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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Fill and cap containers using automated filling equipment

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
110005	Fill and cap containers using automated filling equipment
ORIGINATOR
Chemical Industries SGB
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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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	8
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 aimed at people who work in or intend to work in a manufacturing environment within the Chemical industry. Persons working in liquid, and semisolid packing lines as used in the manufacture of personal, home and garden care, will find this unit standard especially useful.

The qualifying learner is able to:

Prepare to fill containers with product

Operate filling equipment

Complete filling activities

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Learners accessing this unit standard will have demonstrated competence against numeracy and literacy at ABET Level 3 or equivalent.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

N/A

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Prepare to fill containers with product.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The condition of filling equipment is clarified from handover discussions or documentation, and it is ensured to be safe to operate.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Filling equipment is process controlled.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Filling equipment is in good working order and set to the correct specifications for the planned production run. If there are problems, these are corrected or reported in line with Company policy and the operator's scope of authority.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is worn so that it protects the operator and prevents the product being spoiled. All protective equipment is worn or used as described in the maker's instructions, company policy and safety legislation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Production services are checked and confirmed as being ready and available for use at the agreed time. Any shortages are reported without delay so that there is no lost production.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Water, air vacuum, power, temperature.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. The correct packing material is available in sufficient quantities for the anticipated production, and loaded correctly. Shortages are reported promptly to avoid production delays.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Bottles, jars, tubes, caps.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. The work environment is clean and free from hazards in line with documented best practice and standard operating procedures.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Operate filling equipment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Containers are leak free, and are filled with the correct product and to the correct weight, in line with production specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Bottles, jars, tubes.

This standard includes the filling of bottles, jars, tubes and the fitting of appropriate caps.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Filling equipment is started up and operated so that production wastage is kept to a minimum. Where there is waste, it is disposed of in line with standard operating procedures and environmental policies.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Operation is in line with organizational policies, procedures, and legislation, and the equipment is operated so that the safety of the operator and team mates is protected.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Quality checks ensure that container and product meet specifications. Deviations from specification are reported to Quality Assurance promptly so that product is not wasted.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Consequences of dispatching non-conforming product to the customer are explained in terms of cost to production and consumer satisfaction.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Any differences from normal equipment performance are noted. Operators adjust the equipment if they are trained to do so. If not, they report to those who are trained to act, without delay, so that there is no wasted production time.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Complete filling activities.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. On completion of the run, the machinery is shut down, according to standard operating procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Equipment is cleaned and prepared for the next run, in line with the requirements of the product being manufactured, manufacturer's recommendations, and statutory, health, safety and environmental standards.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Machinery is inspected for wear and tear, and action is taken either to repair problems or report them to the correct authorities.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Hand over, quality and/or productivity documentation is completed accurately, as per organizational or professional body requirements.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

The Educational Training Quality Assurance Body (ETQA), for the Chemical Industry in consultation with GEN/FETQA will accredit providers offering learning towards this standard and will register assessors. They will also appoint the internal and external moderators.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Technical:

Operation of automated packaging equipment - including machine settings and loading of materials

Basic mechanical fault-finding

Quality:

Knowledge and application of quality principles

Knowledge and application of safety principles

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others as a member of a team and organisation.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrating and understanding of the world as a set or related systems by recognising that problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING

In order to contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of society at large, it must be the intention underlying any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively; participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities; being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts.

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

In this standard, the term "containers" refers to: glass or plastic bottles or jars, tubes

Equipment used is: multi-headed fillers

Products include: powders, liquids, creams, pastes, gels, waxes, semi-solids and solids

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Elective	48890	National Certificate: Chemical Liquid, Gas Storage and Transfer	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2007-10-13	CHIETA
Elective	36156	National Certificate: Chemical Manufacturing Operations	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2006-12-03	Was CHIETA until Last Date for Achievement

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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