confirmed:

    Respond to 'what if' and 'why' questions covering:
  • Defect analysis process
  • Dismantling and assembly process
  • Replacement parts and materials
  • Common conditions leading to tooling failure
  • Types of recurrent faults and possible corrective action to be taken
  • Types of machinery used for various maintenance requirements

    Discuss the implications of not adhering to the sequence of activities and operations as described in the specific outcomes and making decisions inappropriate to the task. 

  • ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Sample try-outs meet specifications. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Defects correctly analysed
    2. Appropriate sequence of operation determined
    3. Repairs and maintenance are done accurately and timeously to avoid production problems and delays
    4. Tools and machinery selected to perform tooling maintenance and repair is appropriate to the task
    5. Appropriate tool making techniques selected
    6. Appropriate replacement materials and parts selected
    7. Appropriate disassembly and assembly sequences used
    8. Appropriate tool resetting procedures used

    Understanding confirmed:

    Respond to 'what if' and 'why' questions covering:
  • Defect analysis process
  • Dismantling and assembly process
  • Replacement parts and materials
  • Common conditions leading to tooling failure
  • Types of recurrent faults and possible corrective action to be taken
  • Types of machinery used for various maintenance requirements

    Discuss the implications of not adhering to the sequence of activities and operations as described in the specific outcomes and making decisions inappropriate to the task. 

  • SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Assemble tooling components. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Check tool parts for assembly against specifications 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Production tooling is maintained and/or repaired to job specifications. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Defects correctly analysed
    2. Appropriate sequence of operation determined
    3. Repairs and maintenance are done accurately and timeously to avoid production problems and delays
    4. Tools and machinery selected to perform tooling maintenance and repair is appropriate to the task
    5. Appropriate tool making techniques selected
    6. Appropriate replacement materials and parts selected
    7. Appropriate disassembly and assembly sequences used
    8. Appropriate tool resetting procedures used

    Understanding confirmed:

    Respond to 'what if' and 'why' questions covering:
  • Defect analysis process
  • Dismantling and assembly process
  • Replacement parts and materials
  • Common conditions leading to tooling failure
  • Types of recurrent faults and possible corrective action to be taken
  • Types of machinery used for various maintenance requirements

    Discuss the implications of not adhering to the sequence of activities and operations as described in the specific outcomes and making decisions inappropriate to the task. 

  • ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Sample try-outs meet specifications. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Defects correctly analysed
    2. Appropriate sequence of operation determined
    3. Repairs and maintenance are done accurately and timeously to avoid production problems and delays
    4. Tools and machinery selected to perform tooling maintenance and repair is appropriate to the task
    5. Appropriate tool making techniques selected
    6. Appropriate replacement materials and parts selected
    7. Appropriate disassembly and assembly sequences used
    8. Appropriate tool resetting procedures used

    Understanding confirmed:

    Respond to 'what if' and 'why' questions covering:
  • Defect analysis process
  • Dismantling and assembly process
  • Replacement parts and materials
  • Common conditions leading to tooling failure
  • Types of recurrent faults and possible corrective action to be taken
  • Types of machinery used for various maintenance requirements

    Discuss the implications of not adhering to the sequence of activities and operations as described in the specific outcomes and making decisions inappropriate to the task. 

  • SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Reset tools into press and perform sample part try-out. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Select and prepare appropriate measuring equipment
  • Measure sample part
  • Check sample part against part drawing 

  • ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Production tooling is maintained and/or repaired to job specifications. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Defects correctly analysed
    2. Appropriate sequence of operation determined
    3. Repairs and maintenance are done accurately and timeously to avoid production problems and delays
    4. Tools and machinery selected to perform tooling maintenance and repair is appropriate to the task
    5. Appropriate tool making techniques selected
    6. Appropriate replacement materials and parts selected
    7. Appropriate disassembly and assembly sequences used
    8. Appropriate tool resetting procedures used

    Understanding confirmed:

    Respond to 'what if' and 'why' questions covering:
  • Defect analysis process
  • Dismantling and assembly process
  • Replacement parts and materials
  • Common conditions leading to tooling failure
  • Types of recurrent faults and possible corrective action to be taken
  • Types of machinery used for various maintenance requirements

    Discuss the implications of not adhering to the sequence of activities and operations as described in the specific outcomes and making decisions inappropriate to the task. 

  • ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Sample try-outs meet specifications. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Defects correctly analysed
    2. Appropriate sequence of operation determined
    3. Repairs and maintenance are done accurately and timeously to avoid production problems and delays
    4. Tools and machinery selected to perform tooling maintenance and repair is appropriate to the task
    5. Appropriate tool making techniques selected
    6. Appropriate replacement materials and parts selected
    7. Appropriate disassembly and assembly sequences used
    8. Appropriate tool resetting procedures used

    Understanding confirmed:

    Respond to 'what if' and 'why' questions covering:
  • Defect analysis process
  • Dismantling and assembly process
  • Replacement parts and materials
  • Common conditions leading to tooling failure
  • Types of recurrent faults and possible corrective action to be taken
  • Types of machinery used for various maintenance requirements

    Discuss the implications of not adhering to the sequence of activities and operations as described in the specific outcomes and making decisions inappropriate to the task. 

  • SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
    Record information on work done. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Document maintenance and repairs done and conformance of sample component to specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Production tooling is maintained and/or repaired to job specifications. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Defects correctly analysed
    2. Appropriate sequence of operation determined
    3. Repairs and maintenance are done accurately and timeously to avoid production problems and delays
    4. Tools and machinery selected to perform tooling maintenance and repair is appropriate to the task
    5. Appropriate tool making techniques selected
    6. Appropriate replacement materials and parts selected
    7. Appropriate disassembly and assembly sequences used
    8. Appropriate tool resetting procedures used

    Understanding confirmed:

    Respond to 'what if' and 'why' questions covering:
  • Defect analysis process
  • Dismantling and assembly process
  • Replacement parts and materials
  • Common conditions leading to tooling failure
  • Types of recurrent faults and possible corrective action to be taken
  • Types of machinery used for various maintenance requirements

    Discuss the implications of not adhering to the sequence of activities and operations as described in the specific outcomes and making decisions inappropriate to the task. 

  • ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Sample try-outs meet specifications. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Defects correctly analysed
    2. Appropriate sequence of operation determined
    3. Repairs and maintenance are done accurately and timeously to avoid production problems and delays
    4. Tools and machinery selected to perform tooling maintenance and repair is appropriate to the task
    5. Appropriate tool making techniques selected
    6. Appropriate replacement materials and parts selected
    7. Appropriate disassembly and assembly sequences used
    8. Appropriate tool resetting procedures used

    Understanding confirmed:

    Respond to 'what if' and 'why' questions covering:
  • Defect analysis process
  • Dismantling and assembly process
  • Replacement parts and materials
  • Common conditions leading to tooling failure
  • Types of recurrent faults and possible corrective action to be taken
  • Types of machinery used for various maintenance requirements

    Discuss the implications of not adhering to the sequence of activities and operations as described in the specific outcomes and making decisions inappropriate to the task. 

  • SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7 
    Work safely with care for self, fellow workers, machines, equipment, materials and environment. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Safe working practices include the use of guards, correct coolants and appropriate personal protective equipment 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Production tooling is maintained and/or repaired to job specifications. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Defects correctly analysed
    2. Appropriate sequence of operation determined
    3. Repairs and maintenance are done accurately and timeously to avoid production problems and delays
    4. Tools and machinery selected to perform tooling maintenance and repair is appropriate to the task
    5. Appropriate tool making techniques selected
    6. Appropriate replacement materials and parts selected
    7. Appropriate disassembly and assembly sequences used
    8. Appropriate tool resetting procedures used

    Understanding confirmed:

    Respond to 'what if' and 'why' questions covering:
  • Defect analysis process
  • Dismantling and assembly process
  • Replacement parts and materials
  • Common conditions leading to tooling failure
  • Types of recurrent faults and possible corrective action to be taken
  • Types of machinery used for various maintenance requirements

    Discuss the implications of not adhering to the sequence of activities and operations as described in the specific outcomes and making decisions inappropriate to the task. 

  • ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Sample try-outs meet specifications. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Defects correctly analysed
    2. Appropriate sequence of operation determined
    3. Repairs and maintenance are done accurately and timeously to avoid production problems and delays
    4. Tools and machinery selected to perform tooling maintenance and repair is appropriate to the task
    5. Appropriate tool making techniques selected
    6. Appropriate replacement materials and parts selected
    7. Appropriate disassembly and assembly sequences used
    8. Appropriate tool resetting procedures used

    Understanding confirmed:

    Respond to 'what if' and 'why' questions covering:
  • Defect analysis process
  • Dismantling and assembly process
  • Replacement parts and materials
  • Common conditions leading to tooling failure
  • Types of recurrent faults and possible corrective action to be taken
  • Types of machinery used for various maintenance requirements

    Discuss the implications of not adhering to the sequence of activities and operations as described in the specific outcomes and making decisions inappropriate to the task. 


  • UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    The assessment will be governed by the policies and guidelines of the MERSETA Education and Training Quality Assuror who has jurisdiction over this field of learning. The assessor will (at the very least) be accredited and have a technical qualification in this learning area.

    The learner can be assessed in the language of his/her choice although s/he has to report incidents or conditions to someone else. The learner will be assessed on his/her ability to report in the language commonly used in his/her working environment.

    The learner will be assessed in the workplace but s/he can submit documents, projects, test results and assignments that were not produced in the workplace.

    The learner can be assessed against this unit standard to obtain credits or as part of an integrated assessment for a qualification. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Names & functions of:
  • Tooling and their component parts

    Attributes, descriptions, characteristics & properties:
  • Most common damaged or worn parts
  • Recurrent faults and possible corrective action
  • Common conditions leading to tooling failure
  • Replacement parts and materials
  • Types of machinery used for various maintenance requirements

    Purpose of:
  • Maintenance and repair

    Processes, events, causes and effects, implications:
  • Implications of failing to carry out maintenance and rectify problems on production tooling (including cost)

    Procedures and techniques
  • Tool and component part defect analysis procedures
  • Disassembly procedures
  • Cleaning procedures
  • Practices for rectifying problems
  • Assembly procedures
  • Tool resetting procedures

    Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards
  • Applicable safety, health and environmental protection legislation and standards

    Theory: rules, principles, laws
  • Applicable theory related to the causes of defects and worn/damaged parts on tooling and the maintenance and repair thereof

    Relationships, systems:
  • The relationship between optimum tooling functioning and the production process 


  • Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems:
  • Recognise maintenance requirements and take corrective action 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage myself and my activities:
  • Plan sequence of maintenance and repair operations based on defect analysis 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information:
  • Collect information from produced components, production reports and tool inspections
  • Classify information and determine maintenance and repair requirements 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively:
  • Record outputs, incidents, measurements
  • Report incidents and conditions
  • Respond to questions or requests for more details 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically:
  • Understand and explain applicable theory related to the causes of defects and worn/damaged parts on tooling and the maintenance and repair thereof 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems:
  • The relationship between optimum tooling functioning and the production process 

  • UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 258722, which is "Maintain and repair production tooling", Level 3, 16 credits. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  23280   National Certificate: Mechanical Engineering: Tooling Manufacture  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2008-10-22  Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement 


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