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

Manufacture polymer compound lining products 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
376927  Manufacture polymer compound lining products 
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 2  NQF Level 02  20 
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 unit standard is to develop the knowledge and skills required to manufacture a range of polymer compound lining products in line with customer specifications. The specific steps required from material preparation, the application of bonding agents and the final storage of the product according specification, are outlined.

Qualifying learners are able to:
  • Prepare material required for polymer compound lining products.
  • Apply bonding agent to substrate.
  • Apply polymer compound lining to substrate as required by customer specification(s).
  • Conduct pre-cure inspection in line with industry standards.
  • Cure polymer compound lining product as required.
  • Conduct final visual inspection of the vulcanized product.
  • Store product material in line with industry standards. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are competent in Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 1. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Prepare material required for polymer compound lining products. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Required material to meet product specifications is identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Personal Protective Clothing is used in preparing material, in line with Occupational Health and Safety standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Required material is cut to size and shape to meet requirements of surface(s). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Substrate is blasted cleaned in line with ISO standard. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Reasons for cleaning substrate are given. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Apply bonding agent to substrate. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Bonding agent is applied according to industry standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Rules for pot life are observed in applying bonding agent to the substrate. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Contamination of substrate is avoided. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Apply polymer compound lining to substrate as required by customer specification(s). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Polymer compound panels are cut to size in order to fit properly to substrate. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Tie coat is applied when necessary. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Stitching roller is used to press polymer compound against substrate. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Polymer compound sheets are joined using the correct method. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Conduct pre-cure inspection in line with industry standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Visual inspection is conducted to check for blisters and deformation levels. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Spark testing is conducted to identify holes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Defects are repaired in line with industry standards. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Cure polymer compound lining product as required. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Different vulcanization methods are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The correct vulcanisation method is chosen in line with product specification(s). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Reasons for the choice of a vulcanisation method are given. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
    Conduct final visual inspection of the vulcanized product. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Visual inspection is conducted to check for blisters and bad joints. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Spark testing is done to check for holes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Hardness test is conducted to assess state of cure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Adhesion on test sample is checked. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Identified defects are marked and repaired in line with industry standards. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7 
    Store product material in line with industry standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Material is stored in line with product specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Different storage requirements are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Reasons for complying with industry storage requirements are given. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against the unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or by an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA, according to the ETQA`s policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation.
  • Moderation must include both internal and external moderation of assessments, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise. Moderation should also encompass achievement of the competence described in the associated unit standards.
  • Anyone wishing to be assessed against this qualification may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Knowledge considered critical to the successful achievement of this unit is covered in the specific outcomes and assessment criteria. 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems related to:
  • Vulcanization method to use.
  • Correct adhesive to use.
  • Possible causes of defects. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with when:
  • Preparing substrate for lining.
  • Applying bonding agent to substrate.
  • Lining polymer compound product to substrate.
  • Identify and repairing defects. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage myself and my work area when:
  • Conducting various tests.
  • Preparing substrate for lining.
  • Conducting visual inspection on vulcanized products. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect and analyse information related to possible causes of blisters and bad joints. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    The qualifying learner is able to communicate effectively with key role players using relevant modes of communication when reporting on types of defects. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and health and safety of others when:
  • Handling and storing bonding agent.
  • Using equipment. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems when handling, using, and storing bonding agent. 

    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  79408   National Certificate: Polymer Compound Manufacturing  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 


    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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